Sail winch, with metal gears and plastic spool.

“Thanks so much Bill. I'm paying attention to two products, don't rush. You were very helpful and, as always, kind.”

8 posts 12 likes

2 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 2 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

8 12

Lipo battery life

“no matter what the condition of the LiPo battery it is always a good idea to store and transport them in a bag that is insulated and fire proof that are spec…”

11 posts 32 likes

2 years ago by Len1

Started 2 years ago by Colin H

11 32

ACE Transmitter and Receiver

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 9 likes

Started 2 years ago by LewZ

1 9

3 brushed motors on a boat-how to control

“Hi Isaac. I like your approach. You're right horns and sirens are too much fun. I'm thinking of putting a foghorn on my model under construction or in a futu…”

46 posts 102 likes

2 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 2 years ago by Isaac

46 102

Basic electrical connections of a modern RC model receiver.

“I don't know why, but I had already inserted this part in the first message and instead I must have made a mistake in some "copy/paste" from the translator b…”

2 posts 2 likes

2 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 2 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

2 2

ACE Nautical Commander 7-ch Gold radio

“Great news. I removed the Ace transmitter back and tested all the channels with separate servos. As before , the starboard throttle did not respond. I took a…”

12 posts 38 likes

2 years ago by Isaac

Started 2 years ago by Isaac

12 38

Electronic Speed Circuit (ESC) with Battery Eliminator Circuit

“Doug some weird things happened when I was editing previous posts and they got lost (signing out before posting the changes) in the land of the electrons. So…”

12 posts 26 likes

2 years ago by LewZ

Started 2 years ago by LewZ

12 26

MANUFACTURERS AND SELLERS OF NAUTICAL PROPELLERS FOR RC MODEL BUILDING (USEFUL LINKS FROM ALL OVER T

“You are very welcome Allesandro. George made my running gear for my Juneau which can be seen in my build picture. I am itching to try it out this spring.”

20 posts 62 likes

2 years ago by ToraDog

Started 2 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

20 62

LEDs

“Right ColinH, exact words, I agree with you. There are no problems with low voltages and low currents. The important thing is not to improvise with circuits …”

16 posts 58 likes

2 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 2 years ago by PhilH

16 58

Proportions between ship size and propeller diameter

“Good morning to all modelers. Before including in the list of the first message, the data from the models of Ronald, Scratchbuilder and others (who kindly ga…”

24 posts 74 likes

2 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 2 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

24 74

Steering by compass course

“As Roycv says, steering a compass course may be difficult to allow for drift and tides - GPS will always be accurate, and on the larger yachts we now do not …”

5 posts 12 likes

2 years ago by luckyduck

Started 2 years ago by IngeB

5 12

How to figure out motor size for a Coast Guard MLB 47

“Deleted (Posted on wrong topic).”

5 posts 9 likes

2 years ago by LewZ

Started 2 years ago by bruced

5 9

Radio signal ???

“Hi Colin. Perhaps they will take advantage of the hyperlan bands now integrated into all wi-fi modems/routers. Good to know. I am amazed by the very long dis…”

9 posts 44 likes

2 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 2 years ago by Colin H

9 44

DasMikro Sound Unit - anyone have one?

“Thanks RodC for looking. I searched there too but there are a lot of conflicting names for this unit. Best I can guess is a "DasMikro Micro V2" and possibly …”

3 posts 8 likes

2 years ago by LewZ

Started 2 years ago by LewZ

3 8

Which motors for my next boat?

“Where did you obtain the hull and or plans?? I would like to biuld a Sarinda as well!”

35 posts 61 likes

2 years ago by Dibdawg

Started 3 years ago by steve-d

35 61

Fairey swordsman running

“Hi looking good, I've been looking at jet drive but only an idea at moment. Phil”

16 posts 67 likes

2 years ago by PhilH

Started 3 years ago by Schmango

16 67

Automatic switching from 6 volts to 12 volts. When needed, if needed.

“Hi everyone. As I had mentioned, I was not able to complete not only the tests for the "low battery warning and automatic replacement of the reserve battery"…”

5 posts 28 likes

3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

5 28

Servo accessories

“Of course Doug concave is even better, sorry if I didn't notice. The important thing is that it is not convex because it slips away. I only flattened it beca…”

18 posts 103 likes

3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 3 years ago by ChrisG

18 103

Looking for a RC US coast guard boat kit,

“Here it is: https://www.themodelshipwright.com/high-resolution-ship-plans/coast-guard-vessels/ That is all I have. Good Luck.”

8 posts 18 likes

3 years ago by KevinH

Started 3 years ago by bruce1946

8 18

Motors

“Hi, You can have your motors counter-rotating ( recommended ), and also go one step further and have two ESC's, one per motor, allowing you to have great man…”

6 posts 16 likes

3 years ago by GregHiltz

Started 3 years ago by Grumpus

6 16

Bidirectional motor speed reduction circuit

“John, I am quite familiar with most of the devices needed for RC vehicles. I have a few land vehicles (trucks and a half track) that were operated by model s…”

15 posts 14 likes

3 years ago by LewZ

Started 3 years ago by LewZ

15 14

Battery Voltage.

