RC Ship Models

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Nauti Buoy

This is my first RC ship model using 3D print technology. This model is based on a design originally by Peter Sripols. Bernard Dostie then produced a video adding additional details. Both of them are very skilled modelers.

The original design is approximately 30" long. Since I intended to use this in a swimming pool, I scaled it down to 20 inches, using smaller motors, etc.

The model has twin electric motors, working lights, and a bow thruster. I designed my own microprocessor controlled LED switch, and bow thruster motor controller,

I used a HOTRC CT-6A Transmitter and Receiver. I replaced the original control wheel with a 3d printed ships wheel.

Jet Boat

This Is my second 3d printed boat model. It was a challenging build as it is small (9 inches long) with little room for components.

The design was done by Max Imagination and the original 3d Print files are here: Jet Boat. It handles very well and is FAST.

Knot4Sail

This Is my third 3d printed boat model. It has an outboard motor that includes a solenoid for turning. The battery, Receiver and ESC are on the boat. It is about 10 inches long

Other Working Ship Models

I have hand built a number of RC ship models over the years. These are my favorites.

USS Crockett:

The USS Crockett was one of the first boats powered by a gas turbine engine. She can accelerate from 0 to 40 knots in 60 seconds, with a top speed of 50 knots.

Her armaments include a 50 caliber rapid fire gun, 40mm Bofars anti-aircraft gun, and two twin .50 caliber machine guns. She was commission in 1969 and saw service in South Vietnam.

I constructed this model in 1989. It is a working radio controlled model ship to a scale of 1:39. It features working electric engines, rudder, horns, lights, rotating turrets, and the front gun fires. It has a miniature WiFi video camera, giving a captains eye view.

WOTAN:

The Wotan Herring Lugger was typical of the German herring fishing fleet between 1950 and 1960. She was 138 feet long with a beam of 25 feet, and was built by the shipyard of Shulte and Brum of Emden, Germany.

I built this model in 1985. It is a radio controlled model to a true scale of 1:50. It features working rudder, engine, lights and horns. It has a miniature WiFi video camera, giving a captains eye view.

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FANTAIL LAUNCH II:

The Fantail Launch II is a working model of an open steam launch, with characteristics of the small yachts used at the turn of the century. Boats of this type were used for excursion rides on lakes and ponds.

I constructed this model in 1993 based on a kit by Midwest Products. It is a radio controlled model powered by a sterno fired boiler and steam engine.

PT109:

The PT boat was one of the smallest and deadliest boats of Wold War II. These sleek boats would motor under the cover of night and torpedo enemy shipping. Top speed of the 77 foot boat was in excess of 40 knots.

I built this model in 1992. It features working dual engines, rudders, and lights.

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