HI this was my winter project the hull was given to me by my son who got it at a car boot sale it had been on fire as it was driven by a petrol engine in now has twin brushless motors with 45mm props but going to put 50mm props on when they come as it needs a little bit more speed Built from a set of plans this my first go at this as I build from kits in the past cabins made out of 3mm/1.5m ply and some 1.5mm balsa wood . Hull was sprayed and the deck and cabins brushed with enamel paint.
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HI this was my winter project the hull was given to me by my son who got it at a car boot sale it had been on fire as it was driven by a petrol engine in now has twin brushless motors with 45mm props but going to put 50mm props on when they come as it needs a little bit more speed Built from a set of plans this my first go at this as I build from kits in the past cabins made out of 3mm/1.5m ply and some 1.5mm balsa wood . Hull was sprayed and the deck and cabins brushed with enamel paint.
I have to disagree when you say that brushless motors are power hungry I have one more boat on a brushless and get a longer run than with brush motors a lot of members in our club use brushless with good results
I have to disagree when you say that brushless motors are power hungry I have one more boat on a brushless and get a longer run than with brush motors a lot of members in our club use brushless with good results
I agree brushless give excellent results and will outperform brushed motors any day, provided they are set up correctly.
Power hungry was possibly a poor use of words. My point was that brushless electronics can and do draw very heavy currents which LiPo's are able to supply, and are very light weight.
We use brushless on many model at my club and for performance and endurance they can't be beaten. 👍 😀
I agree brushless give excellent results and will outperform brushed motors any day, provided they are set up correctly.
Power hungry was possibly a poor use of words. My point was that brushless electronics can and do draw very heavy currents which LiPo's are able to supply, and are very light weight.
We use brushless on many model at my club and for performance and endurance they can't be beaten. 👍 😀
I have bought it from Robbe in Germany. it is 7 years old and it is working very well. There are two brushed motor and navy ESC from Robbe. I use it to drive some lake and pool in my city.
{"text":"I have bought it from Robbe in Germany. it is 7 years old and it is working very well. There are two brushed motor and navy ESC from Robbe. I use it to drive some lake and pool in my city.","subject":"Sandiego","media":[{"id":"1391887348","name":"1391887348.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1391887348/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1391887348/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1391887324","name":"1391887324.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1391887324/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1391887324/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1391887295","name":"1391887295.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1391887295/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1391887295/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1391887281","name":"1391887281.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1391887281/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1391887281/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
I have bought it from Robbe in Germany. it is 7 years old and it is working very well. There are two brushed motor and navy ESC from Robbe. I use it to drive some lake and pool in my city.
Just nearly finished my sea queen and had one outing and it did all I wanted. Scale speed and very plesed with it. Standard motor and 12 volt battery. it was last winters project but only just finished. My 1st motor boat as my others are sail.
{"text":"Just nearly finished my sea queen and had one outing and it did all I wanted. Scale speed and very plesed with it. Standard motor and 12 volt battery. it was last winters project but only just finished. My 1st motor boat as my others are sail.","subject":"Sea Queen","media":[{"id":"1391695991","name":"1391695991.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1391695991/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1391695991/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1391695874","name":"1391695874.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1391695874/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1391695874/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1391695662","name":"1391695662.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1391695662/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1391695662/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Just nearly finished my sea queen and had one outing and it did all I wanted. Scale speed and very plesed with it. Standard motor and 12 volt battery. it was last winters project but only just finished. My 1st motor boat as my others are sail.
Roger.com, I am not so sure about being less detail on a Norfolk Broads Cruiser. I have a small 21ft fibre glass hulled boat in Potter Heigham on the Broads. But when you see the older wooden Broads Cruisers they have lots of detail especially the ones that get cared for as they should being wooden built. Some of them are so beautiful and well varnished polished brass, Chrome fittings and well groomed. if I could afford a wooden cruiser and be able to keep her in the fashion she should be kept then I would. But if I win the lottery then I will have one. Even the old wooden sailing yacht's are kept in wonderful condition and lots of detail brass etc.
Roger.com, I am not so sure about being less detail on a Norfolk Broads Cruiser. I have a small 21ft fibre glass hulled boat in Potter Heigham on the Broads. But when you see the older wooden Broads Cruisers they have lots of detail especially the ones that get cared for as they should being wooden built. Some of them are so beautiful and well varnished polished brass, Chrome fittings and well groomed. if I could afford a wooden cruiser and be able to keep her in the fashion she should be kept then I would. But if I win the lottery then I will have one. Even the old wooden sailing yacht's are kept in wonderful condition and lots of detail brass etc.