“Quite simply I'll just wait and see”

31 posts 102 likes

3 years ago by NickD

Started 3 years ago by Spence

31 102

Motor for paddle steamer, advice needed

“Probably spending more time thinking about this than I should be. Thinking that a geared motor might be the way forward. The MFA 919D2.51 with 2.5:1 reductio…”

5 posts 15 likes

3 years ago by neilw

Started 3 years ago by neilw

5 15

Brushed motor capacitors

“Hi Steve d. I like your logic in making the decision. Insignificant cost, they do no harm and have no contraindications, why not buy them? At most they will …”

9 posts 31 likes

3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

Started 3 years ago by steve-d

9 31

3D printed speedboat

“cults 3d f1 tunnel hull reasonable price designed by romuromu”

8 posts 4 likes

3 years ago by davidm3

Started 3 years ago by Ronald

8 4

Cooling for the ESC

“Hi DG, I run brushless motors with matching ESC's and I have always water cooled them both. My brushless motors are mounted on alloy water-cooled motor mount…”

7 posts 23 likes

3 years ago by zooma

Started 3 years ago by Cpt-Pugwash

7 23

Second tryout RTTL2755

“You have that boat looking very sharp. It looks like it runs well on the water as well. Very nicely done! Dave B”

9 posts 38 likes

3 years ago by DWBrinkman

Started 3 years ago by Rogal118

9 38

Winch servo tweek

“Neil. Not heard of the servo extender previously. Thanks for the tip Regards Bill”

6 posts 12 likes

3 years ago by Scratchbuilder

Started 3 years ago by AndyN

6 12

Fuse position Rttl installation mod

“I have been thinking a little more regarding this and the position of the fuse between the battery and the Motor. I think to a certain extent, where in circu…”

24 posts 79 likes

3 years ago by Cpt-Pugwash

Started 3 years ago by Rogal118

24 79

ESC issues

“Never had a problem with direct drives. All of my boats have them. This 6 foot tanker is only driving a 2 inch prop and with the larger motor I recommended I…”

28 posts 99 likes

3 years ago by LewZ

Started 3 years ago by Doogle

28 99

Servo question.

“Thanks Colin, appreciate all your help and advice, will be ordering one soon. Cheers, Spence.”

10 posts 36 likes

3 years ago by Spence

Started 3 years ago by Spence

10 36

STEERING

“Well could you use a "y" splitter between the receiver and rudder servo? Signal to the rudder servo is then mimicked through the other leg of the splitter to…”

6 posts 10 likes

3 years ago by algon

Started 3 years ago by NickD

6 10

Speed controller

“CHRISTOPHERH1: You don't have to wire positve (usually red) to the red dot on the (brushed) motor. The motor just runs a little more efficient that way. Put …”

16 posts 46 likes

3 years ago by LewZ

Started 3 years ago by Doogle

16 46

Battery load testing

“I use them as well JB and can endorse their usefulness. I also use them to monitor batteries during discharge /charge cycles which help to pep up and prolong…”

2 posts 8 likes

3 years ago by RNinMunich

Started 3 years ago by jbkiwi

2 8

Lessons learnt when dry testing of R/C motors on a mixer with rudder control

“Hi Duncan I believe the 7.2v NiMh battery at 3.7amps is a good choice and will provide enough power for both main motors and all electronics via a UBEC. You …”

11 posts 43 likes

3 years ago by dave976

Started 3 years ago by DuncanP

11 43

Twin motors

“Terry. Agreed. Regards Bill.”

32 posts 59 likes

3 years ago by Scratchbuilder

Started 3 years ago by PhilH

32 59

Brushed Speed Controller.

“JB... Its the 30A Hobbywing Eagle I have ordered. Thanks for your Input.. DG”

20 posts 27 likes

3 years ago by Cpt-Pugwash

Started 3 years ago by Cpt-Pugwash

20 27

Lighting

“Success! (After a fashion). I fed the main feed wires up a groove milled in the mast, these were soldered to two strips of self adnesive copper foil, one eit…”

5 posts 29 likes

3 years ago by Nickthesteam

Started 3 years ago by Nickthesteam

5 29

saluti e presentazione_ greetings and introduction

“I'm glad you made it. You'll be very welcome”

9 posts 26 likes

3 years ago by AndyN

Started 3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR

9 26

Twin motors

“Thanks for getting back to me. Very new to rc model boats. Had a lot of people message me so good to know that people are here to help. Many thanks Paul.”

13 posts 24 likes

3 years ago by paulc3

Started 3 years ago by paulc3

13 24