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📝 Lessons learnt when dry testing of R/C motors on a mixer with rudder control
7 months ago by 🇬🇧 dave976 ( Captain)
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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 connect the UBEC to the main battery (after any switch/fuse if installed) and plug the output into your Rx battery socket. This will be much lighter and smaller than another battery you were considering. Amazon do a WANGCL Adjustable UBEC DC Voltage Stabilisation Systems RC 5V/6V 3A for £6.99 with free delivery so similar cost to a separate battery and smaller and less weight. I use them on many of my models and have had no problems. You do need to keep the Aerial and servo wires away from the unit as it may cause interference if mounted too close.
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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 connect the UBEC to the main battery (after any switch/fuse if installed) and plug the output into your Rx battery socket. This will be much lighter and smaller than another battery you were considering. Amazon do a WANGCL Adjustable UBEC DC Voltage Stabilisation Systems RC 5V/6V 3A for £6.99 with free delivery so similar cost to a separate battery and smaller and less weight. I use them on many of my models and have had no problems. You do need to keep the Aerial and servo wires away from the unit as it may cause interference if mounted too close.
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📝 Lessons learnt when dry testing of R/C motors on a mixer with rudder control
7 months ago by 🇬🇧 dave976 ( Captain)
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Hi DuncanP
I have used these cheap ESC's on low drain motors without any problems. As Doug says the BEC rating is optimistic and with all the ESC's and servos you have attached I am not surprised something failed. The servos alone will take large currents especially the winch. The mixer may be another issue as I have no knowledge of a W tail mixer and how it may be connected internally. You need to disconnect both BEC outputs from the ESC's and install a Ubec connected to the main battery and feeding directly to the Rx battery input. You could use a BEC connection from one of the ESC's but as both Doug and I have explained the current available may be insufficient for all the equipment you have connected. The Ubec is small in size so should be able to be fitted inside your hull. Just keep it away from the aerial leads.
Good luck and I hope you manage to resolve your issues.
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I have used these cheap ESC's on low drain motors without any problems. As Doug says the BEC rating is optimistic and with all the ESC's and servos you have attached I am not surprised something failed. The servos alone will take large currents especially the winch. The mixer may be another issue as I have no knowledge of a W tail mixer and how it may be connected internally. You need to disconnect both BEC outputs from the ESC's and install a Ubec connected to the main battery and feeding directly to the Rx battery input. You could use a BEC connection from one of the ESC's but as both Doug and I have explained the current available may be insufficient for all the equipment you have connected. The Ubec is small in size so should be able to be fitted inside your hull. Just keep it away from the aerial leads.
Good luck and I hope you manage to resolve your issues.
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7 months ago by 🇬🇧 dave976 ( Captain)
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Is this one of the original prototype Joysway models? It was a while ago but I suppose there may be a few about on the second hand market, mine is still sailing. I have one and was told to seal the flimsy plastic bow by pouring some resin inside the hull and standing the model on its bow until set. I also had to use epoxy all round the metal eyelets on the deck. The only other problem was the rudder crank (plastic) which was replaced with a metal crank. The small rudder servo also doesn't like more than 5 volts, mine burnt out (melted) with 6v. There are two opening on the deck. I put the battery in the smaller hole and use (sign writing) Vinyl tape to seal the hole. I have a plastic plate over the main opening where the winch and rx sit and cover this with another piece of Vinyl to cover and seal all over. The rudder servo enters the hull and should have a rubber expandable shoe covering the joint- it may have perished.
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7 months ago by 🇬🇧 dave976 ( Captain)
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I have used silk or cloth like the real ones so the print shows through. As Colin says you can also buy on-line.
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I have used silk or cloth like the real ones so the print shows through. As Colin says you can also buy on-line.
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7 months ago by 🇬🇧 dave976 ( Captain)
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Hi Rogal
On what type of material are you printing your flags?
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On what type of material are you printing your flags?
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7 months ago by 🇬🇧 dave976 ( Captain)
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What flux are you using?
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7 months ago by 🇬🇧 dave976 ( Captain)
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Hi Trident73
Here are a couple of pics of the Vosper original drawings showing the details you seek
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Here are a couple of pics of the Vosper original drawings showing the details you seek
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7 months ago by 🇬🇧 dave976 ( Captain)
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The manufacturer had someone build their model for display and advertising. The builder either failed to research or was instructed by the manufacturer. Either way it does not replicate the actual boat. If it's true scale you want then you will have to replace with the correct layout. If it's just for your own use then as others have said leave as is and concoct a story to satisfy any rivet counters.
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📝 WEED PROBLEMS !!!!!!
