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| Type: RNLB Thomas and Eva Williams Barnet class |
Posted 7th Feb 2012 by rac5587 |
Score: 10 |
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Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
Lead Acid (12v)
9 Amp/h
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Unknown ESC
15A Constant
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Motor: MFA 500
Type: Brushed
Drive: Geared
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Props: Twin Propellors
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 40mm
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Specs
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Comments:
Named after my late Grand parents,based on the early Barnett class,working lights,sound unit,working exhaust fumes from top of mast,twin escs, |
Length:36 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:Unknown MPH
Runtime:45 Minutes
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| Type: RNLB Donald Ivany Waveney class |
Posted 7th Feb 2012 by rac5587 |
Score: 6 |
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Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
Lead Acid (12v)
12 Amp/h
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Unknown ESC
10A Constant
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Motor: Unknown
Type: Brushed
Drive: Geared
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Props: Twin Propellors
Type: 4 Blade
Size: 55mm
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Specs
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Comments:
Named after my late father in law,twin esc,working lights etc |
Length:44 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:Unknown MPH
Runtime:60 Minutes
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| Type: RNLB Thomas H Gomersall Watson |
Posted 7th Feb 2012 by rac5587 |
Score: 9 |
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Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
Lead Acid (12v)
12 Amp/h
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Unknown ESC
10A Constant
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Motor: Mfa 800
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
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Props: Twin Propellors
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 55mm
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Specs
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Comments:
Named after my late father,watson class ,full working lights,radar,twin esc,built for working slip way launch,rudder can be raised and mast lower by remote control. |
Length:47 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:Unknown MPH
Runtime:60 Minutes
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| Type: RNLB Joyce Gomersall,Solent class |
Posted 7th Feb 2012 by rac5587 |
Score: 9 |
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Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
Lead Acid (12v)
14 Amp/h
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Unknown ESC
10A Constant
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Motor: mfa 800
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
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Props: Twin Propellors
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 50mm
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Specs
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Comments:
Aero kits Solent class,named after my late mother,has full working lights,sound unit,twin esc, |
Length:48 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:4 MPH
Runtime:70 Minutes
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| Type: RNLB HAIG,Rother class |
Posted 7th Feb 2012 by rac5587 |
Score: 8 |
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Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
Lead Acid (12v)
7 Amp/h
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midtronics marine 15amp
10A Constant
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Motor: mfa 500
Type: Brushed
Drive: Geared
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Props: Twin Propellors
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 45mm
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Specs
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Comments:
1/12 Rother ,all working lights, helm and radar lights up.twin screw ,fully independent esc,and single sound unit,this boat also goes on display to collect funds for the RNLI |
Length:33 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:4 MPH
Runtime:40 Minutes
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| Type: RNLB Edward Bridges |
Posted 7th Feb 2012 by rac5587 |
Score: 10 |
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Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
Lead Acid (12v)
12 Amp/h
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Unknown ESC
45A Constant
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Motor: Unknown
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
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Props: Twin Propellors
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 60mm
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Specs
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Comments:
Boat is based on the Arun kept in the Historic Life Boat collection at Chatham Historic Dockyard in Kent.model is 1/12 scale 54"long plank on frame build,twin screw,twin fully independent escs giving total control.working radar,search light which can pan port and starboard,twin sound units, and full working nav and deck lights,and is used to raise funds for the RNLI on display at RNLI stand |
Length:54 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:8 MPH
Runtime:20 Minutes
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| Type: Crystal |
Posted 6th Feb 2012 by Lifeboatmember |
Score: 5 |
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Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
Unknown
Unknown Amp/h
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Unknown ESC
Unknown Amps
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Motor: Unknown
Type: Unknown
Drive: Belt
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Props: Unknown
Type: Unknown
Size: Unknown
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Specs
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Comments:
A scale model of a sailing pilot boat great to have on the water it has a winch to control the two foresail and the mainsail and with rudder control its just like the real thing aand with a good breeze she has a fair turn of speed. |
Length:46 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:4 MPH
Runtime:Unknown Minutes
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| Type: Fire boat |
Posted 6th Feb 2012 by Lifeboatmember |
Score: 6 |
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|
Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
NiMH (10.8v)
4 Amp/h
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Seaking 25A for boats
Unknown Amps
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Motor: Keda Kv830
Type: Brushless
Drive: Direct Drive
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Props: Single Propellor
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 30mm
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Specs
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Comments:
Rebuilt fireboat with working monitors made from white metal drilled out and a plastic tube fitted through the centre and connected to a pump. Nav lights, anchor light and search light work.
Quite fast rises out of water to almost centre of hull |
Length:34 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:Unknown MPH
Runtime:35 Minutes
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| Type: Waveney 44ft |
Posted 6th Feb 2012 by Lifeboatmember |
Score: 5 |
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|
Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
NiMH (12v)
15 Amp/h
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Unknown ESC
Unknown Amps
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Motor: Unknown
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
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Props: Twin Propellors
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 50mm
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Specs
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Comments:
The model is scratch built plank on frame and is 1" to 1ft scale still biulding nearly finished. |
Length:44 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:Unknown MPH
Runtime:40 Minutes
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| Type: port adelaide |
Posted 5th Feb 2012 by Powdermonky |
Score: 5 |
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Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
Lead Acid (12v)
7 Amp/h
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electronize
Unknown Amps
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Motor: 7 7 7
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
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Props: Single Propellor
Type: 4 Blade
Size: 60mm
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Specs
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Comments:
The "port " is a 1/80 scale scratch built cargo ship some 6 ft 5 inchs long
the hull is of 1/32 ply with halfords matt gpr on the inside and fighter aces fine matt cloth for the outer finnish.
Almost all the fixtures and fittings are cast resin.
The ship carries 50lbs of water balast to give a realistic water line.
The balast is pumped in/out by a caravan water pump, this removes the need of carrying great block of concreat to and from the poolside !!!.
