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| Name: 94 | Posted 4th Jun 2018 by Bluethunder | Score: 8 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 36 inches Runtime: 30 Minutes |
NiMH (7.2v) 9 Amp/h |
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Type: Brushed Drive: Direct Drive |
Props: Single Propellor Type: 3 Blade Size: 40mm |
| Aero kits Firefloat, restored around 10 years ago, first boat after retirement | ||||
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| Name: Such is Life | Posted 3rd Jun 2018 by Kevin-56 | Score: 5 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 39 inches Speed: 11 MPH Runtime: 15 Minutes |
LiPoly (11.1v) 5 Amp/h |
120 amp |
Type: Brushless Drive: Direct Drive |
Type: 2 Blade S Type Size: 35mm |
| I first bought the plans when I was about 12. 50 years later decided to build the boat. it took me about 6 months to build. Such is Life is fast in a straight line but really leans over in the turn. it is a fun boat to drive. | ||||
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| Name: Sea Comander | Posted 3rd Jun 2018 by Kevin-56 | Score: 8 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 36 inches Speed: 9 MPH Runtime: 35 Minutes |
NiMH (8.4v) 3 Amp/h |
120 amp |
Type: Brushless Drive: Direct Drive |
Props: Single Propellor Type: 2 Blade S Type Size: 35mm |
| I started to build this boat with my father when i was about 15, then at about 45 i decided to finish it. it was originally built to have a ed diesel engine, but was to costly to run so i changed to electric. it really runs well with this power plant, and i enjoy running it. | ||||
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| Name: Anglia | Posted 1st Jun 2018 by misterbee | Score: 10 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 52 inches |
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Type: Brushed Drive: Geared |
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| Scale model of "Anglia" steam tug boat SOLD, as of 3/06/2018 | ||||
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| Name: Brooklyn | Posted 31st May 2018 by figtree7nts | Score: 10 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 39 inches Weight: 2700 grams Speed: 4 MPH Runtime: 60 Minutes |
Lead Acid (12v) 5 Amp/h |
Mtroniks Viper Marine 15 Amp 5A Constant |
Motor: 12 Volt Dumas Motor Type: Brushed Drive: Geared |
Props: Single Propellor Type: 3 Blade Size: 80mm |
| She has a 12 volt Dumas Motor and a 15 amp Mtroniks viper marine ESC! Also has a 12 volt Harbor Models Smoker. Tug Brooklyn Completed on Aug' 25, 2018! She took 8 months to complete! | ||||
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| Name: Macedonian | Posted 27th May 2018 by Jerry Todd | Score: 5 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 86 inches |
Lead Acid (6v) 7 Amp/h |
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| Macedonian was a Lively class 38 gun frigate of the Royal Navy built in 1810. She fought and was captured by the American frigate United States in October of 1812, and taken into the US Navy where she served until 1829. This model is 1:36 (1"= 3'), built of white pine over 3/8" CDX plywood forms, covered with one layer of 4oz glass cloth outside and coated with poly resin inside. It will depict the ship as she was in 1812, before being re-rigged to American standards. Estimated specs: Beam: 13-1/2" Length of the hull: 59" Length over the rig: 85-3/4" Width over the rig: 36" ~ Main yard w/o stuns'l booms. Length on deck: 55" Draft: 6.7" w/o ballast keel, 10.2" w/ballast keel. Height bottom of keel to main truck, without ballast keel: 60.8", with ballast keel: 64.3" | ||||
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| Name: Duke of Cornwall | Posted 25th May 2018 by Neil-S | Score: 8 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 51 inches Weight: 7000 grams Speed: 4 MPH Runtime: 30 Minutes |
Lead Acid (12v) 6 Amp/h |
Electrinize 5A Constant |
Motor: Torpedo x 2 Type: Brushed Drive: Direct Drive |
Props: Twin Propellors Type: 3 Blade Size: 20mm |
