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I’ve been building scale model ships my whole life.  For the first time I’d like to convert a model ship kit to RC.  That being said, I have no knowledge of what’s needed to power it and steer it.  Does anyone know of any type of dummy’s guide to doing this for the first time?

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Simply put,  you'll need a motor, an ESC (reversible electronic speed controller), a battery, and a radio control set.  

 

What specifically you'll need will depend a lot on what type of model you're looking at................

 

What kind of boat-- Scale, speed, sail?  

 

-Bill

Edited by Rcboater Bill
fixed typos

In progress:  

BlueJacket Lobster Smack 1/8 scale (RC)

1/96 Revenue Cutter Harriet Lane RC scratchbuild

 

completed:  

1/144 scale USS Guadalcanal CVE-60 RC scratchbuild

Revell 1/305 USCG 327’ Secretary class cutter

Dumas 1/16 scale USCG Motor Lifeboat 36500 (RC)

Lindberg 1/95 USCG Lightship LV-112 “Nantucket” RC conversion

 

 

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