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VIC SMEED'S VIVACITY
… ldn't be a good seller. Yours looks really smart, im sure a brushless motor will transform it, giving far more pleasing performance. If at some point you had the chance to scan the plan, I think I can speak for Bob as well here, when I say …
by Madwelshman · 12 months ago
30 Aug 2025
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VIC SMEED'S VIVACITY
… njoyed building mine, and can't wait to try it again with a brushless set-up. I suppose the pipe insulation foam I used on my Springer would fit over the Sprite's bow quite well... . If you are wanting a specific rescue boat, you may also w …
by Nick Ward · 12 months ago
30 Aug 2025
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VIC SMEED'S VIVACITY
… ne is quite heavy, and will also definitely be converted to brushless. Will
by Madwelshman · 12 months ago
29 Aug 2025
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ESC problem. Vic Smeed Remora.
… his particular farce is concerned), why does it prevent the brushless motor being able to rev when the power supply is dropped from a pair of 2C LiPo batteries (wired in parallel - same voltage) to a single 2C LiPo battery . Both power supp …
by zooma · 12 months ago
29 Aug 2025
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LesRo Kits Colour Brochure.
… though I now have to use those “soul-less” (but very clean) brushless motors…….. …..I also really like to remember and bring back to life those classic model power boats that I missed the first time around in the 1950/60’s when model boats …
by zooma · 12 months ago
29 Aug 2025
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Vic Smeed Remora
… t more modern designs. My Remora is powered by an outrunner brushless motor and drives beautifully. The over-large rudder shown on the plans (for use in the steering competitions of the time) was replaced by a more normal size rudder, but n …
by zooma · 1 year ago
27 Aug 2025
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Question of the Day?
… what's the difference between an inrunner and an outrunner brushless motor, or what are the main differences between a 2.4 GHz and a 44 MHz transmission?
by AlessandroSPQR · 1 year ago
26 Aug 2025
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VIC SMEED'S VIVACITY
… I have not seen how one would perform with the same modern brushless power train, but I would be surprised if it was as agile as the Beachcomber. When your plans arrive you will be able to see the length of prop shaft you will need to make …
by zooma · 1 year ago
25 Aug 2025
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VIC SMEED'S VIVACITY
… table motor, as I am trying keep an open mind to a possible brushless set up which may end up having to use a smaller prop, but there are other 'larger' boat projects I have plans for where a 3" prop and geared brushed set-up of modest powe …
by Nick Ward · 1 year ago
24 Aug 2025
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VIC SMEED'S VIVACITY
… e the opportunity to drive it for him. His was powered by a brushless in-runner motor, drove beautifully, and had plenty of power to spare. The next time I see him and get the chance to drive it, I will make a short video and picture the mo …
by zooma · 1 year ago
24 Aug 2025
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New restoration project, 48" raf crash tender mk2.
… the very early 60's . I will hopefully be converting it to brushless motor and speed controller, also using 2.4ghz rc system. So any suggestions for a motor and controller to suit it ( using 12v. 7ah. Sla batteries) would be very much appr …
by Colin H · 1 year ago
19 Aug 2025
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Water propulsion.
… c was of the mk1 version.. the ones I use now have a kyosho brushless motor .. with a 2.3mm shaft. Same size as pump ,so I just filed a small flat on the end of shaft for the drive gear and made a adaptor plate ..This has worked extremely w …
by GavJ · 1 year ago
15 Aug 2025
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New restoration project, 48" raf crash tender mk2.
… st that people keep saying how much better it would be with brushless. My "Caroline" launch runs for up to 6 hours depending on throttle use with a 7ah 12v sla, plus its over 5 feet long. And can get up on the plane. Cheers Colin. PS, sorry …
by Colin H · 1 year ago
15 Aug 2025
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Water propulsion.
… t bursts ..the pic below is of the first one I converted to brushless motor .
by GavJ · 1 year ago
15 Aug 2025
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Dilemma
… built another one about 20 years ago and powered it with a brushless motor. The reason it is lower down my list is that it is an untouched kit and the other boats are ones that are built and only need a refit.
by EdW · 1 year ago
1 Aug 2025
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two of my other crayfishing model boats ..
These are 1/6 scale ,6 foot long models ..brushless powered .. running 6 cell lipos ..
by GavJ · 1 year ago
28 Jul 2025
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Jet/stealth Swan & Multiple ESCs
… odify ‘Jet Swan’ to ‘Stealth Swan’ with the addition of two brushless motors with props. Question:- will the two new ESCs need the red power lead removing before plugging into the receiver and if so, will they operate OK? Thanks in advance!
by EricMB · 1 year ago
26 Jul 2025
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whale chaser
… is 6 feet long and weighs 18 kgs .. Power is a 320 kv xera brushless motor ..max power 3.5 kw .. turning a 75mm propshop prop ..Its fast and fun to drive ..yes the harpoon is a bit dangerous . Cheers for asking
by GavJ · 1 year ago
26 Jul 2025
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Kopy Kommander (Sea Commander).
… ooled ESC with the matching Surpass 3674 - 1580KV in-runner brushless motor - currently fitted with a water jacket. Seen here fitted in the Kopy Kommander on a water cooled motor mount fully plumbed together. The Surpass ESC provides forwar …
by zooma · 1 year ago
25 Jul 2025
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Kopy Kommander (Sea Commander).
… n cooled 150amp ESC with the matching Surpass 3674 - 1580KV brushless motor. When I get around to giving this boat a decent paint finish (painting is not exactly my strong point !), I will ask you to remind me where you bought your coach pa …
by zooma · 1 year ago
25 Jul 2025
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Prop selection for triple (3) props
… it rises up on the plane, the torque generated by the large brushless motor rolls it over. I know this can be compensated for by trim tabs, changing thrust angle and all the other good things, but it was just an experiment in hull design
by SimpleSailor · 1 year ago
22 Jul 2025
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ESC For Twin Screwed Boats
… rolled, but then Tx control gets more complicated. If using brushless motors then you need two ESCs. I have read of folks only using one but that was using an expensive ESC that could handle two motors. Chris
by ChrisF · 1 year ago
15 Jul 2025
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Esc size
What size brushless esc should I use for a 3650//4300kva motor
by DenisA · 1 year ago
18 Jun 2025
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Question of the Day?
… is because the torque that can be given (On fast starts) by brushless motors can cause the fingers to open and the brass centre just pops out, giving loss of drive. (These were good quality couplings as well) My temporary solution was to pu …
by SimpleSailor · 1 year ago
18 Jun 2025
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Esc size
… vice is to use an ESC for each motor. The reason being that brushless motors work on very accurate timing/pulses in their interaction with the ESC, hence three cables, and running two motors would interfere with this.
by ChrisF · 1 year ago
17 Jun 2025
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Esc size
Can you use one esc to operate two brushless motors?
by DenisA · 1 year ago
17 Jun 2025
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New restoration project, 48" raf crash tender mk2.
… a model of 48", it might be an expensive exercise to use a brushless motor, if your finances are limited at the moment. You would probably need something like a 34/48 (diam and length) x 1000 KV (revs/min/V) brushless outrunner (or water c …
by jbkiwi · 1 year ago
14 Jun 2025
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New restoration project, 48" raf crash tender mk2.
… f without the painful memories. People keep telling me that brushless are the best for speed models, so as my previous experience is only with vintage brushed models. That's why I have a good stock of lead acid batteries. I can sail most of …
by Colin H · 1 year ago
12 Jun 2025

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