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Just for fun !
Nice calm day to "chuck" a sail on the front of my camera boat to maintain downwind speed when not using noisy power !!.
Due to weedy conditions , didn`t bother about no keel - Shall not do that again - AGH !!!
All equipment , RX, battery, motor ,esc and camera dried out, tested and OK.
Phew ! - that was lucky.
Just for fun !.
Due to weedy conditions , didn`t bother about no keel - Shall not do that again - AGH !!!
All equipment , RX, battery, motor ,esc and camera dried out, tested and OK.
Phew ! - that was lucky.
Just for fun !.
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- muddySub-LieutenantOhh dear.. Pleased you managed to rescue all the gear though Phil.. My apologies for the nosiness of this question, but what was the other boat involved, the green and white one ? the motor sailer, or thats what it looked like to me.. Thanks for the post.. ATB Muddy..Ohh dear.. Pleased you managed to rescue all the gear though Phil.. My apologies for the nosiness of this question, but what was the other boat involved, the green and white one ? the motor sailer, or thats what it looked like to me.. Thanks for the post.. ATB Muddy..Liked by hermank
Control systems
Has anyone any experience of running some items on a boat by Wi Fi/Bluetooth in parallel to the boat been operated by normal Rx/Tx equipment.
Using ESP8266
Using ESP8266
Liked by stevedownunder
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- dave976CaptainHi NickDHi NickD Good info from RNinMunich and probably not generally known. I would switch on the Bluetooth before your Tx and all should be ok as the Tx (certainly those of recent manufacture) should avoid using the channels selected by your Bluetooth device. All devices use Frequency Hopping and use a shared map of hop times and frequencies between devices to identify heavily used channels and avoid. This is the binding process. The info is constantly monitored and regularly updated to allow for new transmissions. That being the case both should work without issue but as ToraDog says I would not wish to use the Bluetooth device on a critical control. dave976
Good info from RNinMunich and probably not generally known.
I would switch on the Bluetooth before your Tx and all should be ok as the Tx (certainly those of recent manufacture) should avoid using the channels selected by your Bluetooth device.
All devices use Frequency Hopping and use a shared map of hop times and frequencies between devices to identify heavily used channels and avoid. This is the binding process.
The info is constantly monitored and regularly updated to allow for new transmissions.
That being the case both should work without issue but as ToraDog says I would not wish to use the Bluetooth device on a critical control.
dave976Liked by RNinMunich and River Rat and - jbkiwiFleet AdmiralHi Nick, I use BT music players in a couple of my boats, as well as a remote key fob (433mhz) operated engine sound start relay, and have no problems with either. BT Doesn't have a great range (around 40ft on the water) but if you are just using it for an effect which for close up it should be fine. Bench testing will tell if it will affect your set-up (range test outside etc).Hi Nick, I use BT music players in a couple of my boats, as well as a remote key fob (433mhz) operated engine sound start relay, and have no problems with either. BT Doesn't have a great range (around 40ft on the water) but if you are just using it for an effect which for close up it should be fine. Bench testing will tell if it will affect your set-up (range test outside etc). I've used it from my watch to the boat, the small Ruizu player to the boat, the Ruizu player in the boat to the BT board/player, for music and radio - aerial on the boat is functional for the radio, (aerial to Ruizu player to board via BT) all BT board functions (including music from an SD card ) controlled by an ifrared remote- pic 4), from the Ruizu player to a BT speaker in the boat and from Ruizu player in the boat to the BT speaker. No problems so far. JB[{"id":"167998579729","name":"167998579729","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/167998579729\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/167998579729\/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"},{"id":"167998581347","name":"167998581347","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/167998581347\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/167998581347\/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"},{"id":"167998585383","name":"167998585383","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/167998585383\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/167998585383\/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"},{"id":"167998589867","name":"167998589867","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/167998589867\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/167998589867\/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"},{"id":"167998852119","name":"167998852119","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/167998852119\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/167998852119\/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"},{"id":"167998886094","name":"167998886094","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/167998886094\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/167998886094\/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"}]
I've used it from my watch to the boat, the small Ruizu player to the boat, the Ruizu player in the boat to the BT board/player, for music and radio - aerial on the boat is functional for the radio, (aerial to Ruizu player to board via BT) all BT board functions (including music from an SD card ) controlled by an ifrared remote- pic 4), from the Ruizu player to a BT speaker in the boat and from Ruizu player in the boat to the BT speaker. No problems so far.
JBLiked by dave976 and Mike Stoney and
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Calypso
Built by a friend "Norm Milne" I am grateful to have this from him (Although I am passing her on to a good friend). Museum quality workmanship.