This model of the tourist attraction in Liverpool a few years ago.Sadly after a couple of mishaps all four have been withdrawn from service. The model however survives. it was scratch built from photos and site visits by myself (Max Ferrie).There were no plans available. it is about 28inches long and roughly 1/12 scale.It was built almost entirely from plywood. As you will see from video it operates on land and water. it is six wheel drive using differentials on all wheels. When in water it is prop drive. it has two small electric motors for power, the wheel drive being very low gearing (too low really it goes very slow on ground). it was completed in 2010, and is filmed sailing at the portable pond at Toys For Boys in Waterloo in 2010. it has sailed at Hoylake MBC also.
It is powered by two 6volt 4AH batteries in series to give 12volts.
{"text":"This model of the tourist attraction in Liverpool a few years ago.Sadly after a couple of mishaps all four have been withdrawn from service. The model however survives. it was scratch built from photos and site visits by myself (Max Ferrie).There were no plans available. it is about 28inches long and roughly 1/12 scale.It was built almost entirely from plywood. As you will see from video it operates on land and water. it is six wheel drive using differentials on all wheels. When in water it is prop drive. it has two small electric motors for power, the wheel drive being very low gearing (too low really it goes very slow on ground). it was completed in 2010, and is filmed sailing at the portable pond at Toys For Boys in Waterloo in 2010. it has sailed at Hoylake MBC also.\nIt is powered by two 6volt 4AH batteries in series to give 12volts.","subject":"Wacker Quaker II Liverpool DUKW","media":[],"youtubeUrl":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0Xyfi5xUJc"}
This model of the tourist attraction in Liverpool a few years ago.Sadly after a couple of mishaps all four have been withdrawn from service. The model however survives. it was scratch built from photos and site visits by myself (Max Ferrie).There were no plans available. it is about 28inches long and roughly 1/12 scale.It was built almost entirely from plywood. As you will see from video it operates on land and water. it is six wheel drive using differentials on all wheels. When in water it is prop drive. it has two small electric motors for power, the wheel drive being very low gearing (too low really it goes very slow on ground). it was completed in 2010, and is filmed sailing at the portable pond at Toys For Boys in Waterloo in 2010. it has sailed at Hoylake MBC also.
It is powered by two 6volt 4AH batteries in series to give 12volts.
Some updated photos of my Crash tender. Built from Kitshack kit. Close to maiden voyage now when I can test the twin brushless motors.
{"text":"Some updated photos of my Crash tender. Built from Kitshack kit. Close to maiden voyage now when I can test the twin brushless motors.","subject":"46 Inch RAF Crash Tender","media":[{"id":"1390853782","name":"1390853782.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1390853782/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1390853782/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1390853760","name":"1390853760.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1390853760/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1390853760/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1390853735","name":"1390853735.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1390853735/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1390853735/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Bourbon Orca is an anchor handling vessel based in Bergen.
The owners and builders wouldn't let me have a set of lines, so, I designed this myself on Delftship from photos available on the web.
The hull is plank on frame, driven by twin 900 size motors off 12v. She has an action twin esc and mixer which enables her to pivot on her own axis without the need to use the bowthruster
{"text":"Bourbon Orca is an anchor handling vessel based in Bergen.\nThe owners and builders wouldn't let me have a set of lines, so, I designed this myself on Delftship from photos available on the web.\n\nThe hull is plank on frame, driven by twin 900 size motors off 12v. She has an action twin esc and mixer which enables her to pivot on her own axis without the need to use the bowthruster","subject":"Bourbon Orca","media":[{"id":"1390843189","name":"1390843189.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1390843189/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1390843189/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1390843157","name":"1390843157.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1390843157/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1390843157/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1390843092","name":"1390843092.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1390843092/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1390843092/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1390843044","name":"1390843044.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1390843044/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1390843044/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Bourbon Orca is an anchor handling vessel based in Bergen.
The owners and builders wouldn't let me have a set of lines, so, I designed this myself on Delftship from photos available on the web.
The hull is plank on frame, driven by twin 900 size motors off 12v. She has an action twin esc and mixer which enables her to pivot on her own axis without the need to use the bowthruster
Trawler built from a hull bought from a moulder in Newbiggin by the sea based on a trawler fishing out of Blyth harbour
it has a Graupner speed 700BB Turbo motor on a kort nozzle it is nearing completion I will post more pictures when it is finished
{"text":"Trawler built from a hull bought from a moulder in Newbiggin by the sea based on a trawler fishing out of Blyth harbour\nit has a Graupner speed 700BB Turbo motor on a kort nozzle it is nearing completion I will post more pictures when it is finished","subject":"Trawler","media":[{"id":"1390507509","name":"1390507509.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1390507509/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1390507509/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1390507436","name":"1390507436.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1390507436/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1390507436/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Trawler built from a hull bought from a moulder in Newbiggin by the sea based on a trawler fishing out of Blyth harbour
it has a Graupner speed 700BB Turbo motor on a kort nozzle it is nearing completion I will post more pictures when it is finished
Built from a plastic hull given to me by a friend who bought it at a car boot sale the hull has been reinforced with fibreglass then like most kitShack
builds a box was made to hold the running gear it will be powered by a brushless airplane motor & 11.1v lipo battery
I will post more pictures as it progresses
{"text":"Built from a plastic hull given to me by a friend who bought it at a car boot sale the hull has been reinforced with fibreglass then like most kitShack \nbuilds a box was made to hold the running gear it will be powered by a brushless airplane motor & 11.1v lipo battery\n I will post more pictures as it progresses","subject":"river patrol boat","media":[{"id":"1390493736","name":"1390493736.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1390493736/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1390493736/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1390493672","name":"1390493672.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1390493672/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1390493672/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Built from a plastic hull given to me by a friend who bought it at a car boot sale the hull has been reinforced with fibreglass then like most kitShack
builds a box was made to hold the running gear it will be powered by a brushless airplane motor & 11.1v lipo battery
I will post more pictures as it progresses
This is the first sail of this boat its running two geared Como-Drill 2.5:1 motors and seems to be OK with it current setup.
