My old driver has this steam boat (amongst a lot of other steam stuff)
and it has radio control gear.

In the mists of time it's been separated from its controller and the
battery box is also a horrrible green mess.

http://www.sweller.co.uk/SteamBoatRC/steamboat1.jpg
http://www.sweller.co.uk/SteamBoatRC/steamboat2.jpg
http://www.sweller.co.uk/SteamBoatRC/steamboat3.jpg

I'm guessing complete new kit would be the best solution.

Where would I buy the necessary parts?

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Simon

On Wed, 13 Oct 2021 14:24:35 +0000, sweller wrote:

> My old driver has this steam boat (amongst a lot of other steam stuff)
> and it has radio control gear.
....
> I'm guessing complete new kit would be the best solution.
> Where would I buy the necessary parts?

Start here:
<https://howesmodels.co.uk/product-category/radio-control/radio-sets/4-
channel-radio-sets/>

Probably best to actually talk to them to ask what they recommend. You'll
need a bit more info, how many servos, what size battery etc.
There are loads of other places that do similar stuff. Isn't Brownz a bit
of a RC boffin?

On Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 3:24:36 PM UTC+1, sweller wrote:
> My old driver has this steam boat (amongst a lot of other steam stuff)
> and it has radio control gear.
>
> In the mists of time it's been separated from its controller and the
> battery box is also a horrrible green mess.
>
> http://www.sweller.co.uk/SteamBoatRC/steamboat1.jpg
> http://www.sweller.co.uk/SteamBoatRC/steamboat2.jpg
> http://www.sweller.co.uk/SteamBoatRC/steamboat3.jpg

That's really rather lovely.

> I'm guessing complete new kit would be the best solution.

Yep, the old 27MHz stuff is very dated, and relies on no one else
being on the same channel in the area. Go for more up to date
2.4GHz gear.

These boys should see you right: https://www.sussex-model-centre.co.uk/

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WUN

WUN wrote:

> On Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 3:24:36 PM UTC+1, sweller wrote:
> > My old driver has this steam boat (amongst a lot of other steam
> > stuff) and it has radio control gear.
> >
> > In the mists of time it's been separated from its controller and
> > the battery box is also a horrrible green mess.
> >
> > http://www.sweller.co.uk/SteamBoatRC/steamboat1.jpg
> > http://www.sweller.co.uk/SteamBoatRC/steamboat2.jpg
> > http://www.sweller.co.uk/SteamBoatRC/steamboat3.jpg
>
> That's really rather lovely.
>

<SNIP>

Isn't it just.
What a tiny engine! about the same size as a servo, bet it's quite
powerful though.

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Geoff

On Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 3:52:54 PM UTC+1, Alan wrote:
> On Wed, 13 Oct 2021 14:24:35 +0000, sweller wrote:
>
> > My old driver has this steam boat (amongst a lot of other steam stuff)
> > and it has radio control gear.
> ...
> > I'm guessing complete new kit would be the best solution.
> > Where would I buy the necessary parts?
> Start here:
> <https://howesmodels.co.uk/product-category/radio-control/radio-sets/4-
> channel-radio-sets/>
>
> Probably best to actually talk to them to ask what they recommend. You'll
> need a bit more info, how many servos, what size battery etc.
> There are loads of other places that do similar stuff. Isn't Brownz a bit
> of a RC boffin?

I may have had a Tamiya Hornet / Grass Hopper when I was about 13yrs old, but that's as far as my knowledge goes.

I think you must be mis-remembering me with someone else.

Just remove the "control" bit and you might be a bit closer. I'm happier elbows deep in a vintage amp or turn table.

WUN wrote:

> These boys should see you right:
> https://www.sussex-model-centre.co.uk/

I've sent them an email to see what they suggest - their kit looks
reasonably priced.

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Simon

Alan wrote:

> Start here:
>
<https://howesmodels.co.uk/product-category/radio-control/radio-sets/4-
> channel-radio-sets/>
>
> Probably best to actually talk to them to ask what they recommend.
> You'll need a bit more info, how many servos, what size battery etc.

They got back to me - very useful and not a bad price.

Now to work out the connectors and wiring - unfortunately the boat is
in north Wales.

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Simon

Alan wrote:

> Start here:
>
<https://howesmodels.co.uk/product-category/radio-control/radio-sets/4-
> channel-radio-sets/>
>
> Probably best to actually talk to them to ask what they recommend.
> You'll need a bit more info, how many servos, what size battery etc.

Thanks for the suggestion.

They were very helpful on the phone and the parts arrived quickly (the
need for eight batteries for the transmitter and four for the receiver
was a surpise! and prompted a trip to the real shops).

All set up and working on the table so next step is a trip to Wales and
my old mate to fit it to his steam boat.

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Simon

On 27 Oct 2021 08:02:41 GMT, "sweller" <sweller@mztech.fsnet.co.uk>
wrote:

>
>All set up and working on the table so next step is a trip to Wales and
>my old mate to fit it to his steam boat.

How did things go with the BMW?

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Mark Roberts

Mark Roberts wrote:

> > All set up and working on the table so next step is a trip to Wales
> > and my old mate to fit it to his steam boat.
>
> How did things go with the BMW?

I've fixed the oil leak (new oil pipe - it had corroded), it's still on
the bench with both wheels off. I'm waiting for the tyres to arrive.

Ah! His BMW - he sold it to another mate of ours who's using it as a
commuter.

--
Simon

On 27 Oct 2021 10:16:45 GMT, "sweller" <sweller@mztech.fsnet.co.uk>
wrote:

>Mark Roberts wrote:
>
>> > All set up and working on the table so next step is a trip to Wales
>> > and my old mate to fit it to his steam boat.
>>
>> How did things go with the BMW?
>
>I've fixed the oil leak (new oil pipe - it had corroded), it's still on
>the bench with both wheels off. I'm waiting for the tyres to arrive.

Good news.
Mine had its MOT this morning. I thought to check it last night at
about 10pm. Discovered the brake light wasn't working and had to do
some rejointing and self amalgamating tape in the dark.
Passed (advisory on rear wheel bearing; again) but depressingly this
brought the lack of annual mileage to my attention; 2,164 since last
October :(

>
>Ah! His BMW - he sold it to another mate of ours who's using it as a
>commuter.

Marvellous.
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Mark Roberts