Smoke Generator

“Thank you very much for the trouble you have gone to sending me details of your clever suggestion. I never thought of using an Mist Generator! Thanks again.”

3 posts 2 likes

12 years ago by lhpen

Started 13 years ago by lhpen

3 2

Brushless motors -Help!

“HI Edward That would explain the prop size suggested. For performance brushless is the best solution. if you can build the model to be lightweight then you m…”

6 posts 2 likes

13 years ago by Dave M

Started 13 years ago by cenbeth

6 2

please help

“HI Grace This indicates the motors are drawing more than 15 amps which is the max rate for your ESC's. Whilst it works you may harm the ESC's if the current …”

11 posts 1 like

13 years ago by Dave M

Started 13 years ago by grace

11 1

sea queen 48inch help with motor please

“HI grace Just Googled deben tracer. Not a cheap option by any means. For the prices quoted you could convert to Brushless and LiPo with charger.”

8 posts 0 likes

13 years ago by Dave M

Started 13 years ago by daveo

8 0

MabuchI RE280 alternative.

“Thanks Alan. Much appreciated. Pete”

3 posts 1 like

13 years ago by pete-c

Started 13 years ago by pete-c

3 1

Help needed to convert Kiel Kraft fire tender to electric

“Update Battery packs delivered and now fitted. Looks good, floats ! and will have its maiden voyage next weekend bar bad weather.”

8 posts 1 like

13 years ago by Boatboy

Started 13 years ago by Boatboy

8 1

Advice needed

“Sorry to be a Royal Pain in the Bottom but the dilemma has been sorted out. Now its just a matter of wiring the motor in...THANK YOU for your support”

11 posts 2 likes

13 years ago by Damon

Started 13 years ago by Damon

11 2

34" GRP/Kitshak Crash tender

“Hi, Thanks to everyone for your help it is much appreciated I have learnt quite a bit, I didn't realize the power these small motors have, I'm now going to g…”

6 posts 0 likes

13 years ago by zippy

Started 13 years ago by zippy

6 0

Mtronik Hydra 50

“From giantshark.co.uk XYH35-36 1050kv 25A Brushless Outrunner EZRUN-25A-L-SL Brushless ESC for 1/18 Car I use these car ESC's because they have an additional…”

5 posts 1 like

13 years ago by saga32

Started 13 years ago by Dave Kershaw

5 1

Speed Controller esc

“OK. Thanks very much. I'll give them a try. Last time I sailed the boat I accidentally switched off the tx. The boat shot off at high speed out of control un…”

3 posts 0 likes

13 years ago by Radioray

Started 13 years ago by Radioray

3 0

JJC electronics

“HI geffers, I have Just got a JJC PE308 MTB Engine sound of FleaBay and I didn't know it needed a sound master to use it , So it's dead in the water to me , …”

5 posts 0 likes

13 years ago by zippy

Started 15 years ago by bomberflyer

5 0

Wiring diagram with WifI receiver (WiRC)

“Thanks David Yes, the WiRC looks really cool with its own camera. The explanation video on the Dension website is good and there is also much more explanatio…”

3 posts 0 likes

13 years ago by dc347

Started 13 years ago by dc347

3 0

Robbe Najade Upgrade

“Thanks Alan. Colin”

3 posts 0 likes

13 years ago by ColinJ

Started 13 years ago by ColinJ

3 0

Billing St Canute

“HI Colin I suspect you will have to remove the rudder to get at the prop shaft. I agree with Alan on how to remove the old shaft but the rudder will have to …”

33 posts 3 likes

13 years ago by Dave M

Started 13 years ago by ColinJ

33 3

R/C setup advice

“9.6v is as high as you should go with that motor, I would also put a fuse in line to protect your ESC, if the motor pulls more than the 15a you will get the …”

2 posts 0 likes

13 years ago by AlanP

Started 14 years ago by Horatio

2 0

Replacement motor for Graupner Adolph Bermpohl

“Evening all, Does anyone have any ideas Cheers Tim”

2 posts 0 likes

13 years ago by timgarrod

Started 13 years ago by timgarrod

2 0

twin brushless motors

“dave many thanks I forgot about disconnecting BEC lead ,I found a lead on one of the esc had been dislodged works great now. take care cause I care dennis”

3 posts 2 likes

13 years ago by dennisw

Started 13 years ago by dennisw

3 2

New to R/C

“HI Bill Welcome to the site. I see you are in Vermont, Canada. if you and your friend are both new to modelling it may be helpful to try and find a local mod…”

2 posts 0 likes

13 years ago by Dave M

Started 13 years ago by BCrane

2 0

Voltage Reduction

“HI John Just had a quick look at the Power Set Up section on this site to confirm what other are using. 50amp ESC are popular so yours should be OK. With a 6…”

12 posts 1 like

13 years ago by Dave M

Started 13 years ago by bikerjohn57

12 1

choosing appropriatly rated wiring

“Yes please. it helps other members to see how you build and install motors etc. Good luck with the installation”

7 posts 0 likes

13 years ago by Dave M

Started 13 years ago by mynewboat

7 0

electrics

“Glad to hear your problem solved. Full marks to Westbourne Models for their help and support.”

