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leader
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 10:43 pm
by freelander
Hi folks, thinking of getting an Accucraft leader for my next loco with the full R/C ( trackshack seem to do a good deal) anybody got one or any thing to look out for with this loco. any help would be greatful before I purchase.
Re: leader
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 10:54 pm
by DVT Dweller
freelander:55934 wrote:Hi folks, thinking of getting an Accucraft leader for my next loco with the full R/C ( trackshack seem to do a good deal) anybody got one or any thing to look out for with this loco. any help would be greatful before I purchase.
Have a look in the for sale section..... MR Acton might be able to help with the rc.....
Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 12:34 pm
by Endless, Nameless
I've been told they are right royal pains to fit radio to so expect it to cost you a bit to get someone to retro- fit it to a second hand engine, or if fitting it yourself be prepared to have a puzzle about it!
New Haven Neil (he does post occasionally) has a track- shack radio fitted one and raves about it.
Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 2:11 pm
by Sir haydn
I can do RC fitting for less than the price Track Shack quote. I have a leader for sale in the for sale section.
Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 2:39 pm
by Endless, Nameless
Is that to the same spec. as Track Shack Matt?
I was very tempted by one of these but was put off by the price of the r/c version, and not trusting myself to not make a mess of doing it myself. Would still like one in the future, so I'll remember that
Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 3:18 pm
by Sir haydn
Im not sure how track shack do it so I cannot comment. I have only done one but didnt find it as much of a challenge as everyone makes out, nice big tanks and plenty of underfloor room makes space no issue.
Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 4:47 pm
by Endless, Nameless
I don't know either, but by "same spec" I meant 2.4gigabobles and regulator and reverser control. Shoulda clarified that really.
Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 5:33 pm
by Sir haydn
Yes 2 servo operation on planet 2.4 gig system with switch and battery box
Leader
Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 10:45 pm
by SeaLion
To enable comparisons, and for the record the TrackShack version uses Planet 2.4GHz equipment, has on board rechargeables and includes a battery charger. The reversing servo is in the right hand side bunker, the switch is in the laft hand side bunker, the regulator servo is under the footplate along with the batteries and receiver. This leaves a cab footplate clear for the use of little people.
Leaders are very sweet little engine to run, and have a haulage ability far in excess of what you would think. I simply love them (and no this isn't an advert!)
Happy steamings,
John
Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 10:47 pm
by Sir haydn
Thats good to know John! Sounds like I mounted the servos in the same position as you!
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 8:42 am
by SeaLion
Sir haydn:56078 wrote:Thats good to know John! Sounds like I mounted the servos in the same position as you!
Splendid Matt, I would therefore recommend anyone purchases the set up we both use, it is far better than some offerings I have seen.
So the final question to enable people to make a true comparison is does your 'improved' price include on board rechargeable batteries and a charger?
Happy steamings,
John
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 8:50 am
by Sir haydn
It dosn't, its a battery carrier on mine. I can do a battery pack and charger system but then with the price of NiMh batteries I would be meeting your price.
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 9:18 am
by SeaLion
Sir haydn:56090 wrote:It dosn't, its a battery carrier on mine. I can do a battery pack and charger system but then with the price of NiMh batteries I would be meeting your price.
That's fair enough Matt, and I think its good that you offer the option to have either battery set up.
Happy steamings,
John