Fetch modellers - model cars, trains, lego, meccano, airfix etc. :-)

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larkim Sep 2021 7:25pm, 29 Sep 2021 15,559 posts	0 larkim OK, so I've got the charger and I've now got both some NiMH batteries and the LiIo battery that comes with the boys new car. All seems self explanatory in terms of voltage and selection of different programmes, but I'm a bit lost as to what the current setting should be. I'm guessing that charging with a high current is "faster" but are there any rules of thumb as to what to use?
HappyG(rrr) Sep 2021 8:19pm, 29 Sep 2021 39,842 posts	0 HappyG(rrr) For LiPo you charge at same as mAh eg 1200 mAh is 1.2A so 1 hour to full charge (tho 20 mins top up more normal). NiMH can't remember cos hardly ever do it. Same?! G
HappyG(rrr) Sep 2021 8:21pm, 29 Sep 2021 39,843 posts	0 HappyG(rrr) rogershobbycenter.com Explanation for LiPo. I'll try and find NiMH...
HappyG(rrr) Sep 2021 8:22pm, 29 Sep 2021 39,844 posts	0 HappyG(rrr) Same, apparently... lygte-info.dk
HappyG(rrr) Sep 2021 8:23pm, 29 Sep 2021 39,845 posts	0 HappyG(rrr) Did you see my point about using fire retardant charge bag for LiPo? VERY IMPORTANT!!
larkim Sep 2021 9:43pm, 29 Sep 2021 15,560 posts	0 larkim Yes, got one ordered thanks!
HappyG(rrr) Sep 2021 9:55pm, 29 Sep 2021 39,846 posts	0 HappyG(rrr) 👍 safety first etc!
HappyG(rrr) Oct 2021 2:25pm, 21 Oct 2021 40,033 posts	0 HappyG(rrr) Just bought a 1/14th scale, ostensibly for grandson, but ...! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhKFz0KxIk4 Guy in the video bought two, so they can be raced... Watch this space, if it's any good. G
HappyG(rrr) Nov 2021 8:58am, 3 Nov 2021 40,084 posts	0 HappyG(rrr) It's good. Small enough to drive round inside house with speed turned right down. Will wait til weather improves to take it outside. Looks solid. Fixed broken ball joint on 4wd. Be fun to try new astro track when it's built. G
Merry Christmas and Happy NewG(rrr) Dec 2021 4:37pm, 9 Dec 2021 40,512 posts	0 Merry Christmas and Happy NewG(rrr) Thread has been renamed! Makes it a bit clearer! So if you are planning on getting or giving a model car, train etc. make us envious here! Or if you want advice on what to give and get, ask away. Cheers, G

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I can't believe that we've got Crafts, Gardening, Computer Games, but not model cars, trains...!

Just don't call them toys!

My particular hobby was 1/10th scale radio controlled car racing. I'm now looking to get into radio controlled planes. We have some Airfix model builders in here and Lego builders too. Any type of model vehicles really! Planes, trains, automobiles... boats, helicopters, anything! Come join in! :-)

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