Making a 13-foot R/C Aircraft Carrier from Scratch - "Building the Behemoth," Part 1
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- When completed in the summer of 2013, our 13-foot replica of the U.S.S. Kitty Hawk will be the largest model we've ever constructed. Like our smaller CV-63 model (see earlier videos), it will be able to launch R/C aircraft via a catapult system. Unlike that smaller model, it will also be able to recover those aircraft.
Stay tuned for Part Two of "Building the Behemoth," followed by much more video featuring this monster of a remote-control boat!
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3:06 I just now realized- six years later, the true scale of this beast
What happened to them
Kerrie Thimmesch ....
Joe, thanks for watching the video. We had a 4" square x 1/4' thick plexi color sample lying around. The diagonal cut, about 1-3/4" from one edge (top) to 2-1/4" (bottom) gave us 2 identical pieces which we drilled and ground to shape, as you mentioned.
It's just inexpensive plywood, glued and screwed together, which was primed and painted with many coats to ensure against leaks.
Steve, thank you for commenting. We anticipated some overheating problems with affordable speed controls so for now it's fwd., stop, and rev. The considerable mass of the carrier dictates smooth speed transitions without using esc's.
Rob, it's still in good working order.. just spending time on the shelf since the new build.
I think that you deserve more subscribers you make high quality videos just like you make high quality tech reviews for pocketnow.
PocketTech, we thank you!
Nice work. Explanation of the steps goes well with the Jolly Roger Bay music.
Lots of info out there on scale model building, Luke. The propeller shaft passes through a tube which is glued to the hull. The tube greatly reduces water ingress because of the close fit.
It sure is! Thanks for the well-wishes.
You sir are a gentleman, a genius and an engineer. I salute you.
Best slideshow on youtube I have ever seen.
This is quite simply put one of the best presented movies on youtube. Great work and awesome display.
OUTSTANDING! Having seen the real thing, I can attest this project is quite an undertaking and the documentary really nails it. Part II will undoubtedly wrap it up nicely...can't wait to see it. Lots of attention has gone into this boat and it shows. No doubt the performance will be equally great and the team will catch it all on film. Exceptional!! Jim, a.k.a. VideoOne
0:40 - didn't know you were using Pana-Vision 35mm film cameras back then. Good to see you upgraded both cameras and carrier. Looking better all the time!
That will easily be the best build you have ever done can't wait to see the end result :)
Arved, we considered all types of propulsion options, but internal and external combustion engines come with drawbacks such as volatile fuel, providing enough combustion air and machinery space ventilation, noise levels, and exhaust heat and residue. Electric made the most sense as the many auxiliary functions can be run off one or more big batteries, which also help to fill the ballasting requirement.
I have enjoyed watching these videos. I lived and worked on the Enterprise. I have dreamed of building one of these ,but its pointless unless you can fly on and off. You guys have seemed to come close of what I have watched so far. BRAVO ! I used to lay in my rack and do the math on scaling down a ship model, so you can fly RC aircraft on and off. 30yrs ago I came up with a scale of 21ft length x about 9ft width . lol
You guys need to make a hobby store dedicated to boats NOW
We'll have to get back to you on that one; it'll be included in the next video's description as well.
Looks amazing! Good luck with the rest of the build
can't wait for the actual test!
Fantastic. This was, precisely, what I was looking for.
We'll be using at least one group 24, 650 mca marine battery. We need to add around 150 lbs. to get her to float on her lines.
Thanks, Vid-1!
Nice scratchbuid!! keep working, this will be the bigger aircraft carrier rc ever!!
d35pO, we appreciate your interest! We are doing our best to bring you some new CV-63 footage by mid-summer. keep checking in . ..
Wow, very well done video. Thanks for making this RC model and the video.
Very nicely done! Good to see another channel with boat builds!
I've subscribed and keep up the great work... really looking forwards to the next build.
Bro not even kidding ! You should have been a shipwright
EPIC UNDERTAKING!!!!
GOOD LUCK, BIG THUMBS UP!!!
Super Super AWESOME work my friend.
Can't wait to see on water!!!
Keep it up.
i feel like im whatching a documentary!
Well done looks great
Nice job guys, nice job...
oh thanks all you workers it is all good you have done fantastic stuff thanks very much it's great help
This is really awesome guys, Nice work
Great work!
Very cool, worth a sub.
0:54, no hobby project photo is complete without a can o' beer in it. Last time I showed my friends a photo of my RC rock crawler all torn apart on the kitchen counter, all people noticed was the can of Hamms in the midst of it all. =)
I love your channel, keep it up! I really enjoy it because I design ships, so this really makes me happy because I love ships ALOT.
me to
Awesome video
Holy crap, it's Michael Fischer from Pocketnow! I never connected the dots 0_0
I know this comments 2 years old but as soon as he started talking I was thinking this voice sounds so familiar I can’t be the only one
I forgot that I subbed to you guys. But I am glad that I did. Great work!
