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[al2612]

Hi All - I am retired and needed a hobby to keep the "old grey matter " ticking over. My only model making experience was racing 1/8th scale  i/c model stockcars for many years when i was younger. Really fancied the model boat route and after a bit of research a plastic kit conversion seemed a logical starting point .  Got the kit reasonable cheap off Ebay and now have become confused ref the propulsion set up. Various articles from a few years ago all have different variations, 1, 2 or 3 motors - different rudder sizes - different prop sizes, LH or RH props, various battery types and sizes. On my first attempt I just want to build a reasonably scale looking model that will perform adequately on the lake with a reasonable running time between charges. Can anybody suggest what would be my best option. Ps would also like to keep cost sensible until I get my hand in as such. Thanks Alan

[Tug-Kenny RIP]

Hi Alan and welcome to Mayhem.     

Sounds fun.  I hope you get into it.  The questions you ask will soon be answered.  Have a read through some of the builds to give you a better understanding of  'What's what'.  You are welcome also to post any pictures of the craft so that we can see the state of affairs and maybe advise.

All the best

ken

[Stavros]

Hi Welcome to the madhouse I think you should simply copy what Stan is doing to his....he is an excellent modeler and you wont go far wrong from keeping an eye out on this thread for hints and tips....message Stan he will help you
http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,51992.0.html


Dave

[klz]

Welcom Alan, I start just like you but with a Italeri 1/35 MAS 568 serie 4a it is a lot smaller than yours so I went with a single brushless motor on a 2cell lipo I have attached a link to its first outing the picture quailaty is not to good but you will get an idea of what it goes like it was sitting to low in the water I have sorted that now.

For my first model and converted to RC I am very happy with it.

http://vid1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg621/KLZ26/MAS%20568_zps0pfpobdr.mp4
 

[Perkasaman2]

Had to dig a bit for this link. This builder has chosen a single motor and prop installation setup.


http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,30548.0.html

[al2612]

Thanks Kenny - Doing a lot of reading at present, need to get it right before I take the plunge on equipment

[al2612]

Thanks Stavros - this looks a really great build - will study it in detail later

[al2612]

Thanks KLZ - Nice model hope mine turns out as good - had actually watched the vid previously

[al2612]

Thanks Perkasaman - Will study the build info in detail later

[jaymac]

If this  PT 596 I have the build article from modelboats should you like a copy
Jay

[jaymac]

Should have said the conversion build

[al2612]

Hi Jay  tx that could be helpful please let me know how to get this info  Alan

[jaymac]

Just pm me Alan with your email
address and I'll send the article as  a PDF file
Jay

[Stan]

HI Al2612 second pm sent to you hope to hear from you soon.

Stan.

[al2612]

Stan pm ref contact