Restoring my 46 inch fire boat bought from ebay currently stripping it back as paint was letting it down was running a graupner 600 turbo motor but changing and adding sound module and working fire monitors.
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Restoring my 46 inch fire boat bought from ebay currently stripping it back as paint was letting it down was running a graupner 600 turbo motor but changing and adding sound module and working fire monitors.
Finally Finished my ebay refurb, Sailing @ Mutual Model Boat Club Heywood
{"text":"Finally Finished my ebay refurb, Sailing @ Mutual Model Boat Club Heywood","subject":"RAF CrashTender","media":[{"id":"1398607473","name":"1398607473.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1398607473/l","thumbUrl":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1398607473/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1398607490","name":"1398607490.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1398607490/l","thumbUrl":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1398607490/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1398607511","name":"1398607511.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1398607511/l","thumbUrl":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1398607511/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1398607535","name":"1398607535.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1398607535/l","thumbUrl":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1398607535/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
1:24 scale. Built from a fibreglass hull bought on ebay
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Scratch built New York Harbour tug. Wanted something different from the norm. Quite powerful, too much really had to power her on 6v even though she was geared down. Up for sale now on ebay. Dont get the time to sail her much because of work.
{"text":"Scratch built New York Harbour tug. Wanted something different from the norm. Quite powerful, too much really had to power her on 6v even though she was geared down. Up for sale now on ebay. Dont get the time to sail her much because of work.","subject":"The Lady Hilary","media":[{"id":"1382462472","name":"1382462472.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1382462472/l","thumbUrl":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1382462472/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1382462456","name":"1382462456.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1382462456/l","thumbUrl":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1382462456/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1382462434","name":"1382462434.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1382462434/l","thumbUrl":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1382462434/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1382462411","name":"1382462411.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1382462411/l","thumbUrl":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1382462411/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Scratch built New York Harbour tug. Wanted something different from the norm. Quite powerful, too much really had to power her on 6v even though she was geared down. Up for sale now on ebay. Dont get the time to sail her much because of work.
Using a 3.7g micro-servo. it is possible to install this small unit within many of the existing model Radar parts or scratch built models to create a working model Radar setup.
Here is an example of one fitted to my RNLI Trent lifeboat. I am using the bottom of the servo housing to clamp this unit to the underside of the base of the kits Radar platform, this helped to reduce the overall height and to maintain the scale size.
These servos are available on eBay at £1.89 including postage from China or Hong Kong.
I found this easy to mount and I have kept the servo electronics, connecting this servo to a spare channel on the receiver. This enables the radar to rotated in both directs at adjustable speeds or just stopped. I usually have it adjust at slow : scale speed, setting this with the trim on the transmitter.
Photograph of working Radar installed into Trent RNLI model.
{"text":"Using a 3.7g micro-servo. it is possible to install this small unit within many of the existing model Radar parts or scratch built models to create a working model Radar setup.\n \nHere is an example of one fitted to my RNLI Trent lifeboat. I am using the bottom of the servo housing to clamp this unit to the underside of the base of the kits Radar platform, this helped to reduce the overall height and to maintain the scale size.\n \nThese servos are available on eBay at \u00a31.89 including postage from China or Hong Kong.\n \nI found this easy to mount and I have kept the servo electronics, connecting this servo to a spare channel on the receiver. This enables the radar to rotated in both directs at adjustable speeds or just stopped. I usually have it adjust at slow : scale speed, setting this with the trim on the transmitter.\n\nPhotograph of working Radar installed into Trent RNLI model.","subject":"RADAR using 3.7g micro servo","media":[{"id":"1365420244","name":"1365420244.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1365420244/l","thumbUrl":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1365420244/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1364730114","name":"1364730114.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1364730114/l","thumbUrl":"https://beta.model-boats.com/media/1364730114/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Using a 3.7g micro-servo. it is possible to install this small unit within many of the existing model Radar parts or scratch built models to create a working model Radar setup.
Here is an example of one fitted to my RNLI Trent lifeboat. I am using the bottom of the servo housing to clamp this unit to the underside of the base of the kits Radar platform, this helped to reduce the overall height and to maintain the scale size.
