Custom Replicas 66 inch Nautilus build-RC

[SteveNeill]

I'm building this for a customer and it will be a fully radio controlled diving boat. To see the 31 inch version visit: 31 inch Brodeen Nautilus

I'll start this on Monday. This kit like the 31 inch is excellent and truly scale.

Steve

 

[brandomack]

YAY! it arrived in one piece this time!!!:thumbsup

 

[SteveNeill]

Thanks because I went to custom replicas in person and picked it up!

Steve

 

[feek61]

As usual I'm looking forward to your updates on this project (which if I remember correctly is a paying gig).

 

[Aztek Dummy]

Steve,
I want to be you when I grow up. You have the best toys!

 

[SteveNeill]

Yep a paying gig.

Aztec thanks. I have one of these but won't get to it for a long time. Big E first!

Steve

 

[BB43MAN]

Damn, Steve. You should do "A Weekend with Steve" workshop and have all your toys out, give classes and such. All those toys! You're a lucky guy!

 

[SteveNeill]

Now remember this is for a lucky customer! Although I do have...

Steve

 

[MonsieurTox]

The Disney design of the Nautilus is my fav, Ive always loved it and I hope I'll have the time to build one someday.

Having seen your previous works, I know it will be a very nice replica (and R/C ! Awesome, I tend to prefer when models are R/C or motorized, static models are cool but when we can bring some life, that's much better !).

 

[SteveNeill]

Thank you.

Steve

 

[Aztek Dummy]

Steve,

You must find a way to mount a mini camera in the wheelhouse.

 

[SteveNeill]

I have one. I'll sick on there for the test run pool trials.

Steve

 

[Aztek Dummy]

time to start auditioning giant squid!

 

[jockdeboer]

Nice, this will be one to watch.

 

[SteveNeill]

The first thing you have to do when building a model Nautilus to be a radio controlled boat is figure out how it will open and close. This is in order to access the water tight compartment and all the running gear and electronics.

With this boat like the smaller 31 inch boat I made the decision to have the top remove full to the bow and cut at the stern. The top slides into a pin in the back and the ram slides through the front and holds down.

So first get those side fines mounted so they attach to the top of the hull and capture the lower hull.

It took a bit of doing to get the fins to fit correctly. Grinding, sanding, and bending I finally got a decent fit. The problem with urethane resin parts this size d they warp easily so it may take a bit of the heat gun and putting your foot on it to get them flush.

That took up most of my day and going over the rather involved instructions. After about an hour of going through them I said, "Let’s get on with this!"

Tomorrow I cut the stern section as close to the fins as possible. Mound a prop shaft bearing in the back and glue the cut section down.

More tomorrow.

Steve

 

[Effingham]

Steve, have I mentioned lately that you're my hero, and I want to grow up to be you?



Tony

 

[trekriffic]

"I'm getting all verklempt"

 

[Fendertubeguy]

Wow, this is outstanding!

 

[Firefoxm31]

Howdy,
when you say flattened the side keels do you mean having them horizontal to the hull? did you keep the upward rake to the front side keels?

Will

 

[SteveNeill]

Thanks you guys. Calm down, I didn't scratch build this.

Will yes I did.

Steve