JJ, absolutely beautiful! Magic Mike
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Amerigo Vespucci 1:84 by Panart/Mantua Build – RC Enabled
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Happy Fathers Day!!!
And what a day it was.
I conducted the first sea trial today on sails (in the pool). There were four goals today. Verify ballast adjustments, perform self-righting tilt test, confirm rudder authority, and see how she performs on sail power.
Winds were very mild today with gusts to 10 knots.
Findings:
1- The ship requires an additional 500g in the stern to bring the hull on it's lines.
2- With the hull heeled to the rails, the ship self-rights with authority. I'm confident NO external ballast will be required. (See short vid).
3- Rudder authority appears to be adequate. When conditions required it, a short 'blip' on the throttle turns the hull smartly. I do not think I will need a rudder extension
4- Sea trial on sails. Full disclosure.... the pool is not the ideal setting for this test as it does not offer sufficient open-air. Still, I now have the confidence to continue tests in the Ocean. I still have to learn how to handle a square-rigger, especially coordinating the fore and main sails... however the prop is always there to get me out of trouble.
With this behind me, I'll complete the build and fine tune the automation.
Would it be fair to say this is the only Radio Controlled Amerigo Vespucci currently sailing the seas???
And what a day it was.
I conducted the first sea trial today on sails (in the pool). There were four goals today. Verify ballast adjustments, perform self-righting tilt test, confirm rudder authority, and see how she performs on sail power.
Winds were very mild today with gusts to 10 knots.
Findings:
1- The ship requires an additional 500g in the stern to bring the hull on it's lines.
2- With the hull heeled to the rails, the ship self-rights with authority. I'm confident NO external ballast will be required. (See short vid).
3- Rudder authority appears to be adequate. When conditions required it, a short 'blip' on the throttle turns the hull smartly. I do not think I will need a rudder extension
4- Sea trial on sails. Full disclosure.... the pool is not the ideal setting for this test as it does not offer sufficient open-air. Still, I now have the confidence to continue tests in the Ocean. I still have to learn how to handle a square-rigger, especially coordinating the fore and main sails... however the prop is always there to get me out of trouble.
With this behind me, I'll complete the build and fine tune the automation.
Would it be fair to say this is the only Radio Controlled Amerigo Vespucci currently sailing the seas???