These servos are available on eBay at £1.89 including postage from China or Hong Kong.
I found this easy to mount and I have kept the servo electronics, connecting this servo to a spare channel on the receiver. This enables the radar to rotated in both directs at adjustable speeds or just stopped. I usually have it adjust at slow : scale speed, setting this with the trim on the transmitter.
Photograph of working Radar installed into Trent RNLI model.
HI Dave
Yes the gear noise is a problem, tried to fill the gear box area with some light grease but not a good solution ..messy and too restrictive.
Going to only run the radar when under way, switching radar on via a mercury switch and the forward momentum. Noise not a problem that way and it won't wear out as quickly.
Thanks Ralph
HI Dave
Yes the gear noise is a problem, tried to fill the gear box area with some light grease but not a good solution ..messy and too restrictive.
Going to only run the radar when under way, switching radar on via a mercury switch and the forward momentum. Noise not a problem that way and it won't wear out as quickly.
Thanks Ralph
HI All, I had a request for infomation on the Motor and Gearbox setup that I have fitted into a Wavemaster, a Sea Commander, and Fireboat, all shown in various posts of mine. The gear boxes are fitted with a 2.92:1 reduction gear, and were purchased from Hong Kong on Ebay, this is the information if I can publish it in this post. I mount the gearbox this way up to position the motor in the boats as low as possible.
RC Model Big Size Metal Gear Box
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RC-Model-Big-Size-Metal-Gear-Box-with-3-Metal-Motor-Gear-for-R-C-Airplane-GB090-/270842196092?pt=US_Character_Radio_Control_Toys&hash=item3f0f73f07c
Ebay Number
270842196092
Specifications
Material: Steel Brass and Aluminium
Main Gear: 38 Teeth Aluminium
Motor Gear: 13 Teeth Brass
Gear Rate 2.92:1
Prop Shaft Diameter: 4mm
Prop Shaft Length: 13mm
Hope this helps those who have asked Graham
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Motor and Gearbox Combination used In three of my boats.
HI All, I had a request for infomation on the Motor and Gearbox setup that I have fitted into a Wavemaster, a Sea Commander, and Fireboat, all shown in various posts of mine. The gear boxes are fitted with a 2.92:1 reduction gear, and were purchased from Hong Kong on Ebay, this is the information if I can publish it in this post. I mount the gearbox this way up to position the motor in the boats as low as possible.
HI Chris,
They are motors widely available on Ebay there are a couple of sellers, one can be found with this item No 110951138152 or just search for Johnson 600, and find ones that are Fan cooled if you can 😊 .
Regards Graham
HI Chris,
They are motors widely available on Ebay there are a couple of sellers, one can be found with this item No 110951138152 or just search for Johnson 600, and find ones that are Fan cooled if you can 😊 .
Regards Graham
Two Reclaimed Ebay boats, both running same setup Johnson 600 with 2.5:1 reduction Gear Boxes 45mm Brass props and 7.2Volt NiMh power.
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Two Wavemasters, both refurbished ebay rescues, sailing at Crealy, near Exeter (one of the last times as the club can no longer use the water).
The first, rebuilt by Kalamunda, is brushless with NiMh cells and the second, having it's first sail since being rebuilt by Ian Gardner, has a Graupner 700 with 3s Lipo's (in parallel) on a 37.5mm X type prop- Electronize 30amp esc.
I think these are lovely looking old boats designed by Les Rowell of Aerokits fame, and obviously based on traditional cruisers from the Norfolk Broads- see Martham Boats, where you can still hire a wooden craft like these, although you'd definitely have the river inspector after you if you sailed up the Thurne at these speeds!
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Two Wavemasters, both refurbished ebay rescues, sailing at Crealy, near Exeter (one of the last times as the club can no longer use the water).
The first, rebuilt by Kalamunda, is brushless with NiMh cells and the second, having it's first sail since being rebuilt by Ian Gardner, has a Graupner 700 with 3s Lipo's (in parallel) on a 37.5mm X type prop- Electronize 30amp esc.
