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Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => DC Motors (Brushed) and Speed Controllers => Topic started by: maggie m on February 15, 2018, 06:09:49 pm

Title: Model slipway bonny kelly motors
Post by: maggie m on February 15, 2018, 06:09:49 pm

Hi can anyone please tell me what type ,size ,geared or ungeared motors I require for her ,many thanks

Title: Re: Model slipway bonny kelly motors
Post by: nemesis on February 16, 2018, 09:32:30 am

555 motors would do. nemesis

Title: Re: Model slipway bonny kelly motors
Post by: malcolmfrary on February 16, 2018, 09:36:48 am

A quick google found - https://model-boats.com/user/darkbiter
opinions varied between a pair of 550 motors and a pair of 385s, both direct, both running on 7.2 volts.

Title: Re: Model slipway bonny kelly motors
Post by: Martin (Admin) on February 16, 2018, 09:55:34 am

Quote from: nemesis on February 16, 2018, 09:32:30 am

555 motors would do. nemesis

Where can you get true 555 motors these days?

Title: Re: Model slipway bonny kelly motors
Post by: maggie m on February 16, 2018, 10:33:25 am

Hi Guys ,many thanks for all your help ,George

Title: Re: Model slipway bonny kelly motors
Post by: nemesis on February 16, 2018, 07:40:26 pm

Martin, got mine from Alistair Graham, Model Motors Direct. Nemesis

Title: Re: Model slipway bonny kelly motors
Post by: curly44 on February 16, 2018, 08:16:16 pm

Hi
   Try Component-shop, they do them.
         Regards Dave

Title: Re: Model slipway bonny kelly motors
Post by: ray123 on February 16, 2018, 08:16:39 pm

component shop do  555   https://www.componentshop.co.uk/mabuchi-555-dc-motor.html (https://www.componentshop.co.uk/mabuchi-555-dc-motor.html)

Title: Re: Model slipway bonny kelly motors
Post by: maggie m on February 16, 2018, 10:03:30 pm

Hi ,thank you ,shall contact Component shop in the morning ,forgot all about them ,senior moment (again)