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Smoke spaghetti
“A further improvement using a timer to switch the element on and off as I mentioned it my last post. Experimenting with times to get the balance right. This …”
37 posts 117 likes
3 years ago by jbkiwi
Started 3 years ago by jbkiwi
37 117
World Engines/ Ace Commander 6 channel radio
“Thank Isaac, but it is a bit of a plane ride from the UK to Florida to collect an obsolete tx!”
5 posts 23 likes
3 years ago by Stuart Mackay
Started 3 years ago by Stuart Mackay
5 23
Useful Battery ???
“Boatshed, as I'm not a speed freak, most of my boats run on 12v 7ah sla's, some have 2 of these giving me a good day out on the water. As LiFePO4 Battery is …”
13 posts 47 likes
3 years ago by Colin H
Started 3 years ago by Colin H
13 47
Exciting, exceptional new WiFi Microcontroller Boat Project
“Looks great”
2 posts 1 like
3 years ago by EddieT
Started 3 years ago by impartit
2 1
Mini Steam/Smoke Generator from Denes Design
“And this is the article from the Modelboats Magazine”
8 posts 22 likes
3 years ago by Dainesh
Started 3 years ago by Dainesh
8 22
Led bulb / lights
“Good morning to all the naval modelers of this forum. One of the recurring questions is this: is the resistor in series with the LED necessary or not? The ot…”
18 posts 63 likes
3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR
Started 3 years ago by PhilH
18 63
ANATOMY OF THE ESC FOR BRUSHED MOTORS. HOW THEY ARE MADE AND HOW THEY WORK IN THE DETAIL OF THEIR EL
“Hello everyone, ship modelers. Talking about basic electronics topics, applicable to RC naval models, this topic came to mind. I wanted to renew the invitati…”
28 posts 30 likes
3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR
Started 3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR
28 30
EASY AND CHEAP FLASHING LED CIRCUITS
“Except when playing blind man's buff, it's always a good idea to keep your eyes wide open, hahahaha.”
13 posts 35 likes
3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR
Started 3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR
13 35
OAP Newbie.
“Aha!! Tracked you down 'Mr Gooner', AKA Martin (Sorry about your demotion from Leading Seaman.) Attached is the link to your original Build Blog, from 11 yea…”
9 posts 31 likes
3 years ago by RNinMunich
Started 3 years ago by Gooner78
9 31
Servos going crazy
“Thanks jbkiwi for the info on the BEC on the RX. I never knew what it was intended for and your explanation made it clear. Len”
59 posts 223 likes
3 years ago by Len1
Started 3 years ago by AndyN
59 223
Lipo vs Li-ion
“Ha ha thanks! This is a nice video. The sounds are on the boat tracks taken from the jaws film so actual real music and dialogue. It's operated from a trigge…”
20 posts 53 likes
3 years ago by pmdevlin
Started 3 years ago by LewZ
20 53
Large lipo
“You're welcome Flaxbybuck. I like your work approach, I will follow you with great pleasure and interest.”
20 posts 62 likes
3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR
Started 3 years ago by flaxbybuck
20 62
Sail winch, with metal gears and plastic spool.
“Thanks so much Bill. I'm paying attention to two products, don't rush. You were very helpful and, as always, kind.”
8 posts 12 likes
3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR
Started 3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR
8 12
Lipo battery life
“no matter what the condition of the LiPo battery it is always a good idea to store and transport them in a bag that is insulated and fire proof that are spec…”
11 posts 32 likes
3 years ago by Len1
Started 3 years ago by Colin H
11 32
ACE Transmitter and Receiver
No replies yet — be the first.
1 post 9 likes
Started 3 years ago by LewZ
1 9
3 brushed motors on a boat-how to control
“Hi Isaac. I like your approach. You're right horns and sirens are too much fun. I'm thinking of putting a foghorn on my model under construction or in a futu…”
46 posts 102 likes
3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR
Started 3 years ago by Isaac
46 102
Basic electrical connections of a modern RC model receiver.
“I don't know why, but I had already inserted this part in the first message and instead I must have made a mistake in some "copy/paste" from the translator b…”
2 posts 2 likes
3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR
Started 3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR
2 2
ACE Nautical Commander 7-ch Gold radio
“Great news. I removed the Ace transmitter back and tested all the channels with separate servos. As before , the starboard throttle did not respond. I took a…”
12 posts 38 likes
3 years ago by Isaac
Started 3 years ago by Isaac
12 38
Electronic Speed Circuit (ESC) with Battery Eliminator Circuit
“Doug some weird things happened when I was editing previous posts and they got lost (signing out before posting the changes) in the land of the electrons. So…”
12 posts 26 likes
3 years ago by LewZ
Started 3 years ago by LewZ
12 26
MANUFACTURERS AND SELLERS OF NAUTICAL PROPELLERS FOR RC MODEL BUILDING (USEFUL LINKS FROM ALL OVER T
“You are very welcome Allesandro. George made my running gear for my Juneau which can be seen in my build picture. I am itching to try it out this spring.”
