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[Billyruffian]

I am building a model of steam drifter Formidable 41 inches long and wonder what would be your recommendation as to the most suitable electric motor.

thanks for your advice

[John W E]

if you have a word with the old man F L J Dave about the 555 motor as he supplied me with one to go in to the tug archer it is swinging a 50 mm 4 blade prop on 8.4 volts no problem and it pushes the boat along a bit to fast (the bow tries to dive under at full power ) the motor is rated at 6 to 12 volts so running it on 12 volts should push a 41 inch hull along ok hope this helps

aye john  
 

[boatmadman]

How about a steam plant - that would finish it off nicely 

[Billyruffian]

Thanks john, I'll give Dave a call.

As for the steam plant one day I will once a lot more knowledge has been gained 

[DickyD]

Thanks john, I'll give Dave a call.

As for the steam plant one day I will once a lot more knowledge has been gained 

Dave's on holiday till the 19th July.