Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Water Models / November 2003

I'm heavily into EP and GP cars/trucks. In front of where I work is a
drainage ditch and It's just begging me to get a damn boat!!!
I think I want something small with a deep V and GP but I'm not
familiar with any of the boat companies out there. What can you

I am getting radio interference from a 6 volt 3 pole motor, which is not
suppressed.
My local model shop just told me to buy 'standard' capacitors, but of course
this is not a language my local electronics shop speaks.

What do people think are the best RTR Electric boats out there. I have
been looking at a boat like the Traxxas Villain. Any comments?

I modified a weed whacker engine to fit into my Dumas Deep V (5 ft)  I'm not
sure of the model number.  Anyhow, with the engine being significantly
larger than stock, how can I build a cover for the Engine/Electronics Bay?
I was thinking of making a mold out of Styrofoam, and then ...

While I have sailed full sized boats for many years I have no
experience with the r/c model type.  I'm looking for something which
involves some construction, sails well and (of course) not excessively
expensive (we're talking Cdn $ here).

I have been producing a economical lightweight trailer body for mode
aircraft transportation. Is there any need for such an item in the r
boating hobby? Would it be helpfull? If some of you would help advis
me I would appreciate it. Here's some pictures. Theres more info in m

I have just restored an old Darnell submarine, and for those of you who have
given me advice in that regard, thank you sincerely. I took it...it worked.
The pond where I sail contains salt water, and the problem is of course
getting a radio signal through that to control the boat. I ...

hi, i have just started a new rc forum for uk people.
http://members.lycos.co.uk/rcforums/yabbse/index.php
Please note it is very new. if you have any ideas for it please post
suggestions or e-mail me p.taylor@zen.co.uk.

Is there a model submarine newsgroup.  I have looked but cannot find one.

I am about to resurrect a model yacht that my father had as a boy ( circa
1910).
It is carved from a solid piece of wood and has what I would call classical
Fyffe lines.

Well, i ask this, anyone know the race boat model "sport 40" ?
I want plans for that, or similar... And just for reference...
http://www.geocities.com/dfrp2000/sport40.html
Any help would be nice, i'll fix the scale my self, but im just to darn

For an interesting site selling models of UK canal boats, narrow boats etc,
historic and present day - also associated books, videos and other items, go
to www.canalcargo.co.uk .

I am lokking for a cheep and good sound modul for my towingboat. It is a
twinscrew model and I should prefer a unit folling the different speed of
the two motors. Can it handel the startingprocess of engines it would be
perfect. Any suggestions for deliveries within EU? I am also ...

I'm about to get back into modelling after a 20 year break(!).
Looking for a reasonable r/c for use on a model hovercraft project
with my son, and subsequent projects.
I've seen an Futaba FP-4N on e-bay, and before I go further, am

Hi, I looking for a crankshaft, connecting rod and piston for a K&B 8701
7.5cc outboard motor. I/ve searched hi and low and I can't seem to find a
source for these parts. Can anyone help?