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General RC Boat Sites |
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This US based fast electric site has loads of interesting features and information for the fast electric boater. It also features a very popular Q&A forum. Trent Hare's site dedicated to small racing boats. Lots of info for boats using 400/480 sized motors. This site has been produced by Martin Davies and covers all types of model boat with plenty of good advice. This site is run by the publisher of the popular UK based Model Boats magazine. Site is regularly updated with news, articles and an R/C boat forum. |
How It Works Articles |
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General information on radio theory from Marshall
Brains "How Stuff Works". Marshall Brains "How Stuff Works" shows
how an electric motor works. RC toy radio control - This is different to the propotional systems used by our boats. Marshall Brains "How Stuff Works" shows how its done. This article by Gene Burmeister on the Margen site describes the advantages of using a dual conversion receiver.
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How To ...... Articles |
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Nicad advice from C.L."Red" Scholefield. OK, I know this is supposed to be a boat site but there are some useful articles on this link. In particular, I like the article on building battery packs and the one on using the water method to break in a motor. These articles by Paul Oliver on the glue-it.com web site, chart the construction of the popular Club 500 fun boat, which is raced by many clubs around the UK. Another article from Paul Oliver on the glue-it.com web site. This time he has a go at racing a GT400. This interactive site is intended for R/C cars but has many features that are of interest, including an animation of motor timing, R/C frequency charts, a cell charge time calculator and a race control program download . This site is full of useful information on all the technical aspects of fast electric boating. |
Electronic Plans and Circuits |
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Stefan Vorkoetter presents some of the best R/C electronic designs on the web. Timothy Smith's R/C electronic projects and links to other useful sites. Tony van Roon presents a collection of R/C electronic projects published on the web. Forwards only and reversing ESC designs for model boats. The site also features Barry's own boats and amateur radio activities. |
Kit Manufacturers |
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Action is a UK producer of a range of R/C electronic kits and ready built modules for boats, aimed mainly at the scale enthusiast. Electronize is another UK supplier of reversible speed controller kits (assembled versions also available) and accessories. A huge range of kits from this Australian supplier. A wide range of R/C electronic kits from this UK supplier. A good selection of electronic kits, components, tools and electronic products. They also sell some modelling materials and R/C equipment - Recommended. This company produces their own range of electronic construction kits for radio control systems. |
Equipment Sellers |
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Astec sell a range of top quality ESCs and their own range of boats and hardware. Look at the tech tips section for lots of good advice including an article on waterproofing your servos. The site also features a UK Q&A forum. UK fast electric boat specialist. UK importer and seller of model boats and accessories including RC Hydros ESCs. Andy Kunz sells his top quality ESCs from this USA based site. A huge selection of cells from this UK based supplier. Manufacturer of the popular Club 500 fun boat and some superb scale models. George produces some superb race winning boats including the GT400 club racer, together with some interesting scale models. |
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Club Sites |
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This is my local club. Southend MBC race Club500 and GT400 boats in Southchurch Park, Southend on Sea, Essex and appear at various events around the Southeast. There is also a very active scale section. Bridlington Model Boat Society Bridlington Model Boat Society in the northeast of England have a membership of over 100 who participate in most model boating activities, these range through scale electric, steam, yachting, fast electric and IC power. Corby and District Model Boat Club Corby and District Model Boat Club from Northamptonshire, UK have a wide range of interests including an active Club 500 racing section. Darlington and District Model Boat Club This boat club from NE England has a very active fast electric section. The MPBA is the National Model Powerboat Club for the UK. Many UK clubs are affiliated to this organisation. Electra is a fast electric racing club based in the south of England. The South West Association of Model Boat Clubs orgainise their own scale and fast electric regattas in the West of England. The Northern Fast Electric Racing Club organise racing in the north of England.
Useful Information Need somewhere to sail? This is the place to look. |