I think these are lovely looking old boats designed by Les Rowell of Aerokits fame, and obviously based on traditional cruisers from the Norfolk Broads- see Martham Boats, where you can still hire a wooden craft like these, although you'd definitely have the river inspector after you if you sailed up the Thurne at these speeds!
HI Graham,
Glad you liked the video. They are smashing boats aren't they? I really fancy a new IP Engineering one but have too many other projects on the go to make it a sane decision!
I have to say my WM is the best running of my faster boats, which include a Lesro Sportsman and a Rapier. She seems to hug the water in turns rather than bounce around, so a great design I think. I'd be interested to hear how you arranged you gearing on your WM. Did you make it up or but a ready made unit?
Ian
HI Graham,
Glad you liked the video. They are smashing boats aren't they? I really fancy a new IP Engineering one but have too many other projects on the go to make it a sane decision!
I have to say my WM is the best running of my faster boats, which include a Lesro Sportsman and a Rapier. She seems to hug the water in turns rather than bounce around, so a great design I think. I'd be interested to hear how you arranged you gearing on your WM. Did you make it up or but a ready made unit?
Ian
HI I bought them on Ebay, from Hongkong, they were about £9 plus some small amount of postage they have a brass motor gear, and an aluminium gear for the propshaft I use the system on three boats the Wavemaster a Sea Commander and a Fire Boat. On the water with 7.2 volts but will also run on 9.6 volts and 11.1 volts 3 cell lipo's. I will try and get a photo of the motor and gearbox. Regards Graham
HI I bought them on Ebay, from Hongkong, they were about £9 plus some small amount of postage they have a brass motor gear, and an aluminium gear for the propshaft I use the system on three boats the Wavemaster a Sea Commander and a Fire Boat. On the water with 7.2 volts but will also run on 9.6 volts and 11.1 volts 3 cell lipo's. I will try and get a photo of the motor and gearbox. Regards Graham
HI Two Pictures Before and After, As Purchased on Ebay and Now ready to sail.
First sail 16-12-2012 Cwmbran. First fitted a too powerful Outrunner with a small rudder no good would not steer or go straight. so changed outrunner to a lower rated one about 1200 kVA and fitted a larger rudder (medium size as opposed to a small one). The result was very good and she ran all morning on a 2 x 4.8 Volt 3800 MAh Nimh in series 9.6V total, for about 2 hours.
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HI Two Pictures Before and After, As Purchased on Ebay and Now ready to sail.
First sail 16-12-2012 Cwmbran. First fitted a too powerful Outrunner with a small rudder no good would not steer or go straight. so changed outrunner to a lower rated one about 1200 kVA and fitted a larger rudder (medium size as opposed to a small one). The result was very good and she ran all morning on a 2 x 4.8 Volt 3800 MAh Nimh in series 9.6V total, for about 2 hours.
Hi, I'm currently in the process of building my first model. it's one of my fathers that has been sat in the loft, kit form for 30 odd years. I have the decals to turn it into a fire boat but I'm struggling to find a suitable monitor to place on the coach house roof. Can you remember where yours came from?
Hi, I'm currently in the process of building my first model. it's one of my fathers that has been sat in the loft, kit form for 30 odd years. I have the decals to turn it into a fire boat but I'm struggling to find a suitable monitor to place on the coach house roof. Can you remember where yours came from?[{"id":"1483604616","name":"1483604616.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/1483604616\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/beta.model-boats.com\/media\/1483604616\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}]
Hi, it's not a proper monitor on the cabin roof, but the spray nozzle from an air freshener the type that are battery powered and spray one burst every 15 minutes. I suppose that you could attach a small pipe to it and make it into a working monitor if you wanted too. Hope that this helps Graham.👍
Hi, it's not a proper monitor on the cabin roof, but the spray nozzle from an air freshener the type that are battery powered and spray one burst every 15 minutes. I suppose that you could attach a small pipe to it and make it into a working monitor if you wanted too. Hope that this helps Graham.👍
Got this one off ebay, had to use a little artistic licence with the paint scheme as club has several members with same scheme, so didnt want to look the same. The one thing I could not get over was how many parts were left over from the revell kit. Have a 380 motor in it with a msoniks 15 amp esc, could not get over how much ballast was needed to get her to sit in water true, but got there in the end. Now working on making homemade smoke generator to go in funnel, first tests great using nichrome wire and 6v battery, just have to make housing to go in funnel. Have tested parker black ink mixed in smoker fluid and effect looks fantastic.
