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[old shrimper]

hi Guys
i need some sound advice as i would like to R/C my first model 37 " tuner clipper
i have never done R/C before so i what do i need to by and what size motor prop,shaft gearbox ,  controller batt ,brand ect to get it running it wont be for competition just a run on the lake now and again
i would like to be able to use the battiers,charger ,ect and controller for other models as well, if that possible

[Tug-Kenny RIP]

Pardon my ignorance, but could you show us a Tuner Clipper please.  We can then advise as to the bit's n pieced you might need.   

Cheers

ken

[old shrimper]

 sorry


hers is a small pic of the model 37"







here a pic of a real one
220ft

[old shrimper]

any advise on this or should i wait till i finish the model and take pic of the inside ???

[malcolmfrary]

For a definitive answer, the instructions are usually a good start, if none came with it, http://www.dumasproducts.com/product_info.php?products_id=722  assuming its the Dumas kit.
For a boat that size, shape and performance, I would think a 3 or 4 blade prop about 35mm. 
Prop shaft tube? Measure to where the motor is going, allow room for the coupling, that's how long. 
Motor?  5 pole 385 or a 545 for a bit more go.  Battery?  No higher voltage that the motor rating. 
Any marine 15A ESC, preferably not sourced from the orient via ebay.  Marine because they usually reverse and dont do braking.
Radio?  Nowadays, a simple 2.4GHz set would be the choice.  No channel/crystal worries, receiver is easy to hide, no big long antenna on the TX.
Whether any of that lot is usable on another boat depends the next boat.

[old shrimper]

hi
 thanks for that info
can  the electric motor run in any direction L/R ?? to suite R /  handed prop


 what reduction would be needed from motor to prop shaft i would like to run about a 5cm  ( 2' ) 4 blade prop if i can fit it in


what is the ESC ?
is futaba a good brand ?   http://www.futaba-rc.com/servos/digital.html

[john s 2]

Whilst i realize that we all have to start somewhere. Have you not read the forom threads here? The questions youre asking can be ansewered yourself. If still unsure then ask away. John

[malcolmfrary]

Much like John says, but - brushed electric motors direction of rotation is decided by the direction of the current going through them so either hand of prop is satisfied.  Most of the world regards the hand of the prop to be the direction of rotation as viewed looking forward, continental Europe regards it as looking back down the shaft, point to bear in mind when buying your prop.  The current direction is sorted out by the ESC, or Electronic Speed Control.  Futaba is a good brand, but for a model of this type (i.e. any boat) the extra cost of a digital servo is a waste of money, traditional, normal ones perform perfectly adequately.
A rule of thumb is that the prop diameter should not exceed the motor diameter, gearing to compensate for a larger prop should go by the ratio of the swept area - double the prop size, gear down 4:1.  A large slow moving prop will move the same amount of water a a small fast moving one, it will just move it more slowly with the appropriate effect on boat speed.

A look at http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/  "technical stuff" is highly recommended.

[old shrimper]

don't know what happened there
the post didn't include my response
thanks for the info.
 
i find with the search button there is so much interesting stuff I get side tracked,
 
cheers


It looks like you tapped send before entering your message, so I deleted it for you.   Merry Christmas

Ken

[old shrimper]

hi guys
just a really nice pic of a (super saner ) tuna clipper model any one know were the model was made ? kit or scratch ? it awesome    ( i have started mine )


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIZNVUwYpvc