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17 September 2017 at 15:14 #73263
Paul Barrett 2
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Hi all, first post so be kind. Ive just purchased an unbuilt kyosho streamliner kit has radio gear with it too. I used to race rc cars as a lad some 20 years ago when this kit was new so bits look familiar. But I see the world of brushless and lipo batteries is now the norm. My question is really what would be reccoemnded as a suitable brushless motor/esc and battery combo for the model. It currently has an old school mechanical speed controller and futaba 27mhz radio gear.
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17 September 2017 at 15:14 #2714
Paul Barrett 2
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18 September 2017 at 02:45 #73268
harry smith 1
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Hi Paul

Welcome to the forum.

You pick up a very nice boat.

As for brushless motors a Hobbyking B28-57-17L 1700kv which is a 28mm motor that looks like a straight change over.

Prop a 2 blade 32mm 1.4 pitch .

Lipo battery a 3S(11.1 volts) about 2650mah.

You will find a number of different sizes on the Hobbyking website.

Harry Smith

The standard size is about the same as the old car NiCad batteries.

ESC (speed controller) a little Hobbyking car 45A (HK-45A)(69 grams) will suit that motor.

As for Lipo battery chargers get a good balance charger one(check you local club to see what the members use).

A safety charge bag is a must !!!!

I used this setup in my 25 and1/4" Aerokits Sea Hornet.
18 September 2017 at 10:56 #73271
Noel
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Hello, like you I have got into boats recently and also did r/c cars as a boy (1990s).

Haven't gone brushless yet, but have been enjoying the modern world of lipos and their seemingly huge capacities for a small size.

I picked up some nice batteries and a charger from Overlander. I got a charger from them called an RC6 which will do pretty much any battery type and it has proved extremely useful – charge my old nicds, nimh packs, lipos, and lead acid too.

Noel.
18 September 2017 at 22:45 #73276
Paul Barrett 2
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@paulbarrett2
Many thanks for the info guys
17 October 2017 at 19:23 #73682
Paul Barrett 2
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@paulbarrett2
Took the boat out for its maiden voyage and its awesome, got quite a crowd at the local boating lake! It definatley needs updating battery wise the nicads didn’t last long at all! what would be reccomended as just a battery upgrade for now until the pennies allow new motor and esc etc
18 October 2017 at 10:07 #73705
Noel
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For a cheap upgrade get a NIMH from overlander or component-shop, You can get 3700mAh packs for reasonable money. Big step up over nicads capacity wise and can be used and abused in the same way.

Got any pictures?
18 October 2017 at 12:03 #73707
Paul Barrett 2
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18 October 2017 at 17:30 #73710
Noel
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Looks fab. Get a driver!!
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