Missile Range Instrumentation Ship

[KirTech LAB]

Hello All! Today I want to present my new MOC – Missile Range Instrumentation Ship. It is a ship for space objects observation.

There are six RC functions:

- 2 RC Buggy-motors with up-gearing 20:12 for moving;

- 1 M-motor (auxiliary RC output) for rudder;

- 2 M-motors for maneuvering propulsion devices on stern and on bow;

- 2 M-motors for antennas aiming (rotation and tilting, antennas are synchronized).

Auxiliary screws allows to move sideways and three-sixty turn.

The accumulators are placed near the bottom for stability increasing.

The length of the model – 80 cm, width – 24 cm, height with antennas – 40 cm, weight – 3.5 kg.

A few detailed fotos:

Auxiliary antenna for precise aiming

Radiation indicators

Feeders

Helipad

Space fleet emblem

A few common views:

Thanks for watching!

Edited October 14, 2015 by desert752

[NXT45]

Wow awesome! It looks like you put a lot of effort into building that. Its amazing how big that is!

Happy building!

NXT45

[DrJB]

Nicely done ... Though, you really gotta have very calm seas, or else, the antennas won't be able to fix/track celestial objects.

[Blastem]

Such complicated to see Ship MOCs with TECHNIC!

Really original usage of RC Antenna with yellow top ^^

[KirTech LAB]

Thanks all!

Nicely done ... Though, you really gotta have very calm seas, or else, the antennas won't be able to fix/track celestial objects.

These ships were designed for working in any weather, even in storm! Real ships are equiped with motion arresters, stabilizers, maneuvering propulsion devices and so on. Antennas are mounted on gyrostabilized platforms. So, it's working!

Edited April 19, 2014 by desert752

[zux]

Wow, I have read about this ship not that long time ago, it's impressive. MOC looks great, easy recognizeable.

I'm worried about model's weight, it looks heavy, wonder how it floats...

[Eigenbroetler]

did you drill holes in the hull for axles?

[Doc_Brown]

Woah this is awesome! looking forward to the video. :)

[LEGO Train 12 Volts]

What a great MOC!

I love this ship and it would be great to see a video with the functions in action!

[DrJB]

Thanks all!

These ships were designed for working in any weather, even in storm! Real ships are equiped with motion arresters, stabilizers, maneuvering propulsion devices and so on. Antennas are mounted on gyrostabilized platforms. So, it's working!

I realize these do exist, but your introductory sentence says: 'space objects observation' .. and that threw me off. Though, these ships are used for military applications, not for observing heavenly bodies ... as I initially assumed (sorry, my other hobby got in the way). I had assumed that it is much easier to do space observation from a land-based observatory than on rough seas ... No harm done.

Edited April 20, 2014 by DrJB

[KirTech LAB]

Thanks for warm words!

did you drill holes in the hull for axles?

Fortunately, NO :)

I realize these do exist, but your introductory sentence says: 'space objects observation' .. and that threw me off. Though, these ships are used for military applications, not for observing heavenly bodies ... as I initially assumed (sorry, my other hobby got in the way). I had assumed that it is much easier to do space observation from a land-based observatory than on rough seas ... No harm done.

Of course, you are right! But first space stations were needed for intent looking and this task couldn't be solved with only land-based observatories. I've read that communication sessions were really canceled in bad weather.

[Paul B Technic]

This is a very impressive MOC.