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[macz_chung]

Hi,


All if I don't used the P38 fiber filler, Could you mind provide a good material for glue the deck and shaft. Because i will buy this ship next month.


Thanks
Marz

[neverupright]

Hi Michael


as soon as I get some spare time hoping to pay you a revisit, would also like to pay a visit to Stan at Kirklees as well, hopefully bringing the little-un.


Carl

[Butts]

You'll both be welcome at both Clubs Carl

[neverupright]

Hi all


I am now looking at buying  the motors, Butts has advised MFA 540 geared 6:1 on 12 volts. Nothing wrong with that advice, thought I'd look on eBay see what there is, loads is the answer ranging from a few quid to 70-80 quid. Can't afford the higher end, on the other hand not going cheap as you usually get what you pay for, got 2 to get so around 25 each would be the range I am looking at, can any one recommend a motor for around this price. And I don't understand this 6:1 gearing, can some one please explain.


Thank you in advance.


Carl

[neverupright]

Hi all
 not sorted out which motors to use yet and as car repairs have taken priority, thought I would crack on with the superstructure.

[neverupright]

forgot to add this is the first time I've had to bend plastic, I am pleased with the results.

[essexbill]

Hi.


I am following your thread. I am not far from you as I am in Dronfield. Having said that I am also learning about powered model boats. I joined Balne Moor and having limited time and no workshop space have purchased 2 tugs. The people at Balne Moor are all friendly and are always happy to offer advice and help with setting up. I missed the last event due to car problems am hoping to attend the next one but am supposed to be going on holiday the night before so need to do some juggling.. Dont get disheartened with your build, I have never seen anyone get criticised at a model club.

[neverupright]

Hi all


not much progress been made recently, being working on another project, not boat related, will post a picture when finished. Good news is I am now in position to purchase a couple of motors,. I have found what I think is just what I am looking for (following advice from Butts), a 540 motor and 6:1 gearbox from Model Dockyard, priced at £20.32 each motor, firstly has anyone had any dealings with Model Dockyard and am I barking up the right tree, hoping to order them in the next couple of days.


Carl

[Stavros]

https://www.componentshop.co.uk/motors/dc-geared-motors.html



Buy with confidence and slightly cheaper


Dave

[Butts]

Carl, Stavros is saying have a look at Component Shop - good advice

[neverupright]

Thanks Stavros/Butts


Advice taken and I have just ordered 2 motors, on duty over the weekend, so hopefully they will be here early next week, when I am off for a few days.


Carl

[neverupright]

Hi all


motors ordered yesterday at 3pm from Component Shop arrived in post this morning, excellent service.


Carl

[Netleyned]

China cannot compete with the
Welsh guys
Ned

[neverupright]

hi all


well as you know I've got the motors, never fitted motors, props, lined them up etc, where do I start, another problem has arisen that's going to slow me down, during an incident at work last night I've ruptured my right bicep, yes I am right handed, look on the bright side no more work for a few weeks.


Carl

[neverupright]

test

[neverupright]

Hi all


seem to be having a problem with my posts, this is third attempt, hence test on last post. Now my arm has been repaired, been doing a bit recently, pleased with the results, photo's below hopefully.


cheers
carl

[neverupright]

Hi all
can't believe it's been a year since I last posted, during in the year I felt I needed a some thing a bit easier to build, so I had a go at Mowe 2, which I enjoyed and is up and sailing, I've also built a 1700 scale HMS Rodney for the father in law, frustrating to say the least. Any how back to Al Khubar, I've had a go at fitting the prop etc, with no success, don't seem to be able to get them lined up, or get my head round how to approach fitting them, can any one help please.


Carl