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by Dave Pickett
28 Oct 2013, 22:23
Forum: General IOM
Topic: New Nylet Spirit is here! Progress at last!
Replies: 76
Views: 101329

Re: New Nylet Spirit is here! Progress at last!

Firstly I am pleased to see Nigel is making good use of the yacht and I look forward to seeing some photos of it on the water where it should be. Despite the issues I had I believe the yacht was actually pretty well built in the end, with everything well aligned. Nigel, try moving the winches by han...
by Dave Pickett
19 Jul 2012, 17:09
Forum: General IOM
Topic: What batteries are people using?
Replies: 36
Views: 33974

Re: What batteries are people using?

Guys, To confirm for total clarity the 1000 mah 2s LI FE battery weighs 49 grams, the 1600 2s comes in as stated at 76 grams. I think these are a good option, personally I use Lipo without concern, the fires etc that you see on youtube are caused by deliberate abuse. We must be aware that all cells ...
by Dave Pickett
18 Jul 2012, 20:02
Forum: General IOM
Topic: What batteries are people using?
Replies: 36
Views: 33974

Re: What batteries are people using?

Peter,

I am using this one:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/iMAX-B6-Li-Po ... 1e70245f9b

and yes it will balance charge LiFE batteries as well as Lipo and nimh etc......
by Dave Pickett
18 Jul 2012, 14:46
Forum: General IOM
Topic: What batteries are people using?
Replies: 36
Views: 33974

Re: What batteries are people using?

The LIFE batteries have arrived, the 1000 mah weighs 49 grams, the 1600, 76 grams...........
by Dave Pickett
16 Jul 2012, 19:14
Forum: General IOM
Topic: New Nylet Spirit is here! Progress at last!
Replies: 76
Views: 101329

Re: New Nylet Spirit is here! Progress at last!

Well the winch is working, this is running on 6 volts it will be a bit quicker on the 6.6 volts of the liFE batteries when they arrive!!!
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by Dave Pickett
13 Jul 2012, 10:38
Forum: General IOM
Topic: What batteries are people using?
Replies: 36
Views: 33974

Re: What batteries are people using?

Thanks Peter, definately going this route, more usable voltage and more stable chemistry. Once I get the batteries I will post up the weights.....................
by Dave Pickett
09 Jul 2012, 10:59
Forum: General IOM
Topic: What batteries are people using?
Replies: 36
Views: 33974

Re: What batteries are people using?

Have found some LIFE battery packs that look totally suitable and I can use them without a voltage regulator - worth a look:

http://www.vapextech.co.uk/acatalog/cop ... eries.html

The 1600 mah @ 68 grams looks a decent weight/price/capacity ratio............
by Dave Pickett
09 Jul 2012, 09:15
Forum: General IOM
Topic: New Nylet Spirit is here! Progress at last!
Replies: 76
Views: 101329

Re: New Nylet Spirit is here! Progress at last!

Thanks Morgan. Too late I'm afraid, have already drilled round holes!!!! The alternative of using hooks will I think also potentially twist, will see what happens when I put tension on and think about it then if it's an issue. mmmm Not sure I wouldnt trust the nut not to come loose, and drop the bul...
by Dave Pickett
08 Jul 2012, 17:59
Forum: General IOM
Topic: New Nylet Spirit is here! Progress at last!
Replies: 76
Views: 101329

Re: New Nylet Spirit is here! Progress at last!

True Bruce, but the wood forces a bit more glue on the join, 1mm mahagony weighs nothing and looks good in a retro type way!

Will post pics once I have varnished them!!!!!

To be fair the joints looked pretty decent anyway......could have just left it.
by Dave Pickett
08 Jul 2012, 10:46
Forum: General IOM
Topic: New Nylet Spirit is here! Progress at last!
Replies: 76
Views: 101329

Re: New Nylet Spirit is here! Progress at last!

Well the next task is to fit the shrouds so I can progress with the rigging. I had already strengthened the area where the shrouds fit, and it's simple enough to drill the holes, but fitting the nuts was always going to be a challenge! In the event it was really simple, I made a "spanner" out of sof...
by Dave Pickett
07 Jul 2012, 12:20
Forum: General IOM
Topic: New Nylet Spirit is here! Progress at last!
Replies: 76
Views: 101329

Re: New Nylet Spirit is here! Progress at last!

