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Mess Deck: General Section => Beginners start here...! => Topic started by: Iceworx on July 12, 2017, 02:32:37 pm

Title: Newbie starting out (again)
Post by: Iceworx on July 12, 2017, 02:32:37 pm

Hello everyone,


I'm just getting back into model boating after about a 30 year break.  I was clearing out my mums loft a while ago and came across a model boat my dad made for me when I was about 7, so it brought back a huge flood of feelings and emotions.  I thought about just giving it to a charity shop for a while, but cannot bring myself to do it.  So it's sat in my garage, and I'm hoping to refit it all with new radio gear, motors , ESC and batteries etc.


It's going to be a pretty slow rebuild, as I don't have a huge budget to work with, and time is a little thin on the ground too after becoming a new dad.

I've also got a hell of a lot to try and learn again.


Can anyone recommend any places for cheap / 2nd Hand components at all?  I'm looking for a 15a ESC, 600 speed motor, 2 way radio set and some 7.2v batteries.

I'm based in the north west if that's any help.

Thanks
Chris

Title: Re: Newbie starting out (again)
Post by: Martin (Admin) on July 12, 2017, 02:58:21 pm

Greetings Chris,

Welcome to the Mayhem!
 
Try http://www.componentshop.co.uk/ http://www.modelboatbits.com/ - they have a good reputation.

Also see: http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/links/traders.htm

Title: Re: Newbie starting out (again)
Post by: Iceworx on July 12, 2017, 03:10:13 pm

Thanks Martin, I'll have a look at both of those now, thanks for the pointer  :-))