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[Grayfox3222]

 A project that has stalled 3 Italeri  kits PT596 Schnellboot & Vosper various motors primarily Speedgear 480 3.45:1 along with a quantity of batteries both lipo & NiCad . I am considering using Radioactive 25mm props & shafts probably single shaft in all 3, not scale I know but on the water what matter, Speed ? well I don't want a race boat something close 2 scale would be nice up on the plane. Advice please gentlemen.

[rnli12]

Hi,
 
I have the running gear for the Italeria S-100 schnellboot although it is installed at the moment 3 x MFA motors, shafts and props I might consider taking them out and selling them on I think they were from SHG.
 
Rich

[Grayfox3222]

Maybe viable!  long way Cornwall 2 the bottom of OZ tho ?
I'm nonplussed by abbreviations MFA & SHG please advise

[raflaunches]

Hi Grayfox


I think rnli12 is referring to is


MFA is a type of motor manufacturer
SHG Marine is a British supplier from Staffordshire who supply MFA motors

[RAAArtyGunner]

Hi Grayfox


I think rnli12 is referring to is


MFA is a type of motor manufacturer
SHG Marine is a British supplier from Staffordshire who supply MFA motors

Both companies have a web site and sell on the net, however postage may be the killer for us in Oz.

[Grayfox3222]

Thanks Gunna
I had surmised that may have been the case & I agree postage/freight would dampen my enthusiasm for SHG items.

[Klunk]

Hi mate. Look on this website. They list s few places in Oz that might be able to supply the bits
http://shipmodelsvic.org.au/index.php?page=hobby-shops

[Stan]

HI Grayfox check out my p/m to you.

Stan.

[firstperkasa]

Hi,
 
I have the running gear for the Italeria S-100 schnellboot although it is installed at the moment 3 x MFA motors, shafts and props I might consider taking them out and selling them on I think they were from SHG.
 
Rich

Hi.  Can I ask why you are removing the running gear ? I've just started fitting mine from SHG and not really happy with the prop lengths.
cheers

[cos918]

A project that has stalled 3 Italeri  kits PT596 Schnellboot & Vosper various motors primarily Speedgear 480 3.45:1 along with a quantity of batteries both lipo & NiCad . I am considering using Radioactive 25mm props & shafts probably single shaft in all 3, not scale I know but on the water what matter, Speed ? well I don't want a race boat something close 2 scale would be nice up on the plane. Advice please gentlemen.

Hello
I have not done this plastic kit conversion but done a fair few other.
1 why use a geared motor when you want speed. Direct drive ,look at small brushless.
2 the prop is what transmit all the power from the motor. Great motor ,bad prop = crap.been there done that. Only one company to use prop shop.
So 3 small brushless motor running on a 3s lipo running prop shop props will go fast .


John

[Grayfox3222]

John
Why geared? (a) because I own 2 (b) I don't want warp speed (c) small pond,around 5 to 6 acres and My eyesight is poor . I do appreciate your input tho & I also have brushless but these 3 boats are a fair investment of funds and I want/desire 2 get it right.
Grayfox