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Originally Posted by englandpils Hi Ken, how you getting on with the Envoy?
I started building mine recently as my first model boat project and enjoying it immensly.
I have done the tow hook assembly and fitted both decks to the hull and working on the balwarks and cappings. Engine and propellor shaft etc fitted of course.
I have some pics if you want to see (send me an e mail address and I'll forward them)
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Hi Martin,
Thank you for the update on your build. Sounds as if you are making more headway than I. I've been traveling more than usual . I am still working on the inside of the hull with the equipment installation. I would like to enter some towing competitions with the Envoy, which is causing me to come up with a few modifications to integrated anchor points for bollards and such. I am also using a stepping motor from a milling machine table for the propulsion. It operates at a much lower rpm and provides quite a bit of torque without using reduction gear boxes and such. I like to keep things a simple as possible, less chance for problems down the road (I hope). Looking forward to getting the deck installed on mine. Thinking things will progress at a quicker rate at that point. I think that getting the operating systems right is the fiddly part.
I'd really enjoy seeing any photos you have of your build. My email addy is,
abigail6@comcast.net
Ken C