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Title: Torbay Model Shop
Post by: ajb63 on July 05, 2020, 09:56:42 am

Hi
Going to be in the Brixham Torbay area next week.
Can anybody recommend a Model boat shop that's able to supply me with replacement motor/ propshaft universal coupling.  Only require red plastic centre part . Have stripped splines in mine. Can't find suitable shop on web. Thanks for any info.
Alan

Title: Re: Torbay Model Shop
Post by: TheLongBuild on July 05, 2020, 10:07:18 am

Not sure about Torbay shops but Steve sell them individually.


https://www.modelboatbits.com/UNIVERSAL-COUPLINGS-1 (https://www.modelboatbits.com/UNIVERSAL-COUPLINGS-1)

Title: Re: Torbay Model Shop
Post by: Captain Flack on July 05, 2020, 01:43:50 pm

Not too sure if there are any model shops around Torbay.  You might get one from Nimrif in Plymouth.  Details on internet.

Title: Re: Torbay Model Shop
Post by: Capt Podge on July 05, 2020, 01:59:35 pm

I believe this is what you're looking for :
https://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/couplings-modular.html


Regards,
Ray.

Title: Re: Torbay Model Shop
Post by: john44 on July 05, 2020, 04:00:12 pm

Hi Alan, why did it strip the splines in the first place?
What I do to strengthen the joint is to slide 2 coupling size heat shrink tubes
Over the joint and shrink down, creates a more secure coupling.
Works for me anyway.


John

Title: Re: Torbay Model Shop
Post by: ajb63 on July 05, 2020, 04:59:36 pm

Hi John
Only in water for 5 minutes,  loud motor squeal. Got back in and port side motor had no drive. Propshaft still still turned by hand , so only assume that something got wedged underneath and jammed propeller . Motor seems OK. Only enquiring about Torbay shop as it would be convenient as in area.
Alan

Title: Re: Torbay Model Shop
Post by: Allnightin on July 06, 2020, 09:07:23 am

Your best bet might be Bekra Models at Newton Abbot but you might want to check with them beforehand as it re-opens today after lock-down with a new owner and I don't know if it is carrying the same stock as before.  The website is down but if you Google Bekra you get a phone number.

Antics Models in Plymouth should also have that sort of thing.

Title: Re: Torbay Model Shop
Post by: Shipmate60 on July 06, 2020, 09:47:58 am

I have loads of these spare as i now use silicone tube instead.
If you pm me your address I will send you a couple.


Bob

Title: Re: Torbay Model Shop
Post by: ajb63 on July 07, 2020, 02:20:53 pm

Thanks  Allnightin, got  coupling from Bekra model shop. And to Bob for kind offer.
Alan