6 posts 0 likes

13 years ago by Dave M

Started 13 years ago by gooner68

6 0

Confused about motors? Thats me then.

“Hi Graeme, Welcome to the forum. I am a fan of all Classic Model Power Boats and have been building them and restoring them since the mid 1960’s. I like all …”

6 posts 1 like

8 days ago by zooma

Started 13 years ago by crowie100

6 1

Brushless Electric Motors

“HI Folks Being a toy aeroplane flyer primarily and have a few motors laying around I am going to use a 3530 outrunner 1100 kpv motor and Esc from Giantshark …”

8 posts 0 likes

13 years ago by twinkle

Started 13 years ago by scorrier

8 0

Motors and voltage

“HI Jim If you Google Graupner with the motor model number you should be able to find the spec for your motor, including the max volts. The Important bit is t…”

2 posts 0 likes

13 years ago by Dave M

Started 13 years ago by bangzoomer

2 0

ESC's for brushless motors

“I assume you are talking about brushless. if so the Chinese will tell you they work both ways (forward/reverse) and this is true. Just reverse any two of the…”

2 posts 0 likes

14 years ago by Dave M

Started 14 years ago by lesfac

2 0

Mistery Motor.

“HI Colin Glad to hear you got the motor working. 1.4 amps seems quite low. I would have expected more. if the meter has blown (fuse) then the current was pro…”

6 posts 0 likes

14 years ago by Dave M

Started 14 years ago by Colin H

6 0

R/C Advice for novice

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 0 likes

Started 14 years ago by Horatio

1 0

submarine ballast tank

“Thank you for your reply and the information. Looks like I need to do some experimenting.”

3 posts 0 likes

14 years ago by Eraser5661

Started 14 years ago by Eraser5661

3 0

Esc for twin 700 motors

“HI Ian If they are 9.6v motors then I would expect they generate quite a lot of sparking on the brushes at 11.1volts. Over time this will if not properly sup…”

10 posts 0 likes

14 years ago by Dave M

Started 14 years ago by ianed57

10 0

ESC help

“I have used this size motor with 14.4v with no problem but I wouldn't exceed the voltage rating of the esc- you probably wouldn't get away with it for long. …”

4 posts 0 likes

14 years ago by ianed57

Started 14 years ago by fid2b

4 0

Ripmax xtra Seasprint ESC

“I am sure I have the instructions, I had a couple of these and liked them, if you still need the instructions give me an email address by pm, Ill scan them o…”

4 posts 0 likes

14 years ago by pmdevlin

Started 14 years ago by jeremy

4 0

ESC advise please.

“Many thanks Paul I will follow this lead up. Vic”

3 posts 0 likes

14 years ago by HoweGY177

Started 14 years ago by HoweGY177

3 0

LiPo discharge

“HI Dave, Thanks for that. I did buy a couple of 3s 2650mah 33C batteries from my local shop just before I left for a weeks holiday- where I am now- so can't …”

6 posts 0 likes

14 years ago by ianed57

Started 14 years ago by ianed57

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ESC's

“Thanks for your info and patience, it is the first motor I have. Now to buy a controller! Many thanks, may the force be with you!”

5 posts 0 likes

14 years ago by glassicus

Started 14 years ago by glassicus

5 0

dual speed controller advice

“Sorry ment cheer not cyber. Autocorrect on my phone”

8 posts 0 likes

14 years ago by timgarrod

Started 14 years ago by timgarrod

8 0

Problem with Graupner Charger

“HI Chris Not familiar with your particular charger but I have a similar Robbe offering. Looking at the Graupner web site the MultiLader 3 appears to have thr…”

5 posts 0 likes

14 years ago by Dave M

Started 14 years ago by chrislang

5 0

prop rotation

“HI I was always told that looking at the rear of the boat the left hand prop should rotate anti-clockwise, and the right hand prop should rotate clockwise wh…”

2 posts 0 likes

14 years ago by jelley_baby

Started 14 years ago by larrywhetton

2 0

Which Radio Control System?

“its not just planes, its the general accepted way uk is mode 2 throttle on left, model 1 tends to be USA throttle on right, if you start having different set…”

12 posts 0 likes

14 years ago by pmdevlin

Started 14 years ago by cenbeth

12 0

2.4Ghz Radio Reliability

“Still early days but good to find that the problem has not been repeated at model boating sites and events. The relatively fewer number of model boats and ra…”

4 posts 0 likes

14 years ago by Dave M

Started 14 years ago by Dave M

4 0

Where to fuse?

“HI Colin A 25amp ESC fed via a 10amp fuse should not have blown before the fuse. Personally I fit a large fuse in my battery lead sufficient to cover all the…”

2 posts 0 likes

14 years ago by Dave M

Started 14 years ago by Colin H

2 0