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Got this one off ebay, had to use a little artistic licence with the paint scheme as club has several members with same scheme, so didnt want to look the same. The one thing I could not get over was how many parts were left over from the revell kit. Have a 380 motor in it with a msoniks 15 amp esc, could not get over how much ballast was needed to get her to sit in water true, but got there in the end. Now working on making homemade smoke generator to go in funnel, first tests great using nichrome wire and 6v battery, just have to make housing to go in funnel. Have tested parker black ink mixed in smoker fluid and effect looks fantastic.
hI grandadave, if you are talking about the prop going forwards and backwards, then it is the speed controller that handles that. I just put a mtroniks 15amp esc in it and that handles the forwards and backwards no problem. After that it is sorting out the transmitter or just get a cheapy car one off ebay as they have forwards and backwards on them. regards steve
hI grandadave, if you are talking about the prop going forwards and backwards, then it is the speed controller that handles that. I just put a mtroniks 15amp esc in it and that handles the forwards and backwards no problem. After that it is sorting out the transmitter or just get a cheapy car one off ebay as they have forwards and backwards on them. regards steve
Finally managed to get a fellow club member to take some video for me.
This is a hobby King Tunnel hull boat, running a brushless motor and 11.1v 3 cell.
The weather was a bit windy, hence the rough sound, the water too was slightly choppy, any worse and I would of not run the boat, too risky flipping the hull over !
The boat itself was yet another ebay "rescue" item, sold by "cash converters", all I say it was a great pity the previous owner could not afford to keep it, its a fantastic piece of kit, and so, so much fun to handle. he also did a superb job of applying a different set of decals and repainting it, so thmbs up to this guy, hope that some day he finds this site and the video clip.
Your boat is still being appreciated and being run "as it should be - full throttle"
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Finally managed to get a fellow club member to take some video for me.
This is a hobby King Tunnel hull boat, running a brushless motor and 11.1v 3 cell.
The weather was a bit windy, hence the rough sound, the water too was slightly choppy, any worse and I would of not run the boat, too risky flipping the hull over !
The boat itself was yet another ebay "rescue" item, sold by "cash converters", all I say it was a great pity the previous owner could not afford to keep it, its a fantastic piece of kit, and so, so much fun to handle. he also did a superb job of applying a different set of decals and repainting it, so thmbs up to this guy, hope that some day he finds this site and the video clip.
Your boat is still being appreciated and being run "as it should be - full throttle"
Its an exciting "ride", full throttle is not for the faint hearted [ha ha]. its a total difference to my normal sailing modes, as Im more used to "scale sailing", so being let loose occaisionally can be fun too. I think everyone should have one, a fast boat that is, purely just for the adrenaline rush you get.
Its an exciting "ride", full throttle is not for the faint hearted [ha ha]. its a total difference to my normal sailing modes, as Im more used to "scale sailing", so being let loose occaisionally can be fun too. I think everyone should have one, a fast boat that is, purely just for the adrenaline rush you get.
Just rescued off ebay seller who had it in storage since he inherited it in 1976, it is a Fairey Huntsman, scratch built sometime in early 60's by his father who used to sail it near Manchester. its fitted with a SANWA 2F-2M RC system which seems to be still functioning. I will be doing restoration over the next few months, as there are a few cracks showing along most of the seems and I will need to sand and seal and repaint.
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Just rescued off ebay seller who had it in storage since he inherited it in 1976, it is a Fairey Huntsman, scratch built sometime in early 60's by his father who used to sail it near Manchester. its fitted with a SANWA 2F-2M RC system which seems to be still functioning. I will be doing restoration over the next few months, as there are a few cracks showing along most of the seems and I will need to sand and seal and repaint.
