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Hobbywing Seaking ver 2 120Am
“From what you haave posted it appears that more information about your set-up would help. Option 2 appears to be the only one that offers reverse, but is you…”
7 posts 6 likes
4 years ago by ToraDog
Started 4 years ago by Dave Kershaw
7 6
Magazine Article Wanted
No replies yet — be the first.
1 post 1 like
Started 4 years ago by bikerbob
1 1
Motors for 1/32 scale plastic Elco PT boat
“Copy that Tim Please start a Build Blog. I'm sure many of us with 1/32 - 1/35 ELCOs would like to know how you get on. Not least me All the best, Doug”
4 posts 6 likes
4 years ago by RNinMunich
Started 4 years ago by tim morland
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Lead acid to lipo
“I will make it to the best of my ability. I will make parts a few times until right, it tends to hold me up sometimes. I'm not a perfectionist by any means b…”
9 posts 15 likes
4 years ago by Rogal118
Started 4 years ago by Rogal118
9 15
motor for vosper mtb 1/35 scale
“This is my 27" all wood perkasa running on a single screw.. The motor is a 2822 1250kv outrunner with a 60a esc. The prop im using is a x 40”
5 posts 3 likes
4 years ago by TerryH
Started 4 years ago by bladeraider21
5 3
Mtronics switcher
“Doug, nice to here from you and as usual a very detailed explanation which is greatly received. Now to these Mtronics switchers, I usually use the Turnigy Re…”
11 posts 14 likes
4 years ago by mturpin013
Started 4 years ago by mturpin013
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Old cruise / speed control
“hear hear! Thank you JB and you fellow writers for all your cool inputs, that really motivates me! you are great! Hobbyist greetings from Switzerland Michel-…”
11 posts 15 likes
4 years ago by Mike Stoney
Started 4 years ago by Mike Stoney
11 15
ESC(s) for My recent Shelley Foss acquisition
“Hi Dave B For your Brushed Motor set up. 2 ESC's In all cases you need to disconnect the red lead from one of the Esc's. Pro's: You can control each motor se…”
6 posts 10 likes
4 years ago by dave976
Started 4 years ago by DWBrinkman
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Suppliers of Boat Electronics
“Thanks everyone - good leads given, plenty of scope to fill my shopping basket. Ian”
5 posts 3 likes
4 years ago by IanTurk
Started 4 years ago by IanTurk
5 3
Wiring led
“Hi Wow, you have a lot of battery options. What I would do is decide on your battery option. Then fit a motor and esc to suit this. Then arrange the leds to …”
25 posts 15 likes
4 years ago by Hillro
Started 5 years ago by bombero
25 15
High Torque & Low Rev motors
“Thank you, that's the exact one!”
3 posts 4 likes
4 years ago by AtreiusModels
Started 4 years ago by AtreiusModels
3 4
Battery placement
“Thanks for info to view video, your boat looks good and very fast.”
19 posts 24 likes
4 years ago by MartynB
Started 4 years ago by MartynB
19 24
Help finding SLA alternatives.
“Hi Colin Sounds like you have found the Ultramax 7Ahr LifepO4 being sold discounted at present so I would not wait too long if you want at this reduced price…”
15 posts 11 likes
4 years ago by dave976
Started 4 years ago by Colin H
15 11
Flysky 18 channel rc.
“Hi Colin, great present, - you will have so many options you won't know where to start. Fly Sky TH9X is a pretty common radio round the world (under various …”
11 posts 26 likes
4 years ago by jbkiwi
Started 4 years ago by Colin H
11 26
Motor for Queen
“Hi Alan I am running a 910kv 50mm brushless, 100Ammp ESC, 4S 5800mah 40C Lipo battery with a two blade 45mm prop. The Queen requires the battery in front of …”
2 posts 2 likes
4 years ago by canabus
Started 4 years ago by Alan Skinner
2 2
motor fitment
“Must agree with ChrisF about the red Huco couplings. I had one break up some time ago and it damaged not only itself but the interior of the boat. I now stic…”
15 posts 16 likes
4 years ago by Derek 151
Started 4 years ago by MartynB
15 16
47ft Vosper Crash Tender
“Thanks, very helpful. Martyn”
10 posts 19 likes
4 years ago by MartynB
Started 4 years ago by MartynB
10 19
Brushless motor set up for SLEC Mr Tom
“If you look at the kit on the SLEC web-site it tells you what you need! They even sell the motor and ESC. If you don't want to use their makes you could look…”
2 posts 1 like
4 years ago by ChrisF
Started 4 years ago by ChalkyW
2 1
No Reverse
“I am happy to hear you are sorted. Sometimes new advice is just not compatible with old technology. :-)”
27 posts 18 likes
4 years ago by RudyM
Started 5 years ago by jonb
27 18
D class Dog Boat
“Great result Jon. Cheers, Stephen.”