So, tape is off and the joint appears to be very sound. Deck trimmed back ready to put a strip of 1mm x 5mm along the top to neaten the joint further. Hull and deck complete: http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f329/m500dpp/DSC_2079.jpg Close up of part of the join: http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f...
by Dave Pickett
05 Jul 2012, 22:52
Forum: General IOM
Topic: New Nylet Spirit is here! Progress at last!
Replies: 76
Views: 101329

Re: New Nylet Spirit is here! Progress at last!

OK tape is off and the bond is good. Have started trimming the overlap and it's looking good. Am considering putting a thin strip of varnished wood (1mm x 4mm or there abouts) over the join, this will tidy it and make the joint totally watertight - not necesary but will look nice and will add to my ...
by Dave Pickett
01 Jul 2012, 14:04
Forum: General IOM
Topic: New Nylet Spirit is here! Progress at last!
Replies: 76
Views: 101329

Re: New Nylet Spirit is here! Progress at last!

OK well I have just re glued the hull and deck, no pictures as it looks just like it did before. Will it work this time? I am not going to touch it for a few days, maybe not until next week end. So what have I done differently? - Used Devcon 2 ton rather than 30 minute epoxy - NOT added microballons...
by Dave Pickett
15 Nov 2011, 19:54
Forum: General IOM
Topic: New Nylet Spirit is here! Progress at last!
Replies: 76
Views: 101329

Re: New Nylet Spirit is here! Progress at last!

Thanks Don I suspected as much. Its getting cold over here which will keep the resin a bit thicker and slow the cure. All of the epoxy glue is off the hull and woodwork, easy to do with a heat gun and sharp chisel! At least I am back to square one without any damage. With regard to the keel box I fo...
by Dave Pickett
14 Nov 2011, 22:16
Forum: General IOM
Topic: New Nylet Spirit is here! Progress at last!
Replies: 76
Views: 101329

Re: New Nylet Spirit is here! Progress at last!

To quote from the Kingston Mouldings site: It’s quite simple to bond wood securely to GRP. The first step is to lightly sand all areas where adhesive will be applied, brush and/or vacuum to remove dust and loose fibres, and finally wipe clean with a little acetone or cellulose thinners on a rag, bef...
by Dave Pickett
14 Nov 2011, 20:43
Forum: General IOM
Topic: New Nylet Spirit is here! Progress at last!
Replies: 76
Views: 101329

Re: New Nylet Spirit is here! Progress at last!

Well guys I am still kicking around! Thanks Bruce and Derrick for the encouragement, I do feel there is so little on the web about IOM builds that hopefully this thread will prove of use and my mistakes can be avoided by others!!! Next job is to use the GF resin and fine gf mat to join the hull and ...
by Dave Pickett
25 Sep 2011, 13:45
Forum: General IOM
Topic: New Nylet Spirit is here! Progress at last!
Replies: 76
Views: 101329

Re: New Nylet Spirit is here! Progress at last!

OK well given the tone of a couple of posts on here I seriously considered removing the thread completely. I am not going to get back to this for a short while as to be honest at this moment I'm not completely sure I want to be part of the IOM scene..... That said, there is some useful info on here ...
by Dave Pickett
19 Sep 2011, 23:54
Forum: General IOM
Topic: New Nylet Spirit is here! Progress at last!
Replies: 76
Views: 101329

Re: New Nylet Spirit is here! Progress at last!

Dave Alston, I am sure there are others that share your frustration at the slow progress of my build, but I make no apology, I am doing this as and when I feel like it! Would you be kind enough to post some pictures and details of the Spirits in use at your club, I am sure many folk reading this thr...
by Dave Pickett
19 Sep 2011, 20:29
Forum: General IOM
Topic: New Nylet Spirit is here! Progress at last!
Replies: 76
Views: 101329

Re: New Nylet Spirit is here! Progress at last!

Some great advice coming out here, its helping me and I hope its helping others! Disaster, the epoxy did not grab the glass fibre at all!!! (I have never really liked epoxy for this sort of join) so deck is off again and plan b is to use glass fibre resin and a strip of glass tape around the joint, ...
by Dave Pickett
18 Sep 2011, 12:18
Forum: General IOM
Topic: New Nylet Spirit is here! Progress at last!
Replies: 76
Views: 101329

Re: New Nylet Spirit is here! Progress at last!

