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lesfac
Petty Officer 1st Class
49 Inch Perkasa fixed after burnout
Following burning out the motor by fouling the prop on a polythene bread wrapper I fitted a new 160 amp speed controller and got a bargain motor from Giant Shark. it is an Emax GT4020 which cost about £14. I realised what a bargain it was and went back only to find Giant Shark have ceased trading. The video shows the boat running on a 4 cell Lipo, it goes a bit quicker on a 5 cell that I have. I am really sold on Lipo power as Dave said I would be. I have just ordered a 3 cell Lipo for my crash tender
Liked by John2
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  • NorthumbrianMidshipman
    it was giant cod before the VAT man caught him
  • figtree7ntsAdmiral
    She looks very nice, especially going through the gail force winds! 👍
topperles
Master Seaman
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Another crash tender
Built this in early 70's . I couldn't at that time afford rc or an engine so it was a display model until around 2000.
Now, one of 18...............I'm going to have to stop , or get a bigger house ......
Liked by Gascoigne and circle43nautical and
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  • SquirtgunLeading Seaman
    Must get a bigger house! When you have that much enjoyment from a hobby, keep going!
  • andyhynesLeading Seaman
    Yes, i know what you mean. I have six boats now running of brushless motors. its all about have space, i need a bigger shed or i will start selling them which i dont want to do.
MAXTON
Midshipman
VOSPER CRASH TENDER No.94
After a re-paint and total refurbish she was tried out on the Omskirk and West Lancs Model Boat Club lake at Hurlston Golf and Country Club Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancs.
She is not mega fast but sails well as you can see from the video.
Liked by John2 and Colin H
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  • JeremyBBMaster Seaman
    Looks great and beautifully finished 😊 . I am currently building the 34.5" Lesro model of this boat and would very much like to see some photos of your model. it would provide me with an excellent guide as to how it should look in detail. Would it be possible for you to send these to me by email or post them on the site?

    Cheers!

    Jeremy
  • MAXTONMidshipman
    I have sent you a private email with photos.
    Cheers
    Max (4clubs)
raj002
Able Seaman
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RAF Crash Tender
This is a Kitshack 46 inch Crash Tender. Nearly finished with a bit more detail yet to finish powered by 2 1400 kv brushless motors running on car speed controllers at 7.2 volt. Goes like stink! Has working rotatable fire monitors which are scratch built
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  • mbrownhillRecruit
    It looks great - I am just starting to build one. Do you have any recommendations on the fire monitors? I am going to use Robbe and make them rotate.

    Do you find the twin motors too much ?
  • raj002Able Seaman
    I made my own from bits of tube and old coins for flanges. The nozzle is just sleeved down with progressively smaller tube till it squirted about right. Pump is a standard grapnel unit. Hopefully this link to a photo blog will work. https://picasaweb.google.com/102817163504371499744/RAFCrashTenderModelBoatBuildKitshack46InchVersion
    The link will give you details of the motors and speed controllers and the props I used. it's quick!
    Liked by Inkoust
michael1
Able Seaman
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RAF Crash Tender 46in
HI this was my winter project the hull was given to me by my son who got it at a car boot sale it had been on fire as it was driven by a petrol engine in now has twin brushless motors with 45mm props but going to put 50mm props on when they come as it needs a little bit more speed Built from a set of plans this my first go at this as I build from kits in the past cabins made out of 3mm/1.5m ply and some 1.5mm balsa wood . Hull was sprayed and the deck and cabins brushed with enamel paint.
Liked by doghouse and Dave M and
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  • michael1Able Seaman
    I have to disagree when you say that brushless motors are power hungry I have one more boat on a brushless and get a longer run than with brush motors a lot of members in our club use brushless with good results
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  • Dave MVice Admiral
    I agree brushless give excellent results and will outperform brushed motors any day, provided they are set up correctly.
    Power hungry was possibly a poor use of words. My point was that brushless electronics can and do draw very heavy currents which LiPo's are able to supply, and are very light weight.
    We use brushless on many model at my club and for performance and endurance they can't be beaten. 👍 😀
veecee27
Able Seaman
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Scratchbuilt RAF Crash Tender
Following the legendary Keil Kraft Eezebilt plans for a Royal Air Force Crash Tender boat from the 1950's.. Plans exploded to 130%. Trying to build it completely out of Foam Board.

Completed model should be around 27" in length.
Liked by doghouse and circle43nautical and
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  • bednallAble Seaman
    I'd like to have a go at making this model.
    Any idea where I can get plans like yours, Ie for free
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raj002
Able Seaman
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RAF Crash Boat
These are photos of my build of the Kitshack 46" RAF Crash Tender. it is powered by 2 brushless motors through two esc connected via y lead
Liked by doghouse and circle43nautical and
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  • KitShackModelsLeading Seaman
    HI yes Darrell has shown me, they look good and will be looking forward to seeing more.

    Chris

    KitShack

    Dont forget to checkout our new Website which will be live in the next 48hrs hopefully, Also add us on FaceBook.

    www.kitshackmodels.com
  • KitShackModelsLeading Seaman
    The latest pics look great, keep up the good work.

    KitShack Models
    www.kitshackmodels.com
AlanR
Leading Seaman
VOSPER CRASH TENDER 46 IN
Boats name is Who Ha
(Grand children) I'm afraid
Second trip on water in 30yrs plus it's what's known as long build
Upgraded from first sail from 3 blade 9.6v ni-cad to 4 blade 12v ni-mh
Speed and handling are fine for grand children at this time will wind it up at a later date
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