Model Boat Mayhem

Please login or register.

Login with username, password and session length.
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: Motor pods.  (Read 3651 times)

Nemo

  • Full Mayhemer
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 1,837
  • Location: Sussex.
Motor pods.
« on: July 27, 2015, 02:43:29 pm »
Help please. I am attempting a mod to my 'Osberg' Longship to power it in calm conditions.
Due to the shallow nature of the hull and low freeboard there is no space within the hull for the necessary R/C stuff/prop/motor etc. I was thinking along the lines of a self-contained motor-pod which could be affixed to the exterior of the keel. Little speed is required so a low-voltage motor would be adequate.
Can anyone help with a supplier or ideas?
Thanks
Bob.
Logged

Martin (Admin)

  • Administrator
  • Full Mayhemer
  • *****
  • Online Online
  • Posts: 23,422
  • Location: Peterborough, UK
    • Model Boat Mayhem
Re: Motor pods.
« Reply #1 on: July 27, 2015, 03:21:45 pm »
Logged
"This is my firm opinion, but what do I know?!" -  Visit the Mayhem FaceBook Groups!  &  Giant Models

rsm

  • Full Mayhemer
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 1,401
  • Location: Manchester UK
Re: Motor pods.
« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2015, 03:28:32 pm »
Logged
Roger

Nemo

  • Full Mayhemer
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 1,837
  • Location: Sussex.
Re: Motor pods.
« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2015, 10:27:33 pm »
Thanks Martin, that would do nicely I think. 2.4 is a bonus also. Will order one now!
Thanks rsm for your suggestion, but I think its a bit too low-powered.(1.5v)


Logged

Nemo

  • Full Mayhemer
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 1,837
  • Location: Sussex.
Re: Motor pods.
« Reply #4 on: July 31, 2015, 04:45:24 pm »
Arrived today and fitted. Works exactly as I required and I can recommend it for others. Once again, Mayhem works exactly as we all know it does!  :-)) :-))
Logged

Martin (Admin)

  • Administrator
  • Full Mayhemer
  • *****
  • Online Online
  • Posts: 23,422
  • Location: Peterborough, UK
    • Model Boat Mayhem
Re: Motor pods.
« Reply #5 on: July 31, 2015, 05:41:21 pm »

Photos?  Video?... yes we do want to see your bathroom!
Logged
"This is my firm opinion, but what do I know?!" -  Visit the Mayhem FaceBook Groups!  &  Giant Models

Nemo

  • Full Mayhemer
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 1,837
  • Location: Sussex.
Re: Motor pods.
« Reply #6 on: July 31, 2015, 08:53:47 pm »
 :}  Shall I tell the missis to get ready then?  ('Get yer loofah ready love - ACTION!')   {-)
...

Hope to get some views tomorrow at our club event on the pond!
Bob.
Logged

Nemo

  • Full Mayhemer
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 1,837
  • Location: Sussex.
Re: Motor pods.
« Reply #7 on: August 02, 2015, 06:58:40 pm »
.
Logged

malcolmfrary

  • Full Mayhemer
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 6,027
  • Location: Blackpool, Lancs, UK
Re: Motor pods.
« Reply #8 on: August 02, 2015, 08:59:42 pm »
Was that Noggin the Nog at the front?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bKAYH3Sl8s
Logged
"With the right tool, you can break anything" - Garfield

Nemo

  • Full Mayhemer
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 1,837
  • Location: Sussex.
Re: Motor pods.
« Reply #9 on: August 27, 2015, 06:51:30 pm »
Well spotted! That is his brother Odin at the back. O0
Logged

Martin (Admin)

  • Administrator
  • Full Mayhemer
  • *****
  • Online Online
  • Posts: 23,422
  • Location: Peterborough, UK
    • Model Boat Mayhem
Re: Motor pods.
« Reply #10 on: August 27, 2015, 11:05:34 pm »

What was the Playmobil unit like?
Logged
"This is my firm opinion, but what do I know?!" -  Visit the Mayhem FaceBook Groups!  &  Giant Models

grasshopper

  • Full Mayhemer
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 773
  • Location: Lincolnshire!
    • A1 Hobbies Ltd.
Re: Motor pods.
« Reply #11 on: August 27, 2015, 11:45:46 pm »
I'm going to the Playmobil factory in Malta next week with my 4year old grandson, might have  to check the price and bring a unit home....if they're the right price of course.
Logged

BarryM

  • Full Mayhemer
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 1,701
  • Location: West Lothian
Re: Motor pods.
« Reply #12 on: August 28, 2015, 08:05:53 am »
Quote from: Nemo on July 31, 2015, 08:53:47 pm
:}  Shall I tell the missis to get ready then?  ('Get yer loofah ready love - ACTION!')   {-)
...

Hope to get some views tomorrow at our club event on the pond!
Bob.

"ACTION"?? - Are you sure you want DM in your bathroom with the Missus?

BM
Logged
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »
 

Page created in 0.087 seconds with 21 queries.