20 posts 12 likes
4 years ago by stevedownunder
Started 4 years ago by Muskrat
20 12
PULSING NOISE ?
“Hi Phil Good to hear you are an ex flyer. Had both gliders and powered IC models in the past and only stopped due to increasing age. You may want to consider…”
5 posts 3 likes
4 years ago by dave976
Started 4 years ago by philcaretaker
5 3
Engine high pitched hum
“Hi, when you first switch on Tx first thenRx you should see red and green flashing leds this is set up mode. put Tx stick in middle of travel then switch on …”
9 posts 9 likes
5 years ago by deepriverman
Started 5 years ago by shipman
9 9
Battery driven motors
“Thanks for that Paul, just as I thought, I think the one I asked to be identified on the post is a tiddler maybe 400 but not sure. For the price of a motor I…”
3 posts 6 likes
5 years ago by ChrisG
Started 5 years ago by ChrisG
3 6
flysky transmitter throttle control vey sensitive
“Now I need to squeeze all this kit into the back of the boat as I’ve decided not to have an opening in the middle of the deck as its got a camber on it as it…”
14 posts 7 likes
5 years ago by alfiesmail
Started 5 years ago by alfiesmail
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Flysky FS-6RB RX Power supply advice required please
“I doubt that the amplifier for the sound system wants to run on 5 olts. my suspicion would be that it wants 12 volts, but that will depend entirely upon the …”
2 posts 4 likes
5 years ago by ToraDog
Started 5 years ago by al2612
2 4
Modern Books on RC modelling
“Mike - message sent.”
14 posts 21 likes
5 years ago by ChrisF
Started 5 years ago by MikeV
14 21
Twin props - different speeds
“Yep, I saw this too - looks very useful!”
40 posts 23 likes
5 years ago by EricMB
Started 5 years ago by EricMB
40 23
Batteries
“Hi Tom. Not at all. Have sent you a PM. Regards Bill.”
37 posts 67 likes
5 years ago by Scratchbuilder
Started 5 years ago by Maverick
37 67
ESC
“Not built boat yet, so no idea about weight. I'm simply formatting a battle plan for the build, asking questions now to get right parts on order or in place,…”
7 posts 4 likes
5 years ago by Maverick
Started 5 years ago by Maverick
7 4
Jet PT Boat. looking for best model as base.
“To much woke not enough History”
42 posts 99 likes
5 years ago by Griss
Started 5 years ago by staffros
42 99
Dual throttle
“Hi Dave I have 2 FlySky Fsi6 sets so I look forward to seeing your solution Thanks in advance”
12 posts 18 likes
5 years ago by mturpin013
Started 5 years ago by BobbyN
12 18
D class Dog Boat
“Hi All, I picked up the kit today with Four Motors, Four Propshafts, Four Props and Two 20amp ESC's and run them on non Lipo 7.2volt Batteries. Keep an eye o…”
15 posts 12 likes
5 years ago by Muskrat
Started 5 years ago by Muskrat
15 12
Restoration of mercantic a old billings boat kit
“Hi Dave and Colin, Yes I wonder if the prop was the reason this well made boat was stuck so long in the loft. I had her well ballasted so cavitation isn't th…”
38 posts 44 likes
5 years ago by Bryan-the-pirate
Started 5 years ago by Bryan-the-pirate
38 44
Schottel Propulsor
“Willem, PM me. I may be able to help you out. Jonathan”
7 posts 0 likes
5 years ago by ToraDog
Started 5 years ago by Willem
7 0
Mount Fleet 1/24 Puffer Highlander
No replies yet — be the first.
1 post 0 likes
Started 5 years ago by ChristopherH
1 0
Motors
“Hi Maverick, I have been dealing with a company called Mack Products in NJ USA. Rich is the owners name he also builds his own line of boats, plus sells many…”
34 posts 49 likes
5 years ago by pressonreguardless
Started 5 years ago by Maverick
34 49
Building Katie
“I agree the winch and servo type work well in different models. I can't claim to be the original designer of this system as I copied it from fellow club memb…”
18 posts 28 likes
5 years ago by dave976
Started 5 years ago by Muskrat
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RMS Titanic
“I agree with Toradog and use these switches to switch on running lights etc. I have found this company reliable and helpful. As Toradog says there are probab…”
3 posts 4 likes
5 years ago by tim morland
Started 5 years ago by Brian M
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Battery Charging
“Hi Roy Thanks for your in depth response, I have 3 x Planet T5's (2.4 Ghz) although usually only 2 are in use at the same time. The chargers I am currently u…”
9 posts 4 likes
5 years ago by bikerjohn57
Started 5 years ago by bikerjohn57
9 4
Servo's
“D these are a few of mine Hi you will find them very good and have loads of power for the rudder and there not expensive I use them on all my boats even it i…”
8 posts 13 likes
5 years ago by John P
Started 5 years ago by Maverick
8 13

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