Any knowledge please.

“Hi Wolfgang. I had seen that it was also in English,from page 5/6 Thank you again Bill”

7 posts 6 likes

3 years ago by Scratchbuilder

Started 3 years ago by Scratchbuilder

7 6

Brushed motors

“Well found out eventually.. So on brushed motors the higher the T value the lower the revs and higher the torque. So on that I'm going for a T27 see if that …”

3 posts 4 likes

3 years ago by TerryH

Started 3 years ago by TerryH

3 4

Fly sky FS T4b

“Have Cracked it was caused by a duff receiver tried another and all ok Phew thanks for all the help though”

10 posts 13 likes

3 years ago by Stephen T

Started 3 years ago by Stephen T

10 13

Using 2 Mtronik ESCs

“Hi Atreius Models, Good to hear you have isolated one of the power leads. If your ESC has an on off switch it should still be used as I have damaged an Mtron…”

16 posts 46 likes

3 years ago by dave976

Started 3 years ago by AtreiusModels

16 46

A blast from the past

“The figures are Bruder 60021. They work well for 1/18 - 1/16. Position figure, then add super glue to the joints then add filler. Carve, sand, file, then pai…”

20 posts 50 likes

3 years ago by LewZ

Started 3 years ago by EdW

20 50

What is this?????

“Good morning Mike, I haven't received your reply yet regarding my offer for old items. Please let me know, even if you don't want me to purchase them. Cheers…”

16 posts 62 likes

3 years ago by Colin H

Started 3 years ago by mclarenmike

16 62

tug servo control

“hi Guys many thanks for your comments which are most helpful and I will report back once I ve had time to try them out regards Brian M”

10 posts 28 likes

3 years ago by Brian H M

Started 3 years ago by Brian H M

10 28

ESC and Rx Burning out, advice please.

“Hi Doug That cable was just a quick solution to let me connect the ESC to the battery without repeating yesterday’s fiasco while I sort out a fused link. Aft…”

10 posts 44 likes

3 years ago by neilw

Started 3 years ago by neilw

10 44

Mobile Marine Models T12 Alternative

“Hi AtreiusModels The T12 is I believe a 12v brushed high tork motor favoured by Tug modellers for its high pulling power. We really need to know what model y…”

4 posts 11 likes

3 years ago by dave976

Started 3 years ago by AtreiusModels

4 11

Flysky 6Ch to 10Ch firmware update

“Neil. Very useful and informative,thank you Regards Bill.”

3 posts 15 likes

3 years ago by Scratchbuilder

Started 3 years ago by neilw

3 15

suitable brushless motor for a tug ?

“Good Morning Busted Knuckles. You wont be disaapointed with the ZippKits 650 outrunner. I have 4, 3 in boats, and they all perform wonderfully. My Taucher Wu…”

14 posts 35 likes

3 years ago by Cashrc

Started 3 years ago by bustedknuckles

14 35

I found a good source for LED lights...

“Model trains use LEDs extensively now. Shops and suppliers of components have proved to be a wonderful source for LEDs and related products and devices for u…”

4 posts 9 likes

3 years ago by ToraDog

Started 3 years ago by bustedknuckles

4 9

What hardware do I need to buy/ set up

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 2 likes

Started 3 years ago by roboboyo

1 2

Antenna leads

“Hi Nick The standard supplied aerial will be suitable for most surface models provided it is above the waterline and not shielded by metal or carbon fibre pl…”

8 posts 20 likes

3 years ago by dave976

Started 3 years ago by NickD

8 20

low battery usage

“Oh sooooooooo much to learn”

12 posts 25 likes

3 years ago by cdnfurball

Started 3 years ago by garyp

12 25

What are peoples thoughts on the Frsky Tandem XE and Ethos

“Hi Michael I can appreciate the attraction of this new kit and I have seen your earlier post and the other drone related posts. I have acquired several disca…”

12 posts 30 likes

3 years ago by dave976

Started 3 years ago by champdriver

12 30

Action Electronics P94 Dual ESC Mixer

“Hello Atreius , Modern electronics produce effective results, but if you are having problems have you thought of the old method where moving the rudder would…”

9 posts 36 likes

3 years ago by tim morland

Started 3 years ago by AtreiusModels

9 36

Receiver aerial length

“Thanks Rod. I think your response most closely matches my recollection of the original aerial length. I must make a note of it before I forget !”

8 posts 4 likes

3 years ago by flaxbybuck

Started 3 years ago by flaxbybuck

8 4

Anybody have a known-good schematic to homebuild an ESC?

