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[dgp1957]

What motors would you chaps recommend I put in my Graf Spee model, it is twin screwd. :-\

[gary r uk]

Hi DGP
What scale
I would not use geared motors as they can be loud i would also stay away from MFA motors no reason just don't like um.
I would go with a 12 volt set up maybe something from Model Motors Direct
cheers
gary rowe
BPMBC

[dgp1957]

It's a Fleetscale 1/128 scale boat,

[Shipmate60]

2 X 545 motors direct drive on 6volts.

Bob

[ron h]

2 Buhla motors from Motors Direct, 12 volt , direct drive , these motors are low drain, draw 1/2 amp , very quiet, I? had 4 in my IRON DUKE, price was about ?7-50 each.

[gary r uk]

Hi dgp1957
I got my motors from that nice lot in Bognor i think they are called Squires ?2 each 555 i think anyway they are in my Fleetscale Scharnhorst.When i can get all the bits inside to talk to each other i can seal the deck and run sea trials , anyway i'am in Slough UK where are you! it would be nice to sail with another German ship !.
cheers
gary rowe
BPMBC

[dgp1957]

Thanks guys,
I'm based up here in Greenock, Scotland, has anyone a link to motors direct, or any other retailer that sells electric motors.
has anyone used the motors that Fleetscale offer, Torpedo, and if so which ones would be best ,400,500 or 800.
I have to admit that I know absolutely nothing about motors, volts etc. ???

[dougal99]

Entry in July's Test Bench in MB :

Model Motors Direct
Keeper's Cottage
Home Farm
Iwerne Minster
Blandford
Dorset

Phone 01747 812440 between 9-10 am

Cheers

Doug

[Shipmate60]

I have found Alistair ( Model Motors Direct ) superb for yug motors, but most of his motors tend to lack the revs required form a 2 motor large warship.
Possibly 777's on 12 volt?

Bob

[Shipmate60]

oops, should have said "TUG" motors"

Bob

[Tug]

Just spotted something Martin has missed, the edit feature.

Done flippin marvellous though and set up so soon after the failing MB forum. 10/10 :-*

[dougal99]

Tug

I think you'll find you CAN edit your own posts.

I have done so to some of mine

Cheers

Doug

Its the MODIFY button

[Tug]

Oh Dear me. boobed again, sorry Martin!

Thanks for pointing it out Doug, hangs head in shame and wonders off........