When I ordered the Futaba F-14 Controller.
I forgot to order some motors and ESC's.
So, I ordered them from CMB.
They should arrive in a few days!

The ESC's are the Mtroniks 15 amp's
The Motors are MFA-919D 11.1 Ratio!

They should prove to be ample power.
For the Tug: Smit Nederland!

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Looking around the mighty web.
I have found where to source.
The batteries for the F-14 controller!

It's setting me back $75.00!
For the Transmitter Battery.
and the Reciever Battery.
I also have to order the Charger!

Now, I liked it in the old days.
When you purchased a Controller system.
It came with everything you needed!

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The F14 is quite a nice controller.

It's extremely expandable from 8ch to I believe 32ch's!
I'm going to expand mine to another 12ch's!
For a total of 18ch''s maybe!

The controller doesn't come with well written instructions.
But, You can make out what to do to the controller!

The modification from double stick to dual throttle and stick.
Was fairly easy to do! It's all plug and play!

It's some what intimidating.
To look into the controller.
And see all those wires.

But if you take your time.
it can be worked on with no difficulties!

It took me about half an hour.
To do the modification!

But, I can't test the controller.
Because it comes without batteries!

I was trying to source them form.
Cornwall model boats but they're out of them!

So, I'm going to have to wait.
To see who I can order from!

Patients is a Virtue!!!!👍

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My F14 controller arrive on schedule.
I was a bit confused with the unit!
I thought they sent me the wrong controller.
But, It turns out it the right controller!
I had ordered the 2.4ghz unit.
But, the unit comes marked 40mhz!

But, after looking around and reading.
The pamphlets it turns out it's 2.4ghz!

I thought I was going to have to send it back!

Now all I have to do is order.
The batteries that it uses.
Also order the chargers!
You would think for such a expensive radio.
They would give the battery packs.
But, I guess that's how they make their money!

I had also ordered the dual throttle controller.
Which I plan on installing shortly!

According to how this radio is configured.
I can add another 6 channels to it!

That should be enough.
For what I'm going to do to her.
Controls whise!

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Smit Nederland is on her way!
UPS expects to deliver it sep 30th!
All is a Go Go Go......😁

My Futaba F14 Controller will arrive.
Monday afternoon from UPS over seas!

I'm looking forward to getting aquainted with it!
Also installing the Dual Throttle controls!

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Soon, I'll have all the supplies.
I need to work on the Smit Nederland!

Xmas, Came early this year for me!

Thanks, Santa!

Hi All!

Today I ordered two Mtroniks ESC.
I also ordered two 11.1 ratio motors!

Yesterday, I had to order a tube of Acrylic glue!
As the Smit Nederland now comes with rudders.
That have to be assembled!

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Update:

It turns out the credit card company.
Had restricted the credit card instead of approving it.
I called them they found the mistake.
They unrestricted the card.
I was able to place my order!
I’m now a happy camper!!! 🙂

Should recieve the controller with in a week or so!!!!

PS. Also ordered the Dual Throttle control as well!

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Well, I had Ordered the Futaba F14.
Dual Throttle Controller!
But, Harbor Models had run out!
I tried to order from the UK But.
Have to wait a week, Some reason!
It’s an international order.
And I have to wait for approval!
Really want that controller.
I’ll wait to order then!

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