First, regarding separate batteries for each ESC/motor, that's exactly what I'd be doing...again, if I go for a micro cat. It's no different than how my Skater X2 is (factory) configured.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...39dd34f952.jpg
Getting back to my 'internal debate', I'm thinking I've narrowed it down to two possibilities - the H&M Micro Drifter (as a dual), or MHZ Miss Madison (which, I'm assuming, can only be a single). I could, potentially, see myself doing both...but NOT now. For right now, I have to pick only one. The (really hard) quotation is, which? I did contact MHZ about the Miss Madison...specifically, about the additional parts needed...however, their reply wasn't exactly helpful.
The reply contained a link to the hull, a link to their 'recommended' combined strut/rudder assembly, and a link to their recommended motor for running 3S (SSS 3660/2700kV). Regarding the motor link, they did, at least, say to get the "bundle" that includes the motor mount. Unfortunately, their reply have absolutely NO further info - nothing about a servo mount, nothing about servo spec recommendations, nothing about an ESC mount, nothing about a battery tray (if needed...I can always use Velcro). In other words, they provided very little of the info I had requested.
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