Mike.. Posted September 19, 2020 Share #1 Posted September 19, 2020 Hi, I am a new member from Canada,and I have some questions.I am building the Fairmount Alpine kit, and being new to this particular hobby I am hoping somebody can help me with the propulsion/electrical. First I am using two bow thruster(Raboesch) #4108-20,4108-04.Also recommended where 2 Raboesch brushed motors #109-51 RM510 TRQ 7,2v.Could you recommend a Speed controllers for the Bow thrusters and Propeller motors? What about a Battery to power everything? Lipo or lead acid? I am upgrading my model from a list I got from the internet as follows Shaft ø4 L=236mm M4 Brass Propeller 50-R-4bl-M4 Brass Propeller 50-L-4bl-M4 Nylon Coupling 13x32 mm Brass Insert 4,0 mm for shaft Brass Insert 3,2mm for Motor Vibr. Absorbers 10x10 mm M4x10 Brushed Motor Blue RM510 TRQ 7,2V The upgrade list came from the web, and motor recommendation from Raboesch. Cheers Mike Enclosed are some pics of my process so far. Any advice will be greatly appreciated GrandpaPhil, Edwardkenway, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted September 19, 2020 Share #2 Posted September 19, 2020 Can't answer your tech problems, but welcome! mtaylor, Keith Black, Edwardkenway and 1 other 4 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike.. Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted September 19, 2020 5 minutes ago, druxey said: Can't answer your tech problems, but welcome! Thanks mtaylor, Edwardkenway and JeffT 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted September 19, 2020 Share #4 Posted September 19, 2020 Mike, welcome aboard. The tug is looking really good, please start a build log where we can follow your progress. mtaylor, Edwardkenway and JeffT 3 Quote Current Builds: 1870's Sternwheeler, Lula Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: 1880s Floating Steam Donkey Pile Driver Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike.. Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted September 19, 2020 13 minutes ago, Keith Black said: Mike, welcome aboard. The tug is looking really good, please start a build log where we can follow your progress. Thank you very much I will start a build log mtaylor, Keith Black and Edwardkenway 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted September 19, 2020 Share #6 Posted September 19, 2020 Welcome to MSW. I second what Keith suggested. Start a build log> Its a great way to ask questions and get help. I think there are 2 other build logs for this model but not sure they have the answers you need. Take a look at the build log index for 1901-present located here: Edwardkenway and Keith Black 2 Quote Jeff In progress: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company -1/2" scale USS Constitution - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Granado - CAF Model - 1:48 HMS Sphinx - Vanguard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted September 19, 2020 Share #7 Posted September 19, 2020 Welcome to MSW, Mike. Sadly, I can't help with the questions. But do start a log as it's a good way to get help. Also, if you'll go to the top of the page you'll find a search box. Enter the key word "Radio" and in the pull down, pick "Titles only". You should get a lot of hits on logs and general discussions. There is also a discussion area for RC kits here: https://modelshipworld.com/forum/32-rc-kits-scratch-building/ Edwardkenway and Keith Black 2 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted September 20, 2020 Share #8 Posted September 20, 2020 Hello Mike, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John Keith Black, mtaylor and Edwardkenway 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardkenway Posted September 20, 2020 Share #9 Posted September 20, 2020 Keith Black and mtaylor 2 Quote Current builds; Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25 Providence whaleboat- 1:25 HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed: HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64- finished Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - finished Non ship: SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted September 20, 2020 Share #10 Posted September 20, 2020 Wa-a-a-a-ay outside my comfort zone (anything not powered by the wind is an Instrument of the Devil ), but I'm sure someone will be able to help. Starting a build log is certainly the way to go to get help and advice - and encouragement.The instructions are here. Welcome to MSW. That's a nice build you've got there. MEDDO, Keith Black and mtaylor 3 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler La Lomellina - Theoretical Reconstruction of a Genoese carrack sunk in 1516 FINISHED Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted September 20, 2020 Share #11 Posted September 20, 2020 Welcome this looks great so far. Would be interested in seeing how you figure out the electrical issues mtaylor and Keith Black 2 Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike.. Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share #12 Posted September 20, 2020 Thanks everyone for your comments,Yes the electrical issue is a challenge for me.I want to make sure that what I order is compatible. Cheers Keith Black, mtaylor and Louie da fly 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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