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(Other) Lesro Sportsman

“Having been unhappy with the original 850 motor I put in a Graupner 700 9.6v. it now performs better on a smaller prop and less voltage and I'm delighted wit…”

16 years ago by ianed57

(Fire Boat) Fire Boat

“My dad made this Fireboat when he was 16 (1960ish) it did run with a 2.5hp diesel engine, which I still have, but now runs with standard RC. (Motor: Graupner…”

17 years ago by shornett

(Other) Aerokit Sea Scout

“This boat has been in my loft for about 30years. Decided it was time to renovate this and take the grandson out. (Motor: 550/johnson) (5/10)”

17 years ago by kennb049

(Fire Boat) Fire Boat

“Plywood laminates separating causing some leaks here and there; filling with epoxy; other wise sound running after all these years (not set up for planing bu…”

17 years ago by Tall Paul

(Fire Boat) Fire Boat

“Not tested it yet. I'm actually going to power it with two 18.5V 5000mAH Lipos, 37 volts in total. (1.28KG). The speed controller is water-cooled. I don't kn…”

17 years ago by Mark Kruk

(Fire Boat) Fire Boat

“Experimenting with differnt props. Have a Mocom 1816 on at the moment 39mm Dia (Its for IC really)But seems to suit the Graupner Neodym 700 BB ok . Had a 3 b…”

17 years ago by Stroller

“still to run , but it will be soon, Ill weigh it and add it soon now run and it's a bit to fast, silly speed a little overpowerd (Motor: Mystery 1700 X …”

17 years ago by Peter HS93

(Speed Boat) Other

“Fast but a bit back heavy so bouncy (Motor: Graupner 600) (ESC: Mtroniks viper 20) (8/10)”

17 years ago by gnrsam1

(Fire Boat) Fire Boat

“55mm prop gives best overall speed vs battery life. Handles really well with battery set to rear cabin section. July 2010 : Just changed to Graupner 55mm 2 b…”

17 years ago by john saunders

(Police Boat) Other

“Changed from brushed to brushless and LIPO, the boat now weighs a lot less and is very fast. (Motor: Turingy 3600KV) (10/10)”

17 years ago by Police Boat Captain

(Fire Boat) Fire Boat

“Gearbox on 2:1 ratio is also used, for now its just direct drive. Very efficient, however the boat rolls far too much, over time the spray rails have been ru…”

17 years ago by pmdevlin

“Another long build got to undercoat stage with dad in mid 60's.Hope to keep original engine its only ever been started and bench tested once.Got the pai…”

17 years ago by terry955

“(Motor: ED Sea ottt) (5/10)”

17 years ago by terry955

(Fire Boat) Fire Boat

“Runs very fast, one could say take-off speed. I have to keep off max revs as the boat is out of the water. Fastest scale model I have ever owned. Another gen…”

17 years ago by Dave M

17 years ago by bvertovsek

“not quit finished with model (Motor: 970 Johnson [2]) (ESC: 100 AMP unknown) (5/10)”

17 years ago by singletree45

(Thornycroft ASRL) Other

“I do not have a boat at this time, but built a Thornycroft air Sea Rescue launch about 1955. would like to build another. Does anyone know where I can get pl…”

18 years ago by dwkiap

(Seaplane tender) Other

“The boat is very fast because its so light. The top speed of the boat is way more than scale speed but when I slow down it runs for about 1/2 hour. I tried a…”

18 years ago by Police Boat Captain

(Pleasure Craft) Vernon Tarpon 1970s kit

“Started off 30 years ago with this boat.It had a OS 20 in it. (under powered) was slow and useless. Only just lately being converted to electric and after ma…”

18 years ago by Seaspray

“The boat as yet is in need of quite a bit of TLC. it was originally used to run-in aero glow engines for aircraft use. it then languished in a loft for about…”

18 years ago by watters

18 years ago by ailsim

“Twin screw, twin rudders. Will turn in almost own length. On the plane in about one metre on standing start. At full speed the turning circle is nine feet. (…”

18 years ago by Richard M

“Kit bought in 70's built to primer stage for IC, club electric only so in process of converting (Motor: Graupner?Aerokits) (ESC: Electronize) (9/10)”

18 years ago by Member

“The Speed Controller draws only 25 Amps at full motor speed which unloaded is 10100 revs forward and 7500 reverse. Scale speed on the water is just about cor…”

18 years ago by mrpthesailor1

(RTTL 2755) Unknown

“Model Slipway Kit,goes like the wind.very kit. have modified fittings to look like the real thing. (Motor: Grupner 400) (ESC: mtronicks 10amp) (10/10)”

18 years ago by Mike B

(Vosper crash tender circa: 1960s) Fire Boat

“Bought for £5. A Victory model being modified for R/C. All in its original box.Not even been in the water yet. (Motor: 400 grupner) (ESC: mtronicks 10amp) (5…”

18 years ago by Mike B

(RTTL) Fire Boat

“Wil not plane.made of ply possible an old aerokit. it is a 1640 type RTTL. (Motor: mtronicks 600) (ESC: Robbie sea sprint w/cooled) (6/10)”

18 years ago by Mike B

(2755) Fire Boat

“this one fly's. scratch built. (Motor: 400 grupner) (ESC: mtronicks 15 amp) (8/10)”

18 years ago by Mike B

“Built the boat in the late 50's & just recently rescued from the loft,where a family of mice had made a nest in it. Originally had an E.D. racer diesel …”

18 years ago by am35

“(Motor: Maxon) (ESC: Home grown) (4/10)”

18 years ago by Steve B