At the moment im just finnishing off the " belgulf union " a 6foot tanker, this is near to water trials when the weather picks up a little,
the way things are going that should be around june or july !!! |
Length:Unknown inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:Unknown MPH
Runtime:60 Minutes
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| Type: Envoy |
Posted 5th Feb 2012 by Roger459 |
Score: 5 |
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Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
Lead Acid (12v)
Unknown Amp/h
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Unknown ESC
Unknown Amps
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Motor: Unknown
Type: Unknown
Drive: Unknown
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Props: Unknown
Type: 2 Blade X Type
Size: Unknown
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Specs
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Comments:
I purchased this as a complted kit, but have made a number of changes. Anyone with original details I would of kit please contact me!! |
Length:46 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:Unknown MPH
Runtime:Unknown Minutes
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| Type: hostile projectile |
Posted 1st Feb 2012 by hydroman |
Score: 7 |
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Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
LiPoly (11.1v)
5 Amp/h
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Unknown ESC
100A Constant
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Motor: fds
Type: Brushless
Drive: Direct Drive
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Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade X Type
Size: 40mm
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Specs
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Comments:
still building it and will update as soon as its finished |
Length:28 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:Unknown MPH
Runtime:Unknown Minutes
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| Type: WHO HA |
Posted 29th Jan 2012 by AlanR |
Score: 5 |
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Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
NiCad (9.6v)
Unknown Amp/h
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Unknown ESC
Unknown Amps
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Motor: Unknown
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
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Props: Single Propellor
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 45mm
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Specs
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Comments:
WORK IN PROGRESS. 30 YEARS PLUS SO FAR |
Length:46 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:Unknown MPH
Runtime:Unknown Minutes
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| Type: predator |
Posted 29th Jan 2012 by hydroman |
Score: 5 |
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Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
NiMH (6v)
Unknown Amp/h
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Unknown ESC
Unknown Amps
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Motor: zenoah G260pum marine
Type: IC Engine
Drive: Direct Drive
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Props: Single Propellor
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 60mm
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Specs
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Comments:
skinned in 2/2 twill carbon fiber,interior skinned in carbon fiber/kevlar,didn't build the boat for maximum speed/competitive racing, just for fun. With the high price of scale drivers i opted for a couple of my sons 'spare' action men cut in half just below the chest and fitted with small steel angle brackets,bolts and nyloc nuts. |
Length:50 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:Unknown MPH
Runtime:30 Minutes
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| Type: Fire Tender |
Posted 22nd Jan 2012 by ads90 |
Score: 8 |
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Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
NiMH (7.2v)
3 Amp/h
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Hitec SP-610 RF
10A Constant
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Motor: Graupner Speed 600 ECO
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
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Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade S Type
Size: 35mm
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Specs
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Comments:
My Fireoat is a little unusual as it is unlike a Vosper Mk 2 but similar to a Mk 1. My boat planes quite well and gives a realistic turn of speed. Speed ECO motor draws only about 2 Amps and both motor and ESC don't run hot. |
Length:34 inches
Weight:2000 grams
Speed:Unknown MPH
Runtime:30 Minutes
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| Type: fireboat |
Posted 20th Jan 2012 by jefferyHolmes |
Score: 10 |
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Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
NiCad (7.2v)
3 Amp/h
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Unknown ESC
Unknown Amps
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Motor: Unknown
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
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Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade S Type
Size: 35mm
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Specs
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Comments:
Deans Marine fireboat with working fire moniters |
Length:24 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:7 MPH
Runtime:50 Minutes
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| Type: OCEAN CREST |
Posted 16th Jan 2012 by BASHER |
Score: 5 |
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|
Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
Lead Acid (6v)
Unknown Amp/h
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Unknown ESC
Unknown Amps
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Motor: Unknown
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
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Props: Single Propellor
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 35mm
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Specs
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Comments:
Bought on e bay ?100 quite an old kit |
Length:32 inches
Weight:800 grams
Speed:5 MPH
Runtime:60 Minutes
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| Type: Fire boat |
Posted 15th Jan 2012 by midnite |
Score: 8 |
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Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
NiMH (7.2v)
3 Amp/h
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Mtronis
15A Constant
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Motor: Graupner 600
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
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Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade S Type
Size: 35mm
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Specs
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Comments:
A project that I inherited from a family friend. More work was done by my late father-in-law. Now its nearly finished, and runs like a dream. thanks to advice from the members of this site. |
Length:34 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:10 MPH
Runtime:Unknown Minutes
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| Type: OCEAN CREST |
Posted 14th Jan 2012 by BASHER |
Score: 5 |
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Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
Lead Acid (6v)
Unknown Amp/h
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Unknown ESC
Unknown Amps
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Motor: Unknown
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
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Props: Single Propellor
Type: Unknown
Size: 35mm
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Specs
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Comments:
Nice ship on water runs nicely and very simple electrics |
Length:32 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:8 MPH
Runtime:60 Minutes
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| Type: RNLB LESTER |
Posted 4th Jan 2012 by thebuilder |
Score: 10 |
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|
Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
NiCad (9.6v)
Unknown Amp/h
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action electronics
Unknown Amps
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Motor: GRAUPNER 600
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
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Props: Twin Propellors
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 35mm
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Specs
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Comments:
This model of the Tamar was an excellent model to build |
Length:39 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:10 MPH
Runtime:35 Minutes
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| Type: Aerokits Solent Lifeboat |
Posted 2nd Jan 2012 by Dave M |
Score: 8 |
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Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
Lead Acid (12v)
15 Amp/h
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Bobs Board
10A Constant
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Motor: Buhler
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
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Props: Twin Propellors
Type: 4 Blade
Size: 60mm
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Specs
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Comments:
My original 1960's Solent built from and Aerokits kit. Took me years to finish and only launched in the late 1990's. Not often sailed hence the Bobs board speed controller. I intend to replace with two Mtronic Esc's and sail her more often. The number is wrong for the door type but I intend to rectify this and will then try to model on a real example. Really nostalgic model that I cherish dearly. |
Length:48 inches
Weight:4600 grams
Speed:3 MPH
Runtime:40 Minutes
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| Type: Skimmer |
Posted 2nd Jan 2012 by Tall Paul |
Score: 8 |
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Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
NiCad (9.6v)
2 Amp/h
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Mtronics Viper
15A Constant
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Motor: 400
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
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Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade X Type
Size: Unknown
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Specs
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Comments:
Built from Model Boats magazine free plan.
