We have developed a set of motorising gear for the Trumpeter 1/200 Bismark kit and have run the test and trials on the (very cold and Icy) water, see the U tube link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBdqpMoGc2o The sets are in three standards,
Set 1 is for centre motor and single driven screw, this gives acceptable performance on the water and very good steering with the twin rudders and is the most economical set up, and the simplest to install.
Set 2
This we consider to be the best overall, Twin screw (outer shafts) with independent control of each motor give excellent acceleration and manoeuvrability for such a big heavy craft, and is most realistic when on the stand with the cast brass warship propellers.
Set 3
This we consider to be the ultimate system, Triple screw with independent control of each motor on the outer shafts give excellent acceleration and manoeuvrability for such a big heavy craft, The centre engine is running alone used on its own for maximum endurance and is kicked in to give boost speed when the outer engines are used, This gives the ultimate in top speed and handling, also most realistic when on the stand with the thee cast brass warship propellers.
MOTORISING SET FOR (triple screw set) R/C CONTROL 1/200 Trumpeter Bismark )
Kit consist of
3 x KYTE Motors
3 x Capacitors
2 x 2.3mm / 2mm Nycrome std couplings
1 x Minifork 2.3mm / 2mm fork coupling
3 x 2mm / M4 Minitube EXL propshafts
2 x 162-14 warship props
1 x 162-13 warship prop
2 x 2mm Brass tube bearing tubes
2 x 2mm Rudder bearing tubes
2 x 2mm steel rudders shafts
2 x Nylon Tiller arms
3 x Motor Mounts
3 x Z Straps
1 x 300mm .055 piano wire Z bend
1 x C/d build pictures of test model
the same parts are in each set with numbers adjusted for the set up
Details and prices on our website in the online shop.
Regards
Deans Marine