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    Don't know what happened MOTOR COMPARISON Model Number Caldercraft CEM 900T MFA Torpedo 850 Nominal Voltage 12v 12v Operating Range 6-24v 12v Type Brushed Brushed Current Cons No Load 0.4A 1.9A Current Consumption Max Eff 5A 10,8A Stall Current 20.3A 40A RPM at Nominal Voltage 3000r/min 9778r/min Prop Caldercraft 75mm The Motor I am putting in this Sea Queen is a Torpedo 850. This is due to the Caldercraft motor only manages just above walking pace.
    6 years ago by Ianh
    Blog
    Aerokits/Jotika Sea Queen
    Hi This is being built from the Jotika Sea Queen Kit. The kit is quite comprehensive but I need to check the fittings supplied as some of the look a bit small for a 1:12 Boat. Also decided to change the Motor from the existing Caldercraft to an MFA Torpedo 850 as I believe the Caldercraft Motor only manages walking pace. First thing was to built a building board. I need this to also cope with a VMW 46" RAF Crash Tender.
    6 years ago by Ianh
    Response
    Fittings and finishing
    PS: You may be risking overloading the Viper Marine 10 with the Torpedo 850!😲 See attached spec. Note: "It has a 10Amp motor limit ..." I think you would be better off with the Marine 15 considering the T850 max continuous at 13 A. I only use my Viper 10s for small (almost Plastic Magic) boats and motors. Just a thought, it's up to you but don't be surprised if it smokes at full throttle 😑 Cheers Doug 😎
    7 years ago by RNinMunich
    Response
    Fittings and finishing
    Hi, just noticed your Harbour Post wherein you write "Direct Drive to a MFA Torpedo 850 (2 Blade X Type) Powered by LiPoly (11.1v) 8Amp/h Batteries Controlled Through Viper MARINE (10Amps) ESC" Don't forget to fit a 10 or 15Amp fuse between ESC and motor! Stall current is 40A !!! See pic for Torpedo 850 specs. Oh! And don't forget to take a 'supervising adult' with you on each sailingπŸ˜‰ Have fun, Doug 😎
    7 years ago by RNinMunich
    Blog
    Fittings and finishing
    Have been making steady progress on the Huntsman. Few additional fitting I acquired and me mom has been busy knitting boat fenders front and for the sides. Amazing she can almost knit one as faster than I can chamfer a cork in the lathe to fill it with. (pictures attached). I'm not sure the masking tape she attached them will cope with the speed and the wet. I guess I need to secure then with some brass cleats or posts. My next Job. Also attached the windscreen not as much trouble as I thought. Radio is in and the
    torpedo 850 motor
    installed.
    7 years ago by Novagsi0
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    MFA
    torpedo 850 motor
    Nobody's perfect. πŸ˜‰ "If you never made a mistake - you never made anything!!" 😎
    7 years ago by RNinMunich
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    MFA
    torpedo 850 motor
    Well yet another question I have. What would be the best ESC for this make of Motor MFA
    torpedo 850 motor
    at a Reasonable price Please...
    7 years ago by none
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    MFA
    torpedo 850 motor
    Silly MeπŸ˜‹
    7 years ago by camyaj
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    MFA
    torpedo 850 motor
    Sorry, but nonsense. They weigh approx. 600gm. ~ 17oz. 😎
    7 years ago by RNinMunich
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    MFA
    torpedo 850 motor
    Don't forget these motors weigh just under 2Lb each
    7 years ago by camyaj
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    MFA
    torpedo 850 motor
    Many many thanks for the info.. Just what I was looking for.