My first build since childhood as am now retired with some time on hand. |
Length:15 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:Unknown MPH
Runtime:30 Minutes
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| Type: Trent Class Lifeboat |
Posted 2nd Jan 2012 by Dave M |
Score: 8 |
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Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
NiMH (8.4v)
3 Amp/h
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Blue Chinese
50A Constant
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Motor: Graupner Speed 600
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
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Props: Twin Propellors
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 35mm
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Specs
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Comments:
Model Slipway model of the Whitby Lifeboat. Purchased built from ebay but modified to add lights and correct RNLI markings. |
Length:36 inches
Weight:2700 grams
Speed:10 MPH
Runtime:45 Minutes
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| Type: Lady Jan |
Posted 2nd Jan 2012 by Dave M |
Score: 5 |
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Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
Lead Acid (12v)
15 Amp/h
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Electronize
20A Constant
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Motor: Unknown
Type: Brushed
Drive: Unknown
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Props: Single Propellor
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 50mm
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Specs
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Comments:
Built from a Mobile Marine kit. Very scale appearance and sails realistically. Tows barges and other vessels very well and runs forever. |
Length:40 inches
Weight:4400 grams
Speed:4 MPH
Runtime:120 Minutes
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| Type: Pond Yacht |
Posted 2nd Jan 2012 by Dave M |
Score: 8 |
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Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
Unknown
Unknown Amp/h
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Unknown ESC
Unknown Amps
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Motor: Unknown
Type: Unknown
Drive: Unknown
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Props: Unknown
Type: Unknown
Size: Unknown
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Specs
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Comments:
This is my vintage type Pond Yacht. Gaff rigged and built on a fiberglass hull purchased from a fellow club member.Loosley based on a free plan in a Model Boats mag from a few years ago. Very realistic sailing and not for windy days, but its different and can be sailed in almost calm conditions. |
Length:48 inches
Weight:5000 grams
Speed:2 MPH
Runtime:120 Minutes
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| Type: sea scout |
Posted 31st Dec 2011 by colinhubbard |
Score: 5 |
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Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
Unknown
Unknown Amp/h
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Unknown ESC
Unknown Amps
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Motor: Unknown
Type: Unknown
Drive: Direct Drive
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Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade S Type
Size: 30mm
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Specs
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Comments:
This boat was one of my dads from the late 1950's.
It's an aerokits sea scout. At present not fitted with any motor or control gear. |
Length:24 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:Unknown MPH
Runtime:Unknown Minutes
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| Type: Caroline |
Posted 30th Dec 2011 by colinhubbard |
Score: 7 |
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Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
Lead Acid (24v)
15 Amp/h
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Unknown ESC
50A Constant
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Motor: Hitachi
Type: Brushed
Drive: Geared
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Props: Single Propellor
Type: 4 Blade
Size: 60mm
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Specs
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Comments:
This model is a scratch built 1/12th scale model of an Ocean going pleasure craft built in 1964 by my late father. It was originally powered by a large bosch windscreen wiper motor, but has been replaced with an industrial battery drill motor from an Hitachi 18 volt drill.Running from 2 12 volt 7.5ah lead acid batteries wired in series. |
Length:60 inches
Weight:undefined grams
Speed:9 MPH
Runtime:50 Minutes
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| Type: Mk2 firefloat 93 |
Posted 30th Dec 2011 by colinhubbard |
Score: 5 |
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Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
NiCad (9.6v)
15 Amp/h
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Unknown ESC
25A Constant
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Motor: Unknown
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
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Props: Single Propellor
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 45mm
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Specs
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Comments:
This boat was originally built with my dad' help, in about 1963/4 my first powered model and originally had a small diesel engine (E.D.I Think.)And no radio gear. But now fitted with electric motor and radio gear with working monitors and lights.hope to finish restoration in time for spring launch. |
Length:34 inches
Weight:undefined grams
Speed:5 MPH
Runtime:30 Minutes
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| Type: Fairey Swordsman 26 |
Posted 26th Dec 2011 by scottontrotter |
Score: 10 |
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Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
NiMH (7.2v)
3 Amp/h
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Viper 40
Unknown Amps
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Motor: Graupner 600 Speed 8.4v
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
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Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade X Type
Size: 35mm
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Specs
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Comments:
The Swordsman handles very well it's up on the plain in about 6ft turns on sixpence and has a very good run time, Im very pleased with this setup, |
Length:26 inches
Weight:1800 grams
Speed:13 MPH
Runtime:25 Minutes
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| Type: Fire Boat |
Posted 29th Aug 2011 by chrislang |
Score: 8 |
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Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
NiMH (9.6v)
3 Amp/h
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Mtronics
25A Constant
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Motor: Graupner Speed 600 9.6v
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
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Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade S Type
Size: 35mm
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Specs
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Comments:
Tried with 40mm prop, but better speed with 35mm
looking to try something in between but difficult to find as M5 shaft. Motor Graupner Speed 600 9.6v. |
Length:34 inches
Weight:4300 grams
Speed:13 MPH
Runtime:40 Minutes
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| Type: Fire Boat |
Posted 30th Mar 2011 by titfa |
Score: 3 |
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Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
NiCad (7.2v)
4 Amp/h
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probe 12t
45A Constant
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Motor: etronix 13t
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
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Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade S Type
Size: 35mm
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Specs
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Comments:
as soon as i speed it up the speed control overheats and stops, then its off again when it cools down, but it seems to like trundeling on all day at a slow speed.
