GregHiltz
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Warrant Officer · 632 pts
Saint John, Canada
Member since Sep 2018
Last online 8 days ago
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Re: build blog
Yes a good Multimeter is your best friend when gearing up or trouble-shooting any R/C or motorized equipment I have seen a simple faulty switch cause me grief …
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Re: Fuse for 12 pole 12-24 volt Hi Torque Motor (as supplied by Mobile Marine Models)
@Hsailer -As I mentioned, 2 to 3 second shots, just long enough to get an Amperage reading. I have been working and testing motors for over 50 years, snd have …
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Re: Fuse for 12 pole 12-24 volt Hi Torque Motor (as supplied by Mobile Marine Models)
As said by another member, you need to determine the max of stall amperage draw. You did not specify if single or twin motors in your Tug, but assuming single,…
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two motors one esc
In my 50 years of gearing up and running R/C boats, I have always been cognitive of fusing my systems , as at sailings I have seen boats blow fuses out in the …
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Re: Möwe - Trawler
Nice, clean work especially for your first build, a bit different in the configuration of the Mast & booms for actual fishing gear.
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Wood glues
Personally I would use a slow setting (30 minute) epoxy, spread thinly on the plywood, and lay as many planks down as you can in 20 minutes. Spend the remainde…
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two or one
You do not say which type boat is is, but if it is a fast boat, probably one ESC is ok, so long as it is rated with a high enough amperage . Two Speed Controll…
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prop question
If at all possible, even though the Prop may be threaded onto your shaft, Yesvyou should havevz lock nut on the shaft. If your prop is not threaded you should …
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HM/50 ESC
Please post photos of the ESC
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Re: Next project: 36 ft Northern Bay sport fisherman
This should make a great R/C boat.
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