Topic: Destroyer Escort Motors (Read 1855 times)

gingyer · « **on:** May 20, 2007, 04:25:31 pm »

HI All
I have a 1/48TH scale WW2 destroyer escort and I need some help with the motors I had
2x 6v Hectaperms in it but they were useless. So I am looking for any recommendations for
what to change them with.
The model is 6Ft long with 3 bladed 50mm props

thanks
Colin

Shipmate60 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 20, 2007, 07:41:13 pm »

Go for MFA 800's on 12 volts, they rev about 4000 rpm.
I have these in my Sirmar 1/48 Hunt Destroyer and she handles fine.
The batteries are fine as ballast too, just about all you will need.

Bob

gingyer · « **Reply #2 on:** May 23, 2007, 05:20:35 pm »

Thanks Bob

Shipmate60 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 23, 2007, 07:33:14 pm »

One of my mates has another Sirmar Hunt.
They were out sailing together, his is powered by 550 motors which struggle.
We sailed nicely in formation when I asked him if I should use my other shaft now!
When I pulled nicely away his face was a picture.
No the dont overpower her, his just a bit slow.

Bob

Jonty · « **Reply #4 on:** May 24, 2007, 08:45:20 pm »

Any chance of some photos of your DE? I really like these ships and the Captains class frigates.

gingyer · « **Reply #5 on:** May 24, 2007, 10:30:21 pm »

HI There,
the ship is the USS Jaccard. a Butler Class escort
It carried out testing in camouflage schemes and I chose one of these to
model it on I am afraid these pictures are out of date but once I have some new ones I will
post
Colin