it's only pulling 5amps in the water full speed and holding it. |
Length:34 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:3 MPH
Runtime:60 Minutes
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| Type: cabin cruiser |
Posted 25th Oct 2010 by john saunders |
Score: 7 |
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Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
Lead Acid (12v)
7 Amp/h
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Tornado
50A Constant
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Motor: 2 x MFA 850
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
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Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade X Type
Size: 50mm
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Specs
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Comments:
Restored recently from a very scruffy but complete original (was petrol powered) boat I aquired from the family of the deceased owner/builder earlier this year. I fitted 2 x 850s (both good secondhand units)in tandem to get more power to the original single shaft which was replaced with a new 20 in long unit to allow more space for the twin motors.Fitted a Tornado 50A ESC that works really well for a budget unit. Pictured here on it's first run at Knightcote Club near Warwick on 25 Oct 2010 |
Length:46 inches
Weight:2300 grams
Speed:9 MPH
Runtime:15 Minutes
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| Type: Tug Boat |
Posted 30th Sep 2010 by don6398 |
Score: 5 |
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Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
Lead Acid (12v)
7 Amp/h
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Electronize (FR30HX)
30A Constant
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Motor: Stature
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
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Props: Twin Propellors
Type: 4 Blade
Size: Unknown
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Specs
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Comments:
The Sidney Madison is part the David Towing Company located in PA USA It has running lights and deck lights. It weights 75 lbs has a 21" beam and draws 6" of water. She handles 2 barges quite nicely. The 4 bladed prop is 90mm |
Length:54 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:12 MPH
Runtime:90 Minutes
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| Type: MTB/MGB |
Posted 24th Jun 2010 by WrinkleyP |
Score: 8 |
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Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
NiMH (9.6v)
5 Amp/h
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Viper Marine 40
40A Constant
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Motor: 2 x Graupner speed 600
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
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Props: Twin Propellors
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 35mm
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Specs
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Comments:
Own build in style of late ww2 MGB/MTB using Perkasa type GRP hull, ply deck and platicard superstructure details etc.
Twin Graupner 600 Race motors (-left and right handed rotation), twin rudders.
Bofors and Oerlikons rotate.
First attempt at RC boat build so a bit heavy.
Goes well but short battery life on full throttle. |
Length:34 inches
Weight:3400 grams
Speed:8 MPH
Runtime:15 Minutes
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| Type: Nor Star Wave Rider |
Posted 2nd May 2010 by kalamunda |
Score: 9 |
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Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
NiMH (8.4v)
3 Amp/h
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EZ - Run 18a
20A Constant
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Motor: Keda Thumrun 2837/18
Type: Brushless
Drive: Direct Drive
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Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade X Type
Size: 45mm
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Specs
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Comments:
Requires a lot of left rudder at full speed to maintain a straight line. |
Length:28 inches
Weight:2200 grams
Speed:Unknown MPH
Runtime:20 Minutes
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| Type: Aerokits Sea Scout |
Posted 1st May 2010 by dbninja |
Score: 10 |
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Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
NiMH (9.6v)
3 Amp/h
|
mtronics 25a
25A Constant
|
Motor: Graupner speed 600 8.4v
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
|
Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade X Type
Size: 40mm
|
|
Specs
|
Comments:
mad as a mad thing.. running a Vapex 3300nimh and the performance is brilliant, carefull use of the rudder is required at full chat! smooth as a smooth thing, turns on a sixpence when running slow |
Length:25 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:15 MPH
Runtime:30 Minutes
|
| Type: Lesro Sportsman |
Posted 27th Apr 2010 by ianed57 |
Score: 9 |
|
Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
NiMH (14.4v)
4 Amp/h
|
Graupner V35
35A Constant
|
Motor: MFA 850
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
|
Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade X Type
Size: 45mm
|
|
Specs
|
Comments:
The boat originally ran on 12v but I increased it.It goes as fast as I would want on this setup. Prop aerates on one turn and am going to try trim tabs. Steering is a bit vague too- don\'t know how to rectify this. Speed controller cuts out occasionally due to heat.