    7 years ago by none
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    MFA
    torpedo 850 motor
    Hi, M5 screws, 32 mm apart. Motor should come with mounting and screws anyway! Doug 😎 Data sheet πŸ˜‰ http://www.produktinfo.conrad.com/datenblaetter/200000-224999/222377-da-01-en-E_Motor_Torpedo_850.pdf
    7 years ago by RNinMunich
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    MFA
    torpedo 850 motor
    What size are the motor mounting screws ? to fit the 850 to the motor bracket. I have not got mine yet so have nothing to try the hole sizes with yet.. In fact I don,t have any engine mounts yet thought I may be able to make some
    7 years ago by none
    Forum
    MFA
    torpedo 850 motor
    Which part of I run 3 MFA x 850's on these don't you understand😊
    7 years ago by camyaj
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    MFA
    torpedo 850 motor
    Whatever turns you on - and runs your boat! πŸ˜‰ Happy sailing 😎
    7 years ago by RNinMunich
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    MFA
    torpedo 850 motor
    At long last I got there. These say they are For 540 dual motor or single motor So for an 850 torpedo it is a no go.. I think I will have to stick with these from http://electronize.net/model_electronics_frames.htm
    7 years ago by none
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    MFA
    torpedo 850 motor
    Correct, they're a bugger to get at sometimes though! 😊😎 Cheers Doug
    7 years ago by RNinMunich
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    MFA
    torpedo 850 motor
    Are you highlighting the link and then right clicvking and getting google to find it as it seems on this site you just cant click on it like you should be able to Munich you might also salvage the Disc drive motors they should be small Brushless ones
    7 years ago by camyaj
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    MFA
    torpedo 850 motor
    Wierd! OK, try it this way start at http://www.ebay.co.uk Then enter New 320A 7.2V-16V Brushed E#8 Speed Controller with Fan in the search box. You should then get a choice of these ESCs. Good luck 😎
    7 years ago by RNinMunich
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    MFA
    torpedo 850 motor
    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1224 89724489?ul_noapp=true Will not work for me though
    7 years ago by none
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    MFA
    torpedo 850 motor
    Odd! Worked OK for me! 😎 Tip, if you want / need to add a fan to an ESC or whatever πŸ˜‰ I've started collecting the mini 6V fans from old PC cards, graphics cards in particular.
    7 years ago by RNinMunich
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    MFA
    torpedo 850 motor
    I can not seem to get camyaj,S ebay link to work.
    7 years ago by none
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    MFA
    torpedo 850 motor
    Hi camyaj I have used similar and they do work well and I agree they can handle high currents. I do have one reservation as the web link show Tamiya connectors to the battery and I believe these are rated at 15 amp when new. The Tamiya site has a discussion on connectors https://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?/topic/56075-tamiya-connectors/ I replaced my connectors with Deans and have had no problems. Dave
    7 years ago by Dave M
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    MFA
    torpedo 850 motor
    I use these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122489724489?ul_noapp=true in my S-Boot and PT boat both driving 3x motors ie MFA 850's and Graupner 600's those Blue or pink ones I had trouble with as with Not electronize but the other ones.They are car ones and you could probably get similar ones in the UK . They may be chinese amps but they handle 40amps plus no bother
    7 years ago by camyaj
    Forum
    MFA
    torpedo 850 motor
    They are a reasonable cost. I have seen a few so overpriced There not for the average modeler. So I was hoping I would not get any recommendations for esc,s that were Β£100.00 plus to start with..
    7 years ago by none
    Forum
    MFA
    torpedo 850 motor
    I have used Electronize ESC driving MFa 850's in my 54 inch Arun for 5 years with no problems and am putting the same system in my Tyne. As to cost, what is reasonable?
    7 years ago by Threelegs
    Forum
    MFA
    torpedo 850 motor
    Hi Dave , crossed lines not crossed swords, no worries mate. Mark
    7 years ago by jarvo
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    MFA
    torpedo 850 motor
    Hi Mark I was refering to the Blue as shown in the link posted by Sonar, I should have made it clearer that Electronize are brilliant and I have never seen or heard of any problems. Dave
    7 years ago by Dave M
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    MFA
    torpedo 850 motor
    I prefer blue cheese, preferably Stilton or Bavaria Blue πŸ˜‰ and yes smoking is a nasty habit - Now where's my damn lighter ...... Good night all 😎
    7 years ago by RNinMunich
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    MFA
    torpedo 850 motor
    Hi Dave M, the Electronize ESC's i was refering to are good for 24volts and i think 30 amps, the other reference was to the blue chinese esc's that had a nasty habit of smoking Mark
    7 years ago by jarvo
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    MFA
    torpedo 850 motor
    I do a lot of stopping but smoking no more been just over 3 weeks. Hence I have a little more to spend on my hobbies
    7 years ago by none
