Just another, Smit Nederland Build!

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Just another, Smit Nederland Build!

Well, The Tug Atlantic was a no go!

So, I ordered the Tug Smit Nederland!

This is going to be a nice build.
I have many idea's in mind!
I'm going to incorporate independent throttling!
also independent smokers will be used as well!

Her lighting will be tricky.
But with help from others on the website.
I'm sure I'll be able to put running light!

Her main power will be two 12 volt batteries!
But they will work independently of each other.
Via a switch! Kind of what's known as a guest switch!

Well that's it for now!
ETA of arrival is Oct'3 for the kit!
Kit coming from across the pond!

Stay tuned to further updates!👍
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Futaba F14 Dual Throttles!

I just Ordered the Futaba F14.
Dual Throttle Controller!

My idea is for indepedant control.
Of her port and Starboard motors!

Also the controller is expandable to 12 or 16 channels.
Just imagine what can be done.
To the the Smit Nederland!

The F14 Controller i'm receiving.
Will be the 2.4 ghz radio!
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  1. RNinMunichBronze
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    Figures! I was thinking of an RC operated relay switch, such as I used for the "All ahead flank" command in my destroyer. Switched a second battery in series with the cruise battery.😉
    Which TX is that? 😎
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  2. Martin555
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    The TX is a Fly sky FS-TH9X I have not used it yet, well only to set things up.

    Martin555.

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Ugh, Shucks!

Well, I had Ordered the Futaba F14.
Dual Throttle Controller!
But, Harbor Models had run out!
I tried to order from the UK But.
Have to wait a week, Some reason!
It’s an international order.
And I have to wait for approval!
Really want that controller.
I’ll wait to order then!
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  1. Martin555
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    Hi Ed,
    That is crazy, you should be able to order what you want when you what and not have to wait for approval.

    Martin555.
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Ordered Futaba F14 Controller!

Update:

It turns out the credit card company.
Had restricted the credit card instead of approving it.
I called them they found the mistake.
They unrestricted the card.
I was able to place my order!
I’m now a happy camper!!! 🙂

Should recieve the controller with in a week or so!!!!

PS. Also ordered the Dual Throttle control as well!
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  1. RNinMunichBronze
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    "PS. Also ordered the Dual Throttle control as well!"
    Aha! Clever boy👍
    That Twin Stick module is a whole different kettle of smoked salmon😊
    You can twiddle that with two fingers or one thumb.
    Have fun Ed.
    Would still like to see Brooklyn shoving the ducks around sometime though😉
    "It turns out the credit card company had restricted the credit card instead of approving it."
    Aha 2! Thought perhaps you had moved to Kamchatka or Vladivostok without telling us!😁
    Cheers, Doug 😎
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  2. figtree7nts
    Admiral
    No didn't move!
    But, felt like it!
    I could barely understand the person on the other side!
    Maybe they were in Kamchatka or Vladivostok!!!!!😂🤣

    Cheers, Ed

    Soon, Brooklyn will have her maiden Voyage! 😁
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Main Motors and ESC's!

Hi All!

Today I ordered two Mtroniks ESC.
I also ordered two 11.1 ratio motors!

Yesterday, I had to order a tube of Acrylic glue!
As the Smit Nederland now comes with rudders.
That have to be assembled!
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Controller on it's way!

My Futaba F14 Controller will arrive.
Monday afternoon from UPS over seas!

I'm looking forward to getting aquainted with it!
Also installing the Dual Throttle controls!
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Futaba F14 Controller Arrived!

My F14 controller arrive on schedule.
I was a bit confused with the unit!
I thought they sent me the wrong controller.
But, It turns out it the right controller!
I had ordered the 2.4ghz unit.
But, the unit comes marked 40mhz!

But, after looking around and reading.
The pamphlets it turns out it's 2.4ghz!

I thought I was going to have to send it back!

Now all I have to do is order.
The batteries that it uses.
Also order the chargers!
You would think for such a expensive radio.
They would give the battery packs.
But, I guess that's how they make their money!

I had also ordered the dual throttle controller.
Which I plan on installing shortly!

According to how this radio is configured.
I can add another 6 channels to it!

That should be enough.
For what I'm going to do to her.
Controls whise!
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  1. CashrcGold
    Admiral
    I’m happy for you, that’s a neat transmitter! If I didn’t have so many of my models using a FrSky transmitter and receivers, I’d think about going that route myself.
    Anyway, good call on the F14 and the Smit Nederland!
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  2. figtree7nts
    Admiral
    Hi Cash,

    I'm hoping I made a good call as well!
    The Dual Throttle just seam to call me!

    Dual Throttle is going to be very useful.
    On manuvering and docking competition!

    Now all I have to do is get to a boat club.
    The closes club to me is some 38 miles away!
    And I think it's a sail boat club!

    Cheers, Ed

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Futaba F14 Dual Thottle Installed!

The F14 is quite a nice controller.

It's extremely expandable from 8ch to I believe 32ch's!
I'm going to expand mine to another 12ch's!
For a total of 18ch''s maybe!

The controller doesn't come with well written instructions.
But, You can make out what to do to the controller!

The modification from double stick to dual throttle and stick.
Was fairly easy to do! It's all plug and play!

It's some what intimidating.
To look into the controller.
And see all those wires.

But if you take your time.
it can be worked on with no difficulties!

It took me about half an hour.
To do the modification!

But, I can't test the controller.
Because it comes without batteries!

I was trying to source them form.
Cornwall model boats but they're out of them!

So, I'm going to have to wait.
To see who I can order from!

Patients is a Virtue!!!!👍
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  1. figtree7nts
    Admiral
    Hi Doug,

    I didn't know there was a different version!
    Or that it came with the batteries.
    Next time I'll ask questions?????

    The reciever I have is the Futaba R3008SB.
    T-FHSS AIR S.BUS 2
    8 Channel with High Voltage System!
    With Dual Antenna's

    Only thing is I'll have to wait.
    Till I have the batteries to test the unit!

    PS.

    The instructions you have provided.
    Are the same ones I had downloaded.
    From futaba wedsite!

    Thanks, Though appriciate it!

    Cheers, Ed
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