my comet build some photos

[Derek Attree]

Hi guys
Another couple of the power.




I have gone for 33 amp hour which are the size John used in his Comet.
It needs a bit of a shift round of the electrics but will give a longer running times.

Derek

[Maarten Schutjes]

Clever idea Derek.

[Derek Attree]

Hi Maarten
It was John Davie whos idea I saw at wings and wheels
and thought I go the same way...

Derek

[Dennis Jones]

Just make sure you've got clearance for the cable coming down from the turret.

Dennis.

[Derek Attree]

Hi Denis
Yes it works It fits to the side of the battery

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[Derek Attree]

Hi Guys
Not much to report but I have been changing the crimp eyes
on the battery leads as the terminal bolts are bigger on the
33 amp batteries than the normal 22 amp ones that Armortek
design the electronics round.

These are things to think about when we make these changes

Regards

Derek

[Derek Attree]

Hi Guys
This is the electrics going in and as you can see I am going to try and keep power on one side
and the signals on the other.


The new batteries have made me move things arround so the aux unit electric is in the front
under the power unit,
Because of this I have had to make long leads to connect the speed control unit.



Derek

[Derek Attree]

Hi Guys
A couple more pictures



Deck back on



Turn motor



The rear mesh in place.



Thanks for looking

Derek

[Adrian Harris]

Coming along nicely

With all that suspension on the outside, it looks surprisingly cramped inside the hull

Adrian.

[Derek Attree]

Hi Adrian
Thanks
Its going to be a tight fit but it can be done

Derek

[chris fry]

hello Derek,
here are some pictures of my old comet, there is no room left inside once all the electrics are in, don't forget to leave room for the smoker, that was the hardest to make room for,

hope this is of some use,
cheers, chris.

[Derek Attree]

Hi Chris
Thanks for that.
If I fit a smoker it will still fit between the motors.
However I need to get the sound unit next.

Thanks for the photos really helpful

Regards

Derek

[Derek Attree]

Hi Guys
Its now starting to look like a tank again.


Since these were taken I have been busy on the welds and the half track chasis.

Derek

[Ian Rodney]

Hi Derek

A work of art, your Comet coming along nicely……….

Cheers
Ian

[Stephen White]

Congratulations Derek, she looks magnificent. The work you did on the turret front lip really pays off - I was going to stay stands out.... The electrics look a really tight fit, well done for squeezing it all in so neatly. Looking forward to seeing her running.

I'm anticipating the day when I can get back to my Celerity from 3 RTR, it's a fine kit.

Stephen