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Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
09-30-2007, 11:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 573
Posted By shishtawoo

what thicness plywood to use???

Im building a 6.5 ft battle ship with 46 structural ribs, what thickness ply do guys think I should use? Oh and how thick should the main beam be, the one which goes down the middle?
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
09-15-2007, 12:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,871
Posted By shishtawoo

RE: Jet Drive selection

So 4 of these drive couldnt cut it, one will power a 35 inch hull so since my hull will be 91 inches i thought 4 would be overkill.
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
09-15-2007, 12:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,871
Posted By shishtawoo

Jet Drive selection

Well I’m building a 7.5 ft scale battle ship, but I want to use jet drives instead of standard props. If I go with jet drives I was wondering if it would be better to use two Graupner GR2340 or...
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
09-14-2007, 05:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,732
Posted By shishtawoo

RE: What type of glue to use

well sice the boat is going to be so large i just need a very stong glue.
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
09-14-2007, 05:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 609
Posted By shishtawoo

Where to find gearbox

Ok i need to make one motor power two props, now i know i can make a home made gear box but is there anyting on the market which is premade or can be adapted for this application. Oh and im using a...
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
09-14-2007, 05:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 787
Posted By shishtawoo

Where to find gearbox

Ok i need to make one motor power two props, now i know i can make a home made gear box but is there anyting on the market which is premade or can be adapted for this application. Oh and im using a...
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
09-14-2007, 02:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 531
Posted By shishtawoo

Question about impeller's

Well im new to rc boats and was woundiering how much more power can i get using an impeller rather than a propeller . And does anyone know of any impeller which is affordable and could hook up to two...
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
09-13-2007, 10:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,732
Posted By shishtawoo

What type of glue to use

Oh well I’m building a 7.5 ft scale model of the uss north Carolina, now the issue is I want to build it using 1 hr epoxy but my dad claims wood glue will absorb into the wood and make a stronger...
Forum: Speed - Electric
08-31-2007, 02:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 611
Posted By shishtawoo

Where to find gear for 3/16 D shaped output shaft

Well i just purchased 2 Kollmorgen 400 watt motors with 3/16 D shaped output shaft, id like to make a gear box to power two prop shafts per motor. All i need to know is where i can find gears which...
Forum: Speed - Electric
08-30-2007, 10:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 632
Posted By shishtawoo

WHy is there three wires with brushless motors

Well im powering a huge ship so i purchased two 400 watt high torque brushless motors, i didn’t realize there were 3 wires. Ive now come to the conclusion i need a controller, does anybody know...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
08-30-2007, 05:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,663
Posted By shishtawoo

RE: Nitro vs electric

Well i won the bid for the Kollmorgen 400w Motors, does anyone know where to purchase a gearbox to distribute the power to two props, without building a custome gearbox. Oh and how hard is it going...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
08-30-2007, 05:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,663
Posted By shishtawoo

RE: Nitro vs electric

Well i won the bid for the Kollmorgen 400w Motors, does anyone know where to purchase a gearbox to distribute the power to two props, without building a custome gearbox. Oh and how hard is it going...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
08-30-2007, 11:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,663
Posted By shishtawoo

RE: Nitro vs electric

Now its almost a given that these motor are going to make a "boat" load of torque at a low rpm, so would it be a good idea to but a big gear on the output shaft and smaller gears on the prop shaft to...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
08-30-2007, 08:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,663
Posted By shishtawoo

RE: Nitro vs electric

Well im sure this sounds dumb but ill ask anway lol. im assuming you power the scooter motors with 2 or 4 12 volt abtteries in series
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
08-29-2007, 04:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,663
Posted By shishtawoo

RE: Nitro vs electric

I think im gonna buy the ones off ebay thanks for your help these motors seem great.
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
08-29-2007, 12:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,663
Posted By shishtawoo

RE: Nitro vs electric

Well i was looking at the Graupner Motors Speed 900 which has uses 8 amps of draw at 12 volts wouldn’t that translate into 96 watts and if i had two i would have a vessels powered by 192 watts of...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
08-29-2007, 11:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,663
Posted By shishtawoo

RE: Nitro vs electric

yea i completely agree with you guys on the aspects of useful ballast, which is why i considered using electric, but are the power calculations i made accurate they showed using a single g26 gas...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
08-29-2007, 09:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,663
Posted By shishtawoo

Nitro vs electric

Well, coming from rc nitro planes the thought of using electric isn’t appealing. Although my dad said electric might be fine i did some math , converting horse power to wattage to compare power,...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
08-28-2007, 08:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 860
Posted By shishtawoo

Possible to use HPI Reverse Module

Is it possible to attach a HPI Reverse Module Savage 21/25 onto a prop shaft to make a nitro boat reverse capable? From what I understand, which is not much since I’m new to rc nitro boats, this...
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
08-27-2007, 11:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,025
Posted By shishtawoo

AquaCraft Marine Brushless Motor L36/56 7.2-18V

I just need to know if AquaCraft Marine Brushless Motor L36/56 7.2-18V is a decent engine for the price of 49.99.
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
08-27-2007, 01:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 556
Posted By shishtawoo

Need to power 7 ft model

I want to put a direct drive in my boat but have no idea what brands are worth buying. I just need to know what elictric motor i should spend my money on.I dont know if it overkill but id like to put...
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
08-27-2007, 12:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 452
Posted By shishtawoo

what controller need for (4) M.A.C.K. 5045

Making a 7 ft model ship and need and need a speed controller for (4) 5045 mack motors, i just don’t know what brands are reputable. Oh and if anyone sees a problem witht he brand of motor im...
Forum: RC Scale Boating
08-26-2007, 03:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 952
Posted By shishtawoo

USS NORTH CAROLINA 1/96 scale

has anyone compared the uss north carolina plans between taubmans and floating drydock, if so which plans are of higher quality.
Forum: RC Scale Boating
08-25-2007, 01:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,700
Posted By shishtawoo

Building 7ft scale USS MASSACHUSETTS BB59

Well I’ve never built a boat before, but as I did with rc airplane planes, i like to start big. I was just wondering what kind of power plant would be necessary to power a vessel of approximately 7...
Forum: RC Scale Boating
08-25-2007, 01:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,291
Posted By shishtawoo

Floating dry dock vs. Taubman plan service

I was just woundering which company sells higher quality plans.

FLoating Dry dock or Taubman plan service
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