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137 items · Page 1 of 6Ex Hints and Tips
Martin's topic 'Hints and Tips' transferred to the open Forum to enable Likes, Comments and New Tips as Replies. Happy Tipping …
by Martin555 · 7 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
Wood Strip Bending
I am struggling to bend stripwood for the handrails for my current build. The boat is 1/24 and at least two of the bends are qu…
by ChrisG · 3 years ago
Making Your Own Decals
Thanks Doug! Hi Folks, Here is the Word doc Lew originally posted converted to .pdf. Should be readable now Cheers, Doug ******…
by LewZ · 3 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
QUICK SITE GUIDE
Hi Guys, I am going to try and do a simple “HOW TO USE THIS SITE” mini instruction sheet to help new members get started. TO CR…
by Martin555 · 6 years ago
Permanent magnet brushed electric motors. Main features. Basic elements of distinction. How to evalu
Permanent magnet brushed electric motors. Main features. Basic elements of distinction. How to evaluate an electric motor of th…
by AlessandroSPQR · 1 year ago
various electrical connection diagrams for two motors
HI, I think I've already posted this here, but it never hurts to repeat it. On my Lulonga quarter-wheeler model, I use the conn…
by tomarack · 1 year ago
Lipo battery - whether to switch
I am looking for help/guidance regarding switches in my motor circuit. My questions are: 1. Should I put a switch on the batter…
by flaxbybuck · 2 years ago
Magnets to carry small on-board Tools
I like to carry a couple of small tools in my boats so I can take care of any "minor" problems without having to carry a tool b…
by zooma · 3 years ago
Revering a servo’s travel with soldering
I was asked the other day if I would do a “how too” on how to reverse the travel of a servo. This probably doesn’t have a lot o…
by Skydive130 · 5 years ago
Stretch Lines (close barge fastening cables, etc.)
Tired of hooking up barges to a tug or towboat? How about pre-made cables using a stretch line an loops on the ends? (This is f…
by LewZ · 3 years ago
Water scoop v internal water pump
Finally getting to fit out my Sea Queen. It has an old copper pipe scoop from whenever, but I'm now debating doing away with it…
by Steveg171 · 4 years ago
Lead Acid Battery Charging
NOT from me (RNinMunich)! I just edited it to delete a previous comment of mine! Lead acid batteries should not be discharged a…
by fireboat · 8 years ago
Fibreglassing a wooden hull
Hi, I'm building a plank on frame motor sailor (Mantua Bruma) and I'm wondering whether to fibreglass over the hull to waterpro…
by DuncanP · 2 years ago
NAVAL PROPELLERS. Compendium of information.
I have noticed that many topics are often repeated. Furthermore, many questions are asked again, even though there is no need t…
by AlessandroSPQR · 2 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
How to creat realistic "Mast Hoops".
1. To start I use a piece of scrap 1/4'’ thick mahogany. Grabbed my hand planer and shaved enough long pieces according to the …
by chugalone100 · 3 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
raf tender aero models 43 inch boat
I have one of these that was built in the 50s does any one have plans for one and i need to fit a new motor in it any ideas it …
by Stephen T · 4 years ago
How to get a very smooth varnished finish
Hiya, I'm building a Riva Aquarama (see my icon) which has a beautiful mahogany varnished finish. I've applied 3 coats of cellu…
by DuncanP · 4 years ago
Where are you allowed to use with out belonging to a club?
I have just got these boats, they both need work to make them water friendly again. But do I need to belong to a club, and wher…
by RonBMK2 · 4 years ago
ESC Programme card
Can anybody confirm what ESC programme card is compatible with Surpass 90amp water cooled ESC. Many thanks in anticipation. THI…
by Highlans · 4 years ago
Re: Need to bond wooden strip
Not knowing exactly what the purpose of the strip is, you can do either of your approaches. What I would shy away from is using…
by david41 · 4 years ago