Guys,

Anyone else having problems with their Arleigh Burke Class DDG? I just got one a while ago and already I have had to change the rudder servo with a new Futaba coreless one (it literally just died), replace the Proboat ESC with a Viper ESC (it was buzzing and chattering horribly, not from interference). I also had to drill and install some oilers (there are none on the boat)on the shafts. I would have thought for six bills they would at least put a decent servo and esc in it. But, they didn't.


One other thing I installed was an on board sound system. I combined some sounds and put it on my IPod and some mini speakers. Have about 2 1/2 hours of a Navy band performing Anchors Aweigh, gas turbine start up and running sounds, horns blowing, bells chiming, klaxons, seagulls and orders coming over the loudspeakers. Anyway, the boat looks great and the detail is not too bad, either. Looks and sounds pretty cool in the water. I did post a couple of pictures of it in my gallery. I renamed and re lettered the ship the USS Momsen DDG-92.

Pete

Yea, you'd think at that price they'd use some better components. I believe they buy this model from TianJie & not Fuyuan who does the bulk of their RTR line.

Post some pics when you have the chance.

<span style="font-family: Courier New"><span style="font-size: small">Subsinker,

I recently bought a ProBoat P.T. 109 and have had an experience similar to yours. I think I am going to have to replace the ESC on mine. The first time I had it in the water it started going into reverse out in the middle of the lake. Luckily, I was able to get it back into forward and get it to shore. The boat also leaked like a sieve and I am having to fix that problem as well.
These boats are not cheap and I don't think it is unreasonable to expect that for $600.00 you would get a product that is well put together and set up with quality parts. I haven't seen one of the Arleigh Burkes but I was somewhat disappointed with the quality of the construction, fit and finish on their P.T. 109. I doubt that I would purchase another one of their products again. I have written to ProBoats about my dissatisfaction. I'll be glad to let you know if they are willing to take any action to make it right.

Bob</span></span></p>

Pete,
In one word "Yep"
LOL...look at PT109 thread below...

They look good...the finish is awesome....the radio looks "Ok" I mean they use the cheapie servos...and typically 27mhz radio units...but seem to be ok....from what I have seen the Electronic Speed Controls seem to be ok....a can motor is a can motor....(lol)...hard to mess up....but.

the assembly is horrible.....(they must be trying to assemble them to fast)....ours had the rudder servo mount not glued...and the wires going into the electronic speed control were broken inside the potting (the plastic encasement)...and it took on water...

The hobby shop did a good job of making the guy who bought the boat (upon my reccomendation) one good boat out of two that they had in stock....and once it was rebuilt it works ok.

I would check the connectors and wires on the "dead" servo...seems like they are really abusing the equipment when they are shoving everything in the hull...

Now I am building them a "push tug" (Polo)....that should be more reliable to go get the other boat...(lol)...

Oh, and I am building 3 for the family ...(what else do ya do with a box full of old but good car motors)....!

Steve

<span style="font-family: Courier New"><span style="font-size: small">After I wrote my post above I e-mailed ProBoat (turns out it goes to Horizon Hobby) expressing my dissatisfaction with the boat. I thought you might find their response intersting, given the tone of this thread:

"Hi Robert,
Thank you for contacting Horizon Hobby Product Support.

I am terribly sorry to hear you are having problems with your boat! I
really enjoy the PT109 and never like to hear of them having problems.

If you do not want to return the boat for us to consider warranty, you
may want to get some two part, clear, 30 minute epoxy and a heat gun.
Find the point where the water is entering the hull; typically around
the outside of the stuffing box, but can be other areas. Mix the epoxy
and heat it with the heat gun until it is very liquid. Use a small
brush to paint the epoxy into the area where the water is entering the
hull, using some unheated epoxy to fill any larger holes. Be sure not
to get it on the rotating part of the prop shaft, of course.

If you would like to send in your boat, please visit our online repair
request form:
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Repairs/Request/

If you have an active account with Horizon Hobby, please be sure to use
the same email address that you have listed on that account. Providing
multiple emails can extend repair times and cause confusion in providing
effective service.

Be sure to use a shipper that will provide you with a tracking number
and insurance as Horizon Hobby is not responsible for items in transit.

Also, be sure to include a copy of your purchase receipt, a letter
describing the problems you've had and what's included in the box as
well as a copy of this email, your complete name and address and a day
time phone number.

There is no RA number needed at this time.

If you should need further assistance regarding this issue please reply
to this e-mail for additional support. If you need assistance in the
future, please feel free to e-mail us at [email protected]
or you may also contact us toll-free at 1-877-504-0233.

Make sure to visit our web site at http://www.horizonhobby.com to see
all of our newest products!
Thank You,

Kale
Horizon Hobby: Product Support Team
4105 Fieldstone Rd
Champaign IL 61822
1-877-504-0233
877-504-0233
217-403-3582 fax"

If interested I will keep you updated on this saga.

Bob
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