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    MFA
    torpedo 850 motor
    I do a lot of stopping & smoking myself, it's very costlyπŸ‘
    7 years ago by Midlife306
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    MFA
    torpedo 850 motor
    I do believe the link is to ESCs similar to those Mark (jarvo) referred. I have a box here with about six that have been pulled from club member's models. They all appear to work (in a fashion) but exhibit a range of problems in the model from erratic running, stopping to smoking. Personally I would not use with any motor drawing more than 10 amps. Most of mine were used in fast models with big motors and seem to have lost the designed control spread resulting in little control from stop to full. It could be there was a bad batch and Mark, I and my fellow club members all bought from the same sources as we all live in the NW. The very max volt is 12 so it could be a fully charged SLA caused the problem Dave
    7 years ago by Dave M
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    MFA
    torpedo 850 motor
    The most funny thing is I have ordered two of them a week ago and there awaiting a new delivery of circuit boards I have ordered the FR30HX Esc,s They should be o.k for the Bosch motors I have . But So far as the
    torpedo 850 motor
    s as yet I have nothing and that includes the hull... But I will make something soon... I was also considering these. http://www.pegasusmodels.co.uk/product.asp?type=mainmenu&maingp=Electronic+Speed+Controllers&prodid=998327#.WRQ30qKT9_l
    7 years ago by none
    Forum
    MFA
    torpedo 850 motor
    Hi Sonar, if you are running 2 motors, make sure you have good capacity in hand, these are powerful motors and need a good ESC to handle them, i used one with a chinese "50amp" esc and it produced magic smoke within a few minutes, changed to an Electronize and its run for 2 years now Mark
    7 years ago by jarvo
    Forum
    MFA
    torpedo 850 motor
    Just read something very similar to that myself. Many thanks
    7 years ago by none
    Forum
    MFA
    torpedo 850 motor
    I was told any brushed esc over 25amps by the guy from SH Grainger. Well, that's what he sold me to pair with the 850's he sold me at the international Model Boat Show at Warwick last year. I decided to go brushless after that, so, motors and esc's are sat in a box in the garage, so I don't have any practical knowledge, sorry. Just what I was told. Best wishes, Dave W
    7 years ago by rolfman2000
    Forum
    raf crash tender
    Hi Paul it is a single screw not to bothered about budget to be honest was going to use a electronics 15 amp speed controller and a planet 6 radio gear buts that's as far as I got i have ordered a mfa
    torpedo 850 motor
    for it but can change if it's not right I am sure I will use it in another project 😁 thanks for your help
    7 years ago by georgeo5664
    Forum
    Precedent Huntsman 461/2 Inch
    HI Folk, As I have started painting boat I thought that maybe this would be a good time to get my head around fitting all the R/C and motor parts and where to fit them. The parts are 1 MFA
    torpedo 850 motor
    , 1 Futaba S3003, marine brushed ESC-50, 1 rudder, push rods, and 1 very heavy L/A Battery. This is my first entry to R/C so I need to know how each part relates to the others. Obviously common sense tells me about some procedure like position of rudder and motor as they are shown on the plans. The rest I am unsure about. Regards Glyn
    9 years ago by restin
    Response
    Fairey Huntsman 31
    Hi Have bought a part completed Precedent 46" Fairey Huntsman. it has the
    torpedo 850 motor
    and was fitted with a MFA como belt drive, which I have removed to have direct drive. The prop is a 2 blade 60mm dia, I wonder is this will be too much? I like your ideas on decking and windows etc...most helpful ,thankyou Does your Huntsman go well?
    9 years ago by frankburgess
    Media
    MFA Spearfish
    This was a very beat up and plain model when I bought it , but has cleaned up well . Original Power was from a Torpedo 850 and heavy 12v 7Ah lead acid battery giving run times of around 20 minutes of plod along performance . Now however Boat is powered by Thumper motor and 4 cell Lipo's giving over an hour of entertainment . Cut's a fairly mean wake too . Needham lake in Suffolk is it's home surf πŸ‘
    10 years ago by CraigRobotham
    Directory
    (Pleasure Craft) MFA Spearfish
    Originally fitted with Torpedo 850 and on lead acid battery this boat handled like a lead brick , which was a waste of such a lovely hull , now it can motor along nicely and turns quickly and very stable . Plus run times are very good . Just needs lights fitting (Motor: Thumper ) (ESC: Turnigy) (9/10)
    10 years ago by CraigRobotham
    Blog
    Fairey Huntsman 31
    I built and fitted the top structure and drilled through for the propshaft and rudder. Fitted the prop sleeve and spray painted the hull and structure (see pic), I did it in maroon and white coz I couldn't paint it blue being a Man U fan, although my rugby team, Barrow Raiders, (and that's an oxymoron after last season!) do play in blue! Next I sprayed the window frames aluminium and fitted them with the plastic panes using Formula '560' Canopy glue which dries clear, along with the hatches and air vents. I also fitted all the RC Equip, motor, prop & shaft, servo etc. after giving the interior 2 coats of z-poxy finishing resin to waterproof it. I'm using a 12v lead battery, 50mm prop and MFA Torpedo 850 Marine Electric Motor. I tried it in the bath for trim and it sits just grand!
