mfa famtome

[tommyParticipant @tommy]

hello there can any one help me pls new to model boats i am working on a mfa fantome got the motors today.  i am now looking to buy the radio gear and would like to no what gear to use . this is my first boat and if any one has some photos that i can follow to help me with the build would be great. cheers tommy

[tommyParticipant @tommy]

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Tommy

 

You`ll find a Fantome thread recently posted by Ashley Needham…….with pictures too!

 

Bob

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Tommy. WHAT an excellent choice of boat, If i may say so. Plse see pictures of said Fantome on my album. For a radio, a bog standard 2ch Acoms or Futaba will do nicely. I wasnt keen on the supplied ESC (as comes with the motor kit) as its one of those ones with a delay when going into reverse, and only half power at that. The only difference from standard on my boat is the black rubber edge trim…as I couldnt see how you could glue the supplied white cord around the edge nicely, and also this would get grubby in no time at all and wouldnt clean. I made my radar bridge de-mountable, with some posts set into the bottom of the legs and a hole/tube in the fuselage sides. The round radar dome was home made out of wood on a lathe. The dolls used were “pippa dolls” unfortunately v collectable now, in a 6 inch size, I have some, they are awaiting clothing.. see my thread for more info. I have put a couple of working spotlights on it as a concession to lighting. The pulpit rail I had was abominable, and I got the the shop to change it for me. Its still a bit crude, however, the kit, considering the size of it, is reasonable cheap so cant moan. Alright, you can moan……    It goes really well considering its size and the battery lasts for an hour, if full speed is not used all the time. Ashley

[tommyParticipant @tommy]

thanks for that ashley, this might sound really stupid but i am new to boat building but what dose the esc look like i do not think i got one with my motors . tommy

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Tommy. An ESC is an electronic speed controller. If you have not got one i might suggest a 25A Mtronics Viper…..a good model shop will know the thing, with a 20 Amp fuse in cct somewhere. The ESC plugs into the receiver, and has a connection to the battery and motors, motors wired in parallel assuming you are using the specified 12v battery.Ashley

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