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Re: my comet build some photos
Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2014 8:40 pm
by 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
Re: my comet build some photos
Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2014 9:25 pm
by Maarten Schutjes
Clever idea Derek.
Re: my comet build some photos
Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2014 9:49 pm
by Derek Attree
Hi Maarten
It was John Davie whos idea I saw at wings and wheels
and thought I go the same way...
Derek
Re: my comet build some photos
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2014 11:04 am
by Dennis Jones
Just make sure you've got clearance for the cable coming down from the turret.
Dennis.
Re: my comet build some photos
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2014 11:29 am
by Derek Attree
Hi Denis
Yes it works It fits to the side of the battery
D
Re: my comet build some photos
Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2014 8:31 am
by 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
Re: my comet build some photos
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 10:02 pm
by 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
Re: my comet build some photos
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 10:08 pm
by Derek Attree
Hi Guys
A couple more pictures
Deck back on
Turn motor
The rear mesh in place.
Thanks for looking
Derek
Re: my comet build some photos
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 10:26 pm
by Adrian Harris
Coming along nicely
With all that suspension on the outside, it looks surprisingly cramped inside the hull
Adrian.
Re: my comet build some photos
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2014 8:53 am
by Derek Attree
Hi Adrian
Thanks
Its going to be a tight fit but it can be done
Derek
Re: my comet build some photos
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2014 10:23 pm
by 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.
Re: my comet build some photos
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2014 8:39 am
by 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
Re: my comet build some photos
Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 10:08 pm
by 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
Re: my comet build some photos
Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 10:33 pm
by Ian Rodney
Hi Derek
A work of art, your Comet coming along nicely……….
Cheers
Ian
Re: my comet build some photos
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2014 7:33 am
by 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