Not just any mahogany, either. This mahogany is from the planet of Malchior 7, where the trees are three hundred feet tall and breath fire! It is from these trees that this carrier was forged two thousand years ago, using ancient blood rituals of the Malchior people. Not only does it make this carrier NIGH INDESTRUCTIBLE, but it can bend the fabric of the universe itself!
Also, it's a very fine material. Very expensive.
...Mahogany.
You should do these more often! Looks great :)
Thanks very much!
I am very excited.
what a hoot some guys been spending the time doing some really interesting things helpful for me to consider with what I want to do the spaceship remote control I don't believe it's really possible but I'm enjoying the challenge I'm going to pick up Ideas around the place need someone like SpaceX to get it done properly
Badcat, scripting, making and editing videos is very time consuming; we won't be making a general 'how-to-build model boat' video. Rather, we will cover a specific build that we feel is interesting to viewers. Thanks for watching!
Victor, we just glue the motor onto the end of a dowel and use the supplied igniters.
Nice :D It would be nice to launch and land small foamy rc jets to give it more scale
I hope to see that completed.
Please, make the USS Missouri, with moving cannons and turrets (it will need a HUGE remote control) at this size, or, maybe, the HMS Victory (at this size) with smoke cannons, that will be just AMAZING!
I love the video man
so cool cant wait !!
so cool you on the navy ship dude !
Soo uh hi 👋 2019 here. It’s been a full year since ur last post. So I’m just gonna ask what everyone is thinking. where have you been? You haven’t posted in a year and never finished some of the project you promised us. (Nautilis for example) so uh can someone explain cuz🤷🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
He has two youtube channels, so maybe that's the answer
Maharlika Mapping
What’s the other channel?
Two thumbs up!
Magnificent
Truly outstanding craftsmanship and attention to detail! One question though, how did you get the same guy who narrates Navy training videos to narrate yours?
Those 6 hc970 motors must be pretty powerful to move such a massive vessel
Awesome!
That was awesome
Hi guys, Super job on the Kitty Hawk hey can you give the dimensions of the plywood Thanks Keep up the good work
This is just crazy
I'm french and i have'nt all understand.
I'd like to know what sort of wood are you using ?
verry impressive work.
We're fortunate enough to be building it within walking distance of its launch basin.
0:51 I could just see Martin Brody from Jaws saying "you're gonna need a bigger boat"
The motors run at only 1/3 of rated voltage, and don't get hot.
My dad has lived on the Uss kitty hawk for 3 years before
marvellous
amazing!
So over all it's a canoe dressed up for Halloween!!
keep up the best work!
Great work, that!
3:44 Can you describe how you made the plexiglass rudders? Did you use a scoring tool to cut squares out of a 1/4" sheet, then sand & drill to shape & set the rudder posts, respectively?
Way kool man!!
I haven't seen in your videos yet on how you do the smoke/steam on your plane catapult system. I assume dry ice is involved, but not sure on the deployment method. How do you make that system work? The boat looks great!
We answered the same question two months ago in the comments for our "Jumbo RC Carrier Gets A Refit" video. You will find a detailed explanation there..
I don't know if you've done or talked about this (on video) but how do you make a hole into the ship for the propellers without it leaking?
The clearances between the shafts o. d. and stuffing tubes i.d. are minimal, and they are only submerged maybe 2 - 3 inches, so the pressure so close to the surface is very little. A light coating of oil also helps keep the seawater out.
Sorry but there are no prints or plans..
Very very nice, looking good, what batteries are you going to use?
Thanks for posting
That’s awesome
when are you gonna make another video? Is it possible that you can build the USS Iowa?
awesome!!!!
Yes. We don't supply more detailed information because of the sub missiles' high potential for injury. Sorry!
awesome!!!=)
How long did it take u guys to make this beautiful beast?
four months to launch time, but a few more years on and off to add more details and functions.
Hey rapidNadion, you guys are awesome. I am very interested in ships now and I'm planing to try building scale model ships from scratch and I have a question, how do you make the superstructure and other details not look like they are made of wood?
We use at least one primer coat, then ~ 2 or 3 coats of enamel paint, flat or semi-gloss depending on application
WoW real cool, can anyone tell me how to get the plans to build, thinking of making either fiberglass or composite carbon
nice aircraft carrier
@rapidnation use a co2 tank for a launching mechanism
How did you bend the pieces of wood for the frame? I'm thinking of making something like this (will be used as a one-seat boat that will be paddled, so I'll structurally support it more).
Hey if you don't want it I'll take her. She's named after one of my favorite planes after all :D
Awesome
Hey rapit cool video and i have a question who much dud this modell cost, where do you live and how long is the ship in meters?
why is rc not more popular.
damn that's a big ship compared to the older one at 3:06
Unsure at this point, but we've been working for four months at this juncture, so ... many.
if you land perfectly into the wind you can jsut hover onto it
How much would it cost to build Carrier
CV 63 USS Kitty Hawk
''we need a bigger boat''
(jaws)