Model Boat Mayhem
Mess Deck: General Section => Beginners start here...! => Topic started by: old man on June 27, 2022, 10:46:09 am
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Looking for someone local to Stafford for advice/help with above model.
Was a wild purchase of a very complex beast :embarrassed: unfortunately additionally complicated last week by an underwater entanglement with strands of very tough nylon disguised with weed :embarrassed:
I will willingly pay for this help otherwise it will take me forever/if ever?
The scenario.
Complex electronics far beyond my understanding that maybe need simplifying. Concerns lighting/horn and twin motor/rudder control. Not sure Tx fit for purpose? This set up has never worked consistently.
Advice on ballasting, this loose and missing?
All compounded with an unseen entanglement that caused a breakage of one of the rudder pivot connections to a fixed kort and a loosened drive shaft shroud as I lifted it from the water not knowing of the nylon strands connected to bank reinforcement. Oops!
Apart from this it's perfect. {-) {-) {-)
Sadly the eyesight and dexterity has diminished as well.
Anyone localish please?
Thanks for reading.
om
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All fine now thanks, luckily a new club member hot on electronics.
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Just a quick update, received the tug back following complete renovation, replacement, repair and repaint. Thanks Dave!
A fantastic job including re-bushing and securing prop shafts, re-securing the korts, simplification of the control systems and a total rewire and all problems encountered.
Looks and works like new. ok2 ok2 ok2
The morals, buyer beware and avoid underwater hazards. <:( <:(
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Glad she is back ready for sea.
Bob