Blue boat P101

[Ken JoynesParticipant @kenjoynes90975]

[Ken JoynesParticipant @kenjoynes90975]

Radio controlled rowing boat with oarsman.

[Dave Cooper 6Participant @davecooper6]

Hi Ken

An interesting model. I'm guessing that the steering is by the rudder rather than by differential oar work ?

Also, that the 'rowing' speed is proportional to motor /prop' speed – did you design /build it yourself ?

Regards,

Dave

[Chris FellowsParticipant @chrisfellows72943]

Yes, nice looking model. The rower could do with putting a bit of weight on though!

Chris

[Ken JoynesParticipant @kenjoynes90975]

Hi Folks.

Thank you for your interest in my pictures. I am very much a beginner with model boats and as I posted these photographs I had written a piece to go with them which seems to have become lost or omitted. My own fault I'm sure. Must have hit the wrong key at the wrong time. I bought this boat at auction a little while ago, couldn't resist it, but it came without a radio control handset and after writting to Model Boat Magazine one of the contributors sent me loads of help and advice as to what equipment I should be looking for. What I am looking for now is any ideas as to what model manufacturing company had produced it, or does it look scratch built and about what kind of year does look as if it was made?

If anyone has any ideas I would be very interested to hear it.

Thanks very much,

Ken.

[Dave Cooper 6Participant @davecooper6]

Judging by the look of the geartrain /drive mechanism, I suspect that a model engineer (or, someone with those skills) has been involved at some point.

I think I would start by applying some voltage (say, 6v) to a few test points around the various circuits. Looks like the speed controller may be of the 'resistive mat' type (a bit like the old "Bob's Board" ). From the photos, this seems to be just below the rower's seat on the foredeck.

You could also trace the wiring back from the on/off switch and this should lead you to a fuse or, battery connector of some type.If you have a multimeter, set it to read "Ohms" and look for complete circuits.

Probably best to understand all this before delving into the radio control side. BTW: I doubt this is a commercial product….

Have fun !

Dave

Just spotted the yellow item below the on/off switch. Looks like it could be a battery pack. Maybe dry cells or, re-chargeables. This should give you the operating voltage anyway and maybe OK for testing. 

Edited By Dave Cooper 6 on 14/01/2022 11:00:40

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