“Royce thank you for your guidance. My 1st reaction was "well why didn't he just point me to a circuit?" However I did my own searches & seeing the huge varie…”

9 posts 17 likes

3 years ago by RodC

Started 3 years ago by RodC

9 17

Relays

“CJanik001 is right! Forum members will be happy to share their knowledge, but as I have said before, ask away but give more details. This particular question…”

3 posts 1 like

3 years ago by LewZ

Started 3 years ago by NickD

3 1

Capacitors for 12 volt Mabuchi Motor

“In Canada you can source all types of capacitors from SAYAL which has 5 stores in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area). Altho SAYAL is relatively convenient to me,…”

13 posts 27 likes

3 years ago by RodC

Started 3 years ago by Double Rum

13 27

FPV (First person view) for scale model boats

“BOTTOM LINE ! - Thinking back , the idea of using the FPV with goggles seemed a good idea at the time, but - 1. With goggles on - my eyes couldn't focus, and…”

12 posts 32 likes

3 years ago by philcaretaker

Started 3 years ago by LewZ

12 32

Motor and esc

“Yep it's a hectoperm same as pic. 6 or 12v still none wiser but it runs on both but a bit sluggish on 6 to fast on 12”

32 posts 96 likes

3 years ago by TerryH

Started 3 years ago by TerryH

32 96

Unidentified Motor.

“Hello Roy. Thank you for your detailed reply . Very informative. Never checked the loadings that way but will try it out. Regards Bill.”

9 posts 15 likes

3 years ago by Scratchbuilder

Started 3 years ago by Scratchbuilder

9 15

RECEIVERS

“4 to 6 volts depending on which battery you use/ 6 volt max and 4 volt min.”

5 posts 5 likes

3 years ago by Mikesds

Started 3 years ago by NickD

5 5

Billings boats Colin Archer "414" Upgrading old electronics Futaba FM radio

“After turning on your transmitter and receiver use a household fan to simulate a breeze. I do this in the wintertime when working on my project.”

5 posts 23 likes

3 years ago by Ronald

Started 3 years ago by bruce1946

5 23

Batteries

“Nick. I have used PPE/Pp3 batteries in past without any issue at all. What reason does your advisor state not to use them? I would be intrigued to know. Bill”

2 posts 0 likes

3 years ago by Scratchbuilder

Started 3 years ago by NickD

2 0

Steam Generator which is follow the throttle arm

“Concerning these smoker units- I have a couple of them and I like the concept of not developing unnecessary heat in my models, not to mention the water vapor…”

12 posts 24 likes

3 years ago by Black Shoe

Started 4 years ago by Dainesh

12 24

Switched Battery Box

“Hello flaxbybuck, Thank you. Yes, that's a good idea. Greg”

15 posts 22 likes

3 years ago by firefighter

Started 3 years ago by firefighter

15 22

Radiomaster transmitter bind to Spektrum 14 channel tecievrr

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 3 likes

Started 3 years ago by champdriver

1 3

Thoughts on Spektrum RC units

“I have used 15 channels on my bernhard gruben SAR boat, anchor, search lights, deck lights, nave lights, tail gate, daughter boat launch mechanism, rudders, …”

20 posts 76 likes

3 years ago by Westwind

Started 3 years ago by champdriver

20 76

Batterys

“I've been using NiMh or Pb batteries. Makes for good ballast”

4 posts 7 likes

3 years ago by Westwind

Started 3 years ago by NickD

4 7

FLOAHAZZ Smoke Generator (Amazon)

“Shucks Pete, That's DAMN BREXIT for you Several good German suppliers (possibly also French - PE, Dutch - Raboesch props, Italian Italeri & Lifecolor, Polish…”

27 posts 63 likes

3 years ago by RNinMunich

Started 3 years ago by RodC

27 63

Spektrum DX6i auxiallary chanel.

“I am using a continuous servo to drive the pump, which is a piston pump, it has to overcome boiler pressure. I am waiting for an auto boiler control to arriv…”

6 posts 6 likes

3 years ago by Nickthesteam

Started 3 years ago by Nickthesteam

6 6

What Radio do you use?

“Hi Chugalone lots of great advice from the chaps. I have only two transmitters now a FR SKY and a Radiomaster 16 these are all l need both do an excellent jo…”

26 posts 89 likes

3 years ago by jimdogge

Started 3 years ago by Westwind

26 89

Fairey Huntress Long Cabin

“Thanks Will Might be a little time as away on holiday for a week at the moment, back for a week and then away again. But can't wait to see how it performs as…”

22 posts 64 likes

3 years ago by ChrisF

Started 3 years ago by ChrisF

22 64

Battery Box and Receiver Cover

“I have a few yachts and a few motor boats but to date have not used a box to keep water out of the electrics. On occasion some items get wetted but dry out q…”

11 posts 36 likes

3 years ago by flaxbybuck

Started 3 years ago by firefighter

11 36

Question about Schottel drives

“If the Z-Drives are the 70BM-Z tooth belted, they look pretty durable. Interesting setup with the belt drive for both the steering and propeller! Usually, th…”

10 posts 17 likes

3 years ago by LewZ

Started 3 years ago by Westwind

10 17

Receivers

“"Questions are great but for others to respond, they need more information." You are sooo right Lew Unfortunately So often I've had to start a reply with - '…”

23 posts 40 likes

3 years ago by RNinMunich

Started 3 years ago by NickD

23 40

R/c switch for 6v-12v water pump for fire monitor

“I like the idea from Happy.. to use a ESC to control the speed of the pump and thereby the discharge rate of the fire nozzle.”

27 posts 79 likes

3 years ago by Len1

Started 3 years ago by DuncanP

27 79