robhenry
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Able Seaman · 36 pts
Heath and Reach, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Member since Jul 2009
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Old brushed motorHas anyone got a "Elt-Max 50 motor in their junk box or in an old boat ? I am looking for one for a restoration project.3 replies754 viewsIntermittent radio problemsThank you for another good suggestion. Wiring on both my crash tenders is getting old (like me ! !).Will check it out carefully. Rob513 viewsIntermittent radio problemsHi Doug. Thanks again for your suggestions.Will replace servo and let you know the outcome. Rob513 viewsIntermittent radio problemsHi Doug. Thanks for response. Typo ! I obviously meant 2.4ghz.!Rudder servo appears to be ok ? Do you mean it could be its integral control board causing the problem ? Rob513 viewsIntermittent radio problemsI have a real mystery problem ! Occasionally, one of my crash tender models loses control for no apparent reason. It is running on 40mHz Futaba system. This has been used for a number of years without any prob…11 replies1,117 viewsBrushless motor selectionHi Canubus Am running 2 9.6c packs in series.this gives about 18v on load. Rob508 viewsBrushless motor selectionHi Canabus Thanks for your response. Very helpful. Currently the 820's are running on two 9.6v Nimh packs in series. Have not clocked amps in running conditions. I assume that I am not exceeding 20v x 20amps r…508 viewsBrushless motor selectionI am hope to change twin prop drive on an old Aerokits 46" Crash Tender to brushless motors. Current drives are Graupner 820 Race motors with "Propshop" 35mm diam. 3 blade cleaver props. Would like to retain p…8 replies1,134 viewsProp Shaft GreaseHi. I have always used molybnedenum disuphide grease made up to a thin creamy consistency with "3 in 1 oil" or similar. This has worked well on fast electrics, fast scale boats etc.517 viewsThe electrics, drive & radioI am very impressed with your superb work on this kit. Some years ago I provided a lot of data on my two boats to Mike together with Original Vosper data. I am pleased that his kits are doing well. [ I have an…♥ 3 likes6,975 views