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20 November 2018 at 10:09 #79960
Tom Jenkins 1
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Hi,iam new to modeling and in the process of building a sarik fairey huntress.Iam not having any problems with the woodwork side of things.I need a bit of advice on the electrics,which would be the best to get the boat on the plane.Tom
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20 November 2018 at 10:09 #5550
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20 November 2018 at 11:30 #79961
Dave Milbourn
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Tom

Here are two alternatives, taken from the article. I've used both and they are fine.

The Fusion ESC is the 30A version, obtainable from Cornwall Model Boats. The motor comes from Hobbyking and the Lithimon 234 monitor from Dawnmist Studios, while the other equipment is all from Component Shop. I fitted a 1.4" dia x 1.5" pitch 3-blade bronze prop from Protean Design.

Dave M
20 November 2018 at 11:32 #79962
harry smith 1
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Hi Tom

Check out Dave Milbourn's built and electrics on this site.

His is the kingpin on this boat as he design the kit.

Harry
20 November 2018 at 11:33 #79963
harry smith 1
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Hi Dave

I see ewe are straight on it !!!

Harry
20 November 2018 at 12:27 #79965
Dave Milbourn
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We crossed in the post, Harry.

Just to make the point that Sarik did not seek my permission to market pre-cut parts for Huntress and I've not had the chance to check out the quality, so if their parts don't fit correctly then it's not down to the design. The plans are spot on.

Dave M
20 November 2018 at 14:10 #79966
Paul T
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Dave

Not double checking the parts and build before issuing the kit is a foolish thing to do, who holds the copyright?

Paul
20 November 2018 at 14:50 #79968
Tom Jenkins 1
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Hi Dave, thanks for the quick reply very helpful.The sarik model is fine but the ply is a bit on the thin side.Your huntress looks great cheers Tom.
20 November 2018 at 17:04 #79969
Dave Milbourn
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Paul
I don't want to debate copyright in this Forum, Doc. Apart from the fact that it's MTM's own forum, copyright law is very, very complicated. We'll leave that particular worm safely in its can, shall we?
As for checking the parts and building a model from them I always do that, but the parts from Sarik haven't been made using my CAD files and therefore I can't speak for their accuracy.

Tom
Many thanks for your kind comments. There are many more Huntress photos here **LINK**

Dave M
20 November 2018 at 17:32 #79970
Colin Bishop
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Tom,

You don't say where you are but there is a Huntress which was adapted for RN service on display in Portsmouth Dockyard No 4 Boathouse.

Dave reckons it is disfigured by the extra controls added by the Navy but it is still a real one!

Colin
21 November 2018 at 19:06 #79985
Tom Jenkins 1
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Hi Colin,I owned a huntress a few years back,and sold it to a friend of mine it now lives in Ramsgate.There is also a swordsman there that is slowly rotting Tom.
10 December 2018 at 15:47 #80269
Tom Jenkins 1
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Hi Dave M,I need a bit more help please Dave.Iam not sure what size prop shaft and p bracket I need and where to get them from thanks Tom.
10 December 2018 at 16:59 #80270
Dave Milbourn
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Tom

It's on the plan and/or in the article. I buy my props from Protean Designs and my running gear from Model Boat Bits. PM me for any further info required.

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