Don\'t know how to estimate speed-see photo. |
Length:33 inches
Weight:3600 grams
Speed:Unknown MPH
Runtime:20 Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat |
Posted 22nd Apr 2010 by shornett |
Score: 9 |
|
|
Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
NiCad (7.2v)
2 Amp/h
|
Unknown ESC
Unknown Amps
|
Motor: Unknown
Type: Unknown
Drive: Direct Drive
|
Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade S Type
Size: 45mm
|
|
Specs
|
Comments:
My dad made this Fireboat when he was 16 (1960ish) it did run with a 2.5hp diesel engine, which I still have, but now runs with standard RC. This picture was taken down at Brighton last year. |
Length:34 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:Unknown MPH
Runtime:15 Minutes
|
| Type: Aerokit Sea Scout |
Posted 19th Apr 2010 by kennb049 |
Score: 5 |
|
|
Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
NiMH (7.2v)
3 Amp/h
|
Unknown ESC
Unknown Amps
|
Motor: 550/johnson
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
|
Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade S Type
Size: 35mm
|
|
Specs
|
Comments:
This boat has been in my loft for about 30years. Decided it was time to renovate this and take the grandson out. |
Length:24 inches
Weight:2500 grams
Speed:Unknown MPH
Runtime:Unknown Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat |
Posted 19th Apr 2010 by Tall Paul |
Score: 5 |
|
Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
Lead Acid (12v)
4 Amp/h
|
Viper Marine 15 Amps
Unknown Amps
|
Motor: Grauper 900 BB Torque
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
|
Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade S Type
Size: 55mm
|
|
Specs
|
Comments:
Plywood laminates separating causing some leaks here and there; filling with epoxy; other wise sound running after all these years (not set up for planing but fast enough for our small pond in Guildford Sunday mornings). |
Length:46 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:Unknown MPH
Runtime:60 Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat |
Posted 14th Apr 2010 by Mark Kruk |
Score: 10 |
|
|
Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
LiPoly (18.5v)
5 Amp/h
|
Turnigy Marine
80A Constant
|
Motor: Scorpion HK-4035-560
Type: Brushless
Drive: Direct Drive
|
Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade X Type
Size: 50mm
|
|
Specs
|
Comments:
Not tested it yet. I\'m actually going to power it with two 18.5V 5000mAH Lipos, 37 volts in total. (1.28KG). The speed controller is water-cooled. I don\'t know what the top speed will be but I suspect it will be ridiculously fast! I\'ll start with a 50mm prop and try out different sizes. Could this potentially be the fastest fireboat in the world? |
Length:46 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:15 MPH
Runtime:30 Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat |
Posted 17th Mar 2010 by Stroller |
Score: 9 |
|
Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
NiCad (14.4v)
10 Amp/h
|
Fusion Aquapower 280
Unknown Amps
|
Motor: Graupner Neodym 700BB
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
|
Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade S Type
Size: 40mm
|
|
Specs
|
Comments:
Experimenting with differnt props. Have a Mocom 1816 on at the moment 39mm Dia (Its for IC really)But seems to suit the Graupner Neodym 700 BB ok . Had a 3 blade brass 40mm dia on it and worked ok to. Might increase voltage to 19.6v we will see. |
Length:34 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:Unknown MPH
Runtime:15 Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat |
Posted 26th Oct 2009 by Peter HS93 |
Score: 5 |
|
Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
NiCad (9.6v)
4 Amp/h
|
Turborix X 2
50A Constant
|
Motor: Mystery 1700 X 2
Type: Brushless
Drive: Direct Drive
|
Props: Twin Propellors
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 30mm
|
|
Specs
|
Comments:
still to run , but it will be soon, Ill weigh it and add it soon
now run and it's a bit to fast, silly speed a little overpowerd |
Length:24 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:Unknown MPH
Runtime:Unknown Minutes
|
| Type: Other |
Posted 3rd Oct 2009 by gnrsam1 |
Score: 8 |
|
|
Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
NiMH (7.2v)
4 Amp/h
|
Mtroniks viper 20
20A Constant
|
Motor: Graupner 600
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
|
Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade S Type
Size: 35mm
|
|
Specs
|
Comments:
Fast but a bit back heavy so bouncy |
Length:21 inches
Weight:1400 grams
Speed:15 MPH
Runtime:30 Minutes
|
| Type: 34" Aerokits Crash Tender |
Posted 13th Sep 2009 by Fireboat |
Score: 9 |
|
Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
LiPoly (11.1v)
3 Amp/h
|
Barracuda
80A Constant
|
Motor: Mega Motor
Type: Brushless
Drive: Direct Drive
|
Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade S Type
Size: 40mm
|
|
Specs
|
Comments:
Can't really complain about this setup, the boat performs well and the battery life is also very good considering the performance it delivers. |
Length:34 inches
Weight:1900 grams
Speed:15 MPH
Runtime:30 Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat |
Posted 5th Sep 2009 by john saunders |
Score: 8 |
|
Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
Lead Acid (12v)
4 Amp/h
|
Mronics 40A
25A Constant
|
Motor: MFA 850
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
|
Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade S Type
Size: 55mm
|
|
Specs
|
Comments:
55mm prop gives best overall speed vs battery life. Handles really well with battery set to rear cabin section. July 2010 : Just changed to Graupner 55mm 2 blade prop that gives nice bow up attiude on the water with a rooster tail as in the picture |
Length:34 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:12 MPH
Runtime:20 Minutes
|
| Type: Other |
Posted 19th Aug 2009 by Police Boat Captain |
Score: 10 |
|
|
Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
LiPoly (7.4v)
4 Amp/h
|
Unknown ESC
50A Constant
|
Motor: Turingy 3600KV
Type: Brushless
Drive: Direct Drive
|
Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade S Type
Size: 35mm
|
|
Specs
|
Comments:
Changed from brushed to brushless and LIPO, the boat now weighs a lot less and is very fast. |
Length:36 inches
Weight:3500 grams
Speed:7 MPH
Runtime:10 Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat |
Posted 9th Aug 2009 by pmdevlin |
Score: 8 |
|
Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
NiMH (19.2v)
5 Amp/h
|
Jeti 600
60A Constant
|
Motor: Graupner 9.6v 700BB turbo
Type: Brushed
