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137 items · Page 1 of 6SS Colonsay Clyde Puffer
iMy scratch built Puffer, made out of plywood and wood. Have just finished putting in the navigation lights.
by Hugh · 7 years ago
EASY LiPo DISCHARGING
I got sick of charging LiPo batteries up for boats and planes then the weather packs up just as you have finished. You then hav…
by jbkiwi · 6 years ago
How to DIY Photo Etch
PLEASE NOTE!! I, RNinMunich (AKA Doug) DID NOT WRITE THIS EXCELLENT 'HOW TO' ON PHOTO ETCHING. THE REAL AUTHOR IS 'SPOCK66'. I …
by Spock66 · 6 years ago
"Ready Made" Ballast Tank
If storage space is at a premium, and you lack a bathtub, here's a solution. Simply purchase an inexpensive inflatable boat. Th…
by lindemann06 · 4 years ago
2.4ghz TX/Radio
2.4Ghz TX/Radio combo With the introduction of the 2.4 Ghz Radios the 27Mhz and the 40Mhz systems will soon become obsolete, th…
by MAXTON · 7 years ago
a line meant tool
take 2 x 90 deg small angles, tape around joint fit motor, clean up
by jacko · 5 years ago
Airbrush Handle
With the recent jump in Testors' "rattle can" spray paint prices I decided to use my airbrush more often. (You probable saw my …
by LewZ · 4 years ago
Basic Model Boat Operations
A simple checklist and diagram for a two channel hookup operation of a model boat.
by LewZ · 3 years ago
Basic RC Setup
NOT from me (RNinMunich)! I just edited it to delete a previous comment of mine! There are many people who are new to radio con…
by fireboat · 8 years ago
Battery Capacities & Wiring
DRAFT: TO BE REVISED ;-) (FB) Batteries can give you many different outputs (!?) depending on how they are wired up. As long as…
by fireboat · 8 years ago
Battery Esc combination for Sea Commander
I am trying to match battery - Esc combination on my Sea Commander. I have been running a 12v 750 size motor (around 16,000 rpm…
by peterd · 3 years ago
Battery Problems
A common problem with batteries is deterioration due to not being stored correctly when not in use, causing it to loose its cha…
by fireboat · 8 years ago
Battery Testing
DRAFT; TO BE REVISED ;-) (FB) The first rule of battery testing is to make sure you test the battery with LOAD. To test a batte…
by fireboat · 8 years ago
Battery Types
Types of Dry Cell Zinc Carbon - The typical cheap torch cell battery and liable to leak when old. Alkaline - Can supply a large…
by fireboat · 8 years ago
Bending Small Diameter Copper Tubing
An upcoming step in building my current Springer involves making hefty handrails. The tubing is .094 diameter (the Springer is …
by LewZ · 3 years ago
Boat tranporter from car to water Ideas
Moved to Forum Topic section.
by bruce1946 · 5 years ago
Brushed Motor Controllers
When it comes to brushed motors, there are many controllers you can buy that do forward and reverse for model boats. These cont…
by fireboat · 8 years ago
Brushed Motors
Brushed motors are the easiest type of motor to control and setup. As they work using a split ring commutator, the current is a…
by fireboat · 8 years ago
Brushless Motor Controllers
For a brushless motor it is necessary to control it using a brushless controller. Brushless motors have three wires, they opera…
by fireboat · 8 years ago
Brushless Motors
Brushless motors work very differently and need a special speed controller to make them work. They are very good for high speed…
by fireboat · 8 years ago
Building a "Springer" tug based on a real truckable push-boat
A true "Springer" push boat is a "one design" model, that is there are specifications that are in place to equalize the models …
by LewZ · 3 years ago
Building another "Springer" tug based on a real truckable push boat
Like the first "Springer" how-to article the one is based on a real truckable push boat. This one differ a bit as it is not bas…
by LewZ · 3 years ago
Building Veron Marlin
Hi Everyone. Just wondering if any of you great builders out there have built, building or have built, a Vintage Model Works "V…
by jonb · 2 years ago
CALCULATION OF THE IMMERSED VOLUME (SIMPLE MATHEMATICAL/GEOMETRIC METHOD) OF YOUR MODEL
Good morning everyone. I wanted to indicate a method that could be useful to that naval modeller who wants to know the immersed…
by AlessandroSPQR · 3 years ago