Morning Andy.
Thanks for your message and keep up the good work.
You have talent my friend,keep at it.
I will sort out some pictures of the Schnellboat and sent them on to you as soon as I can.
Regards and stay safe my friend.
Regards Bill.

Hi Andy.
I trust you are well.
You should be proud of your endeavours from what I have seen.
I guess you live near CMBoats shop from what you have previously said.
Love your Flower class and what a fantastic thing to do for the fallen sailors.
I just love the little Flower Class and I must admit did treat myself some time ago to almost ready to run 1/48 scale from CMB.
First thing I did was strip it down and rebuild it.
I will send you pictures in due course if you would like.
I also enclose some pictures of my lates project HMS Victorious in 1/128 scale.
Looking at our boat site your planning on building a Schnellboat.
I have built one and will also send you some pictures if you like.
Enough of me.
Take care and be safe.
Regards a Bill

H Andy.
Thanks for your message.
I will reply properly tomorrow with some more pictures.
I congratulate you on your dedication.
Regards a Bill.👍

hI peter
thats helpfull any help with the prop size can you post some pic's of the out side of thr fireboat
regards
les

Just a note about the speed controlers, at the time it was hard and expensive to get high powed speed controlers, so these where moded by instead of the one fet it had four and they where water cooled, at the time they would take any motors you chucked at them Bulers 700bb pimans drill fan motors etc.
Peter

I use electronize units and have for a very long time,note the cover that was the norm years ago, this boat was fitted with trin 700bbs but because of the weight (a lot more than an Aerokits) it just had a big fan tail, these got it up on the plain with a Gel sell so nicads would have Improved it dramaticly, but at the time 1400 or they may have been 1700 scr's sub C where about as good as they got. so a 4.8amp dry cell was used I tried D type but they just got hot (so did the gell) but I got them for free at the time, it made a good steering boat, it was fitted with a Hunter mixer and was fun to play with, felt like a cheat on a tight coarse. HA HA.

Peter

HI Peter
Great to see a pair of Pitmans fitted into a nice wooden hull.
Those were the days when such motors were available.
I do hope les seeks a bit more advice on his chosen voltage - 18v on a 600 motor!!! Esc may also be a problem at that voltage.
Good to see such helpful advice being given with pictures to boot. I look forward to following the build.
kind regards
Dave

this boat was built over twenty years ago, it was a Norstar kit so very similar and for a 1/12th kit it's just a bit bigger,anyway hear are some pictures if you want any more info just get in touch or PM me.

peter

there is a build on the ST Helens site that has a twin set up I have helped a little with it so I am shore Paul wont mind me linking it, may give you an idea, also I did a 34" wood build some years ago Ill post some pictures it used the methoud I would use if it was a new build
Peter

http://z13.invisionfree.com/St_Helens_Model_Boat/index.php?showtopic=30&st=15&#last

hI peter
its a wood hull I are thinking on the lines of twin props
2 x 600 12v and using 3 x 6v batteries in series
and brass props but not shure on size
thank you
les

which boat are you building is it a new wooden kit or a fiberglass hull , have you thought of going twin motors, it can seem like more work but may be easier in that you don't have to have one BIG motor but two smaller, and also smaller speed controllers, it is also true to scale as both 93 and 94 boats where twin shafted.

Peter

thanks dave for the input
regards
les

HI Les
For the best performance brushless motors are the way to go. I suggest you look at other members set ups in All Things R.C - Power set ups. Even with the larger model Fireboat the lighter you build and install the better. This could mean using LiPo batteries. if you want the best performance you may have to spend some pennies!!
It may be worth posting your selection on the site before purchasing to see if anyone else has tried a similar setup. You will also need to match the prop to your chosen set up. This will have a marked effect on performance.
Good luck and please keep us posted. if you have a local club nearby I suggest you visit and seek their help.
Kind regards
Dave