Moebius SeaView RC Conversion Build

[Nuke Power]

the limber holes in the seaview are a bit different then an akula. The best way to get perfect lookin holes is to use a round carbide bit in the dremel and eat away the backing. Once the back is thin or gone you just use a rat file to clean it up. Its fast and super easy.

[ConcreteTurtle]

Hi Junglelord,

Not sure if someone else has covered your question regarding what cutter to use to open the limber holes.

I bought a dremel 9904 1/8" tungsten carbide cutter to open up the holes in the fiberglass hull I'm working on, and it works great.

Run it at about 13k RPM, and watch out as the cutter pulls to the side while cutting. Then use some needle files to open up the hole to where you want it. On reflection it's probably a good idea to use diamond files with fiberglass, my steel ones are dulling pretty quickly.

My only experience is with a fibreglass hull, but at lower speeds on your rotary tool the same techniques should work for styrene.

Being so new myself, I don't have much advice to give, but it sure is nice to be able to offer some for a change ;)

Best of luck with it, your build looks good.

CT

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

You're welcome.

Good luck with it.

David,

[junglelord]

I have to give a lot of thanks, appreciation, and RESPECT for all the time and knowledge that Dave Merriman and the forum members have shared with me. I feel almost "bad" saying that I am going to approach the build via the natural seams and to for go bow planes on my first build.

Not because I feel I cannot accomplish it that way, as I have the tools and the confidence and all the help a guy could ever ask for....something I did not have last week. So thanks to Ray, Dave, my brother and those who helped me in many ways.

Sorry for being anal and I cannot express enough my thanks to everyone who has helped me to understand the kit and the different approach and the pros and cons to each approach.

[junglelord]

I may have a expensive snare drum sold.
That would cover the cost of my first Conversion expense.
Keeping my fingers crossed.
:p

[junglelord]

Hey it can bog down at the lowest setting if you push too hard.
I cut some spure (is that what you call that stuff?)
It cuts great on the lowest and I could even turn it up slightly.
I am so more confident....did I use the right attachment to cut with?
I used a cutting wheel. It did not burn the material at all.
Just cut it real clean. I never knew my brother had this, but I should have known.
He is a mechanic, he has most tools, but no drill press, LOL>






I want to open up the vents to start, is that a good thing to begin with?
What would I use for that with all those attachements?

Could someone point out which wheel is best for that from my pics above?
Could someone give me best way to begin.

Where can I start before I get the DVD or fittings?
I am ready Mr Merriman to begin. Should I start with the larger openings on the nicelles?
Thanks so much to everyone...what a great forum and great guys.
I am very lucky.
Dean

[junglelord]

Yeah, just lucky that more bits were coming my way for free.
Someone up there, likes me.
:p

Now if I only knew what each one would be best used for....
:confused:

Time to google.
:p

Also use some sprue for testing....see what I end up with...

[toppack]

Looks like a great set. :)

[junglelord]

Needle noose pliers small and large I have. Various tweezers as well.
I also have the cutters. I need to get a vice.
I got this today from my brother.
It was being thrown out at Canadian Tire

[toppack]

Wow, those are CLEAN tools! :D LOL :D

You will probably need some Tweezers (several tip types preferable),
needle-nose plyers (small and large), diagonal cutters (but may have those already since you've done soldering) and a bench-vice to hold small parts.
Those are some of the things I use the most, that I don't see in pics.

[junglelord]

Ok I do not want to take over Rays thread with my Newbie questions on tools. Sorry to be so excited. I know a lot of this is answered on the DVD set, which I will have in two weeks. But here is what I have and where I am at right now. I have built one Robbe SeaWolf V2. It has made me confident to a certain level that I can become fairly competent at this hobby over time. I have always loved making models, however I just glued them together...nothing as far as "real" experience. Mr Merriman has given us a lot of good work via the Seaview Cabel. I am up to speed on what I need in terms of adheasive and Blue RTV.

My tool chest right now has a good digital mulitmeter and I am a retired Electronics Engineering Technologist with 5 years in Military and Commercial Sonar Systems and 5 years Satellite systems...so I have no trouble with soldering or electronics. I have a good soldering iron.

Here are my cutting tools. I have two X-acto knife kits, tiny drill bits for the Dremel, levels, right angles, files, and my brothers variable speed 10,000, 35,000 Moto-tool from Canadian Tire Job-Mate line. What if anything beyond a drill press would be required to make my SeaView?

[junglelord]

Thanks for that, I had not found those yet.
I'll drink to THAT!

[SteveJ]

Also if you haven't do so already, download and print the files below. They are great suppliments to the Seaview DVD especially for the Sub-Driver.

Stephen

http://support.caswellplating.com/index.php?_m=downloads&_a=viewdownload&downloaditemid=182&nav=0,5

http://support.caswellplating.com/index.php?_m=downloads&_a=viewdownload&downloaditemid=184&nav=0,5

[junglelord]

Well I do have the flexible shaft already. Its the Dremel brand.
I see a 300 series plug in unit with a bench and attachements and a ion battery one bare bones. Both about $100.
My brother works at Canadian Tire, so I save 10% with his card.
:cool:


The review on the Mini Mite was that it worked best to not "melt" plastic.
However the RPMS are still beginning at 5000 maxing at 13,000.
Since I am on a pension, any and all advice is helpful.
Should I go for a Mini Mite or should I suck it up and get the more expensive 300 series? Only difference I can see is that the rpms go to 35,000.

Thanks.

[SteveJ]

I have a Dremel moto-tool 395 variable speed. Had it for a while and never really used it until I started the Seaview. I have the drill press for it but mostly used the flexible shaft when cutting.

Stephen