| This was a static scratch built model constructed by a model engineer probably in 1970s, I was gifted the boat by the local RNLI Branch with the proviso I looked after it and occasionally displayed it on Flag Days. The boat is a model of the Lizard and Cadgwith lifeboat 'Duke of Cornwall' which saw service for 20 years and saved 95 lives. I have fitted 6 channel San,wa remote control and the Torpedo engines and batteries. She runs very well on the water and achieves a good scale speed when both motors are at full power. Batteries are 12 volt gel type and new, I have never had a problem with endurance. Control is by two Electronize speed controllers which plug in independently to receiver. She has a two tone siren, worked from retract servo switch, which is useful for clearing a way through birds. Steering (like the real thing) was rather sluggish, a single blade rudder but it improves by using the two engines. She is pretty heavy to lift into the car, I use nylon strops to lower her into water. I have done several adjustments to her topside so that she more correctly resembles the 1962 Barnett lifeboat she is modelled on, main adjustment was to put mahogany veneer onto to forward and rear bulwarks, as the originals had. The original boat topside was painted grey and it was only later that areas were painted orange, she is a non self righting lifeboat one of the last of this type and modifications were made in the mid sixties to seal off the rear doors and provide a watertight compartment, as well as fully enclosing the wheelhouse (the model's wheelhouse is open at the rear, as was the original. All hatches and doors open. The railings are chain link and seem to be a very good match to the ones fitted. My only issue at the moment is the radio wires which seem to be very vulnerable, have used electric thread but not a great solution - something to look out for. I have purchased 3 crew and am about to paint them, two will be in the wheelhouse. | ||||
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| Name: Mudslide | Posted 20th May 2018 by GARTH | Score: 10 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 34 inches Weight: 4500 grams Speed: 3 MPH Runtime: 60 Minutes |
NiMH (7.2v) 4 Amp/h |
5A Constant |
Type: Brushed Drive: Direct Drive |
Props: Single Propellor Type: 2 Blade X Type Size: 40mm |
| I gave myself a 10/10 as I figure if it runs well on it's maiden shake down & doesn't fill up with water or sink & goes left & right it's got to be a 10 /10 | ||||
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| Name: Titan | Posted 18th May 2018 by wunwinglo | Score: 5 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 32 inches Speed: 3 MPH Runtime: 120 Minutes |
Lead Acid (6v) 10 Amp/h |
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Motor: Ancient brushed electric |
Type: 4 Blade Size: 50mm |
| Titan was published as a semi=scale deep sea admiralty salvage tug, based on the Bustler class. My late father built her in 1953/4 and with an endless variety of radios from early valve sets to the current 2.4ghz, she has remained active ever since. Her claim to fame is that she was once operated by HM the Queen. Now fully lit, she is a favourite for night runs. | ||||
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| Name: MTB379 | Posted 18th May 2018 by wunwinglo | Score: 5 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 39 inches Speed: 14 MPH |
LiPoly (7.4v) |
25A Constant |
Type: Brushless Drive: Direct Drive |
Props: Twin Propellors Type: 3 Blade Size: 45mm |
| This model was originally built by my father in the 50's for i.c. power. It was laid up in 1962 and remained inactive until two years ago. At that point, I egan recommissioning it, fitting twin brushless motors in place of the deafening single glow motor and straight-cut gears. I also added a great deal detail that my dad had never added. It performs very well nicely in this guise with the added drama of a throttle-linked digital sound system. | ||||
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| Name: S10 | Posted 13th May 2018 by Will-I-Am | Score: 5 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 36 inches Weight: 1500 grams Runtime: 30 Minutes |
NiMH (6v) 3 Amp/h |
Mtronik 10A Constant |
Motor: Graupner jumbo 540 Type: Brushed Drive: Direct Drive |
Props: Twin Propellors Type: 3 Blade |
| Built from a Vic Smeed plan in 1986, fibreglass hull, wood and plasticard and plasticard superstructure and various plastic, wood and metal fittings. | ||||
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| Name: Sharpie | Posted 10th May 2018 by Nerys | Score: 5 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 30 inches |
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| Scratch built model of a typical East Coast of America sharpie. Used as a general work/ fishing boat. Fitted with topsails a few weeks after original launching. Appears to have greatly improved performance, but there was rather too much wind for a fair assessment and my partner had no desire to go wading in the lake. | ||||
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| Name: Diane Louise | Posted 6th May 2018 by Laurence-Moar | Score: 5 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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| Built in 2016 performs great on the water using a Johnson 600 motor. Still to be added are some fittings and better looking lettering. | ||||
