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Re: Classic Model Power Boats
… at power train to use as I have experimented with different brushless motors and props in my Rapier to establish what works the best ….and I have a spare 120A ESC ready to fit. Final finishing and colours are yet to be finalised, but it wou …
by zooma · 10 months ago
11 Sep 2025
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36" Veron Thames Police Launch
… 'fleet', it came with an ic motor, but will be converted to brushless electric.
by Madwelshman · 10 months ago
9 Sep 2025
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VIC SMEED'S VIVACITY
… s of performance. I'm already building up a picture of what brushless power system I could use, although I'll wait for your input before any decisions are made (there is also the small matter of having to save up my 'pennies' as I have a ba …
by Nick Ward · 10 months ago
6 Sep 2025
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Re: LesRo Sportsman (?) Restoration
… size of propeller that I would probably use with a suitable brushless motor. I want this “Sportman” to make some “white water” when it moves a little faster than it probably did previously. Bob.
by zooma · 10 months ago
5 Sep 2025
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Vic Smeed Remora
… ed designed a hull that would still work well today using a brushless out-runner motor with water cooled ESC and a LiPo battery. Here is a short video of its first outing at Southport today following some problems with the ESC that had prev …
by zooma · 10 months ago
2 Sep 2025
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VIC SMEED'S VIVACITY
… njoyed building mine, and can't wait to try it again with a brushless set-up. I suppose the pipe insulation foam I used on my Springer would fit over the Sprite's bow quite well... . If you are wanting a specific rescue boat, you may also w …
by Nick Ward · 10 months ago
30 Aug 2025
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Vic Smeed Remora
… t more modern designs. My Remora is powered by an outrunner brushless motor and drives beautifully. The over-large rudder shown on the plans (for use in the steering competitions of the time) was replaced by a more normal size rudder, but n …
by zooma · 10 months ago
27 Aug 2025
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Question of the Day?
… what's the difference between an inrunner and an outrunner brushless motor, or what are the main differences between a 2.4 GHz and a 44 MHz transmission?
by AlessandroSPQR · 10 months ago
26 Aug 2025
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VIC SMEED'S VIVACITY
… table motor, as I am trying keep an open mind to a possible brushless set up which may end up having to use a smaller prop, but there are other 'larger' boat projects I have plans for where a 3" prop and geared brushed set-up of modest powe …
by Nick Ward · 10 months ago
24 Aug 2025
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New restoration project, 48" raf crash tender mk2.
… the very early 60's . I will hopefully be converting it to brushless motor and speed controller, also using 2.4ghz rc system. So any suggestions for a motor and controller to suit it ( using 12v. 7ah. Sla batteries) would be very much appr …
by Colin H · 10 months ago
19 Aug 2025
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Re: 1:12 Swordsman from Aerokits Kit Plan and Drawings from Chris
… f me and did what I had planned to do and that was to fit a brushless motor. See last photo - it went really well then. Handling was really good and stable. I think the smaller versions can flop into turns a bit if sudden changes of directi …
by ChrisF · 10 months ago
18 Aug 2025
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New restoration project, 48" raf crash tender mk2.
… st that people keep saying how much better it would be with brushless. My "Caroline" launch runs for up to 6 hours depending on throttle use with a 7ah 12v sla, plus its over 5 feet long. And can get up on the plane. Cheers Colin. PS, sorry …
by Colin H · 11 months ago
15 Aug 2025
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Water propulsion.
… t bursts ..the pic below is of the first one I converted to brushless motor .
by GavJ · 11 months ago
15 Aug 2025
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two of my other crayfishing model boats ..
These are 1/6 scale ,6 foot long models ..brushless powered .. running 6 cell lipos ..
by GavJ · 11 months ago
28 Jul 2025
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Jet/stealth Swan & Multiple ESCs
… odify ‘Jet Swan’ to ‘Stealth Swan’ with the addition of two brushless motors with props. Question:- will the two new ESCs need the red power lead removing before plugging into the receiver and if so, will they operate OK? Thanks in advance!
by EricMB · 11 months ago
26 Jul 2025
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Kopy Kommander (Sea Commander).
