Stingray Build

[RCnut]

I thought either sculpted in clay, or it was covered in a textured wallpaper- the type of stuff ometimes used to cover rough walls.

To R/C this beats, my first instincts would be to put a pair of thrusters hidden behind those flared gills. Make them azimuth to provide control over pitch, and you can work them independently to effect steering. For reverse, the thrust could be directed out through the mouth of the fish. If you want to make the tail swish about, that adds a little more complexity.

Well lets face it I'm no stranger to complexity am I now:biggrin:

[Subculture]

I thought either sculpted in clay, or it was covered in a textured wallpaper- the type of stuff sometimes used to cover rough walls.

To R/C this beast, my first instincts would be to put a pair of thrusters hidden behind those flared gills. Make them azimuth to provide control over pitch, and you can work them independently to effect steering. For reverse, the thrust could be directed out through the mouth of the fish. If you want to make the tail swish about, that adds a little more complexity.

[RCnut]

She made the face the same way I did the stingray, ribs with filler (Sounds like a take away dish) then she put a round bit into the dremal and hit the face randomly creating the dimples. After "work" im going home and will put the face under rubber and then she can start her build thread soon after.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Well I have had some thoughts on RC ing it, I think a seperate build thread of the kit may be in order. Im sure Mrs RCnut will oblige......Yep she says she will lol.

OK, first question: how did she do the 'face' of the fish, a texture pad? And if so, what's the substrate?

David

[RCnut]

Well I have had some thoughts on RC ing it, I think a seperate build thread of the kit may be in order. Im sure Mrs RCnut will oblige......Yep she says she will lol.

[trout]

My son would LOVE that for a working sub.....Hmmmm? I wonder if I will get a Christmas bonus, last year Mr. Caswell took all my money :-) (actually he was very kind and generous).

[RCnut]

As some of you will know My good lady has been busy on her own project to compliment my Stingray, Well I'm pleased to say she has finished the Master build and it wont be long before it goes under rubber. Here are a couple of pics.

Oh the other pics are of my Birthday gift to myself, A big Sky 1, I was at a meeting over last weekend and took lots and lots and lots of measurments of the Original.
And will build as close a replica as I can.

[RCnut]

David has kindly sent me some pictures of the Sub Driver Unit hes doing for the Stingray Kit, Here they are.

[RCnut]

And as if on cue.......Heres a vid and a couple of pics

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMUbZe2cKnI&feature=youtu.be

[RCnut]

Hint, hint ... nudge, nudge ...

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Ahhhhh, your a wicked man, lol.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Lol, Thats cool, I have just put a coat of primer on and am in the throws of getting rid of small scratch marks etc, I also put a couple of tubes in, the rear facing ones. Ricks suggestion of Sting Missiles echo my own desires lol, As you say tho. Lets get this thing working and then talk about the real fun stuff. Pics In a little while.

Hint, hint ... nudge, nudge ...

[RCnut]

Lol, Thats cool, I have just put a coat of primer on and am in the throws of getting rid of small scratch marks etc, I also put a couple of tubes in, the rear facing ones. Ricks suggestion of Sting Missiles echo my own desires lol, As you say tho. Lets get this thing working and then talk about the real fun stuff. Pics In a little while.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

... and the STINGRAY thread takes a decidedly ugly turn


Sorry, Mamas.


We now rejoin the discussion, in progress ...

[Subculture]

No splinters and well greased!:wink:

[Captain Scifi]

... and while I'm at it I'll shove a broom handle up my butt so I can sweep out the place as I work.

David

I was always told SD units were easy to install David, will there be an illustrated manual and will any broom do? LOL