Drive: Geared
|
Props: Single Propellor
Type: 4 Blade
Size: 50mm
|
|
Specs
|
Comments:
I have now modified my notes on the set up. I am using a propshop 4 blade cleaver prop, and am getting a really good turn of speed, with excellent acceleration, using a custom made alloy gearbox, belt driven, 2:1 ratio. I could get more speed, but the boat is at the point of being unstable. The gearbox has greatly improved the efficiency, whilst water cooled, I think it would be fine wiothout,. motor is cold after 15 mins or so flat out running. |
Length:36 inches
Weight:5000 grams
Speed:15 MPH
Runtime:20 Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat |
Posted 6th Jun 2009 by terry955 |
Score: 5 |
|
|
Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
Unknown
Unknown Amp/h
|
Unknown ESC
Unknown Amps
|
Motor: ED Seaotter
Type: Unknown
Drive: Direct Drive
|
Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade S Type
Size: 45mm
|
|
Specs
|
Comments:
Another long build got to undercoat stage with dad in mid 60's.Hope to keep original engine its only ever been started and bench tested once.Got the paint so watch this space!! |
Length:35 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:Unknown MPH
Runtime:Unknown Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat |
Posted 6th Jun 2009 by terry955 |
Score: 5 |
|
|
Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
Unknown
Unknown Amp/h
|
Unknown ESC
Unknown Amps
|
Motor: ED Sea ottt
Type: Unknown
Drive: Unknown
|
Props: Unknown
Type: Unknown
Size: Unknown
|
|
Specs
|
Comments:
|
Length:35 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:Unknown MPH
Runtime:Unknown Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat |
Posted 1st Jun 2009 by Dave M |
Score: 10 |
|
Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
LiPoly (11.1v)
2 Amp/h
|
EZRun-60A-SL
60A Constant
|
Motor: RC Smart 3480 outrunner
Type: Brushless
Drive: Direct Drive
|
Props: Single Propellor
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 35mm
|
|
Specs
|
Comments:
Runs very fast, one could say take-off speed. I have to keep off max revs as the boat is out of the water. Fastest scale model I have ever owned. Another genuine Aerokits model, restored and rescued. Originally had an IC engine, evidenced by the gungy insides and ruined prop shaft. |
Length:34 inches
Weight:1900 grams
Speed:13 MPH
Runtime:20 Minutes
|
| Type: Tug Boat |
Posted 31st May 2009 by bvertovsek |
Score: 5 |
|
|
Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
Unknown
12 Amp/h
|
Unknown ESC
30A Constant
|
Motor: Unknown
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
|
Props: Twin Propellors
Type: Unknown
Size: Unknown
|
|
Specs
|
Comments:
|
Length:60 inches
Weight:500 grams
Speed:Unknown MPH
Runtime:Unknown Minutes
|
| Type: Tug Boat |
Posted 26th May 2009 by singletree45 |
Score: 5 |
|
|
Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
Lead Acid (12v)
7 Amp/h
|
100 AMP unknown
100A Constant
|
Motor: 970 Johnson [2]
Type: Brushed
Drive: Geared
|
Props: Twin Propellors
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 60mm
|
|
Specs
|
Comments:
not quit finished with model |
Length:36 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:Unknown MPH
Runtime:Unknown Minutes
|
| Type: Other |
Posted 23rd Apr 2009 by dwkiap |
Score: 5 |
|
|
Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
Unknown
Unknown Amp/h
|
Unknown ESC
Unknown Amps
|
Motor: Unknown
Type: Unknown
Drive: Direct Drive
|
Props: Twin Propellors
Type: 3 Blade
Size: Unknown
|
|
Specs
|
Comments:
I do not have a boat at this time, but built a Thornycroft air Sea Rescue launch about 1955.
would like to build another. Does anyone know where I can get plans etc.
Dennis Lees. Tasmania
Have since found a plan and have started building. Will report progress. |
Length:34 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:Unknown MPH
Runtime:Unknown Minutes
|
| Type: Other |
Posted 14th Mar 2009 by Police Boat Captain |
Score: 8 |
|
|
Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
NiCad (7.2v)
2 Amp/h
|
Mtroniks Viper Marine 20
20A Constant
|
Motor: Raboesch
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
|
Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade S Type
Size: 35mm
|
|
Specs
|
Comments:
The boat is very fast because its so light. The top speed of the boat is way more than scale speed but when I slow down it runs for about 1/2 hour. I tried a top spec racing battery in it and it started to bounce around and leap out of the water. Not scale speed but huge fun! |
Length:21 inches
Weight:1200 grams
Speed:9 MPH
Runtime:15 Minutes
|
| Type: Oceangoing going Cruiser |
Posted 4th Jan 2009 by Seaspray |
Score: 10 |
|
Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
NiCad (8.4v)
12 Amp/h
|
Solid State
20A Constant
|
Motor: Grauper 600 ECKO
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
|
Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade S Type
Size: 35mm
|
|
Specs
|
Comments:
Started off 30 years ago with this boat.It had a OS 20 in it. (under powered) was slow and useless. Only just lately being converted to electric and after many trails over 3 years. I have found the correct combination to give a good days boating. The boat is a 70s Veron Tarpon. It has 21000 MAh battery Graupner 600 Futaba 2 ch r/c 27 MHz
|
Length:29 inches
Weight:2500 grams
Speed:8 MPH
Runtime:15 Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat |
Posted 1st Dec 2008 by watters |
Score: 5 |
|
|
Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
NiCad (8.4v)
2 Amp/h
|
Unknown ESC
Unknown Amps
|
Motor: mabuchi
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
|
Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade S Type
Size: Unknown
|
|
Specs
|
Comments:
The boat as yet is in need of quite a bit of TLC. It was originally used to run-in aero glow engines for aircraft use. It then languished in a loft for about 15 years. After looking at it, I was going to re-motor it with a 12v mabuchi motor I found in a drawer in my work shop. That motor is probably the same age as the boat but does run I have tried it. I hooked the whole thing together after greasing the prop shaft and used a direct drive coupling. Powering it with a 2Ah 7 cell nicad. The noise was supprising but everything held together and the prop wash seemed as if it would go. As yet that is as far as it has got, and it has been put back in the loft. I may well look at it again next summer. I would like to get it going if only for my grand children to see. The problem is that although my main hobby involvement is aircraft I would have to get a different radio set up, yes?.