… ooled ESC with the matching Surpass 3674 - 1580KV in-runner brushless motor - currently fitted with a water jacket. Seen here fitted in the Kopy Kommander on a water cooled motor mount fully plumbed together. The Surpass ESC provides forwar …
by zooma · 11 months ago
25 Jul 2025
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Frankenstein!
… ged to salvage (or rescue from the grave ) the water-cooled brushless motor, drivetrain, and water-cooked ESC, plus the rudder and associated controls. It looks like they may just fit as an r/c jet turbine is way beyond my means as I my wif …
by jumpugly · 11 months ago
21 Jul 2025
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Like a gargoyle...
… parts; meaning hi-performance lipo set-up with water-cooled brushless etc. which I will try to modify even further. It will take more than a bit of bashing to marry the Traxxas mechanicals into this beast. For now she sits and stares balefu …
by jumpugly · 12 months ago
10 Jul 2025
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Motors, ESCs and All The Rest
… Receiver Two Ezrun Max10 G2 80A ESCs with 3652SD 3300kv G3 brushless motors. Injora Low Profile Digital Servo Two Hilldow 2S Lipo 5100mAh Batteries with an XT60 Connector ISDT PD60 60W 6A Lipo Balance Charger Hobbywing 30501003 Programming …
by peterbro · 12 months ago
4 Jul 2025
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34" Vosper RAF Crash Rescue Tender - Aerokits model
… - of some sorts! I'd like to go modern with the RC, motor (brushless?) and metal geared servo. Any advice - particularly on motor sizing would be appreciated. I saw a similar Fireboat on the water at Southport Model Boat Club open day rece …
by Back in the Groove · 1 year ago
19 Jun 2025
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New restoration project, 48" raf crash tender mk2.
… a model of 48", it might be an expensive exercise to use a brushless motor, if your finances are limited at the moment. You would probably need something like a 34/48 (diam and length) x 1000 KV (revs/min/V) brushless outrunner (or water c …
by jbkiwi · 1 year ago
14 Jun 2025
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I'm still here, I think?
… ing. Motor and propshaft rotate but will be changing it for brushless. Any comments gldlay received, cheers Colin.
by Colin H · 1 year ago
11 Jun 2025
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Battery options
… ri 1/35 Elco and looking for battery/motor advice. I have 2 brushless 2838/3800KV with ESC for each. Props are 28mm. (Unsure if U need to know that but trying to give as much info as poss). I have a few lipo batteries from my plane/drone ge …
by jostro65 · 1 year ago
7 Jun 2025
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Adding some Colour and Details
… r probably isn't the usual order, but I'm still researching brushless motors, propellers and all that side of things so I decided to just keep going. I'll have to fix up some of the hull paint once I add those things, but I think (hope) tha …
by peterbro · 1 year ago
1 Jun 2025
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SHG Marine Shadow
… i/c motor and ancillaries will be replaced with a suitable brushless motor and ESC once I get home and raid the spares box, as there’s nowhere local to me to run i/c. Does anyone remember the Shadow? I’m assuming early 1980s or possibly ea …
by neilw · 1 year ago
25 May 2025
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Clyde Model Dockyard
… a feeling I’ll be getting one of his clinker dinghies and a brushless Seagull when they are launched. https://www.clydemodeldockyard.com/shop
by neilw · 1 year ago
10 May 2025
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THE RAVEN
… from balsa wood.She is powered by twin 40mm water jets, two brushless 2280kv motors,two 90amp esc, 2 x14.8 volt lipo batteries.It took 7months to building and I am quite happy with the end product. She sits well in the water and runs just l …
by Kevin-56 · 1 year ago
16 Apr 2025
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Restarting the Refurbishment
… bought: Controller: M-Troniks G2 Hydra 50 Motor: M-Tronics Brushless 1900KV 600can (came with Controller) Antenna: Futaba R3106GF Rudder Servo: Futaba S3004 Batteries: 2 x VP Racing Battery Ni-Mh 10x2600mAh 12V Transmitter: Futaba T6L Spor …
by Back in the Groove · 1 year ago
27 Mar 2025

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