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Radio Control:

 

  It is so true that everyone has their own way of fitting the electronic equipment. The following is a for guidance only, showing some of the things I did.

  A two-channel radio can be used, however performance will be greatly improved (especially for regatta and towing work) if you use a four channel radio control.
Model Slipway would recommend one channel be used for rudder and one channel for each motor control. Speed control is best achieved through electronic speed controllers as this is more efficient on battery drain. However cheap wiper resister type speed controls will do the job almost as well.

  I would recommend that IF you are going to set up each screw to be controlled separately, that you use a radio set up for this feature.  Other radios can be used, but it makes this much easier. 
The twin stick features on these radios is a great choice for controlling twin-engined model boats and for the separate control of mainsail and jib in sailing boats.  One good choice is the Robbe F-14 Navy Marine Radio from Harbor Models.


 


  For my model Wyeforce, I will be using an older version  Ace R/C - Nautical Commander.


Model Slipway would suggest that you fit the radio control at this stage. You have more space now to arrange the location if items before the deck is installed.
 

  The next step is to select suitable motors, I used two Planetary Geared Motors MFA7 6:1 gear reduction with 1316rpm @6v, 2633rpm@12v and two MFAC002 6mm x 5mm Couplers that  I got from Harbor Models.





  Make up a plywood support to mount your rudder servo and glue this in position.


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  Take a length of 233, bend it to use as a rudder linkage.


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