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The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Lifeboats => Topic started by: Damien Mac on April 05, 2024, 01:11:00 pm

Title: Solent props ?
Post by: Damien Mac on April 05, 2024, 01:11:00 pm
Just about to order a Solent hull and cabin from Mountfleet, I have been watching the for sale hoping one would turn up  ok2 but not yet so direct it has to be.
 I'm going brushed as I already have a good bit in the way of electronics. Maybe going to give belt drive a go on this so looking for some advice on prop size.Keeping the thing in scale speed so using belts for low end torque.Any pointers would be very welcome.Newbie to 1/12 scale

Title: Re: Solent props ?
Post by: nemesis on April 06, 2024, 06:39:27 pm
if I am not mistaken the Solent has tunnels, so you are limited to largest props. I found that it is better to start with a prop that looks a bit too small for the job. My opinion, nemesis
Title: Re: Solent props ?
Post by: Damien Mac on April 06, 2024, 08:59:54 pm
Yes ! was hoping some one had the same hull ( mountfleet) so I could source the props ECT ready for the hull arriving. I will have the hull on order in the next week or so but is 4 weeks lead time on it.