today's work

[DrSchmidt]

The XXI looks great in the water....

[redboat219]

Not sure if it's just from the camera angle but the Type XXI stern looks too high at rest.

[redboat219]

Balao class : I shall call him... "Mini me"

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

https://youtu.be/eAqhE_JgCuI

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

[Subculture]

Very nice. Did you cad the files up yourself, Steve?

[Albacore 569]

Making a second hull as a static model in 1/32 scale as David will soon begin the CB small sub project. It also can allow me to make wood patterns for brass railings etc. that David may be able to use too. Making new torpedo tubes for holding the 18-inch torpedoes. Cutting off parts from the printed tubes and fashioning new ones.

Oh the colors? Th gray is a auto body supply store 'gray primer 2 in 1 transtar 4603' and the green boot topping is Rustolium 'Antique Teal'. A clear flat will dull down the green saturation mellowing it all out ok later. I will add that last after draft numbers and such are applied way down the road.

[biggsgolf]

The Elite Fleet of Virginia is a scale electric boat club that meets throughout the year on Sunday mornings. We enjoy the use of a small lake at the corner of Gretna Road and Norwich Ave in Virginia Beach (find a map in the information sheet under the files section). We usually start to gather around 10 am and stay until we're too hot, too cold, or too tired! Every so often we try to get together for a night run as well, giving us a chance to try out all the various lights we've installed! https://www.facebook.com/groups/EliteFleetofVirginia/

Awesome! I will look forward to meeting you guys.
Bruce

[Subculture]

The Elite Fleet of Virginia is a scale electric boat club that meets throughout the year on Sunday mornings. We enjoy the use of a small lake at the corner of Gretna Road and Norwich Ave in Virginia Beach (find a map in the information sheet under the files section). We usually start to gather around 10 am and stay until we're too hot, too cold, or too tired! Every so often we try to get together for a night run as well, giving us a chance to try out all the various lights we've installed! https://www.facebook.com/groups/EliteFleetofVirginia/

[biggsgolf]

"The Elite Fleet met for our Sunday run", where do you guys meet up?, time, etc,?

[MFR1964]

I hope you can do something in the future with the info.
Some things work other not, same issue with the Ko Hyoteki, for now she's on the shelf, next winter i'll have a look at that boat, last testdrive with spirou gave not the wanted result, backdraft of water from the vents, the plan is to build a tunnel around the prop, just to channel the fliow, let's see if that will work.

Manfred

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

David, any new info on the upcoming event June 6, 7, & 8?

Yes. Thanks for reminding me. The Elite Fleet met for our Sunday run as usual and during that event our de facto leader, Marco, presented the latest information dealing with our participation at this coming weekends Harbor Fest in Norfolk:

The event -- itself free to the general public will open at noon till 11PM Friday and Saturday; noon till 6PM Sunday. Adjacent parking is about $20 per day.

Detailed information on road availability, vendors, and exhibits found here: Festevents :: Norfolk Harborfest



NEW! RC Boat Demo

Join the Elite Fleet of Virginia for an exciting hands-on adventure with radio-controlled boats! Participants will learn the basics of RC boating, practice navigating miniature vessels on the water, and enjoy friendly competition in a fun and engaging environment.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Got some info about the type XXIII
Ran her today without the ADF, running low speed no problems, higher speeds works also, but the too late correcting factor is a issue, once she breaks the surface airpockets become a problem.
Static CG is right in the middle of the tower, added weight around 500 gram, rear and front diveplanes work together on the same channel, no depthkeeper present.

Manfred.

Good to know, Manfred. Thanks for the feedback, pal.

This third change of c.g.-c.b. was a bust, I was lucky to get the model back to the boat stand. A screaming pile of steaming ****!

I'll box it away and spend the rest of the season with boats THAT WORK!!!

[biggsgolf]

David, any new info on the upcoming event June 6, 7, & 8?

[DrSchmidt]

Great looking little boat, David. Hope it runs well for you.

Secon that. Looks really good!