38"x7" AR 410 Spectrum Rx Dynamic ESC
38"x7" AR 410 Spectrum Rx Dynamic ESC
Liked by HappyHaggis and RonBMK2 and
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- Hhager2LieutenantBring on the real MSCO minesweeper for years I wanted to build one. My uncle (Sam really) was my boss on ship. He told me about the Calypso was a rebuild on the Msco frame. So I found the Calypso and used personal pictures as guides. The wheel house was easy and radar room behind it. Adding deck gear and the big wheel that holds the sweep electric plus cable we’re tricky. I added the floats and cable control mechanics on rear deck. Basically the main deck cabin is same along with side rails. The bow needed work but turned out good. It has Rc gear in it but never floated it. I’m getting a display case fir it. My next ship is DE1040 Garcia. 5 ft body fiberglass from scale shiplyard company. I may float that one.Bring on the real MSCO minesweeper for years I wanted to build one. My uncle (Sam really) was my boss on ship. He told me about the Calypso was a rebuild on the Msco frame. So I found the Calypso and used personal pictures as guides. The wheel house was easy and radar room behind it. Adding deck gear and the big wheel that holds the sweep electric plus cable we’re tricky. I added the floats and cable control mechanics on rear deck. Basically the main deck cabin is same along with side rails. The bow needed work but turned out good. It has Rc gear in it but never floated it. I’m getting a display case fir it. My next ship is DE1040 Garcia. 5 ft body fiberglass from scale shiplyard company. I may float that one.
- Hhager2LieutenantTwo more views. You can see the mistake on the nose section it lets more flooding in. Also the sail detailTwo more views. You can see the mistake on the nose section it lets more flooding in. Also the sail detail[{"id":"166421128947","name":"166421128947","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/166421128947\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/166421128947\/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"},{"id":"166421129232","name":"166421129232","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/166421129232\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/166421129232\/s","isImage":false,"ext":"file"}]Liked by philcaretaker
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RC model Lulonga river tug
I built this model during four long years. my Lulonga is nearly whole scratchbuilt model (about 75 cm long) except the steering wheel and position lamps.
The model has a plywood and balsa hull construction ,plywood decks,from hard polystyrene sheets made superstructure,laminated with veneer. Sidewheels with skew paddles, two DC 12V independent electric motors with gearboxes controlled by ESC. Electric LED lights, steam sound module, sirene and horn.Tx/Rx 6 channel HK 2,4GHz.
completion expected in spring 2014
More infos about building you find at > www.paddleducks.co.uk <
some videos are here at Model Boats too >
http://mdlbt.com/19852
wiring diagram you can see here in my albums
http://tomarack.rajce.idnes.cz/RC_model_Lulonga#lulongaelschema1.jpg
The model has a plywood and balsa hull construction ,plywood decks,from hard polystyrene sheets made superstructure,laminated with veneer. Sidewheels with skew paddles, two DC 12V independent electric motors with gearboxes controlled by ESC. Electric LED lights, steam sound module, sirene and horn.Tx/Rx 6 channel HK 2,4GHz.
completion expected in spring 2014
More infos about building you find at > www.paddleducks.co.uk <
some videos are here at Model Boats too >
http://mdlbt.com/19852
wiring diagram you can see here in my albums
http://tomarack.rajce.idnes.cz/RC_model_Lulonga#lulongaelschema1.jpg
Liked by billmcl61 and RNinMunich and
"IMARA"
Only 2nd run of "IMARA Tug", my lad did the shaky video. (O well)
Nice model lots of ballast, batteries, MARX Hectoperm motor for huge power reserve. Running on electric but Cheddar Proteus steam plant also fits in instead with ABC boiler control. plan for the future to try this never run not even on air yet!
Nice model lots of ballast, batteries, MARX Hectoperm motor for huge power reserve. Running on electric but Cheddar Proteus steam plant also fits in instead with ABC boiler control. plan for the future to try this never run not even on air yet!
