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Offline swiftdoc

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SS Falcon
« on: 02 February 2025, 12:59:33 »
Having nearly finished my semi scratch build of the Shannon class lifeboat (it took me 5 years...), I have started building the SS Falcon kit. When I told my friend Alan who lives in St Margarets at Cliffe about my new project, he told me that the wreck of the real ship still can be seen nowadays at low tide from the cliffs near Dover. So when we visited him last year, I was able to take a picture of the wreck. Alan told me that they used it as a playground when they were kids.

The SS Falcon model is a lot smaller than the 1/12th scale Shannon boat, so it is easier to get into the car boot for sailing with my club mates. But the kit despite the small size shows enough details to be impressive on the water.

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Re: SS Falcon
« Reply #1 on: 02 February 2025, 13:14:07 »
I have installed a Bühler brushed motor which runs at 12 V. On the photo you can see a template for the coupling which i turned on the lathe to make sure it is well aligned later. The rudder servo is a micro size one from KST.

After a bath tub test I took the hull to our club pond in order to check if it would be sufficient to run her at a 2S LiPo. It will have to be a 3S LiPo though for the motor. I was quite surprised that she nearly can turn on the spot, probably due to the big rudder. After that test I returned home very happy, knowing that from now on I can focus on detailing, being sure that the running gear is O.K.

The hull is beautifully made, with lots of details moulded in, such as the plating :) ^^^

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Re: SS Falcon
« Reply #2 on: 04 February 2025, 21:35:36 »
Some more photos of the actual state of the build:

The coupling is a Misumi one, a Japanese brand. Linkage is from Conrad, using a 2 mm threaded rod.

The white metal skeg that comes with the kit was replaced by one made of brass profile.

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Re: SS Falcon
« Reply #3 on: 06 February 2025, 11:01:31 »
very nice Arno, hope you have fun building the Falcon

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Re: SS Falcon
« Reply #4 on: 06 February 2025, 20:14:04 »
Hi Colin, how nice to hear from you!
Yes, I enjoy the build very much. I spend an hour or so nearly each evening in the workshop when the rest of the family are watching TV….
I just have finished the funnel :)