Titanic model ship in scale 1:300, RC almost ready

[howell]

I have a Titanic model ship in scale 1:300. The hull is made of fibreglass and the deck is wooden. Cabin and some parts are made of resin. The DC motor, transmission and rudder has been equiped. What you need is servo, receiver, battery and 2 channel controller to make it run.
Here is the specification;

Scale: 1:300
Weight: 6KG
Power: 1 x Powerful DC Motor, Model 380
Battery: 7.2V 1.7Ah
Speed: 1 M/S
Duration: ≥ 60 Minutes(Battery)

Length x Width x Height: 35"1/2 x 4"3/8 x 11"3/4

Asking price: $550 + shipping

Here is the video that model is running on the water:
http://www.howellmodel.com/model/catalog/images/wmv/Titanic_300.wmv

[lupy]

interesting how it sideslips in a turn, makes me wonder if that was part of the problem with iceberg avoidance.

[Dora Nine]

It hit the berg because the mate went full astern which decreased the effectiveness of the rudder. The props "sucked" the water flow from the rudder and increased the ships turning circle.


Howell, does it sink? Yeah, I'm going to hell, I know...