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Hi Red, You are thinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff. Sunk by the Russian submarine S-13 while evacuating civilians and wounded soldiers from in front of the Russian advance on East Prussia. https://ww2db.com/ship_spec.php?ship_id=504 This is certainly not forgotten here (Germany) and often features in TV documentaries. Titanic is probably so remembered because of all the hype around her and the fact that it was the first time radio was significant in the rescue of survivors. It also led to the first drafting of the obligatory SOLAS regulations including constant manning of radio stations on board - Safety Of Life At Sea. Now incorporated into the GMDSS regulations for carriage of safety equipment on board (including radio requirements) - Global Maritime Distress and Safety System. Whereas the Gustloff 'incident' was 'just' one more ghastly event in a ghastly war. Cheers, Doug 😎

1 hour ago by 🇩🇪 RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)

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2 hours ago by 🇳🇿 jbkiwi ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)

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Humbrol paint colours for smit zweden tug

My apologies I don’t think I wrote the post right in the first instance I was wondering if any one had built one and had the colours that it should be yeah I appreciate I can just pick the colour from the chart which I don’t mind doing myself just wondering if anyone had the right colour.

6 hours ago by 🇬🇧 georgeo5664 ( Petty Officer 1st Class)

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LiPo batteries

It is almost 9 months since I charged the new LiPo batteries for storage. Unfortunately I still have not used the 4s 4500 batteries since then but I do check them every 4 months to see how they are. They have been good so I have not had to do anything with them. I decided on this visit to replenish the storage charge on all of the batteries. I was shocked to find out that all of the batteries were almost perfect with only a few minutes of charging required, but the two 4s batteries, the oldest, did not take a charge at all. They are still very good. I will use them when I return here in August.

19 hours ago by 🇬🇧 MouldBuilder ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)

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Hi George, Yes. I ran mine on 12V without problems but not all day long at full bore!💥 Remember, even if the batt attached to the ESC is 12V you are not always applying the full 12 to the motor. (Or are you?😉 A 'pedal to metal' kinda guy?) Even at full bore the supply voltage to the motor is pulsed by the ESC so the average V applied is less than 12V. Just in case start with a 7.2 / 7.4V accu (NiMh 6 cell / LiPo 2S). You should be able to go to 9.6V (8 cell NiMh) without problems. Check the motor temp with your finger tips on testing. If you can keep your digits on the motor without screaming you're OK😊 As said by others as well; I'd take a long hard look at the prop and shaft alignment as well. Dodgy's tip with the spring balance pull testing is good too. I've been doing that using a redundant fish scale. Gives a good (if relative) indication of push and pull. I also use a little Wattmeter as well. Useful for initial shaft alignment. Twiddle things around until the motor runs sweetly and the Wattmeter shows the minimum current. Before each test use a little accu capacity meter to make sure the accus are up to scratch and the playing field even for each test. Pics show the ones I use. Available all over the shop, e.g. FleaBay😉, for peanuts. Black one is checking an NiMh, white one a LiPo. Happy tugging. Doug 😎

19 hours ago by 🇩🇪 RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)

RC & Electrics