craigburn123 Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 its my sons birthday coming up and hes going to be 5..... he's asked me for a rc boat and if im honest i have no clue where to start.... not really too fussed just want something that will last and not fall to bits budget of around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Maybe try one of these? http://www.sloughrc.com/default.asp?WPG=SRCM_HomePage1&itemid=B-JS-8206/2-4G reasonable manufacturer, and it seems to come with everything you need. Running a brushed motor and 7.2 NiMh it won;t be too fast for a 5yr old. Brushless and LiPo powered boats are probably going to be a bit too fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigburn123 Posted June 23, 2015 Author Share Posted June 23, 2015 No too bovered about it being too fast as he's a pretty clever kid and id rather have something he can say use at half power then move up than get something slow and him get bord of it if that makes sence any more advice guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Coe Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 UDI Venom and order a few extra batteries from Hobbyking. Why? Well its cheap, fast, has reverse (which many boats don't but really helps when the kids use it!), has an effective self righting mechanism and the 2.4ghz radio has a tiny aerial the kids can't snap. The only downside is that the stock battery doesn't last that long, but similar sized ones cost around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamiyacowboy Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Si has nailed it . they are cheap, BUT they can be re-fitted out with a brushless system. later on when you want to upgrade the lad and give him a racer class boat. here are the stock factory form boats running on water, they need to get up onto the bow plane before they start to fly along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locky Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 UDI Venom and order a few extra batteries from Hobbyking. Anyone know which Hobbyking batteries will fit and connect? Had a look but couldnt find any similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Coe Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Sorry for the delayed reply but to get the best out of the Venom you are best using UDI's own packs, which can be had from Modelsport for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deafty Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Really only this much ? M9ght have to get 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Coe Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Thats actually quite expensive, given the postage costs. I've seen them for around 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locky Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deafty Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Great info and links What about parts, like rudders and props etc. What would one do and or where can you buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Coe Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Modelsport had some Venom parts but the props, rudders etc are common to several micro-boats. Parts for my other sons Tamco MB01 fit the Venom and vice versa. I believe Feilun FT07 parts also work.. Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fletch101 Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Or if you're after soemthing abit bigger try a club 500 boat by model slipway. I had one as my first propper rc and it was cracking boat. Very able too handle waves and rougher conditions. Ran on the 7.2v batteries that are available anywhere. Don't know where you live but they are a competitive boat too and my local model boat club raced them. Have a search in google (just put the rear wing on the other way. Looks much nicer) Oh and I never had to replace a single part on mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deafty Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 (edited) Hi fellas. Is this still the go to boat? http://www.parkersofbolton.co.uk/products/udi-power-venom-rc-boat-ep-rtr-2-4ghz?CAWELAID=620001070000098714&CAGPSPN=pla&catargetid=620001070000102090&cadevice=c&gclid=CjwKEAjw8LOsBRDdub-swPW8riISJAAnmS019jvm6IwiGj6A6jszq1St7k6D1aAFAKFTKd0RAHjc5hoCT2Hw_wcB or are there better options out there now? Cheers Edited May 3, 2016 by Deafty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Coe Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 (edited) That's the one. Similar boats can be found now from a number of other people but nothing UK sourced that's cheaper or better. I like the look of the Volantex Tumbler at £30 but not seen one going yet. UDI do a bigger version of the Venom called Tempo That said my kids now seem to prefer my Hobbyking Swamp Dawg which also seems remarkable child friendly. Run on 2s and fitted with a reversing esc it's fast enough, great fun and doesn't tip over. Edited May 3, 2016 by Si Coe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 On 03/05/2016 at 20:54, Si Coe said: I like the look of the Volantex Tumbler at £30 but not seen one going yet. The Tumbler is great. You just chuck it in, like a brick, and it bobs back up and self-rights. Plus it's plenty quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumadoken Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 I had one of these it costs a bit more but works great with a lipo http://www.modelsport.co.uk/index.php?product_id=402072&gclid=Cj0KEQjw9tW5BRDk29KDnqWu4fMBEiQAKj7sp3Vpz66TWb1pNp8q-99porsGKiMW4X5wfQshRW5jY-saAujs8P8HAQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Coe Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 So a little update on this thread. My youngest son has the UDI Venom, my eldest was running a Tamco MB01 (basically the same hull as the Venom but 27mhz and no self righting) up to the weekend when it died. So I got him the Volantex Tumbler. I've just had a chance to compare the two: UDI Venom Wheel type controller Pro's: Has reverse (for when kids stick it somewhere you can't retrieve) Runs longer on a single charge Has a handy low voltage alarm Cons Uses a custom battery/plug combo which means you need UDI battery packs, and also can only use the supplied USB charger which isn't that quick. Due to the 4 wire setup its not a matter of fitting new plugs either. Looks pretty ordinary Volantex Tumbler Stick type controller Pro's Fast - quite a bit quicker than the Venom Uses standard JST battery connections so you can run cheap Hobbyking packs, and use a conventional charger instead of the supplied USB one. Looks awesome. Cons No reverse. Throttle is plane style (stick with no return spring) which is a problem with small kids as they will put the tx down with the throttle still on. Battery life on the supplied pack is low (but you can fit much bigger packs for very little) Which is best really depends on the user. For my youngest the Venom is better - reverse, low voltage alarm and a throttle return spring all make me feel more confident I can get the boat back. For someone older and a little more sensible the Tumbler is more fun and easier to keep going for a long time. I also reckon it would be easier to upgrade the electrics in the Tumbler. I plan to strip the dead electrics out of the Tamco MB01 and see if I can make a brushless micro boat next..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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