Brushed versus brushless

“if you go the lipo route make sure to have a fire extinguisher handy. But in all seriousness be carefull with lipo on both charging and discharging. I use ge…”

4 posts 10 likes

4 years ago by Len1

Started 4 years ago by peterd

4 10

What Electrics Do I Need For Aeronaut's Cabin Cruiser Diva

“Hello again. I see you have had lots of good advice since posting your blog, I would especially recommend the advice to fit an inline fuse directly within on…”

6 posts 23 likes

4 years ago by ChrisG

Started 4 years ago by firefighter

6 23

Zippkits 650 kv outrunner

“Thanks, i hav looked at both mfgrs' products on amazon.ca I'm reluctant to buy highly-processed lead (?) when the ads don't give enuff info for me to figure …”

5 posts 6 likes

4 years ago by RodC

Started 4 years ago by Cashrc

5 6

Buck converter

“I wud say that it wud be cheaper just to buy the higher-voltage LIPO battery”

4 posts 7 likes

4 years ago by RodC

Started 4 years ago by NickD

4 7

graupner mc-26

“IT WORKS Tried the advice given and tried with the transmitter 1m away( as RodC suggested, my manual says 1/2 m,) but made no difference and was unable to se…”

6 posts 7 likes

4 years ago by bombero

Started 4 years ago by bombero

6 7

Micro switch

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 5 likes

Started 4 years ago by ChrisG

1 5

Controlling Becker Rudders

“Update, the original guy who'd posted the info on youtube has responded, will let you know what he comes back with! Thanks all for your help...”

5 posts 7 likes

4 years ago by EricMB

Started 4 years ago by EricMB

5 7

MFA Piranha power

No replies yet — be the first.

1 post 0 likes

Started 4 years ago by Biggles

1 0

GRAUPNER SPEED PROFI 25 REGULATOR

“Good Morning Doug, Just a couple of more clarifications. Of which material i need to use the thrust washer between the prop and the tube? Copper? Brass? Plea…”

24 posts 27 likes

4 years ago by fulmic

Started 4 years ago by fulmic

24 27

RC Channels

“Thanks for the replies with helpfully info, however I'm not too computer savy when delving into the programing fields.”

5 posts 19 likes

4 years ago by NickD

Started 4 years ago by NickD

5 19

Rudder servos

“Hi NickD Fair question and I should really remember that my past ventures into cars and planes has perhaps led to me expecting all modellers to understand wh…”

8 posts 12 likes

4 years ago by dave976

Started 4 years ago by NickD

8 12

arial on 2.4 hand set

“After 8 decades I should write a book. Haha. Funny just remembered when I lived in Puerto Rico JB early 2000 flying every Friday n Monday back n forth to Bos…”

18 posts 23 likes

4 years ago by Hhager2

Started 4 years ago by Stephen T

18 23

powered winches for pusher tug.

“Hi so if you take two 7.2 into aY hat is is that what you mean”

3 posts 2 likes

3 years ago by Stephen T

Started 15 years ago by Gregg

3 2

lippo wind up

“Beautiful Plane JB If anyone complains about it being on this site, you can just put the pontoons on Trev”

35 posts 52 likes

4 years ago by pressonreguardless

Started 4 years ago by Stephen T

35 52

Transmitter and Receiver

“I forgot to mention that it is just me and my two sons Trev”

24 posts 28 likes

4 years ago by pressonreguardless

Started 4 years ago by NickD

24 28

Convert Robbe F14 to 2.4 gHz

“BTW Greg, what model is your Futaba? I might be able to find some info for you. No promises but I’ll have a hunt around Brian”

15 posts 25 likes

4 years ago by MotoPilot

Started 4 years ago by MotoPilot

15 25

20 LED Wine Bottle Fairy Lights

“Very similar product available here in Canada at DOLLARAMA stores. Mine were powered by 2 x 2032 lithium (included), however the battery holder/switch assy d…”

2 posts 5 likes

4 years ago by RodC

Started 4 years ago by CB90

2 5

Slec Huntsman runninh video

“Many thanks there is a post I put on here showing the running gear ..and she runs a single prop”

7 posts 11 likes

4 years ago by quattroo

Started 4 years ago by quattroo

7 11

The Caltex Lumba makes progress

“Looks great, but you need a bigger (bathtub) porcelain test tank. Those windows are tough especially in balsa wood, it always tears and shreds. I recall the …”

2 posts 9 likes

4 years ago by Commodore-H

Started 4 years ago by Dumaspittman

2 9

Wireing

“Thanks for pointing that out, Dave My specks are for AWG. Trev”

