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Shipsofscale
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After reading the manual again, I see that TT claims that with "other" servos, you can adjust the chainplate on the main boom to make necessary throw adjustments.
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Hi Shipsofscale,
Sorry I didn't respond to your posts earlier. I've been down in the
Caribbean doing some full-scale sailing and diving on a 47 foot
catamaran. :-)
Hopefully you've resolved your questions regarding the servo winch
operation. but just in case you haven't, here are a few important points:
1) The rotation of the servo winch is proportional to the distance you
move the assigned joystick. If set up correctly, the center position on the
joystick will still have enough line wrapped around the drum so that the
sails are in an intermediate position of trim (perhaps for a beam reach).
The way I set my electronics, moving the joystick upward will rotate the
drum so that the jib and main sheets trim-in (beating to wind) while
moving the joystick downward will allow the sheets to move outward (for
a dead run). When you stop moving the joystick the drum also stops
rotating, allowing a smooth range of trim positions. On the Hitec Laser 6
(and model 4) you can remove the spring that returns the joystick to
center when released. I removed the spring for the left-hand joystick
(sail trim) but kept the spring in place for the right-hand joy stick (helm
control).
2) The Hitec transmitters have adjustments under the bottom cover that
allow you to reverse the direction of servo motion so that the motion of
the joysticks matches your intuitive picture of which way the controls on
the sailboat are moving. There are also adjustments on the front of the
transmitter that allow you to "trim" the center position of each control
and also set the range over which the joystick makes the servos move. I
would recommend the Hitec Laser 4 as a good quality and very affordable
transmitter; the Laser 6 costs more and has a lot of controls you will
never use on a sailboat.
Hopes this helps!
Clint D. Harper, Ph.D.
Moorpark, CA USA
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Shipsofscale
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Thanks Clint for your response. I almost go the NZET almost built.
Donnie
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Wingz
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Just a newbie quick question - does this model conform to 1 metre
measuring rules? Assuming it would probably come last, but could it be
raced?
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Wingz,
I doubt that the ETNZ could "legally" race in any of the existing AMYA
sanctioned classes except the "open" classes, where it would not be
competitive. I don't race my model (or full scale) yachts but I know that
the class rules for participating are usually very proscriptive. The rules
tightly govern the manufacturer of the hull, area of the sales, weight of
the finished boat, number of servos, etc. You might want to check out
the details for each class at http://www.modelyacht.org/
Of course nothing prevents you from racing" just for fun" on any local
body of water where others are sailing their boats. The ETNZ should be
reasonably competitive with recognized class boats of a similar size such
as the CR 914, Seawind, Fairwind, and ODOM although you would not be
able to "officially" participate in any of their class regattas.
If enough people in your area build ETNZs you could apply to the AMYA
to form a new class.
Happy Sailing!
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Wingz
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Thanks Doc, I'll likely keep it as a dry display, and look around for
something else to get wet.
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