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    πŸ“ Building Yachts - Servo or Winch For The Sails
    1 month ago by πŸ‡«πŸ‡· stotty1111 ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    For a small yacht i would suggest a servo with an arm extension to give adequate movement/sail control!

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    πŸ“ Use Tamiya white putty on RC boat abs/styrene hull
    2 months ago by πŸ‡«πŸ‡· stotty1111 ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    yes, and no!

    πŸ“ Speed controller or RC failed?
    2 months ago by πŸ‡«πŸ‡· stotty1111 ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    Have you tried plugging the steering servo into the speed controller socket, if so did it work ok if yes then looks like the speed controller, I may be trying to teach granny to sick eggs here ;-(
    OOps didn't find the replies, sorry!!

    πŸ“ Launching cradle
    2 months ago by πŸ‡«πŸ‡· stotty1111 ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    ok, now have a pic, mounted herewith, the webbing is from an old cargo strap, the length of the loop is about 36", ie 72" in total, It works for me at this length as across my bit of Brittany there are various heights of launching quay.

    πŸ“ Launching cradle
    2 months ago by πŸ‡«πŸ‡· stotty1111 ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    Forgot to say the business end, the bit you hold is a piece of wood / dowel probably 3" wider then the beam sizes, You are creating an elongated 'D' shape loop!

    πŸ“ Launching cradle
    2 months ago by πŸ‡«πŸ‡· stotty1111 ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    As per RichardE, I use this system, it works well, but remember to put some weight at the bottom of the 'U', I use small lead discs stitched to the outside face, let me know it you want some pics!

    πŸ“ Graupner Elke HF408
    3 months ago by πŸ‡«πŸ‡· stotty1111 ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    Thanks for that, I'll try later to download it!
    onne Fetes
    Toy

    πŸ“ Graupner Elke HF408
    3 months ago by πŸ‡«πŸ‡· stotty1111 ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    Some time ago I asked some questions about the very early r/c system installed in this model. Thanks for the help!
    Has anyone out there got plans of said boat that they could let me have a copy please. I am particularly interested in the rigging etc as I would like to renovate said vessel!
    Thanks in anticipation.
    Tony

    πŸ“ Alternative Christmas Quiz
    3 months ago by πŸ‡«πŸ‡· stotty1111 ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    And, another piece to generate groans!



    My car broke down today

    So, I had a look under the bonnet, there was a bat sat on the engine looking somewhat bemused.

    He looked at me an said,”You are a very handsome gentleman and very nicely dressed too!”

    I immeadiately saw the problem!

    Bat Flattery 🀣



    To one and all, Bonne Fetes etc

    Tony(a la frog!)

    πŸ“ Glue / solvent
    4 months ago by πŸ‡«πŸ‡· stotty1111 ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    Thanks for all the suggestions, Maybe the light at the end of the tunnel becomes clearer, I now have some alternatives to play around with!
    Thanks all
    Tony S

    πŸ“ Glue / solvent
    4 months ago by πŸ‡«πŸ‡· stotty1111 ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    I have some clear abs sheet which i intend to use to make windows etc, what is the best glue / solvent to use to avoid misting of the pieces

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    πŸ“ Dual independent speed control set up
    5 months ago by πŸ‡«πŸ‡· stotty1111 ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    Is your tx programmable?

    πŸ’¬ Re: Russian K100D waterjet work boat project
    6 months ago by πŸ‡«πŸ‡· stotty1111 ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    It is also possible to buy a small board to mount in the tx, this uses the pads, without a need for soldering, and it makes flashing the tx simple.
    Have you looked at the ER9X.com website?

    πŸ’¬ Re: Russian K100D waterjet work boat project
    6 months ago by πŸ‡«πŸ‡· stotty1111 ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    Hi,
    Try posing a question re your mixing want on

    openrcforums.com

    in the appropriate section, omeone will no doubt be able to help --- I use ER9X and derivatives, I have always successfully rexeiver suggestions / solutions that work.

    There are 2 or 3 developers of the systems on the platform!

    πŸ“ Mtronics Viper Marine 20 esc for brushed motors
    6 months ago by πŸ‡«πŸ‡· stotty1111 ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    There used to be a UK outlet in Essex(?) and one in either Belgium or more probably Holland, since Brexit I have used the Dutch outlet, the last time, about 6 weeks ago!
    I'll check later, I realise the tax implications to Brits buying in Europe and vice versa!

    πŸ“ Mtronics Viper Marine 20 esc for brushed motors
    6 months ago by πŸ‡«πŸ‡· stotty1111 ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    I use these items, and have sold lots to French modellers at various exhibitions etc.

    They also do a 160 amp version which has a smaller cooling fin.