    10 years ago by padlad
    Forum
    Help needed to convert Kiel Kraft fire tender to electric
    HI all, I am trying to finish a K Kraft scale 3/4 to 1'0" 46ft Vosper crash tender for my wife's dead father. We want her mum to see It running but I know very little about out boats. I have a
    torpedo 850 motor
    and need batteries and a speed controller. My local model shop sold me a 12v battery that's a black brick and will just fit but boy It weighs a ton. Sure this can not be right. Please can someone advise me and offer help on best battery, speed controller and rough place to put battery for balance. To say I am out of my depth Is a understatement but have finished the boat and detailed It and boy does look great ! Many thanks
    10 years ago by Boatboy
    Forum
    fin stabilisers
    When I say that I intend to use becker rudders I mean that I want to use them for the fin stabilisers as well as the standard vessel rudders. I have included a photo of said items on full size vessel so as to give a clearer picture of my intentions. The vessel in question is the German Coastguard and Fisheries Protection vessel Seeadler. My model has a total length of 1644mm and width of 310mm (scale 1:43). It will be powered by a pair or
    torpedo 850 motor
    s and 2.1:1 reduction drives throuth 60mm 4blade props. Steve
    10 years ago by volusiagb
    Forum
    fin stabilisers
    When I say that I intend to use becker rudders I mean that I want to use them for the fin stabilisers as well as the standard vessel rudders. I have included a photo of said items on full size vessel so as to give a clearer picture of my intentions. The vessel in question is the German Coastguard and Fisheries Protection vessel Seeadler. My model has a total length of 1644mm and width of 310mm (scale 1:43). It will be powered by a pair or
    torpedo 850 motor
    s and 2.1:1 reduction drives throuth 60mm 4blade props. Steve
    10 years ago by volusiagb
    Forum
    46'' VOSPER PL4 FOR SALE
    UP FOR SALE I HAVE MY RARE MODEL OF THE 46" VOSPER PL4 FAST PATROL BOAT,WOODEN SUPERSTRUCTURE WITH A FIBREGLASS HULL, BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN BUILT IN THE 1960,S. POWERED BY A SINGLE
    torpedo 850 motor
    ALONG WITH A TORNADO 50A MARINE ESC, BOTH RUN OFF A 12V LEAD ACID BATTERY, FULLY RESTORED AND IS IN FULL WORKING ORDER READY FOR THE LAKE, STEEL STAND IS INCLUDED IN THE SALE BUT NO RX AND TX ARE INCLUDED. A£450. 0NO PLEASE SEND ME YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS IF YOU REQUIRE MORE PHOTOS 😊
    12 years ago by loinerlad
    Forum
    14 Volt ''Torpedo 850''
    I am working on putting an MFA Torpedo 850 In a "Dumas" Chris Craft triple cockpit 40", but for weight distribution It would be easier to run off two 7.2 NiCads, for 14.4 volts. The motor spec says "12 volts".........will It take 14.4, or am I looking at a meltdown situation? Any Ideas much appreciated. Brian.
    12 years ago by misterbee
    Forum
    14 Volt ''Torpedo 850''
    HI Brian Look at http://www.produktinfo.conrad.com/datenblaetter/200000-224999/222377-an-01-en-E_Motor_Torpedo_850.pdf. This gives some specs for the 850. 😊 The Important bit is the max advisable amps at max (recommended) voltage. in this case 13 amps x 12 volts = 156 watts. This is the motor rating and if overloded it will heat up to destruction. πŸ˜“ So if you wish to use on 14.4 volts the max current you can allow is 156/14 = 11.1 amps. To achieve this you will have to choose a suitable prop that loads the motor to less than this maximum, or you can fit a reduction unit to the motor to allow for a larger prop. There are Wattmeter units available to help you check your setup, perhaps someone at Chasewater has one and can help you. πŸ˜€ The stall current is 40amps so you will need a suitable ESC and fuse to protect your model. Good luck with you efforts.
    12 years ago by Dave M
    Forum
    My fire boat build
    HI guys, Just thought I would post some pictures of my own designed fire boat which I have been building from scratch for the last few months. It Is 42" In length, entirely built from wood and Is powered by a single
    torpedo 850 motor
    , It Is very lightweight so she has plenty of speed to her. It Is nearing the final result now and tommorow I will be putting In the window glazing, and adding all Its fire and rescue signage and decals. I have got some flashing blue led lights for this model which I will be putting In within the next few days and I have ordered a couple of fire monitors and various other fittings. Hope you like It so far! 😊
    12 years ago by loinerlad


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