Liked by Brightwork and suntugs and
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- Novagsi0Chief Petty Officer 1st ClassIllumination night ready for Bournville lights added and working.Illumination night ready for Bournville lights added and working.[{"id":"1536310498","name":"1536310498.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/1536310498\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/1536310498\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1536310496","name":"1536310496.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/1536310496\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/1536310496\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1536310510","name":"1536310510.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/1536310510\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/hobby.land\/media\/1536310510\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}]Liked by Brightwork and rcmodelboats and
- DonnieboyWarrant Officergreat job on the model.Runs nice too.Nice to see lots of lights.Will look great at night.BTW anybody check to see if the Canada geese had their passports.great job on the model.Runs nice too.Nice to see lots of lights.Will look great at night.BTW anybody check to see if the Canada geese had their passports.Liked by rcmodelboats and Novagsi0
Imara
About 10 years old, currently with a DC motor setup Hectoperm but complete base plate can be swapped for a 2 cylinder cheddar models Proteus boiler and steam plant. With ABC boiler control. Lovely detailed model, cruses well on 4 Lead acid batteries in parallel lots of power from the MARXX motor and 60 ~ 70mm I forget, 4 blade brass prop. Actually needs more weight in the back already 4 lumps of lead in the back and some plates of stainless steel. When it gets moving the bow wave is huge. 😁
Liked by figtree7nts and circle43nautical and
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- Banchang-modellerAble SeamanThank you for your kind comments. if you don't have an Imara you should put it on wish list, at least. it is still best tug kit available, despite its price, and it is not too difficult a kit to complete, even if you limited experience......RichardThank you for your kind comments. if you don't have an Imara you should put it on wish list, at least. it is still best tug kit available, despite its price, and it is not too difficult a kit to complete, even if you limited experience......RichardLiked by rcmodelboats
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GLORIOUS cygnus gm 33
some more done all electrics complete lights etc motor paired uprx tx leds all 12volt pre wired
Liked by Dave M and figtree7nts
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HMS Manxman and HMS?
Bought these two for £50! The smallest is HMS Manxman, a scratch build, 6v electric motor drive. it,s just shy of 3ft long. The second ship came to me as apparently HMS Tanganyika, however, on looking at photos of the ship bore no resemblance. it is almost definitely a colony class cruiser of ww2. Possibly HMS FIJI, Nigeria,Jamaica,or Trinidad. The two pillars amidships with the orbs are not what these ships had(?). So much work has yet to be done. The second ship is 5ft 6inches long, made entirely of wood, with a Marx Decaperm 6v Motor powered by a large 6v 10ah gel battery which doubles as ballast, along with 5 large lead weights. Transmitter is a Futaba t6exa, the receiver and servos are Futaba also. I would be interested in knowing some tips about building techniques, best materials and paints for waterproofing etc. And maybe some opinions on it,s identity as swear it looks like HMS Fiji. I have browsed some lovely builds on this site so far, and they really are a credit to you all. Thanks. Gordon
Liked by Northumbrian and CraigRobotham
Badger Customs Launch
Scratch built some years ago, powered by 6volt PB battery.
She was always very slow and hard to manoeuvre. She was made from MM plans. I could never get her to behave in the water. 27Mhz TX/RX. tried changing motor, prop 6 to 12 volts nothing seemed to make much difference, gave up in the end. You can't win them all.
She was always very slow and hard to manoeuvre. She was made from MM plans. I could never get her to behave in the water. 27Mhz TX/RX. tried changing motor, prop 6 to 12 volts nothing seemed to make much difference, gave up in the end. You can't win them all.
Liked by Lovejoy226 and Clinton
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This Is a scratch built paddle steamer named "Jeanie Deans "
This was scratch built apart from the fibre glass hull which I purchased.
Model is 65" long with a beam of 10". Power is by electric running via a gearbox at 300 rpm. Ihave taken almost 2years to complete the model working most days on it. Attention to detail was the order of the day.
I am using a Planet T5 Tx and Rx, 5 channels. I have a smoke generator pushing steam out of the twin funnels,synchronised to forward speed, faster the revs, faster the steam. Conventional rudder operation.
Have an operating Radar, ships horn, simulated steam noise varies as speed is altered, full navigation lights,all cabin lights can be switched on and to keep the 106 passengers happy I have a Banjo Band playing to complete the scene. Have sailed it recently at Peterborough and performs really really well. Have to say it tends to attract a lot of interest.
I am now constructing the Ayton Cross tug in 1:32 scale, with all the detail I want.Plan is to tow the Jeanie Deans around when completed as well assailing her
Model is 65" long with a beam of 10". Power is by electric running via a gearbox at 300 rpm. Ihave taken almost 2years to complete the model working most days on it. Attention to detail was the order of the day.
I am using a Planet T5 Tx and Rx, 5 channels. I have a smoke generator pushing steam out of the twin funnels,synchronised to forward speed, faster the revs, faster the steam. Conventional rudder operation.
Have an operating Radar, ships horn, simulated steam noise varies as speed is altered, full navigation lights,all cabin lights can be switched on and to keep the 106 passengers happy I have a Banjo Band playing to complete the scene. Have sailed it recently at Peterborough and performs really really well. Have to say it tends to attract a lot of interest.
I am now constructing the Ayton Cross tug in 1:32 scale, with all the detail I want.Plan is to tow the Jeanie Deans around when completed as well assailing her
Liked by GARTH and RNinMunich and
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Kreigsmarine PA-2
I acquired this Snowberry in need of some TLC. I found some pictures of a flower class captured by the Germans in France. I used a bit of modellers licence but I think it does represent the ship. it is powered by a MFA 540, 6volt gel cell and ripmax esc. Tx rx 204 gig