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Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Water Models / October 2007new comer
hi guys im new to rc boating, iv just built my first frame. It is 80cm long and 20 cm wide. its made out of balsa wood and has a fiberglassed hull, and the hull is farly shallow from the back then comes narrow. the bow has been foam filled and sealed tight. its is pritty heavy as well. Now i want to put in the electronics and i dont have a clue what to perchase, could i have some help please. +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Filename: Image003.jpg | |Download: http://www.modelpowerboat.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=39| +-------------------------------------------------------------------+  Signaturetaipan175 Hi Taipan and welcome :) What do you intend to power the boat with, Gas, Electric, Glow? SignatureJohn thank mate, i want to put in an electric motor and i definatly want to go brushless, and it weighs about 900 grams Signaturetaipan175 I'm not too knowledgeable on electric boats. Where abouts are you located? The best bet is to see if there is a club near you and go and have a look at what is running. But off the top of my head you will need this gear: - Steering Servo (high torque would be best) - Brushless motor - Electronic Speed Controller to suit motor - Battery packs to suit motor - Radio Transmitter and Receiver SignatureJohn thanks for that i need all the help i can get Signaturetaipan175 If you tell us where you are from, someone might be able to point you to a nearby club or business that could help. SignatureJohn ok, im from victoria, melbourne there is a hobby shop near me but the dont specialize in boats Signaturetaipan175 > ok, im from victoria, melbourne there is a hobby shop near me but the > dont specialize in boats Where in Melbourne? Float-a-boat out in Ringworm do boats (surprise!), and a couple of others, bloke on Wells Road near Frankston, another in Boronia. Cheers, Gary B-) Signature______________________________________________________________________________ Armful of chairs: Something some people would not know whether you were up them with or not - Barry Humphries im in altona... i heard there is one in the city, would you know?? Signaturetaipan175 Ok in melbourne the club near you is Western Districts Model Boat Club which is at Cherry Lake, Altona, Melbourne. They did have a website but it's been taken offline for some reason :( As for shops See Tony at http://www.hobbysupplies.com.au or Aaron at http://www.ozspechobbies.com/ SignatureJohn yeh cherry lake isnt too far from me ill enquire about the club Signaturetaipan175 > im in altona... i heard there is one in the city, would you know?? Not for boats, AFAIRC. There's Hearn's Hobbies, in Flinders Street, at the west end of the station, and whatcha-ma-callits in Lonsdale Street, opposite Myers, but neither are really boat places (at least, they weren't the last time I went in). Hmmm, IIRC, the recent Model Boats magazine has a bit on a mob out West, or possibly North, sadly that mag's at work ATM, I'll look it up. It's the one that should be in the newsagent, with the "Skimmer" plans. Cheers, Gary B-) Signature______________________________________________________________________________ Armful of chairs: Something some people would not know whether you were up them with or not - Barry Humphries |
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