Everything you need to build an RS Ranger

Ranger Boat Page

Wondering if you already have most of the parts? This page lists every material, electronic component and recommended supplier needed to build the Racing Sparrow RS Ranger. We've organised everything by region and designed the boat around common hobby materials, making it straightforward and affordable to source the parts.

Most builders already own some of the required tools and equipment, making the overall build cost lower than expected.

Build Guide & Build Video
Ranger Electrics Rudder

Select Your Region

United States United Kingdom European Union Australia New Zealand Global

Aloft pre-filled cart

For USA customers try this pre-filled shopping cart at Aloft. This gives you the majority of the adhesives, carbon, lead and electrics in one order.

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General Supplies

Hull

Electrics

Keel/Rudder

Rigging & Sails

Notes

Batteries
For best performance, use a 4×AAA square battery pack or a lightweight LiPo. These options help reduce overall boat weight, improving handling and responsiveness.

The battery compartment is sized to fit a standard 4×AA square pack, giving you flexibility in battery choice. If you choose a smaller battery, use packing foam to fill the space and ensure the battery sits securely without movement.

Servos
The servos listed on this page are recommended options, but many alternatives will work just as well.

The servo tray is designed around the dimensions of these suggested models, so when selecting your own servos, check their size and aim for similar measurements to ensure a good fit.

The file set also includes a servo tray STEP file, allowing you to customise a tray to suit your specific servos if you have CAD experience.

Peoples finished RS Ranger's

racing sparrow ranger gold merriman

Ian Merriman's Awesome Gold Ranger!

Nottingham, United Kingdom,

Check out the full build guide which incorporates this video inside the build instructions.