Hints and Tips.

Mate, too many years in salt water . Tips? the secret? I really paint all my wood models so thoroughly and make internal wood coamings inside of the superstructures and actually hose down first thing at home with a soft hose stream to wash off salt. Most of my hulls and decks when the model is finished have been "painted" local hardware paint or sprayed with fibreglass resin thinned down about 50% or so on paint varnished wood ( even polyurethane 50% thinned ) of which BOTH are so clear and some models over 30/35 ( i/c and steam ) years are still impervious to attack and a bit bullet proof and every so often I do a clean down with say a household (any brand will do) kitchen bench type of cleaner, supermarket spray mist cleaner , you know the ones that smell so fresh and clean that they kill ONLY 99% of all germs and baddies ( what a crock ) and I then take the model/ bits onto the grass still smelling so fresh (UGH) and gently wash away the germs and baddies and just sun dry for a bit and put back in the shed for another day. I am so petty, I also save up the dry cleaning flimsy plastic sheets and cut the sides so I have a long sheet to drape over each model till the next run the sawdust of other shed jobs does NOT get on the model. I fold the sheets off with the dust side to the inner fold , hoping I do not forget which side is which ( I think I am getting OLDER )before I check out the model (radio test, fuel ok , just lightly SINGER oil carburettor shaft , rudder post prop shaft bits , check the glow plug works, inline fuel filter is clean , AND AND leave my engine settings alone year after year AND try to exactly mix the same fuel blend over and over by careful measure but you can slop a tad more oil in as *Oil is CHEAPER than steel , if a bit rich then one click on the needle yet my mates rib me as I leave it *ALONE ). I always check, ALWAYS on the day BEFORE next days run and avoid things that go wrong at the pond side , ( you know the guy who glitches and bleats it was going so well last time ) as I am in OPEN waters I do not chance fails. Regards and good boating Lyle from Oz.

3 hours ago by 🇦🇺 Lyle ( Master Seaman)

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Motor forward and reverse

I am seeking some help with the electrical setup for my new Dusseldorf project. The model, when completed, will use 15 channels to operate fully. I am using a Frsky Taranis Plus transmitter with the x8r receiver. I have purchased two frsky sbus 4 channel decoders which will give me the required channels. I have most things covered, I think, but am a little stuck on what module I will need to make the small geared motors work in forward and reverse on one channel. I have a lot of the Turnigy rc switches to operate most of the functions but these will not give forward and reverse options. I have been thinking that I should have the main items such as rudder, throttle and lights etc operating through sbus on channels one to eight and the more difficult functions, such as the crane lift and lower and the anchor up and down, directly through the receiver on channels nine to 16. I think my problem with the lift and lower (reversing motor direction) might be solved this way by using the on off on switches, several of which are on the transmitter. I would love to hear what those who have experience of multiple channel usage think and possibly if there is a module that I could connect through sbus to give the forward and reverse option I seek. Thanks. Peter.

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

RC & Electrics

Mast light colours.

Thanks Nerys, always nice to here these little stories.

9 hours ago by 🇬🇧 rossiter ( Able Seaman)

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Fairmile c class maiden voyage

Did this on my Brave Borderer. 2 x brushless motors on outboard screws and brushed on centre using a third ESC. Works well

10 hours ago by 🇨🇦 RHBaker ( Sub-Lieutenant)

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Finding a supplier of 2.00mm 2.5mm Ply

Have you tried SLEC at www.slecuk.com they do ply from 0.4mm to 12mm hope this helps yours Brian

2 days ago by 🇬🇧 scout13 ( Leading Seaman)

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Tamar Lifeboat propellers

Not sure if Prop Shop still exists - always found Simon to be very good with advice on choosing props (especially when plying him with tea & coffee at shows) . Seriously if he is still around he will definitely be able to give you some good advice.(and supply you with brilliantly made props , although a little more expensive than Raebosch)

3 days ago by 🇿🇦 redpmg ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)

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Open day

Open day event all welcome, toilets available ( little walk away) cafe adjacent the lake, parking available at side of the lake, bring your gazebo set up on grass, sorry, no ic or steam models on the water.

4 days ago by 🇬🇧 KenThompson ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)

Scale Figure Guide.