PS How can I save weight on the mast???
by Dave Pickett
18 Sep 2011, 09:35
Forum: General IOM
Topic: New Nylet Spirit is here! Progress at last!
Replies: 76
Views: 101329

Re: New Nylet Spirit is here! Progress at last!

Thanks Dave, Good advice which I hope others following this thread (if there are any!) will follow. I spend a lot of time on my modelling, and as you say I am in no great hurry. This really is a project for me to enjoy in my retirement years which are still at least a couple of years away. I am curr...
by Dave Pickett
17 Sep 2011, 15:03
Forum: General IOM
Topic: New Nylet Spirit is here! Progress at last!
Replies: 76
Views: 101329

Re: New Nylet Spirit is here! Progress at last!

At last!!! OK finally got on with it. Mixed up the epoxy with some micro balloons and cut loads of packing tape ready. spread the glue, deck on and tape it all down - couple of pictures..... http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f329/m500dpp/DP3_6974.jpg http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f329/m500dpp/DP...
by Dave Pickett
03 Sep 2011, 16:02
Forum: General IOM
Topic: New Nylet Spirit is here! Progress at last!
Replies: 76
Views: 101329

Re: New Nylet Spirit is here! Progress at last!

Fair point Frank, but the rx is waterproof and the lipo cells are sealed. This may not be enough, in which case i will have a re think............time will tell. Still not joined the hull, but only just got back from Holiday!
by Dave Pickett
10 Aug 2011, 20:35
Forum: General IOM
Topic: New Nylet Spirit is here! Progress at last!
Replies: 76
Views: 101329

Re: New Nylet Spirit is here! Progress at last!

Well its been a long time as I have been diverted sailing the laser and getting back into Mardave 1/12th scale cars, but some more progress has now been made. Here is the final top deck layout with a waterproof switch, not entirely sure about the viability of using a switch but I can easily change t...
by Dave Pickett
05 Jul 2011, 22:52
Forum: General IOM
Topic: IOMICA Website--What Happened?
Replies: 19
Views: 39995

Re: IOMICA Website--What Happened?

But most importantly, the group at the back of the club field should get a lot more support, advice, nurturing and encouragement from the front skippers before they too disappear, as they surly will! Yes the problem these days is that everyone wants instant success or they give up! I sailed my lase...
by Dave Pickett
29 Jun 2011, 21:55
Forum: General IOM
Topic: IOMICA Website--What Happened?
Replies: 19
Views: 39995

Re: IOMICA Website--What Happened?

272 views, 12 posts, pretty typical unfortunately.
by Dave Pickett
19 Jun 2011, 08:40
Forum: General IOM
Topic: Two New DM2 IOM's Launch
Replies: 5
Views: 8915

Re: Two New DM2 IOM's Launch

looking really good, hope you get some wind next time! My first outing with the laser was halted by too much wind, second attempt today!!!
by Dave Pickett
16 Jun 2011, 18:55
Forum: General IOM
Topic: New Nylet Spirit is here! Progress at last!
Replies: 76
Views: 101329

Re: New Nylet Spirit is here! Progress at last!

Bit of modest progress, the dirty great lump of lead is now provisionally attached to the keel. the instructions suggest that 360mm of the keel should project, I am at 357mm, close enough. When the boat is measured I may find I can add some material to the rear sloping edge of the keel that goes int...
by Dave Pickett
14 Jun 2011, 20:14
Forum: General IOM
Topic: IOMICA Website--What Happened?
Replies: 19
Views: 39995

Re: IOMICA Website--What Happened?

Dave and believe they can have a competitive kit boat built and on the water for less than a top spec Micro Magic
Can you guide me to a website please?
by Dave Pickett
13 Jun 2011, 14:15
Forum: General IOM
Topic: IOMICA Website--What Happened?
Replies: 19
Views: 39995

Re: IOMICA Website--What Happened?

How old is the youngest member of your club? Our "youngster" is 54! Well I am building my first IOM at 58, and I am one of the few at the club I am joining who isnt retired! Is the class dying because it's too technical or expensive? I doubt it. The IOM rule, while long and complex, keeps thousands...