1 / 8
1/12th scale Waveney lifeboat
I really like the presence of this model on the water.
Liked by jbkiwi and SimpleSailor and
Photos & videos
Showing results for “waveney lifeboat”
· Clear search
Search results
4 posts
1 / 4
Waveney Lifeboat 1st sail
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.
Liked by Deswelham and bangzoomer
2 comments
- jelley_babyChief Petty Officer 1st Classit'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 Grahamit'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
1 / 4
Waveney Class Lifeboat
Here is my restoration (conversion) of a US Coastguard vessel into the RNLI Waveney Class Lifeboat. I think you will agree that it looks better in its new livery. Have put in two jp power 400 motors along with mtroniks auto tune 20 amp esc and am using 7.4V lipo batteries. First try out went very well, but that was the bath, will try her out on water in couple of days
2 comments
- Dave MVice AdmiralHiHi Nice to see your model. I built the US Coastguard model and use similar motors and ESC. Lipo's were not common when built so I used a 12v 1.2amp sla. Goes well on the water but duration is not very long. I have a pair of brushless motors and controllers and intend to fit with Lipo battery. it would be nice to see pics of your model on the water. Dave
Nice to see your model. I built the US Coastguard model and use similar motors and ESC. Lipo's were not common when built so I used a 12v 1.2amp sla. Goes well on the water but duration is not very long. I have a pair of brushless motors and controllers and intend to fit with Lipo battery. it would be nice to see pics of your model on the water.
Dave - vaderswarLeading SeamanHI Dave, Sorry for delay in replying, taking boat out on water for trials today will let you know how got on. As to changing to brushless, good idea I use brushless in a lot of my models, but if you have MTroniks escs you can use a lipo upto 3series (11.1v), they say this on their own website, so you could still use same motors with 7.4v lipo but change the esc. the only downside to using lipos is having to add more ballast to get waterline which is what going to find out today. Regards SteveHI Dave, Sorry for delay in replying, taking boat out on water for trials today will let you know how got on. As to changing to brushless, good idea I use brushless in a lot of my models, but if you have MTroniks escs you can use a lipo upto 3series (11.1v), they say this on their own website, so you could still use same motors with 7.4v lipo but change the esc. the only downside to using lipos is having to add more ballast to get waterline which is what going to find out today. Regards Steve
1 / 4
The Scout
Kit by Metcalf Mouldings, Waveney Lifeboat, figures by speedline, running with 2x 850 Motors,12volt sla battery, speed control by a Action P94 set to tank steering.
3 comments
- jfstokerMaster SeamanJust working on some other projects and fitting some sound effects to the Scout, will take some photos on the water next time at the pool JohnJust working on some other projects and fitting some sound effects to the Scout, will take some photos on the water next time at the pool JohnLiked by Inkoust
Roy