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| Name: Moody Blues | Posted 6th May 2018 by Laurence-Moar | Score: 5 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 35 inches |
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Type: Brushed |
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| Original Aerokits Sea Commander for restoration | ||||
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| Name: SATURN | Posted 5th May 2018 by kimbo | Score: 10 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 31 inches Speed: 5 MPH Runtime: 45 Minutes |
Lead Acid (12v) 4 Amp/h |
Mtronik |
Motor: Mfa Type: Brushed Drive: Geared |
Type: 4 Blade |
| Fold down funnel, hunter smoke unit , lights | ||||
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| Name: KD Perkasa | Posted 4th May 2018 by sajdlj00 | Score: 5 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 37 inches Weight: 5000 grams |
NiMH (7.2v) 3 Amp/h |
Action Electronics P80 |
Motor: RS 540 Type: Brushed Drive: Direct Drive |
Props: Triple Propellors Type: 3 Blade Size: 40mm |
| The kit was purchased over 40 years ago and after the bare hull and superstructure was built it languished in my shed until I retired. Being new to this RC modelling business I gleaned much from the internet. A few deck items were purchased but the bulk were scratch built, both from the kit and by my own fair hand, and maybe not to scale. Its not exactly the Perkas but then I'm no expert. She has yet to be launched when I can find time to get to a local model boating lake. | ||||
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| Name: H.M.S. Attentif W68 | Posted 4th May 2018 by deepdiver | Score: 5 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Lead Acid (12v) 7 Amp/h |
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Type: Brushed Drive: Direct Drive |
Props: Twin Propellors Type: 4 Blade Size: 45mm |
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| I think that this is a Assurance class Tug of world war two vintage, It has tank steering, sound unit and a water vapor smoke unit, H.M.S ATTENTIF W68 French Naval Tug. Allocated SNO Portland for towing Bombardons. Built 1938 Forges et Chantiers de la Gironde, Bordeaux. L114.75’. B27.75’. 672grt. 1000ihp 3cylTE steam engine. Armament 1x20mm AA, 2xMG. 1938 Delivered to French Navy. 19-6-1940 Arrived Plymouth. 3-7-1940 Seized and Req by RN. 9-1940 Based Devonport. 0-1940 Based at Aberdeen. 1-1941 Based at Milford Haven. 2-1941 – 1942 Based Aberdeen . 1942 – 1944 Based at Harwich. 5-1944 - 1945 Based Portsmouth. 6-1944 Towed 30ton crane 1206 Cardiff to Plymouth. 5-6-1945 Released from Overlord tug pool. 7-8-1945 Returned to French Navy, pennant A671. 1946-7 Renamed Locmine. 6-3-1964 Laid up at Brest. The Bombardons were large 200 ft (61 m) by 25 ft (7.6 m) cross-shaped floating breakwaters fabricated in steel that were anchored outside the main breakwaters that consisted of Gooseberries (scuttled ships) and Phoenixes (concrete caissons). 24 bombardon units, attached to one another with hemp ropes, would create a 1 mi (1.6 km) breakwater. During the storms at the end 1944 some Bombardons broke up and sank while others parted their anchors and drifted down onto the harbours, possibly causing more damage | ||||
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| Name: CRAKEN | Posted 1st May 2018 by kimbo | Score: 10 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 44 inches Speed: 7 MPH Runtime: 50 Minutes |
Lead Acid (12v) 12 Amp/h |
Electronize |
Motor: Power 1000 Type: Brushed Drive: Direct Drive |
Props: Single Propellor Type: 4 Blade Size: 90mm |
| Smoke, and sound but a long way to go yet | ||||
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| Name: ODIN | Posted 1st May 2018 by kimbo | Score: 10 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Speed: 7 MPH Runtime: 60 Minutes |
Lead Acid (12v) 12 Amp/h |
electronize |
Motor: Power 1000 Type: Brushed Drive: Direct Drive |
Props: Single Propellor Type: 4 Blade Size: 95mm |
| All, lights, smoke, sound, radar, stern winch, anchor, fire monitor all work | ||||
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| Name: Bankert | Posted 30th Apr 2018 by jugge | Score: 5 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 27 inches Weight: 4500 grams Speed: 3 MPH Runtime: 60 Minutes |
Lead Acid (6v) 5 Amp/h |
Billingboats 20A Constant |
Motor: 540 Type: Brushed Drive: Direct Drive |
Props: Single Propellor Type: 3 Blade Size: 35mm |
