RE280 Motors

RE280 Motors

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28 June 2012 at 17:17 #35092
John Thornton 1
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Hi,

Has anyone any knowledge of RE280 motors? Are they any good for scale model boats (small tug, 2 x 25mm, possibly 2 x 30mm props)?

Thanks
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28 June 2012 at 17:17 #3864
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28 June 2012 at 22:41 #35094
ashley needham
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John. These motors are great for use on plastic kit conversions or something similar, The Graupner speed 280 is a fiesty little thing. 25mm props probably maximum size.

No good for anything much larger. How small a tug were you thinking of?

Ashley
29 June 2012 at 09:33 #35098
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Further to this, I have 2 models with speed 280 motors, first, Plastic USS new Jersey, 28 inches log, goes very well on 7.2v and a 25mm prop, and the jolly old RTr Severn, converted to r/c with two speed 280`s and 25mm props again on 7.2v.Moderately fast this one.
29 June 2012 at 13:06 #35102
John Thornton 1
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Hello Ashley,

The tug is a semi-scale one I'm planning that will be 18" in length. I was wanting something as small as possible on account of space restrictions but now I'm thinking maybe I'll be better off with a pair of 385s?
29 June 2012 at 13:18 #35103
ashley needham
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John, Yes a pair of 385`s on a 7.2v pack would be a better bet. They will be much lower revving than the 280`s and turn a larger prop.

Props up to 40mm will be ok on this setup, and if this is not powerful enough, a 380 or 400 will fit ,direct swap. If space is an issue would a single prop be better? or is the style of boat demanding two props?

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