Posted by Richard Jenkins on June 28, 2000 at 12:36:52:
In Reply to: Re: radio controlled titanic model posted by Tony Law on June 28, 2000 at 00:20:30:
I seem to remember an article in Scale Ship Modeller many years ago where somebody converted the 1/350 Titanic kit to R/C. They built the R/C system into a removable pod that attached to the bottom of the hull. I think this was mainly so they could reuse the same pod on other boats as well, but it would also help resolve any stability issues. (There was a thread here a few weeks ago about making the 1/570 model float and the question of stability came up then.) I don't see any reason why a simple 2-channel setup wouldn't fit inside the 1/350 hull though. As for the brittle plastic parts, I'd say just replace the most delicate parts (masts, railings, etc.) with metal parts (or wood for the masts) and handle the model with appropriate care, and you shouldn't have too much trouble with things breaking off. Hope this helps.
: : : Has anyone attempted a R/C model of Titanic, its something i want really bad, just looking for
: : : ideas etc, i just got my 1/350 academy, but i think it may be too small for conversion and other
: : : aspects, a being made of delicate plastic etc
: : Hi Tony, Being an r/c aircraft modeler I understand your concerns. I recently broke into the ship building business after my girlfriend purchased the 1/350th Titanic for me for a gift. I have been looking around here and other sites to gain some insight on how to begin this project and have found links to scratchbuild plans for scales larger than 1/350th and most deal with plywood as a medium of choice. one such plan was for about a finished length of 8ft! "some r'c boat" I have only tried r/c boat once but it was a plywood hull coated in epoxy to water proof.
: : I would suggest that you check out the debris field website and look around the site there. It may have just what your looking for.Not to discourage you from looking around here. these guys and gals know alot and seem more than happy to help out. Hope this helps a little.
: Yes i understand it wont be easy, (is titanic ever easy LOL), just read some good posts on board concerning R/C Titanic, so i feel very inspired now
: was thinking of about 6 ft maybe. i went and saw some other ships , and they seemed to work good (warships motsly) using fibreglass as a hull, but low detail also , this could take awhile, oh well i have lots of time and patience
: Regards Tony