| My first model , built for about 25 years ago now static , but i think that i will rebuilt her and sail her again | ||||
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| Name: "Carousel" | Posted 29th Apr 2018 by commodore | Score: 7 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 36 inches Weight: 1800 grams Speed: 1 MPH Runtime: 15 Minutes |
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Type: Steam Engine Drive: Direct Drive |
Props: Single Propellor Type: 2 Blade S Type Size: 20mm |
| Typical of a Victorian/Edwardian Thames River boat. Single cylinder engine with boiler fired with two "Tea Lights" Twin side paddles, working navigation lights and rudder control. | ||||
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| Name: Emma C. Berry | Posted 29th Apr 2018 by carpemoment | Score: 5 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 30 inches |
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| Static model I am converting to remote control sail. | ||||
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| Name: Beachbaby | Posted 28th Apr 2018 by ronrees | Score: 10 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 28 inches Weight: 500 grams Speed: 15 MPH Runtime: 120 Minutes |
LiPoly (7.4v) 5 Amp/h |
Sea Commander 30 Amp 5A Constant |
Motor: Black Turnigy 2830 b/l Type: Brushless Drive: Direct Drive |
Props: Single Propellor Type: 2 Blade X Type Size: 30mm |
| This was another own build with idea based on a 1960's Straight Runner called Beachcomber. My rebuild and plans were upgraded to modern materials like Depron Foam for the hull, Lite ply for the cabin, Brushless power and a traditional planked deck. It turned out beautiful and quite a few plan copies have been sold. Full build article was published in July issue of Model Boats mag. | ||||
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| Name: RAF Air Sea Rescue Launch | Posted 28th Apr 2018 by ronrees | Score: 10 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 16 inches Weight: 500 grams Speed: 15 MPH Runtime: 90 Minutes |
LiPoly (7.4v) 2 Amp/h |
HK 10 Car For/Rev. 5A Constant |
Motor: Turnigy 2211 x 1400kv Type: Brushless Drive: Direct Drive |
Props: Single Propellor Type: 2 Blade X Type Size: 25mm |
| This is another article for MB magazine. The model plan had to fit across 2 pages (A3) Hence its length. This one is built using the old Keil Kraft Eezibilt methods of the late 1950's. Made using mainly Balsa wood and covered in nylon tights and dope. It is fully detailed mainly using odds and ends . The plexiglass gun turrets are made using 21mm Carp fishing 'Ball' floats. Masters in plastic were fitted to the model after mouldings were made for the Oerlikon 20mm and all the Lewis guns as well as shrapnel padding and most fittings. 2 sheets of highly detailed plans will be free in the Winter Special hopefully with a full photo and build write up. It goes like a rocket. Great little model and all for under £25.00!. (Inc ESC, Motor and battery!) | ||||
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| Name: S.S. Bohuslan | Posted 23rd Apr 2018 by Cadet | Score: 5 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 36 inches |
NiCad (7.2v) |
to buy |
Motor: Electric Type: Brushed Drive: Direct Drive |
Props: Single Propellor Type: 4 Blade Size: 40mm |
| Originally a 'Billing kit', no. NR 450. The hull was nearly completed , most of the brass bits are there, and masts, but with a few missing /broken mahogany pieces. But if you visit a Swedish web page you can count the deck stantions and windows. Chris | ||||
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| Name: RAF Fireboat (vintage) Aero | Posted 20th Apr 2018 by CB90 | Score: 9 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 34 inches Weight: 2500 grams Speed: 12 MPH Runtime: 40 Minutes |
LiPoly (11.1v) 5 Amp/h |
24v 15A Electronize 15A Constant |
Motor: Bullet 30 Type: Brushed Drive: Direct Drive |
Props: Single Propellor Type: 2 Blade X Type Size: 45mm |
