Model Boat Mayhem
Mess Deck: General Section => Model Boating => Topic started by: CERES on February 05, 2007, 10:20:21 am
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??? ???Hello,
I have always built static boats either from a kit or on the odd occasion scratch built. I now wish to have a change and get my head round the electrics, wiring & fitting of Radio Control equipment.
My intention is to go easy at first and purchase say a Clyde Puffer.
Can any of you let me know if there is such a thing has a Circuit Diagram to follow or what advise would you give to a laymen on this subject or does the kit drawings and instructions include this info. Regards Ceres.
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The trouble with models of this type is that they are very individual, even when made from a kit.
Some people want to fit smoke generators, sound units, lights etc. Some operating from the radio or some simply from switches in the model. Some people want nothing more than motor control and rudder control so the choice is very widespread.
All I would say is that all accessories usually come with thier own diagrams but it is then up to the modeller to decide how he wants to put all the bits together. It is very important to decide just what you want your model to do at the start, get the bits and then plan the model. If you want to start with nothing more than two channels on motor and rudder control then putting the bits together is very simple.
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Your best bet is to buy one of the books on the subject which will take you through all the essentials. John Cundell's "Radio Control in Model Boats" is a good one but there are others equally recommended. People on this Forum will then be better placed to answer specific enquiries. Good Luck!
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I seem to remember reading that ActionKit can supply a wiring diagram for the Model slipway puffer.
John C
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I believe I have a copy of that Action diagram if you would like it Ceres.
Barrie
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A book I have not bought yet but it has been highly recommended on this site.
The Complete Marine Radio Control Manual
price: £ 12.95
Full Pricing Information 196 page soft back book (revised edition by James Ramsey), from the original by Hugh Bright. This comprehensive manual details the application of radio control to all aspects of marine modelling.
Containing:
Equipment requirements - transmitter, receivers, servos, electric motors and batteries
Suggested equipment modifications
Technical aspects for fitting out a ship model with R/C equipment
Tool requirements
Practical routines for maintenance and safe operations An ideal guide for beginners and equally informative for the more experienced modeller.
Available here
https://sslrelay.com/s84068217.oneandoneshop.co.uk/sess/utn;jsessionid=1545c745993cc87/shopdata/index.shopscript
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Ceres
No boat modeller should have a bookshelf which doesn't include Vic Smeed, John Cundell and Hugh Bright.
Buying this book would be the best thirteeen quid you'll ever spend on the hobby. Hugh was a mine of information and I've heard say that writing this book was what killed him, as he passed away shortly after it was published. I was introduced to him by Craig Talbot of ACTion - two nicer blokes you couldn't wish to meet.
Hugh is sorely missed. Craig is muttering about retirement but I hope he's just joking.............
Log on; click on "Buy Now" and just do it.
FLJ
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;) ;) ;) Many thanks to everyone who sent me a reply which I have found to be very useful. The book by John Cundell I will get but i would also like to take up the offer from "barriew" for a copy of the diagram from Actionkit. So do I need to email you with my address or can a copy be sent as an attachment?. Thanks again fellows. Ceres.
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Ceres,
I just need your e-mail address. I'll scan it and e-mail it to you. My e-mail address is in my profile.
Barrie
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Ceres,
Problem! I just went to get the diagram and it wasn't there. ??? I had lots of Action instructions filed away, and I remember now I went through them last year and got rid of those I didn't expect to require again. If you were to buy his PICO speed controller, thats where the diagram was.
Sorry about that - in future I will check before I write ;)
Barrie
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Ceres
The Model Slipway Puffer kit includes the diagram discussed.
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:) :) :)barriew. Many thanks for the offer, these things do happen. It has happened to me before now but thanks again for you kind intention. :) :)
;) ;) ;)FullLeatherjacket. Thanks for that info, I hope to get into Model Slipway shortly for the kit.Ceres.
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Ceres
I am trying to develop a set up for a puffer, too: radio control of electric motor, rudder, "steam" (JJC), sound and lights
I'll send you a pm when I retrieve my laptop from support folks at the weekend - blue screened last weekend but they tell they've fixed (and that it was all my fault in the first place!
PM because file too large as an image to post an be legible
Bob