20 posts 62 likes
3 years ago by ToraDog
Started 3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR
20 62
LEDs
“Right ColinH, exact words, I agree with you. There are no problems with low voltages and low currents. The important thing is not to improvise with circuits …”
16 posts 58 likes
3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR
Started 3 years ago by PhilH
16 58
Proportions between ship size and propeller diameter
“Good morning to all modelers. Before including in the list of the first message, the data from the models of Ronald, Scratchbuilder and others (who kindly ga…”
24 posts 74 likes
3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR
Started 3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR
24 74
Steering by compass course
“As Roycv says, steering a compass course may be difficult to allow for drift and tides - GPS will always be accurate, and on the larger yachts we now do not …”
5 posts 12 likes
3 years ago by luckyduck
Started 3 years ago by IngeB
5 12
How to figure out motor size for a Coast Guard MLB 47
“Deleted (Posted on wrong topic).”
5 posts 9 likes
3 years ago by LewZ
Started 3 years ago by bruced
5 9
Radio signal ???
“Hi Colin. Perhaps they will take advantage of the hyperlan bands now integrated into all wi-fi modems/routers. Good to know. I am amazed by the very long dis…”
9 posts 44 likes
3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR
Started 3 years ago by Colin H
9 44
DasMikro Sound Unit - anyone have one?
“Thanks RodC for looking. I searched there too but there are a lot of conflicting names for this unit. Best I can guess is a "DasMikro Micro V2" and possibly …”
3 posts 8 likes
3 years ago by LewZ
Started 3 years ago by LewZ
3 8
Which motors for my next boat?
“Where did you obtain the hull and or plans?? I would like to biuld a Sarinda as well!”
35 posts 61 likes
3 years ago by Dibdawg
Started 3 years ago by steve-d
35 61
Fairey swordsman running
“Hi looking good, I've been looking at jet drive but only an idea at moment. Phil”
16 posts 67 likes
3 years ago by PhilH
Started 3 years ago by Schmango
16 67
Automatic switching from 6 volts to 12 volts. When needed, if needed.
“Hi everyone. As I had mentioned, I was not able to complete not only the tests for the "low battery warning and automatic replacement of the reserve battery"…”
5 posts 28 likes
3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR
Started 3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR
5 28
Servo accessories
“Of course Doug concave is even better, sorry if I didn't notice. The important thing is that it is not convex because it slips away. I only flattened it beca…”
18 posts 103 likes
3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR
Started 3 years ago by ChrisG
18 103
Looking for a RC US coast guard boat kit,
“Here it is: https://www.themodelshipwright.com/high-resolution-ship-plans/coast-guard-vessels/ That is all I have. Good Luck.”
8 posts 18 likes
3 years ago by KevinH
Started 3 years ago by bruce1946
8 18
Motors
“Hi, You can have your motors counter-rotating ( recommended ), and also go one step further and have two ESC's, one per motor, allowing you to have great man…”
6 posts 16 likes
3 years ago by GregHiltz
Started 3 years ago by Grumpus
6 16
Bidirectional motor speed reduction circuit
“John, I am quite familiar with most of the devices needed for RC vehicles. I have a few land vehicles (trucks and a half track) that were operated by model s…”
15 posts 14 likes
3 years ago by LewZ
Started 3 years ago by LewZ
15 14
Battery Voltage.
“Quite simply I'll just wait and see”
31 posts 102 likes
3 years ago by NickD
Started 3 years ago by Spence
31 102
Motor for paddle steamer, advice needed
“Probably spending more time thinking about this than I should be. Thinking that a geared motor might be the way forward. The MFA 919D2.51 with 2.5:1 reductio…”
5 posts 15 likes
3 years ago by neilw
Started 3 years ago by neilw
5 15
Brushed motor capacitors
“Hi Steve d. I like your logic in making the decision. Insignificant cost, they do no harm and have no contraindications, why not buy them? At most they will …”
9 posts 31 likes
3 years ago by AlessandroSPQR
Started 3 years ago by steve-d
9 31
3D printed speedboat
“cults 3d f1 tunnel hull reasonable price designed by romuromu”
8 posts 4 likes
3 years ago by davidm3
Started 3 years ago by Ronald
8 4
Cooling for the ESC
“Hi DG, I run brushless motors with matching ESC's and I have always water cooled them both. My brushless motors are mounted on alloy water-cooled motor mount…”
7 posts 23 likes
3 years ago by zooma
Started 3 years ago by Cpt-Pugwash
7 23
Second tryout RTTL2755
“You have that boat looking very sharp. It looks like it runs well on the water as well. Very nicely done! Dave B”
9 posts 38 likes
3 years ago by DWBrinkman
Started 3 years ago by Rogal118
9 38
Winch servo tweek
“Neil. Not heard of the servo extender previously. Thanks for the tip Regards Bill”
6 posts 12 likes
3 years ago by Scratchbuilder
Started 3 years ago by AndyN
6 12

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