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neil.r

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Motor, prop & controller for 1/32 scale Steam tug Throstlegarth
« on: February 04, 2012, 10:55:07 AM »
Need some advise, as new to Model boats.
I am building a 1/32nd scale Steam tug, and what some advsie on the drive system, at present it is for a nice boat to play with, but what to make sure it is right.
I think it the motor down to either the ;-
MMM T12
720 Torque
MFA 800 Tropendo
Is there any others?

What do you guys think is the best?
Then, what speed controller for it

And Finally
What prop?
The plan look like a 95mm, but I think the kits of the similar tug use about a 75mm, 4 blade.

Advice required, as this is all new to me.

Neil
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Re: Motor, prop & controller for 1/32 scale Steam tug Throstlegarth
« Reply #1 on: February 04, 2012, 11:48:02 AM »
Neil welcome to model boating, hope you enjoy it

Motor

720 Torque on 12volt

MFA 500 Torpedo with 6:1 gearing on 12volt

MFA 500 Torpedo with 2.5:1 gearing on 6volt

ACTion P80 Esc   http://www.action-electronics.co.uk/pdfs/P80.pdf

70 mm 4 bladed brass prop

My opinion, hope this helps. Any other queries just ask.
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Re: Motor, prop & controller for 1/32 scale Steam tug Throstlegarth
« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2012, 01:03:23 PM »
Neil

A call to Bryan at Mobile Marine Models will answer all your questions. His range of motors is very good - designed for the Tugs he designs and sells. He can also advise on your prop. With that info a call to Action will get you an ESC, and a wiring diagram if required.

Barrie
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neil.r

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Re: Motor, prop & controller for 1/32 scale Steam tug Throstlegarth
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2012, 08:54:45 PM »
Well
I have bought a T12 Motor and prop shaft from Brian at MMM.
so the next bit is to build these into the mass of ply wood I will be cutting out over the weekend, to start my boat.

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Neil
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