ir3aus 1:72 Revell Gato Build - Torpedo Options

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  • ir3aus
    Lieutenant
    • Mar 2010
    • 56

    ir3aus 1:72 Revell Gato Build - Torpedo Options

    Just received the notice on the torpedo firing system. I haven't started my Gato yet but I thought I would start a discussion. There is a modeler on the RCGroups Gato build that has done a great job on articulating the shutters. If the David Merriman torpedo system will work with the articulated doors it will be a spectacular addition to the model. If anyone is going to implement the torpedo system please add your ideas to the discussion. When I start mine I will be adding the torpedo launch system. It seems it would be a good idea to get some of the mechanics in while the nose section is still off the model.
    Last edited by ir3aus; 03-25-2010, 02:23 PM.
    There is a fine line between hobbies and mental illness!
  • Kazzer
    *********
    • Aug 2008
    • 2848

    #2
    Perhaps you could direct him here and post the link to the build. That sounds like an entry for our competition under 'GIZMO's etc'
    Stop messing about - just get a Sub-driver!

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    • ir3aus
      Lieutenant
      • Mar 2010
      • 56

      #3
      Link To Gato Build on RCGroups

      This is the link to a very nice Gato build. He has the details of the torpedo shutters in the thread.



      I did ask him to visit this forum.
      There is a fine line between hobbies and mental illness!

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      • ir3aus
        Lieutenant
        • Mar 2010
        • 56

        #4
        Attached are pics of Davids Torpedo tube installation in the Gato.
        Attached Files
        There is a fine line between hobbies and mental illness!

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        • Kazzer
          *********
          • Aug 2008
          • 2848

          #5
          Originally posted by ir3aus
          This is the link to a very nice Gato build. He has the details of the torpedo shutters in the thread.



          I did ask him to visit this forum.
          Here is the video from that link
          Stop messing about - just get a Sub-driver!

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          • redboat219
            Admiral
            • Dec 2008
            • 2735

            #6
            Hi. I was wondering if there would still be a way of launching torpedoes off a boat that only uses a 4 channel radio?
            Make it simple, make strong, make it work!

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            • He Who Shall Not Be Named
              Moderator
              • Aug 2008
              • 12253

              #7
              (Don't say it! ... Resist urge to crush him like a bug! ... Be Nice!)

              Whew, that's better. Now that I have control of myself.

              Look: if you can't afford an r/c system with more than four channels to it, you got no business buying a torpedo system.

              Period.

              You buy a very expensive car. You going to fuel it with Regular and oil it with salad dressing just to save a few bucks?! Come on!

              WHAT THE HELL'S WRONG WITH YOU CHEAP *******S, ANYWAY!?....

              David,
              Last edited by He Who Shall Not Be Named; 03-27-2010, 10:25 AM.
              Who is John Galt?

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              • ir3aus
                Lieutenant
                • Mar 2010
                • 56

                #8
                Four Channel Radio

                Might I suggest a Robbe F-14. That is what I will use. They have enough bells, whistles, switches and goodies that you could flush the head if you desired to install one. It is dual throttle stick which I plan on using since I am going to drive each motor separately. It's a 75MHZ radio so it will be suitable for submarines. Harbor Models (sorry) had a special on the basic unit which has a 7 channel rx.

                I have no commercial interest in the above but it makes a great marine radio.
                Last edited by ir3aus; 03-27-2010, 11:47 AM.
                There is a fine line between hobbies and mental illness!

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                • He Who Shall Not Be Named
                  Moderator
                  • Aug 2008
                  • 12253

                  #9
                  Now, that is a fine r/c system -- you buy the 'basic' r/c system and then add on the modules to the transmitter and receiver to expand the systems capabilities to the degree that suites your need. You can add both proportional and latched/momentary switch functions at will.

                  Mike: Ir3aus brings up a good point. That Futaba r/c system, the F-14, is something we should look into carrying. I've used those things and they are bullet-proof as far as set-up is concerned -- though by today's standard, the receiver is a bit too bulky for us. I'm confident, however, by substituting the Sombra Lab's receiver, things can be made to fit the SD's from 2.5" up.

                  Andy: Kick in here with your thoughts, please.

                  Kevin: You too.

                  David,
                  Who is John Galt?

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                  • ir3aus
                    Lieutenant
                    • Mar 2010
                    • 56

                    #10
                    David,

                    Is the torpedo firing system available for purchase yet. I do not see anything being offered as of yet by Caswell or D & E. Can we join the two halves of the bow section and do all the work indicated in CD 1 and then be able to install the torpedo stuff.

                    IR3AUS
                    There is a fine line between hobbies and mental illness!

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                    • He Who Shall Not Be Named
                      Moderator
                      • Aug 2008
                      • 12253

                      #11
                      Originally posted by ir3aus
                      David,

                      Is the torpedo firing system available for purchase yet. I do not see anything being offered as of yet by Caswell or D & E. Can we join the two halves of the bow section and do all the work indicated in CD 1 and then be able to install the torpedo stuff.

                      IR3AUS
                      No. Beta testing of some launchers in the field has been completed and there are going to be some changes to the launcher sub-system -- just as soon as those fixes are incorporated into the tooling and manufacturing process we'll publish the material in the catalog. Hang in there, we want to get this right, not fast.

                      The forward and after torpedo tube installations for both the 1/72 Revell GATO and Type-7 can be performed with the entire hull sections assembled, so go ahead with your work, and when the torpedo launcher fittings kits become available, you'll be able to drop the tubes in there without the need to tear anything up.

                      David,
                      Who is John Galt?

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                      • Outrider
                        Commander
                        • Aug 2008
                        • 304

                        #12
                        ir3aus 1:72 Revell Gato Build - Torpedo Options

                        This consolidates some torpedo questions for the 1:72 Revell Gato

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                        • Kazzer
                          *********
                          • Aug 2008
                          • 2848

                          #13
                          Did I miss something here?
                          Stop messing about - just get a Sub-driver!

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                          • Outrider
                            Commander
                            • Aug 2008
                            • 304

                            #14
                            Nope. I need moderator privileges for this forum so I can move the related posts from the builder's forum to this one. Guess I need to check with the guy who's in charge. Lance? ; )

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                            • Kazzer
                              *********
                              • Aug 2008
                              • 2848

                              #15
                              Ok! I changed the permission for you -- hopefully!
                              Stop messing about - just get a Sub-driver!

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