Thank you for the e-mail
Regards
John watters |
Length:34 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:Unknown MPH
Runtime:Unknown Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat |
Posted 29th Nov 2008 by ailsim |
Score: 8 |
|
|
Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
NiCad (7.2v)
Unknown Amp/h
|
Unknown ESC
Unknown Amps
|
Motor: Unknown
Type: Brushed
Drive: Unknown
|
Props: Unknown
Type: 2 Blade S Type
Size: Unknown
|
|
Specs
|
Comments:
|
Length:23 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:Unknown MPH
Runtime:30 Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat |
Posted 21st Nov 2008 by Richard M |
Score: 10 |
|
|
Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
NiCad (7.2v)
13 Amp/h
|
2X Mtroniks viper
25A Constant
|
Motor: 2X JP Power 480
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
|
Props: Twin Propellors
Type: 2 Blade X Type
Size: 40mm
|
|
Specs
|
Comments:
Twin screw, twin rudders. Will turn in almost own length. On the plane in about one metre on standing start. At full speed the turning circle is nine feet. |
Length:34 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:12 MPH
Runtime:60 Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat |
Posted 15th Nov 2008 by remove |
Score: 9 |
|
|
Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
Unknown
Unknown Amp/h
|
Electronize
Unknown Amps
|
Motor: Graupner?Aerokits
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
|
Props: Single Propellor
Type: Unknown
Size: Unknown
|
|
Specs
|
Comments:
Kit bought in 70's built to primer stage for IC, club electric only so in process of converting |
Length:34 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:3 MPH
Runtime:Unknown Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat |
Posted 13th Nov 2008 by mrpthesailor |
Score: 10 |
|
Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
NiMH (19.2v)
4 Amp/h
|
Jeti Advance 50 Navy
50A Constant
|
Motor: Scorpion 4020-14
Type: Brushless
Drive: Direct Drive
|
Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade X Type
Size: 50mm
|
|
Specs
|
Comments:
The Speed Controller draws only 25 Amps at full motor speed which unloaded is 10100 revs forward and 7500 reverse. Scale speed on the water is just about correct to the full actual craft viewed on the Pathe News film clip from the 1950's.The battery is actual 4.6Amp/h not 4Amp/h as shown in table. |
Length:46 inches
Weight:5000 grams
Speed:14 MPH
Runtime:15 Minutes
|
| Type: Unknown |
Posted 12th Nov 2008 by Mike B |
Score: 10 |
|
|
Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
Lead Acid (6v)
1 Amp/h
|
mtronicks 10amp
Unknown Amps
|
Motor: Grupner 400
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
|
Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade X Type
Size: 30mm
|
|
Specs
|
Comments:
Model Slipway Kit,goes like the wind.very kit.
have modified fittings to look like the real thing. |
Length:20 inches
Weight:600 grams
Speed:Unknown MPH
Runtime:25 Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat |
Posted 12th Nov 2008 by Mike B |
Score: 5 |
|
|
Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
Lead Acid (6v)
Unknown Amp/h
|
mtronicks 10amp
Unknown Amps
|
Motor: 400 grupner
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
|
Props: Twin Propellors
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 30mm
|
|
Specs
|
Comments:
Bought for £5. A Victory model being modified for R/C. All in its original box.Not even been in the water yet. |
Length:16 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:Unknown MPH
Runtime:Unknown Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat |
Posted 12th Nov 2008 by Mike B |
Score: 6 |
|
|
Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
Lead Acid (12v)
3 Amp/h
|
Robbie sea sprint w/cooled
Unknown Amps
|
Motor: mtronicks 600
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
|
Props: Twin Propellors
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 50mm
|
|
Specs
|
Comments:
Wil not plane.made of ply possible an old aerokit. It is a 1640 type RTTL. |
Length:48 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:Unknown MPH
Runtime:Unknown Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat |
Posted 12th Nov 2008 by Mike B |
Score: 8 |
|
|
Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
Lead Acid (6v)
3 Amp/h
|
mtronicks 15 amp
Unknown Amps
|
Motor: 400 grupner
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
|
Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade X Type
Size: 40mm
|
|
Specs
|
Comments:
this one fly's. scratch built. |
Length:30 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:Unknown MPH
Runtime:25 Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat |
Posted 10th Nov 2008 by am35 |
Score: 5 |
|
Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
NiMH (8.4v)
3 Amp/h
|
Mtroniks Viper
40A Constant
|
Motor: Johnson 12v fan cooled (i think out of battery drill ) - £20 for 5!
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
|
Props: Twin Propellors
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 40mm
|
|
Specs
|
Comments:
Built the boat in the late 50's & just recently rescued from the loft,where a family of mice had made a nest in it.
Originally had an E.D. racer diesel engine,
then recently a single electric motor & now a twin motor setup trying to make it steer a bit better, still trying! |
Length:34 inches
Weight:3500 grams
Speed:12 MPH
Runtime:10 Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat |
Posted 8th Nov 2008 by Steve B |
Score: 4 |
|
|
Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
Lead Acid (12v)
5 Amp/h
|
Home grown
10A Constant
|
Motor: Maxon
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
|
Props: Single Propellor
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 40mm
|
|
Specs
|
Comments:
|
Length:34 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:6 MPH
Runtime:30 Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat |
Posted 7th Nov 2008 by Ian |
Score: 8 |
|
|
Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
LiPoly (18.5v)
15 Amp/h
|
Action
20A Constant
|
Motor: Aerokit
Type: Brushed
Drive: Unknown
|
Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade S Type
Size: 35mm
|
|
Specs
|
Comments:
Boat now retired from normal use. |
Length:36 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:14 MPH
Runtime:15 Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat |
Posted 7th Nov 2008 by Peter HS93 |
Score: 1 |
|
Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
NiCad (14.4v)
5 Amp/h
|
modded electronize
100A Constant
|
Motor: 700bb X 2
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
|
Props: Twin Propellors
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 50mm
|
|
Specs
|
Comments:
Boat was that heavey it would not get on the plane , six foot rooster tail and it ploughed around |
Length:34 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:Unknown MPH
Runtime:10 Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat |
Posted 7th Nov 2008 by Peter HS93 |
Score: 5 |
|
Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
Lead Acid (12v)
4 Amp/h
|
electonize modded
100A Constant
|
Motor: Pittman 12 pole X 2
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
|
Props: Twin Propellors
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 50mm
|
|
Specs
|
Comments:
was a good steering comp boat nice and smooth but would not plain , boat weighed a ton |
Length:34 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:6 MPH
Runtime:25 Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat |
Posted 7th Nov 2008 by Peter HS93 |
Score: 8 |
|
|
Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
Unknown
Unknown Amp/h
|
ED clockwork
Unknown Amps
|
Motor: 5cc glowplug
Type: Unknown
Drive: Direct Drive
|
Props: Twin Propellors
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 45mm
|
|
Specs
|
Comments:
planmed well , would run all day had an ED clockwork esc and an OS pixie single channel radio (one button)1967 ish started first go and went around all day. tricky to controle as it was rudder only left centre right centre left centre etc, but fun |
Length:34 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:10 MPH
Runtime:20 Minutes
|
| Type: Other |