Hi Red, I was just being nosey and looking around on the net and as soon as I came across it I thought of the members on this site. Even if the scale that you are working on is not on the sheet you can estimate the scale. Martin.

4 days ago by 🇬🇧 Martin555 ( Warrant Officer)

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Cruise Liners

Try the "marco polo" nice mid size cruiser with regular sailings from many British ports.

6 days ago by 🇬🇧 Lordgord ( Master Seaman)

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ellesmere port MBC

The event on 18-19 Sat/Sun was outstanding well presented and ever so helpful club members they really have put a lot of work into the site and I look forward to Next time. Come along and have a good weekend in the fresh air and not stuck in Haydock or Blackpool.

6 days ago by 🇬🇧 dragon ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)

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how did your sailing day go?

Hi John, Thanks for the info.👍 More pics, especially internals, would be great, as long as it's not too much trouble. Is your club all 'steam powered' ? 😉 I'm not a steamer myself but can admire the skills, and courage, of those who are. Cheers, Doug

6 days ago by 🇩🇪 RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)

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waverley in need of new boilers

Excellent job David 👍 Fingers crossed for your next booking 🤞 Doug

7 days ago by 🇩🇪 RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)

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R/C Boat for Sale

For Sale:Rc Model Boat Sea Rover Red & White, wooden deck, 76cm x 25cm, Never used. Condition is New. New Saturn 2.4 Ghz radio transmitter & receiver included. Viper Marine 25 speed controller & motor included. Will need own battery supply. Buyer to collect.£250

7 days ago by 🇬🇧 Jimbob901 ( Recruit)

For Sale/Wanted

Post code

Thankyou . Have a good day .col👍

7 days ago by 🇬🇧 Burman ( Recruit)

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2 day model boat show

Well done Ellesmere Port, nice show, thoroughly enjoyed it. Please repeat next year.

7 days ago by 🇬🇧 Nerys ( Petty Officer 1st Class)

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C642 RFA Coaster

Thanks for that,at least civilian crew are easier to obtain rather than naval at 1/32nd.👍

7 days ago by 🇬🇧 rossiter ( Able Seaman)

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Motor suppression

Thanks Doug. This will help me understand capacitor values in the future. I now have an understanding of resistors, capacitors, ic`s (a little) and diodes. Transistors next😊 I have attached a picture of the site that confused me😎

8 days ago by 🇬🇧 MouldBuilder ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)

RC & Electrics

Tug Brooklyn Maiden Voyage!

Hi GARTH, It's not easy there is a pond, But, there is an area where a model boat can get launched from! Just have to make sure you have rubber boots! Cheers, Ed

8 days ago by 🇺🇸 figtree7nts ( Commodore)

Recent Down Time

It’s ours. Well, kinda Google’s. Auto detection means the Google natural language API picked up negative sentiment in the post content. It’s nothing to do with 1&1. Fireboat2 is a testing account I use. Stephen

10 days ago by 🇬🇧 Fireboat ( Midshipman)

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NAAMA Tug Plan

Thanks John - found a paper copy in a magazine - but will pm you as its easy to stitch together on Corel. Our scanner has been a bit iffy, having to try a few times to get a decent clear copy.

10 days ago by 🇿🇦 redpmg ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)

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NS - Austria Cup - Netolice

NS - Austria Cup - Netolice When? 01/06/2019 - 02/06/2019 How much? 08:30 - 17:00 Where? ATC Podrouzek, Netolice Petrův Dvůr 19 Netolice, Czech Republic Map link: ATC Podroužek, Netolice Opens in new tab GPS: 49 ° 2'12 .444 "N, 14 ° 11'4.679" E 49.036804N, 14.184633E Consultation: KLoM Vltava Ceske Budejovice Jaroslav Nyvlt, Cejkovice 46, 373 41 Hluboka nad Vltavou Mobile phone: +420 605 405 821 E-mail: nyvlt.jarda@seznam.cz Ing. Jaroslav Klomfar, A. Barcala 18, 37005 Ceske Budejovice E-mail: Jaroslav.Klomfar@seznam.cz

11 days ago by 🇨🇿 Inkoust ( Warrant Officer)

Glue

Hi DodgyGeezer I am about half full from the first fill from back in 2017, I do put the top back on the bottle between gluing parts so that my help. Fred

11 days ago by 🇬🇧 Fred ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)

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Kids Boats

Agreed.

