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101 items · Page 4 of 5QUICK SITE GUIDE
Hi Guys, I am going to try and do a simple “HOW TO USE THIS SITE” mini instruction sheet to help new members get started. TO CR…
by Martin555 · 6 years ago
How to DIY Photo Etch
PLEASE NOTE!! I, RNinMunich (AKA Doug) DID NOT WRITE THIS EXCELLENT 'HOW TO' ON PHOTO ETCHING. THE REAL AUTHOR IS 'SPOCK66'. I …
by Spock66 · 6 years ago
EASY LiPo DISCHARGING
I got sick of charging LiPo batteries up for boats and planes then the weather packs up just as you have finished. You then hav…
by jbkiwi · 6 years ago
RE RIGGING A 1 METER YACHT USING A NEW SERO WINCH.
hI chaps l need to rig my latest sailboat bought it second hand then stripped it down to repaint and tart up by the time l had …
by jimdogge · 6 years ago
Easy reversing switch for single ESC twin motor set-up
An easy way to reverse a motor (or motors) in a twin set-up using only one ESC (such as Electronize) is to use a polarity rever…
by jbkiwi · 7 years ago
Placing decals easier.
We have all put a sticker or decal on crooked but if you don't know this little trick it might help alleviate future mistakes. …
by jbkiwi · 7 years ago
Cullamix Tug
I intend to scratch build this using the old model maker plan MM256 from 1952. Has anyone built this?
by J Barry · 7 years ago
SS Colonsay Clyde Puffer
iMy scratch built Puffer, made out of plywood and wood. Have just finished putting in the navigation lights.
by Hugh · 7 years ago
Ex Hints and Tips
Martin's topic 'Hints and Tips' transferred to the open Forum to enable Likes, Comments and New Tips as Replies. Happy Tipping …
by Martin555 · 7 years ago
Leaking boat
LEAKING BOAT So your plank on frame boat has sprung a leak and you can't see where the leak is. You can suspect that due to age…
by MAXTON · 7 years ago
Motors
MOTORS Having chosen your motor, the motor / running gear alignment is very important. In every case the motor to prop shaft or…
by MAXTON · 7 years ago
2.4ghz TX/Radio
2.4Ghz TX/Radio combo With the introduction of the 2.4 Ghz Radios the 27Mhz and the 40Mhz systems will soon become obsolete, th…
by MAXTON · 7 years ago
LiPo Battery Charging
NOT from me (RNinMunich)! I just edited it to delete a previous comment of mine! LiPo Battery Charging - Use specific Lithium P…
by fireboat · 8 years ago
NiMH Battery Charging
NOT from me (RNinMunich)! I just edited it to delete a previous comment of mine! NiMH batteries should not be discharged fully …
by fireboat · 8 years ago
NiCad Battery Charging
NOT from me (RNinMunich)! I just edited it to delete a previous comment of mine! Ni-Cads should be discharged before re-chargin…
by fireboat · 8 years ago
Lead Acid Battery Charging
NOT from me (RNinMunich)! I just edited it to delete a previous comment of mine! Lead acid batteries should not be discharged a…
by fireboat · 8 years ago
Basic RC Setup
NOT from me (RNinMunich)! I just edited it to delete a previous comment of mine! There are many people who are new to radio con…
by fireboat · 8 years ago
Radio Control Wiring
NOT from me (RNinMunich)! I just edited it to delete a previous comment of mine! Wiring Methods Wiring can be a little tricky, …
by fireboat · 8 years ago
Battery Capacities & Wiring
DRAFT: TO BE REVISED ;-) (FB) Batteries can give you many different outputs (!?) depending on how they are wired up. As long as…
by fireboat · 8 years ago
Battery Testing
DRAFT; TO BE REVISED ;-) (FB) The first rule of battery testing is to make sure you test the battery with LOAD. To test a batte…
by fireboat · 8 years ago
Battery Problems
A common problem with batteries is deterioration due to not being stored correctly when not in use, causing it to loose its cha…
by fireboat · 8 years ago
Battery Types
Types of Dry Cell Zinc Carbon - The typical cheap torch cell battery and liable to leak when old. Alkaline - Can supply a large…
by fireboat · 8 years ago
Radio Problem Solving
There are many problems that can go wrong with a radio, its just a matter of checking a few things to see whats going wrong. Si…
by fireboat · 8 years ago
Radio Frequencies 24MHz
27MHz 26.965 Not in England 26.975 All Models 26.985 Not in England 26.995 All Models 27.005 Not in England 27.015 Not in Engla…
by fireboat · 8 years ago