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It's been a bunch of years since I've had a boat built and running, so I decided to get back into the game with one of the Arkmodel Type VIIs. I have the kit, I have a new radio, a cylinder hopefully on the way soon and a ton of questions. So much has changed in the hobby while it was off doing other things. New radio technology, new electronics, new batteries, new build methods.
I'm going to follow some of Bob Martin's lead on building this kit. I'm also looking to see what electronics, servos, speed controllers, batteries, magnets, etc. anyone would recommend to get the model completed.
I'm expecting to use one of Dave Merriman's SAS cylinders, so I'm expecting minimally I'll need a BEC, failsafe and pitch controller. I believe "next thing" is brushless motors, but I'm not sure if this uses them. So, if I'm using brush motors, what's a good ESC, with a BEC?
I talked to Matt the other day, and he gave me a quick lesson on LiPo batteries. I want to use magnets to button up the hull, and potentially for plane and rudder connectors.
The kit looks pretty good! I'm torn as to whether or not to opt for the available photoetch brass, or to build it out of the box. I've gotten spoiled with the phtoetch options I've used on the Revell Type VII, and the photoetch Bob Dimmack supplies with his kits.
Over on Bob Martin's forums, one of the members is building this kit, and he's already made some changes on the control surfaces and connectors. I expect I'll steal some of those ideas as well.
I'll try to post here as I build.
Any suggestions on components or techniques gladly welcomed.
I'm going to follow some of Bob Martin's lead on building this kit. I'm also looking to see what electronics, servos, speed controllers, batteries, magnets, etc. anyone would recommend to get the model completed.
I'm expecting to use one of Dave Merriman's SAS cylinders, so I'm expecting minimally I'll need a BEC, failsafe and pitch controller. I believe "next thing" is brushless motors, but I'm not sure if this uses them. So, if I'm using brush motors, what's a good ESC, with a BEC?
I talked to Matt the other day, and he gave me a quick lesson on LiPo batteries. I want to use magnets to button up the hull, and potentially for plane and rudder connectors.
The kit looks pretty good! I'm torn as to whether or not to opt for the available photoetch brass, or to build it out of the box. I've gotten spoiled with the phtoetch options I've used on the Revell Type VII, and the photoetch Bob Dimmack supplies with his kits.
Over on Bob Martin's forums, one of the members is building this kit, and he's already made some changes on the control surfaces and connectors. I expect I'll steal some of those ideas as well.
I'll try to post here as I build.
Any suggestions on components or techniques gladly welcomed.
BD
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