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hello,i have a 1/12 scale miss Budweiser that was nitro powered.i ran the boat years ago and loved it until the motor finally blew.i would like to get back into the hobby and im wondering if any of you guys think I can convert the boat from nitro power to electric power.i am wondering about the motor size,should I use the existing drive shaft of change to a flex shaft,and I also need to change out the servos because they seem to be bad since the boat has set to long.ive never built a boat before obviously as you can tell so where should I start.thanks!
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I have one yet to convert and one that already has been. Bit of an issue keeping water out of them but a bit of waterproofing work and an OSE Raider ESC and good to go. Mine is powered by a Castle 1512 2650kv on 3s -
thanks for the reply.did you use the same drive shaft of did you have to replace it.also how much run time do you get on your set up.Comment
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It has a flex cable on it now. I bought it converted but reworked it a bit.
This is one of the vids: https://youtu.be/A2BJr5w0Vkc
And another: https://youtu.be/xbB4JnZDcu0Comment
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Thank you. Some of the parts to this boat are missing so what do I need to get to operate the servos. I assume the esc operates the motor only or am I wrongComment
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for some reason I cant get the pictures to upload here.all I have is a servo that operated the steering,nothing else.so I assume that I need to get a receiver for the boat with an antenna,and a servo as well for steering am I correct.can ou point me in that direction,or should I call in to the shop to get advice there
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This is the only image of the inside that I could find on mine.
There are a few more HERE from when I sold her."A quick temper will make a fool of you soon enough."
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Yea that’s what mine looks like exactly.nitro motor is gone in front and in that back compartment there is only a servo connected to the steering rudderComment
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So is that box possibly waterproof? If so that would be helpful. Mine is open.
And yes you will need a transmitter and receiver, an ESC and motor. I see Danny was running a stock class motor. Anything should do. 36mm and up.Comment
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ok thank you.yes the box is water proof with a clear plastic lid that tapes on.another question,does the esc wire in to the receiver in the boat,in other words what controls the throttle.Comment
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ok thanks for your help on this.i have one more question that I would like to ask then ill be done.im not interested in speed as much as some people may be but I would like to have at least the same performance out of It that I had with a nitro motor,i would also like to get as much run time as I can,so with this being said,what would you recommend as far as electronics for the boat,as far as receiver,esc,and motor.and should I switch to a flex drive shaft or stay with the solid drive shaft that is in the boat.again thabk you for your responses,i appreciate your inputComment
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I would go the flex cable/strut route. I have another boat with the original solid shaft setup and with the brushless power the aft keeps getting tossed out of the water due to the downward facing prop. Do you have any battery packs already?
Actually y’know if you wanted to stay with the nitro I have a motor from one.Comment
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