8 months ago by 🇬🇧 dave976 ( Captain)
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Sunshine, low water levels, heat and an abundance of nutrients all combine to promote the growth of algae and water plants. In deeper water dyes can be used to restrict the growth and aeration by fountains etc help by introducing oxygen. Waterfowl can in large numbers also add to the problem, especially when fed excessive amounts of bread. Normally we see the situation start late June and continue until mid October but temperature, especially frost can kill and stop the spread of most of the plants.
It's an annual and costly problem to control. Possibly why councils are keen to close and fill any ponds and lakes under their control.
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It's an annual and costly problem to control. Possibly why councils are keen to close and fill any ponds and lakes under their control.
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8 months ago by 🇬🇧 dave976 ( Captain)
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Far too big a motor. I suggest you view the comments at
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8 months ago by 🇬🇧 dave976 ( Captain)
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I agree Roy. My once thriving town is now almost empty of retail shops, replaced with Charity shops, takeaway or fish & chip shops and Pubs. The council some years ago transformed it into a one way system with no parking except for disabled. We no longer have any of the four Banks that used to serve the town.
The charity shops used to be a good source of figures depending on the scale required. More recently I have found B&M often have boxed sets of figures that are good for Sea Queen size vessels so I have Lieutenant Uhuru steering mine with a couple of Enterprise crew on board.
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The charity shops used to be a good source of figures depending on the scale required. More recently I have found B&M often have boxed sets of figures that are good for Sea Queen size vessels so I have Lieutenant Uhuru steering mine with a couple of Enterprise crew on board.
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8 months ago by 🇬🇧 dave976 ( Captain)
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Looking good. Copper is hard until annealed so I am not surprised you struggled to bend to shape. I have in similar situations stripped the covering off the wire and cut the wire into short lengths leaving a gap where there are bends. You can then slide the complete covering over the cut pieces.
Looking forward to seeing this on the water.
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8 months ago by 🇬🇧 dave976 ( Captain)
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Ian Potts built his model from the David Metcalf kit and sailed the model at Boundary Park on our Wednesday 30th August meeting. Unfortunately there was a problem with one of the props and rudder (all now fixed) so the sail was short. Sails realistically and is really well built and detailed.
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8 months ago by 🇬🇧 dave976 ( Captain)
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Philip Warren was a regular at many model shows over the years and it was always a pleasure to stop and chat. His knowledge was as great as the number of models he made and researched. The collection really needs to find a permanent home where it can be viewed and enjoyed.
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8 months ago by 🇬🇧 dave976 ( Captain)
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Hi Nick
Please post some pics of your running (side) light fittings so we can advise how to fit the Leds
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8 months ago by 🇬🇧 dave976 ( Captain)
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LEDS are long life and as Fred says they last a long time. Certainly my experience. They are however extremely intolerant to too high a voltage and current, even for a microsecond. Once blown they are toast. That is why a series resistor is placed in line between the power supply and one of the LED leads. The How to Pages have articles describing the details. You can use electronic devices that reduce the voltage to a safe level and remove the need for the resistor. However different coloured Leds require different voltages so resistors are sometimes the best option, especially for Red and Green types.
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LEDS are long life and as Fred says they last a long time. Certainly my experience. They are however extremely intolerant to too high a voltage and current, even for a microsecond. Once blown they are toast. That is why a series resistor is placed in line between the power supply and one of the LED leads. The How to Pages have articles describing the details. You can use electronic devices that reduce the voltage to a safe level and remove the need for the resistor. However different coloured Leds require different voltages so resistors are sometimes the best option, especially for Red and Green types.
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8 months ago by 🇬🇧 dave976 ( Captain)
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Hi Redpopman
Go to FORUM
At the top of the screen below Create New Topic there is a list "Jump to"
Select the sixth item "For Sale/Wanted"
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8 months ago by 🇬🇧 dave976 ( Captain)
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Happy diamond wedding anniversary to you both. Enjoy you meal!
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8 months ago by 🇬🇧 dave976 ( Captain)
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Hi Stephen
Are you able to post some pics of both your Tx and Rx ( showing the type and pin connections)? I ask as it is possible your particular Tx and Rx are not compatible or possibly, faulty. If this was a recent purchase I would go back to the retailer for their advice.
As a matter of interest have the Tx and Rx worked and bound with other models?
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Are you able to post some pics of both your Tx and Rx ( showing the type and pin connections)? I ask as it is possible your particular Tx and Rx are not compatible or possibly, faulty. If this was a recent purchase I would go back to the retailer for their advice.
As a matter of interest have the Tx and Rx worked and bound with other models?
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8 months ago by 🇬🇧 dave976 ( Captain)
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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 Mtronik Esc in a multi-prop model by failing to switch on both ESC's. I use three on my Olympic and have a panel with the three switches side by side so I can easily see all are on or off.
