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troutrunner Master


Posts : 573 Join date : 2014-01-23 Location : Lincolnshire UK
 | Subject: Re: New begginings, Fast Patrol Launch Sun Nov 23, 2014 3:07 pm | |
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- Its rather strange with the big gap there. I don't think you will need any ventilation for the motor. I use those motors in larger hulls and they don't really get warm without any special ventilation.
Barrie Thanks Barrie, I have not a clue how hot things get. | |
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LUQA Deck Hand


Posts : 14 Join date : 2014-06-07 Age : 77 Location : Derby East Mids
 | Subject: Fast Launch Sun Nov 23, 2014 3:46 pm | |
| Hi Paul Yes, or you could put an angled piece of ply with a window cut in it. That would make it fully weather proof, and keep the look of a lot of broads cruisers. Hope this is some help. Regards David | |
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troutrunner Master


Posts : 573 Join date : 2014-01-23 Location : Lincolnshire UK
 | Subject: Re: New begginings, Fast Patrol Launch Mon Nov 24, 2014 11:02 am | |
| Yes I think that would be the simplest thing to do David but I might make it so it removable and a pram hood type of canopy could then be an option later. | |
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troutrunner Master


Posts : 573 Join date : 2014-01-23 Location : Lincolnshire UK
 | Subject: Re: New begginings, Fast Patrol Launch Mon Nov 24, 2014 11:20 am | |
| Masked up the red to paint the white on the sides and top deck yesterday, this went fairly good, got it in one coat but I can always put more paint on later. Removed the masking tape and it left loads of bits behind, moral is, don't buy cheap masking tape from the cheap shops, you know what they say "If it looks to good to be true it probably is". The Masking.  Finished and under my antique "Pifco" heat lamp keeping warm   The results.   Just the font cabin roof to paint green today, but I can fit all the workings back in the boat today  | |
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troutrunner Master


Posts : 573 Join date : 2014-01-23 Location : Lincolnshire UK
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barriew Captain (moderator)

Posts : 2204 Join date : 2011-11-26 Age : 80 Location : Thaxted, Essex
 | Subject: Re: New begginings, Fast Patrol Launch Tue Nov 25, 2014 5:27 pm | |
| Looking very good  Are you aware that the switch on the ESC probably doesn't totally isolate the battery? They usually just switch off the receiver supply. I can't be certain about your EC, but that is what I have found. You either need a switch in the battery leads, or unplug the battery. Barrie | |
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troutrunner Master


Posts : 573 Join date : 2014-01-23 Location : Lincolnshire UK
 | Subject: Re: New begginings, Fast Patrol Launch Tue Nov 25, 2014 6:52 pm | |
| Thanks Barrie, I had no idea that might be the case, best put a switch in just to be safe  I did put a fuse in as suggested earlier, which I also thought a good idea. Belt and braces comes to mind  | |
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barriew Captain (moderator)

Posts : 2204 Join date : 2011-11-26 Age : 80 Location : Thaxted, Essex
 | Subject: Re: New begginings, Fast Patrol Launch Tue Nov 25, 2014 7:01 pm | |
| You could always check if it does totally isolate by removing the fuse and replacing it with a multi-meter set to amps. If it shows any current flowing with the switch off, then a switch in the battery lead would be a good idea, or pull the fuse, to save getting to the lake with a flat battery Barrie | |
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Guest Guest
 | Subject: Re: New begginings, Fast Patrol Launch Tue Nov 25, 2014 11:42 pm | |
| I've cut the centre wire on my brushless ESC's and use a separate battery, if the Rx is turned off the brushless motors on my air boats sing so I installed a switch in the main battery wires. |
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troutrunner Master


Posts : 573 Join date : 2014-01-23 Location : Lincolnshire UK
 | Subject: Re: New begginings, Fast Patrol Launch Tue Nov 25, 2014 11:53 pm | |
| I've pulled the fuse for now, I will fit a switch at some point soon  | |
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 | Subject: Re: New begginings, Fast Patrol Launch Tue Nov 25, 2014 11:56 pm | |
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davidjt Master


Posts : 517 Join date : 2013-01-08 Age : 68 Location : n wales coast
 | Subject: Re: New begginings, Fast Patrol Launch Thu Nov 27, 2014 11:00 pm | |
| hi, the paint job looks great  , are you ready for her maiden voyage yet our waiting till spring now. hope you have enjoyed the build I have. are you planning on some deck fittings. david | |
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troutrunner Master


Posts : 573 Join date : 2014-01-23 Location : Lincolnshire UK
 | Subject: Re: New begginings, Fast Patrol Launch Thu Nov 27, 2014 11:16 pm | |
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barriew Captain (moderator)

Posts : 2204 Join date : 2011-11-26 Age : 80 Location : Thaxted, Essex
 | Subject: Re: New begginings, Fast Patrol Launch Fri Nov 28, 2014 7:05 am | |
| - troutrunner wrote:
- I've pulled the fuse for now, I will fit a switch at some point soon
 You may be OK without a switch or pulling the fuse. I did a check with one of my brushless set ups yesterday, and it doesn't draw any current when switched off with the switch on the ESC. I was basing my advice on the mTroniks ESCs for brushed motors, where you definitely need a switch in the battery line. Barrie | |
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troutrunner Master


Posts : 573 Join date : 2014-01-23 Location : Lincolnshire UK
 | Subject: Re: New begginings, Fast Patrol Launch Fri Nov 28, 2014 8:05 am | |
| Thanks Barrie, I'll get Richard my eldest lad to bring his multimeter at the weekend  | |
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