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figtree7nts

Admiral 10 years ago

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San Pedro

The San Pedro is a North American Push Boat.

She weighs in at 21 lbs
L.O.A. is 30"
Beam is 12"
Draft is 3" 5/8"

Her Engine Room Consist of:

Two MFA 919D 540 Type Motors with Single Ratio Metal Gearbox 2.5:1 Reduction
Two Mtroniks Viper Marine PNP 15
One Action Electronics Throttle & Rudder Mixer
Two 6 Volt SLA Batteries in series
Running time is estimated at 2 hrs

#engine #motor #run time #batteries #mtroniks #action electronics #action mixer #mfa #action #mtronik #san pedro #san pedro push boat #mtroniks viper #mixer #540 motor #rudder #gearbox

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SkipperVGMBC

Petty Officer 2nd Class 11 years ago

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Police Launch 1.12 Scale

Police (Scotland) 1.12 scale. made from a Semi-Kit by Models by Design, built 2014.
This is modelled from the interceptor42 range by Safehaven Marine. This is my first full build of a model, having only done restorations previously.
Model length is some 42 inch, beam of 12 inch. (106cm x 31cm)
Power is by twin E-Max BL2826 Brushless motors and 1, 80amp speed controller running on 2 NiMH 7.2 volts.
Fitted with Action electronics Police siren, and with detailed rotating blue lights and searchlights.
I sail this at Cold Knap Lake Barry Vale of Glamorgan, and I am the Founding member of the Vale Of Glamorgan Model Boat Club.
Also included is my Portland Pilot interceptor 42 which was the original prototype from Models by Design which I purchased and added lighting etc, this runs on Brushless motor running on 12Volt lead acid.
Visit our website at http://vgmbc.org/

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CapnJim

Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class 14 years ago

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Clyde Puffer - Libby

Model Slipway kit - super detailed. 2CH RC with mixer to provide engine, whistle and smoke. 1/48th scale.

Excellent kit fitted with ACTION electronics.

#engine #kit #model #model slipway #clyde puffer #smoke #action electronics #action #clyde #mixer #1/48 scale

Gregg

Sub-Lieutenant 15 years ago

Mersey 12-26 Moira Barrie

Part built Models by design hull. But enough together for some sea trials.
Fitted with twin 900 motors, twin 14.8 lipo batteries and a full action electronics power package AND sound system. it sounds as well as it goes !

#hull #lipo #model #motor #mersey #batteries #twin motor #system #action electronics #action #built

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GreggSub-Lieutenant14 years ago
The size of speaker all depends on available space. if you fit the biggest possible speaker Im a cramped position, its never going to give out maximum output, as objects in front of it will disperse the sound waves, so in this instance, its far better tio fit a smaller speaker and be able to allow free space for the sound waves to exit properly.
Obviously, if you can fit the bigger version, its gives more bass and sounds far better.
remember to install the speaker on a firm base plate and ensure this fits neatly to wherever you have decided to install. now to create the "speaker sound box". if you think of an ordinary speaker at home on your stereo or surround sound system, it is in a sealed box [or cabinet], well same applies to get optimum performance out of a speaker in your boat too. I fitted mine in the bows of the Mersey, facing the stern, and used the "not used" bow section as the sound box, you also have the deadening effect of the water, which aids the sound output out of the speaker. remember to make an "air port" in the speaker plate, to allow air "in/out" too, not too big or small a hole mind.
the better you create the sound box and make sure the space in front of the speaker is clear, the better the sound output.
best of luck.

Incidentally, I have now purchased an m troniks version, I WAS going to install in another "smaller" boat, but after listening to it, I dont think I'll bother and save up for another action system and stick the mtroniks one on ebay!
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peep31Petty Officer 1st Class14 years ago
many thanks for the info I think I will go for the big base one as I have plenty of room in my boat its quite large one so won't be a problem for room if you look in the build blog section on this site you will see it.its the 60inch fire boat,I will let you know how I get on once it has arrived and fitted.

cheers for the help Arthur. you boat sound so good 👍
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thelegos

Master Seaman 16 years ago

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Aerokits Solent class RNLB Douglas Currie

I've been tidying this beauty up for a while now, no major work because it's almost all original. I've repaired her bottom and replaced the old bobs boards with modern RC gear from Action Electronics. She looked scruffy at first but much of the problem was smoke discolouration, after careful use of T cut it still seems to have a slightly aged look (like me) which I'm OK with.
Hoping to trial in the next couple of weeks if I can lift it once the lead ballast is in. I'd like to get her to the Funday in September - fingers crossed.

#aerokit #ballast #smoke #rc car #action electronics #action

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caitlyn1Recruit15 years ago
hi, very nice model, would it be poss to tell me the scale your model is as I am trying to get bit's for the one I am rebuilding, many thanks pierre
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larryshaw48Able Seaman15 years ago
I just scratchbuilt my radar from the RNLI shipyard drawings... 20thou' brass shim the same as most of my solents parts such as doors, hatches etc.

Brass shim is easy to work with and solder....
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fireboat

Captain 18 years ago

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Aerokits Fireboat built by Stephen Ellis

Model Aerokits Fire Tender built up over the last few years. (You may have seen the "Find Bob" competition on this site and incase your wondering, Bob is the character operating the water monitor!

For more useless information you may be interested to know how he got his name? To get straight to the point his head is spring loaded!

This is one of the old aerokits models, it was only partly built when I had it at first (the hull only) but four years on and it works great. The added features are a water pump, which, yes is most definitely more fun! Also a horn from action kit, some say they are not as good as jjc-electronics, but in my experience it is great, I have also added L.E.D. lights shown here and the latest addition is the voice box (as I call it), great fun.

#aerokit #fireboat #hull #kit #model #model show #show #water pump #action electronics #lights #action #horn #fire boat #fire monitor #built

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