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8 months ago by 🇬🇧 dave976 ( Captain)
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Hi Dan
Difficult to be sure but it is probably a wooden model of a schooner. Looks like the three masts are lying on the deck and I can't see any spars. I suspect the construction method was bread and butter with the boards laid horizontally. The second pic shows a joint that has split. Possibly made pre 1950's but could be much earlier. Clearly seen better days and in need of some major restoration work. Without any provenance it may have a limited market but there are modellers who like to restore such models, especially if they have a previously untouched model. Price will depend on whatever someone is prepared to pay and in its present form you might try asking £50+ to see if there is any interest. There are several Models for sale sites both National and local that offer free services.
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Difficult to be sure but it is probably a wooden model of a schooner. Looks like the three masts are lying on the deck and I can't see any spars. I suspect the construction method was bread and butter with the boards laid horizontally. The second pic shows a joint that has split. Possibly made pre 1950's but could be much earlier. Clearly seen better days and in need of some major restoration work. Without any provenance it may have a limited market but there are modellers who like to restore such models, especially if they have a previously untouched model. Price will depend on whatever someone is prepared to pay and in its present form you might try asking £50+ to see if there is any interest. There are several Models for sale sites both National and local that offer free services.
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8 months ago by 🇬🇧 dave976 ( Captain)
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Hi Stephen
There is a manual on line for this Tx. (see pdf file attached)
Page 8 explains the process. Basically you use the binding plug in the battery slot of the rx and a rx battery in any of the other slots on the rx. The red led should be flashing on the rx (it's in bind mode). Press and HOLD the bind button on the TX and switch on. The red Led on the Rx should go solid (binding complete). Release the bind button on the tx. Remove the binding plug from the rx and reconnect the battery to the battery slot on the rx. If the Tx is switched on the rx red Led should be solid (bound to Tx). Connect a servo to each channel and check that all the controls work. If not disconnect and switch off. Repeat the above binding process.
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There is a manual on line for this Tx. (see pdf file attached)
Page 8 explains the process. Basically you use the binding plug in the battery slot of the rx and a rx battery in any of the other slots on the rx. The red led should be flashing on the rx (it's in bind mode). Press and HOLD the bind button on the TX and switch on. The red Led on the Rx should go solid (binding complete). Release the bind button on the tx. Remove the binding plug from the rx and reconnect the battery to the battery slot on the rx. If the Tx is switched on the rx red Led should be solid (bound to Tx). Connect a servo to each channel and check that all the controls work. If not disconnect and switch off. Repeat the above binding process.
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8 months ago by 🇬🇧 dave976 ( Captain)
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Hi Nick, As the original had wooden masts I suspect any electric lights fitted would have had insulated cables running up the mast supported by some form of pin attached to the mast. I have used insulated copper wire used in transformers etc as this can be obtained in thin grades. As it's insulated you can run the wires together and just scape off the coating when soldering to the Led. If you use a bit of heatsink over the joint this will simulate the waterproof seals used. I did buy (from Component Shop) at one of the shows some very fine insulated wire. When I say fine I mean its not much thicker than a human hair. Worked fine for Leds but not sure it would be OK with grain of wheat bulbs due to the current drawn. I usually paint my wires white to simulate the fire retardant wiring used on naval ships. You can get 2mm Leds as well as surface mount types which work well in restricted spaces. You can solder your feed wire to the small tab at each side but test that you get the polarity correct.
hope tis helps but please let us know how you manage to proceed
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📝 Wordle of the Day?
8 months ago by 🇬🇧 dave976 ( Captain)
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8 months ago by 🇬🇧 dave976 ( Captain)
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Hi Stephen can you post a pic of the Leds you are using, please?
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8 months ago by 🇬🇧 dave976 ( Captain)
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Hi Model Mag
Found my plan but it is not for your American Scout and does not give details of the rigging, sorry.
I suggest you Google "American Scout Cargo Ship" as there are several good posts and video's of the model which may help you with the finer detail you require.
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Found my plan but it is not for your American Scout and does not give details of the rigging, sorry.
I suggest you Google "American Scout Cargo Ship" as there are several good posts and video's of the model which may help you with the finer detail you require.
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8 months ago by 🇬🇧 dave976 ( Captain)
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Hi Brian
I agree with Colin.
Just to make sure the Tx/Rx are both working on channel 1 & 2, I would connect the working ESC to both channel 1 and channel 2 and make sure it can be controlled on each channel. You do not need a separate Rx battery as power is supplied by the ESC.
As Colin says the problem is with the rudder servo. Hopefully following Colin's instructions will sort your problem.
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I agree with Colin.
Just to make sure the Tx/Rx are both working on channel 1 & 2, I would connect the working ESC to both channel 1 and channel 2 and make sure it can be controlled on each channel. You do not need a separate Rx battery as power is supplied by the ESC.
As Colin says the problem is with the rudder servo. Hopefully following Colin's instructions will sort your problem.
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