{"text":"This is the first sail of this boat its running two geared Como-Drill 2.5:1 motors and seems to be OK with it current setup.","subject":"Waveney Lifeboat 1st sail","media":[{"id":"1390427999","name":"1390427999.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1390427999/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1390427999/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1390428270","name":"1390428270.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1390428270/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1390428270/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1390428238","name":"1390428238.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1390428238/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1390428238/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1390428202","name":"1390428202.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1390428202/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1390428202/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
it's running 2 x 50amp resin sealed cheap controllers purchased on Ebay, but the motors only draw about 15Amp maximum with the Como-Drill motors, so really anything that would handle 20Amps would work. Look on Ebay there are plenty of people selling these controllers at about £20. the reason for TWO controllers is to allow the motors to run One Forward and One Reverse the life boat will then turn in its own length. You could just run a single controller and rely on the rudders to turn the model. Hope that this helps "Deswelham" regards Graham
it's running 2 x 50amp resin sealed cheap controllers purchased on Ebay, but the motors only draw about 15Amp maximum with the Como-Drill motors, so really anything that would handle 20Amps would work. Look on Ebay there are plenty of people selling these controllers at about £20. the reason for TWO controllers is to allow the motors to run One Forward and One Reverse the life boat will then turn in its own length. You could just run a single controller and rely on the rudders to turn the model. Hope that this helps "Deswelham" regards Graham
My first boat...almost finished, need to install the motor & rudder
My second HMS Compass Rose...Deans Models, a ward of advice stay well away from this kit instructions don't exist, parts aren't all there some parts from different kits & to top it all cost me well over £200 to fix it
{"text":"My first boat...almost finished, need to install the motor & rudder\n\n\n\nMy second HMS Compass Rose...Deans Models, a ward of advice stay well away from this kit instructions don't exist, parts aren't all there some parts from different kits & to top it all cost me well over \u00a3200 to fix it","subject":"No name yet","media":[{"id":"1389444810","name":"1389444810.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1389444810/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1389444810/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1389444732","name":"1389444732.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1389444732/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1389444732/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
My first boat...almost finished, need to install the motor & rudder
My second HMS Compass Rose...Deans Models, a ward of advice stay well away from this kit instructions don't exist, parts aren't all there some parts from different kits & to top it all cost me well over £200 to fix it
built this cruiser, has twin 850 brushed motors, goes well on the water
{"text":"built this cruiser, has twin 850 brushed motors, goes well on the water","subject":"cruiser","media":[{"id":"1388004673","name":"1388004673.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1388004673/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1388004673/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1388004651","name":"1388004651.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1388004651/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1388004651/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Can anyone tell me what boat is this.... I bought it from a friend who couldn't find any reference to it, very streamlined, it's got a fiberlass hull and cabin,twin motors.
{"text":"Can anyone tell me what boat is this.... I bought it from a friend who couldn't find any reference to it, very streamlined, it's got a fiberlass hull and cabin,twin motors.","subject":"raf ASR","media":[{"id":"1387292190","name":"1387292190.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1387292190/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1387292190/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1387292156","name":"1387292156.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1387292156/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1387292156/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Can anyone tell me what boat is this.... I bought it from a friend who couldn't find any reference to it, very streamlined, it's got a fiberlass hull and cabin,twin motors.
Many thanks Mark. I had given up hope finding the period of the craft. As yet, done nothing tto it,but will now start th e refurb, ready for next year.
Many thanks Mark. I had given up hope finding the period of the craft. As yet, done nothing tto it,but will now start th e refurb, ready for next year.
Power hungry was possibly a poor use of words. My point was that brushless electronics can and do draw very heavy currents which LiPo's are able to supply, and are very light weight.
We use brushless on many model at my club and for performance and endurance they can't be beaten. 👍 😀