7 posts 7 likes

4 years ago by pressonreguardless

Started 4 years ago by NickD

7 7

Dual independent speed control set up

“Yes I believe my Transmitter/receiver are programmable , I have two Turnigy GT5’s. I currently have not tried or know what/ how to do it I will at some point…”

21 posts 19 likes

4 years ago by BW3

Started 4 years ago by StanC

21 19

MP3 player

“Hi Shipmates, Suitable speakers 2 Inch 50mm 3W 4 Ohm HIFI Inside Magnetic Trumpet Speakers (Pack of 2pcs) https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B015CAJ1NE/ref=…”

2 posts 9 likes

4 years ago by CB90

Started 4 years ago by CB90

2 9

RC relay switch

“relay NO is open no power between com and NO the NC is closed power between com and NC is there operate the relay the power between the NO & NC should swap i…”

27 posts 18 likes

4 years ago by fletch

Started 4 years ago by Les-H

27 18

Home built lady.

“Hi Gary, A charming model, has its own style, a lovely craft. Regards Roy”

2 posts 10 likes

4 years ago by CB90

Started 4 years ago by garyp

2 10

RC electronics

“Looking through their products, their Diesel Engine Sound Generator looks very nice, simply urging into the ESC line. ( then two wires for speaker). I shall …”

2 posts 2 likes

4 years ago by GregHiltz

Started 4 years ago by CB90

2 2

Mtronics Viper Marine 20 esc for brushed motors

“as you stated, just because it is listed and ships from Amazon it does not mean it is not a knock off. The quality may or not be good but if it is inferior y…”

36 posts 47 likes

4 years ago by Len1

Started 4 years ago by cormorant

36 47

Grounds for multiple voltages

“That certainly seems to be a good simple system, even I can follow it. Cheers Colin.”

18 posts 28 likes

4 years ago by Colin H

Started 4 years ago by ToraDog

18 28

Washers...

“Ordered today..Thank You.”

6 posts 4 likes

4 years ago by garyp

Started 4 years ago by garyp

6 4

Old motors

“Reg,it would help if you could please give more details, eg weight and construction. Photos would also help. I would opt for a geared motor as you don't need…”

10 posts 26 likes

4 years ago by Colin H

Started 4 years ago by Colin H

10 26

Vintage 27mhz receiver and servo probably '70's

“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 connect…”

9 posts 9 likes

4 years ago by stotty1111

Started 4 years ago by stotty1111

9 9

D class Dog Boat

“Hi Jon hope all goes well tomorrow. Get well soon and then you can sort out the model. dave”

29 posts 28 likes

4 years ago by dave976

Started 4 years ago by Muskrat

29 28

Remote RX switching

“Hi Dave, re independent batteries,- that was my thought too, don't want the boat heading out to South America with the tide A bit of wiring and testing to do…”

27 posts 53 likes

4 years ago by jbkiwi

Started 4 years ago by jbkiwi

27 53

Water up prop shaft.

“Would like to thank all the great guys who posted fantastic advice and comments on the subject... I have decided to simply temporarily put a face flannel und…”

37 posts 46 likes

4 years ago by garyp

Started 4 years ago by garyp

37 46

Lipo battery meter/checker

“Thanks, JB Trev”

16 posts 28 likes

4 years ago by pressonreguardless

Started 4 years ago by DWBrinkman

16 28

Mt Washington on Sale

“Thank you, Rick, The Graupner Glasgow is a fine-looking vessel. Reminds me of the Waverly. Trev”

8 posts 10 likes

4 years ago by pressonreguardless

Started 4 years ago by Peejay

8 10

LiPo Batteries

“Hiya. My charger is a version 2 type not version III and therefore doesn't have the HV setting and I do check it is on Lipo. Next time I charge the battery I…”

22 posts 33 likes

4 years ago by DuncanP

Started 4 years ago by pressonreguardless

22 33

Motor and esc problem

“I got it on ebay, just typed in RC boat gearbox, loads came up,”

11 posts 12 likes

4 years ago by steve mull

Started 4 years ago by steve mull

11 12

Motor question slec 47" huntsman

“I don't know yet. I need to paint the hull first which I've kept putting off! I've got the paint though now so shouldn't be too long. I tend to oversize my m…”

11 posts 9 likes

4 years ago by ChrisF

Started 4 years ago by quattroo

11 9

what size ESC for motor I don't have a lot of info on

“Sorry, wrong film. Should have been The Cruel Sea.”

7 posts 2 likes

4 years ago by octman

Started 4 years ago by octman

7 2

Hobbywing Seaking ver 2 120Am

“From what you haave posted it appears that more information about your set-up would help. Option 2 appears to be the only one that offers reverse, but is you…”

7 posts 6 likes

4 years ago by ToraDog

Started 4 years ago by Dave Kershaw

7 6