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7 March 2014 at 20:58 #47440
Barry Cole 1
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I am just starting on a model "boat", after 20 years with model aeroplanes.

I want to build a radio controlled Duck. (Quack Quack type)

I have a small 1000Kv brushless motor that I think will drive the prop ok, with a 2S lipo battery.

Where can I get a suitable ESC, that will give me reverse from the Transmitter.

What sort of angle should the prop shaft be to the waterline?

Has anyone built one of these. I have a decoy duck to start off with.

cheers BC

Edited By Barry Cole 1 on 07/03/2014 20:58:53
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7 March 2014 at 20:58 #2374
Barry Cole 1
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7 March 2014 at 21:50 #47442
Amy jane September
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Hi Barry.

Welcome to the forum.

For prop shaft angle I try to stick to less than 15 degrees, although any thing up to 20 would work fine on a decoy. As for a reversing esc I don't know, but some one else will! (I see a lot of ducks around where I am, don't often see them swim backwards though!)

Stick your build on the forum, I'm sure we'd all love to see what you're doing!

Amy jane
8 March 2014 at 09:19 #47446
Barry Cole 1
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Thanks for that, I will see how that fits together. Will be a slow build, as it has to fit in between the glider building…

BC
8 March 2014 at 11:18 #47452
Malcolm Frary
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Mtronics do a suitable brushless marine ESC.

Aeroplanes seldom need reverse, the car people seem to want to use brakes on the way to reverse, with a boat, reverse IS the brakes. The different play areas do have different requirements, so for boat use its best to look for one designed by people who understand the difference.
18 March 2014 at 20:25 #47672
Barry Cole 1
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Well, I have had 3 goes at getting a suitable ESC, and failed miserably. Still cannot find one that will do reverse.

So, if one of you kind people could help, I am looking for brushless, 2S, Max 20 Amp. and REVERSE.

Could someone give me a link to the right place and right supplier.

Thanks in anticipation.,

BC

Edited By Barry Cole 1 on 18/03/2014 20:26:40

Edited By Barry Cole 1 on 18/03/2014 20:26:53
18 March 2014 at 20:33 #47673
Bob Abell 2
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Hello Barry

Try the Vintage Modeo Boat Company for a matched set

Bob
18 March 2014 at 20:52 #47674
Gareth Jones
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Hi Barry,

Here is a link to the Mtroniks one, rated at 30 amps, as suggested by Malcolm Frary.

**LINK**

There is a smaller version rated at 15 amps.

Gareth

Edited By Gareth Jones on 18/03/2014 20:54:06
18 March 2014 at 22:29 #47675
curly
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Hi Barry

I have built lots of funnices in the pass, myself I go with Bob vintage do a small brushless matched pair and they will be ,only to pleased to give you advice if it goes txxxs up. You can have great fun with a duck, the kids come up and try to feed them. The best of luck with your build

Curly
19 March 2014 at 08:57 #47676
Bob Abell 2
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Here is the link to Vintage Model Boats…

**LINK**

Bob
24 March 2014 at 12:56 #47791
Barry Cole 1
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Thanks to you all for the replies. I have ordered one from The VMBC.

Now I have to insert the prop shaft up his back passage.

Thanks again BC

Edited By Barry Cole 1 on 24/03/2014 12:57:01
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