    So far I have personally not had any problems, nor have I had any buyer returning for replacements, they can accommodate, by a simple switch, Lipo and NiMh battery packs.

    If you shop around on ebay you may well find them on sale at a lower price.

    I have just copied the first listing that I found!



    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/144406806547?hash=item219f510013:gπŸ˜ƒ2MAAOSwGl9g-BEi
    πŸ“ Mtronics Viper Marine 20 esc for brushed motors
    6 months ago by πŸ‡«πŸ‡· stotty1111 ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    hobbyking perhaps?

    πŸ“ Vintage 27mhz receiver and servo probably '70's
    6 months ago by πŸ‡«πŸ‡· stotty1111 ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    Mturp... yes i am, think we have communicated some time ago on another forum!
    My Berly is currently undergoing a dashboard upgrade! It also has a YKC connection, they finished off the build for the 2nd owner.

    πŸ“ Ballast
    6 months ago by πŸ‡«πŸ‡· stotty1111 ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    Easily removable or semi fixed?

    πŸ“ Vintage 27mhz receiver and servo probably '70's
    6 months ago by πŸ‡«πŸ‡· stotty1111 ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    Having now looked at all the pieces I think the system is a very early transistorised one, no crystals just screwdriver tuning. I think it was a system using pulses to switch channels on and off. speed controlled by a 2pole 2 way relay, switched by the gearbox and micro switches
    I do not have the tx but references are to be found on good old google -- I do not think I will have time, energy, patience to construct one, too many other things to do -- see the car!!

    πŸ“ Vintage 27mhz receiver and servo probably '70's
    6 months ago by πŸ‡«πŸ‡· stotty1111 ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    Hi
    I have a RCS Mk3 27mcs transistor tone receiver, an old Ripmax mini top servo and a speed controller(no idea of the manufacturer), came out of an Elbe fishing boat.
    Are there any vintage groups /collectors in the UK ? if so details please!
    Photos will arrive later!
    Cheers
    Tony

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    πŸ“ Filler to use on Styrene (large/thick areas)
    6 months ago by πŸ‡«πŸ‡· stotty1111 ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    Plaster with a little PVA(white glue) added to aid strength?

    πŸ“ The Queen
    7 months ago by πŸ‡«πŸ‡· stotty1111 ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    My contribution after the recent sad events!!

    πŸ’¬ Re: Kayak
    7 months ago by πŸ‡«πŸ‡· stotty1111 ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    Yes it is, with just forward reverse by paddle action, -- what else would you expect for something costing Β£15(almost 20 yrs ago)?
    Keeps kids well occupied at model shows!
    The hull is sealed, by car tape along the hull and deck line, and the paddle action is sealed by a latex piece moulded using the wooden mould. There is a little water ingress via the rudder tube, normally coated with vaseline!

    πŸ’¬ Re: Kayak
    7 months ago by πŸ‡«πŸ‡· stotty1111 ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    video



    πŸ’¬ Re: Kayak
    7 months ago by πŸ‡«πŸ‡· stotty1111 ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    some photos, camera battery needs charging

    video mounting, same as with photos(there is a first time for everything, least that's my excuse!! :-()

    πŸ’¬ Re: Kayak
    7 months ago by πŸ‡«πŸ‡· stotty1111 ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    Basically a motor /g/box with 2 x cranks at 180', 2 x crankshafts run to 2 x fixed points, the cranks are slotted so that they can slide back/forward etc. There are also 2 x brackets mounted on the top edges of the crank on these flexible u's the paddle rests in these with 2 x small slots When te motor runs the paddle supports describe an oval movement as do the paddles to simulate real paddles.
    A bit long winded, photos to come and possibly a video, I am currently repairing the paddle supports, broken in transit.
    More later!

    πŸ’¬ Re: Kayak
    7 months ago by πŸ‡«πŸ‡· stotty1111 ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    So, how many photos can i mount at 1 time and what size for the images ie mbs

    πŸ’¬ Re: Graupner 'Commodore'
    7 months ago by πŸ‡«πŸ‡· stotty1111 ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    Bought a bad example(finished) from a house clearance outfit just before covid, it came with another hull etc cost 25€, am just approaching completion of a rebuild, photos to follow!

    πŸ’¬ Re: Kayak
    7 months ago by πŸ‡«πŸ‡· stotty1111 ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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    I have a child's toy kayak which is r/c, it was aimed at bath time use. Cost about Β£15 from Amazon!
    I have had it for approaching 20 yrs, and it has been regularly used at model exhibitions where small man made ponds were available.
    It is about 18" long, I have photos somewhere of the mechanism, time allowing in the near future i will try to find them!



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