| Ebay job £50 Old Vintage Aero kit 34in Fire boat needing a lot of attention, with delaminating plywood, old glue, old glow-plug engine mounts with electric conversion, and after removing a metal shield I discover an vintage (1970,s Ripmax Bullet 30 Motor the dogs bollocks of electric racing of its time capable of running 24v at 15A. 300W for a brushed motor. Started by revamp rear pit by lowering servo and rudder and building sub deck, storage lockers, tow hook and ladders. Remount the motor with an aluminium mount with custom screw positions. Block windows with 1mm ply. Foam front half of hull to make unsinkable. Make centre decking area. Repair and build up on cabin roofs and walls to centre deck. Rewire add ESC and servo. Remove broken and unusable fittings such as large vents, some missing unable to match again. Problems with old gloss paint crazing the modern spay paints. Build some fittings eg Water cannons, life belts, Build new battery trays, Painting the boat now in progress as of 20/04/2018 Boat has be roughly painted but is not finished, as fittings are now required, added a RC system an gave it a test run. the performance was adequate on 14.4v and great on 17.2v see latter pictures on the pond. the motor did get hot after about half hour of use. the motor is rated at 24v but I think a smaller prop will be required for that voltage. Excellent performance from a brushed motor. Added some stickers and I have now added a 12v fan and ventilation between cabins as the motor required some cooling and was in a sealed compartment. | ||||
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| Name: Genesis | Posted 16th Apr 2018 by MouldBuilder | Score: 9 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 38 inches Weight: 3000 grams Speed: 15 MPH Runtime: 20 Minutes |
LiPoly (14.8v) 4 Amp/h |
Hoddyking 125A Water Cooled 25A Constant |
Motor: 3674 2074KV Type: Brushless Drive: Direct Drive |
Props: Single Propellor Type: 2 Blade S Type Size: 35mm |
| I bought this boat to give me some running time whilst I complete a major overhaul of my Patrol Torpedo Boat and build my Police Launch kit. I plan to try it for the first time next week in my local river. I would like to thank Doug (RNinMunich) for all his help to get the boat connected electrically as I have not used brushless before and needed to complete quickly. The boat is on it`s way Doug. Note. It is faster than 24km/h. Ran out of options. The instructions say 55km/h. | ||||
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| Name: Jet Boat | Posted 16th Apr 2018 by CB90 | Score: 4 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 12 inches Weight: 500 grams Speed: 5 MPH Runtime: 15 Minutes |
LiPoly (7.4v) 1 Amp/h |
5A Constant |
Motor: 20mm Type: Brushless Drive: Direct Drive |
Props: Single Propellor Type: 2 Blade S Type Size: 20mm |
| Modified from standard 360 motor to a brushless 20mm motor this was my first brushless conversion back in 2013. | ||||
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| Name: WL 915 | Posted 16th Apr 2018 by CB90 | Score: 5 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 17 inches Weight: 1000 grams Speed: 15 MPH Runtime: 10 Minutes |
LiPoly (11.1v) 1 Amp/h |
unknown 30A Constant |
Motor: outrunner Type: Brushless Drive: Direct Drive |
Props: Single Propellor Type: 2 Blade X Type Size: 30mm |
| WL 915 ready to run Brushless 2.4GHz RTR Electric RC Speed Boat. This RC boat is capable of reaching speeds up to 25MPH and anti-capsizing technology? The flood chamber in this boat causes the boat to struggle to get up on the plane, in the end I filled it with foam, and put in a new rudder offset to the right, it now goes well, and I haven't flipped it yet! Features: •Electric Powered •Capable Of Up To 25MPH? •2.4GHz Transmitter •11.1V 1200mAh LiPo Rechargeable Battery •Balance Charger Specifications: •Length: 17.25 Inches •Width: 6.8 Inches •Height: 4.7 Inches I will be modifying this little boat as it has a few annoying problems they are: 1. The flood chamber fills quickly and once full hampers the boat in accelerating and getting on the plane. 2. You cannot run the boat slowly as the flood chamber fills 3. The self righting is not 100 percent reliable. 4. Binding is initially difficult Mods a. Replace cabin so boat lies flat when inverted. so able to use rudder extension to steer when upside-down. b. Racing rudder side position out of prop-wash and aids torque effects. c. Fill float chamber with foam so gets on the plane quickly. d. Cut down rudder as too long (95mm) to 65mm. The cabin will be finished and painted properly after testing. On testing the rudder was reduced and performed well once it got going but still have problems getting it up on a plan it feel this could be a balance issue, needs more mass at the stern. | ||||
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| Name: Hacker | Posted 12th Apr 2018 by BigAlio | Score: 8 | ||
| Specs | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust |
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Length: 28 inches Weight: 1000 grams Runtime: 10 Minutes |
LiPoly (7.4v) |
20A Constant |
Motor: surpass c2216 Type: Brushless Drive: Direct Drive |
Props: Single Propellor Type: 3 Blade Size: 35mm |
| Fast Electric just for fun | ||||
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