Posted 6th Nov 2008 by gerry |
Score: 8 |
|
Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
Lead Acid (12v)
7 Amp/h
|
p-xtra seasprint
Unknown Amps
|
Motor: Mtroniks vision 600*2
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
|
Props: Twin Propellors
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 45mm
|
|
Specs
|
Comments:
Our boat the vigilant star,has been updated with two new vision 600 motors,and are now conected in series,they now gives me longer runtime/more power/speed,and no cooling required.the max cont/curren on the seasprint is 280amps |
Length:36 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:12 MPH
Runtime:120 Minutes
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| Type: Fire Boat |
Posted 6th Nov 2008 by Lyle |
Score: 10 |
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Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
Unknown
Unknown Amp/h
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Sanwa
Unknown Amps
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Motor: Sc .40 r/c & I/C motor (quiet)
Type: Unknown
Drive: Direct Drive
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Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade S Type
Size: 40mm
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Specs
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Comments:
My Model is some 20 to 25 or more years young & wore out two .35 glo motors over the years & only has a 1/8 inch only steel, drive shaft which I recently replaced & always used a leather washer (no metal noise) between the drive plates as modelled from the old 'Taplin Twin' type (never torn) & I updated to a SC .40 Glo motor not for speed but just as a plodder, hand starts with chord are easy & if you use electric starter loosen the glow plug in the thread when starting and it WILL fire & run at idle & disconnect glo lead and screw in plug and take to water etc. MY model actually weighs some 20 to 22 pounds.(I could not delete the 176 ounces in the table above) & exhausts from the factory muffler into a tin can resonator & is super quiet out the stern & no nitro & water pipe is wrapped around muffler which in cooling takes away noise energy. Lyle |
Length:46 inches
Weight:5000 grams
Speed:12 MPH
Runtime:30 Minutes
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| Type: Fire Boat |
Posted 5th Nov 2008 by tidtug |
Score: 10 |
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Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
NiCad (7.2v)
Unknown Amp/h
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sonic marine eco
Unknown Amps
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Motor: unknown howes 540
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
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Props: Single Propellor
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 35mm
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Specs
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Comments:
Brass props on each of my boats |
Length:36 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:15 MPH
Runtime:20 Minutes
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| Type: Fire Boat |
Posted 5th Nov 2008 by Simon |
Score: 5 |
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Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
Lead Acid (12v)
4 Amp/h
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Model Marine Eco
35A Constant
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Motor: 777
Type: Brushed
Drive: Unknown
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Props: Twin Propellors
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 35mm
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Specs
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Comments:
unknown as yet, the boat isn't finished |
Length:34 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:Unknown MPH
Runtime:Unknown Minutes
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| Type: Fire Boat |
Posted 5th Nov 2008 by Dr. Ron |
Score: 9 |
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Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
Lead Acid (12v)
7 Amp/h
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none
30A Constant
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Motor: Graupner
Type: Brushed
Drive: Unknown
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Props: Unknown
Type: 2 Blade X Type
Size: Unknown
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Specs
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Comments:
Graupner Voith Snyder drives |
Length:38 inches
Weight:5000 grams
Speed:Unknown MPH
Runtime:Unknown Minutes
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| Type: Tug Boat |
Posted 5th Nov 2008 by oldiron |
Score: 9 |
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Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
Lead Acid (12v)
7 Amp/h
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Model Control Devices
Unknown Amps
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Motor: car power seat motor
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
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Props: Single Propellor
Type: 4 Blade
Size: Unknown
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Specs
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Comments:
The weight of my tug is 25 pounds and the prop diameter is 3.75" or 132 mm |
Length:40 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:3 MPH
Runtime:95 Minutes
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| Type: Fire Boat |
Posted 4th Nov 2008 by Murray |
Score: 5 |
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Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
NiMH (7.2v)
4 Amp/h
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Unknown ESC
30A Constant
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Motor: Unknown
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
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Props: Triple Propellors
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 55mm
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Specs
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Comments:
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Length:46 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:Unknown MPH
Runtime:105 Minutes
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| Type: Other |
Posted 4th Nov 2008 by tugman |
Score: 8 |
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Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
NiMH (8.4v)
3 Amp/h
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electronize
15A Constant
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Motor: graupner speed 600 eco
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
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Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade X Type
Size: 35mm
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Specs
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Comments:
it took quite a while to get the combination of motor and prop, but it ended up with a 2 blade racing prop from prestwich models and it gives good performance plus a reasonable run time. there is a picture on the other types section |
Length:26 inches
Weight:1800 grams
Speed:Unknown MPH
Runtime:35 Minutes
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| Type: Fire Boat |
Posted 4th Nov 2008 by THE LONG BUILD |
Score: 4 |
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Power Source |
Control |
Drive |
Thrust |
NiCad (7.2v)
Unknown Amp/h
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Viper 15
Unknown Amps
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Motor: Unknown
Type: Brushed
Drive: Unknown
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Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade S Type
Size: 40mm
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Specs
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Comments:
Is Currently undergoing a revamp/build so much of the posted will change |
Length:34 inches
Weight:Unknown grams
Speed:Unknown MPH
Runtime:25 Minutes
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