12 days ago by 🇩🇪 RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)

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Brushed to Brushless upgrade

In some respects you can think of a brushless motor as part way between a standard brushed electric motor and an I/C engine. The brushless can turn on and off like the electric motor, and is clean like the electric motor. It has a high power-to-weight ratio like the I/C engine, can't run slow like the I/C engine, and you need to make sure that the heat is flushed away....

13 days ago by 🇬🇧 DodgyGeezer ( Warrant Officer)

RC & Electrics

Help me please

Hi DodgyGeezer, You are definitely one switched on Guy! I wished I joined this web site a lot sooner the knowledge you guys have is awesome and the fact that you don't mind sharing all this information. When making Cottesmore, If only I new then I would of used this in Cottesmore in stead of the system that I have used. (I will explain my system in my Cottesmore's log soon) Thanks again. Martin.

13 days ago by 🇬🇧 Martin555 ( Warrant Officer)

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Malcolm Cambell blue bird K3

Thank you for your answer. The drawings seem interesting for my project. Here is my personal email address : Thank you in advance for your help

13 days ago by 🇫🇷 Alain ( Recruit)

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What batteries?

Hello, my friend from a distance. Sufficient energy is needed to drive class 700 motors. NiMh batteries are by no means unable to stably release their current power and turn off the controllers. The LiPol battery is ideal, and in your case the 3S - 11.1 volts. Motors would work reliably with 2S LiPol cells, but I recommend a minimum capacity of 4200 mA if you want to drive at least 40 minutes in full power. 600 class engines would be good for you. I use LiPol 2S 4000 mA in all models. Two regulators per battery is not a problem with one connector you put into the receiver with the help of a red cable needle to ensure that the receiver is burned. If you have one battery, count on the fact that you will drive max 15 minutes at full power and end. In either case, you will need two 60A min. They have a very strong current draw and especially during start-up. If you want to make an investment in the future to buy AC controllers and AC motors, it's power elsewhere and very powerful shaft power. Then you will need a 400W motor and a 45A regulator. https://www.bighobby.cz/Bighobby-NANO-Tech-4200mAh-2S-25C-d1972.htm https://www.bighobby.cz/Sunrise-X80A-Car-sensored-stridavy-regulator-80A-d1010.htm# https://www.bighobby.cz/Motor-Turnigy-D35-36-1250kv-d609.htm Hi Zdenek

14 days ago by 🇨🇿 Inkoust ( Warrant Officer)

RC & Electrics

General information required

Go for it Jimbob👍 Confucius Bell 😉 he say "He who don' ask - don' get!" Look forward to the list with interest. Ciao, Doug 😎

16 days ago by 🇩🇪 RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)

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Ace Nautical Commander

".....don't want to stick a finger up and say 'Here I am, come and sink me!' That was Dönitz's big mistake in the Battle of the Atlantic! " It is hard to make general statements about the technology in the Battle of the Atlantic, since to a large part it was a technological battle, and the balance between the relative capabilities of different technologies altered - sometimes on a monthly basis or less! RDF was well understood by the Axis powers, and they were required to keep their messages short to avoid a fix. For a mechanically rotated aerial, which the Germans used, getting a fix required a fair bit of time, and getting an accurate fix could take a minute or more. Shore stations then had to transmit the information to interested parties, and so a U-Boat was fairly safe if it sent occasional short messages and kept moving. I believe that the Royal Navy responded with the Huff-Duff dual loop antenna which you will find on most RN ships of the period, feeding into a CRT PPI indicator. This could give immediate accurate directions, sufficient for an attack to be mounted directly down the bearing. Though, of course, this could also be used to tempt a corvette off station to enable another boat to attack. It had originally been developed to track lightning strikes... Lütjens, of course, sent a famous long message enabling precise identification of the Bismark, but the British then made a plotting error and sent their Task Force in the wrong direction for a while....

16 days ago by 🇬🇧 DodgyGeezer ( Warrant Officer)

RC & Electrics

Site glitches!

Bit heavy 😠,cool the beans ,some of us can't even program the sat nav let alone do stuff like this . Keep up the good work Steve. 👍

16 days ago by 🇬🇧 marky ( Sub-Lieutenant)

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