University Project - Hull Fabrication So Far
HI guys, hope you all had a good Christmas and New Year!
Thought I would upload a few photos of the hull I formed over the holidays for my university project for you to see and give tips on etc. If you so wish.
For the project, we are asked to design and build our own RC RUDDERLESS BOAT. It was decided to use foam as the material for the hull as It Is cheap (we are students after all), and also very easy to mold to the desired shape.
A catamaran design was opted for also as we felt we would gain not only more stability, but load bearing and component space on the deck.
The hull took me around 2 days to complete, however this was mainly due to my sometimes unhealthy need for a cuppa.
The hull was fabricated In 2 sections: top, and bottom (consisting of the two pods). The tools used were: Hacksaw, hacksaw blade, Stanley blade, chisel, file, drill with an M10 drill-bit, and sandpaper/sanding-block.
The two sections are yet to be glued together. An acrylic-based coating Is to be donned, also a coat of paint for added protection against the water.
My one major concern Is water Ingress to the two motor housings via the hole where the shaft will protrude. How can I solve this problem?
Thanks again for all the help!
Boat dimensions are approx as follows - L 350mm; B 225mm; D 120mm.
Thought I would upload a few photos of the hull I formed over the holidays for my university project for you to see and give tips on etc. If you so wish.
For the project, we are asked to design and build our own RC RUDDERLESS BOAT. It was decided to use foam as the material for the hull as It Is cheap (we are students after all), and also very easy to mold to the desired shape.
A catamaran design was opted for also as we felt we would gain not only more stability, but load bearing and component space on the deck.
The hull took me around 2 days to complete, however this was mainly due to my sometimes unhealthy need for a cuppa.
The hull was fabricated In 2 sections: top, and bottom (consisting of the two pods). The tools used were: Hacksaw, hacksaw blade, Stanley blade, chisel, file, drill with an M10 drill-bit, and sandpaper/sanding-block.
The two sections are yet to be glued together. An acrylic-based coating Is to be donned, also a coat of paint for added protection against the water.
My one major concern Is water Ingress to the two motor housings via the hole where the shaft will protrude. How can I solve this problem?
Thanks again for all the help!
Boat dimensions are approx as follows - L 350mm; B 225mm; D 120mm.