Cosmos 2
Cosmos Model Ship
Cosmos Model Ship
The model was commissioned to give the owners of the original Full size Cosmos ( by Lloyd's Ships ) a full understanding of what to expect with the newly proposed Cosmos 2 . Unfortunately the project never got underway for two reasons . The first reason was the shipyard owned by the Qintex group ( under the control of the late Christopher Skase ) , went through a turbulent time and several changes of ownership . The second reason was of course , the price tag ( $50,000 000 ) . At nearly 200 feet it would have been Australia's largest and most expensive private boat ever built . The original Cosmos ( at just under 100 feet ) is still considered one of Australia's most luxurious and recognizable private vessels . Having featured in movies and life style shows , it was the first boat of it's size to have a fully operational private Heliport . Cosmos set the standards for all mega yachts to come .
Features
Cosmos 2 ( the model ) is highly detailed . You will note from the photo's the model has three main Decks . With a fourth deck area recessed for the Helicopter Pad . The Helipad has an electric motor driven by D size batteries . This motor and battery system are hidden underneath the pad (out of view) . A drive shaft from the Hughes 500 D Helicopter fits into a key way shaft receiver in the deck . This mechanical drive then turns both the Main rotor and Tail rotor blades together .
It is also interesting to note that since Cosmos 2 completion , the world of Micro R.C helicopters has come of age . With great luck , the general size of some micro heli's sold today are actually within the correct scale of the ship . One example would be the micro heli ' Robins ' by Esky . This micro is so stable , that it should be possible to do real take off and landings from the flight deck of this mega yacht .
I am thinking of Remote Controlling it ( the history is interesting )
At one stage it was fully setup for remote control operation. However the model is not currently equipped with R.C gear or a motor . Originally it was powered by a 3 hp chain saw petrol motor. The motor had a clutch and belt drive system that ran two pulleys at the end of the shafts .The pulley wheels are still in position and ready to receive a standard automotive V belt . The original 3 hp motor gave it a brilliant top speed of approximately 10 to 15 km/h . The brass propellers and shafts are still moving freely and have never given any problems . Both rudders move freely and have servo rods and horns ready in place to be driven by standard servos .
Dimensions
Scale ........................................ ... 1/20
Models over all dimensions ......... Length 7.4 ft or 2230 mm Width 510 mm Height 800 mm 28 KG
Models Hull dimensions ............. Length 7.4 ft or 2230 mm Width 510 mm Height 410 mm 17 Kg
Models Deck dimensions ........... Length 7.3 ft or 2190 mm Width 490 mm Height 400 mm 11 Kg
Finally
This is my most prized new possession , so I am very interested in your feed back
What do you think of my mega model ? ( Cosmos 2 )
Please write your comment underneath this picture in the Comments & Responses box . I am really looking forward to reading your nice remarks . Many thanks .
Cosmos Model Ship
Cosmos Model Ship
The model was commissioned to give the owners of the original Full size Cosmos ( by Lloyd's Ships ) a full understanding of what to expect with the newly proposed Cosmos 2 . Unfortunately the project never got underway for two reasons . The first reason was the shipyard owned by the Qintex group ( under the control of the late Christopher Skase ) , went through a turbulent time and several changes of ownership . The second reason was of course , the price tag ( $50,000 000 ) . At nearly 200 feet it would have been Australia's largest and most expensive private boat ever built . The original Cosmos ( at just under 100 feet ) is still considered one of Australia's most luxurious and recognizable private vessels . Having featured in movies and life style shows , it was the first boat of it's size to have a fully operational private Heliport . Cosmos set the standards for all mega yachts to come .
Features
Cosmos 2 ( the model ) is highly detailed . You will note from the photo's the model has three main Decks . With a fourth deck area recessed for the Helicopter Pad . The Helipad has an electric motor driven by D size batteries . This motor and battery system are hidden underneath the pad (out of view) . A drive shaft from the Hughes 500 D Helicopter fits into a key way shaft receiver in the deck . This mechanical drive then turns both the Main rotor and Tail rotor blades together .
It is also interesting to note that since Cosmos 2 completion , the world of Micro R.C helicopters has come of age . With great luck , the general size of some micro heli's sold today are actually within the correct scale of the ship . One example would be the micro heli ' Robins ' by Esky . This micro is so stable , that it should be possible to do real take off and landings from the flight deck of this mega yacht .
I am thinking of Remote Controlling it ( the history is interesting )
At one stage it was fully setup for remote control operation. However the model is not currently equipped with R.C gear or a motor . Originally it was powered by a 3 hp chain saw petrol motor. The motor had a clutch and belt drive system that ran two pulleys at the end of the shafts .The pulley wheels are still in position and ready to receive a standard automotive V belt . The original 3 hp motor gave it a brilliant top speed of approximately 10 to 15 km/h . The brass propellers and shafts are still moving freely and have never given any problems . Both rudders move freely and have servo rods and horns ready in place to be driven by standard servos .
Dimensions
Scale ........................................ ... 1/20
Models over all dimensions ......... Length 7.4 ft or 2230 mm Width 510 mm Height 800 mm 28 KG
Models Hull dimensions ............. Length 7.4 ft or 2230 mm Width 510 mm Height 410 mm 17 Kg
Models Deck dimensions ........... Length 7.3 ft or 2190 mm Width 490 mm Height 400 mm 11 Kg
Finally
This is my most prized new possession , so I am very interested in your feed back
What do you think of my mega model ? ( Cosmos 2 )
Please write your comment underneath this picture in the Comments & Responses box . I am really looking forward to reading your nice remarks . Many thanks .