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9 April 2021 at 13:12 #94719
Simon Roberts 2
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Hello Everyone,

Ive been a lover of anything scale for a long time but never built much apart from 1:35 kits and some RC aircraft (IMAC type flying), The only RC boat i had was an MFA Piranha when i was about 12 (now 41) which i remember finding really good fun! Ive bought a Model Slipway Drumbeat of Dover from a modeller in Scotland who unfortunately is of an age where he can no longer enjoy the hobby.

The model has never seen water and has no electrics that have ever been fitted, so im looking for some advice on what to put in her? I want it to be as scale as possible with regards to speed etc.

Thanks

Simon
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9 April 2021 at 13:12 #3007
Simon Roberts 2
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9 April 2021 at 17:34 #94728
Colin Bishop
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Hi Simon,

Alternative recommended electrics/electronics systems fror this boat can be seen here:

**LINK**

**LINK**

The Graupner Speed 600 motors mentioned no longer seem to be available but alternatives would be:

**LINK**

**LINK**

Colin
10 April 2021 at 17:59 #94761
Simon Roberts 2
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Hi Colin,

Thanks for the reply, for some reason the first two links don't do anything for me?

Thanks

Simon
10 April 2021 at 22:03 #94768
Dave Cooper 6
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Simon

The 1st one was for Action R/C Electronics (twin motor installation)

The 2nd, an installation for a "Tamar" class lifeboat

The other two (from memory) were for '540' type brushed motors . Last was Mtronics (I think) a much recommended supplier on this forum.

Hope this helps,

Dave
10 April 2021 at 22:16 #94769
Colin Bishop
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Sorry, the second link was labelled Drumbeat but actually referenced the Tamar lifeboat! The first one is OK though.

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