Everything you need to build an RS-RG65
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-RG65. 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.
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General Supplies
- Masking Tape eurorc.com
- (CA Glue) Superglue 20g eurorc.com
Hull
- Filament PLA+ 1 Roll esun3dstoreeu.com
- Split pins (25mm x 3.5) - Standard 5, Una 2 svb24.com
- Brass Tube 1/8 amazon.com
Electrics
- Radio Transmitter n-factory.de
- Radio Receiver n-factory.de
- Standard Sail Servo modellbau-berlinski.de
- Rudder Servo Emax ES3054 modellbau-berlinski.de
- Rudder Control Rod & Clevis modellbau-berlinski.de, modellbau-berlinski.de
- Battery 4AA Holder modellbau-berlinski.de
- Power Switch On/Off modellbau-berlinski.de
- Small 3mm screws x 2 eurorc.com
Keel/Rudder
- Carbon Rod Round 3mm - 300mm length easycomposites.eu
- Carbon Square Rod 4mm - 350mm lengths x 4 easycomposites.eu
- Epoxy Resin 150ml easycomposites.eu - slow cure
- Methylated Spirits amazon.com, amazon.com
- Lead Shot 550g /(19.4 oz) minimum engel-modellbau.eu, pbamat.com, en.fonderie-lemer.com
- Tiller Arm Bolt – M2 x 12mm Bolt & Nut modellbau-berlinski.de - Bolt, modellbau-berlinski.de - Nut
Rigging & Sails
- Carbon Mast 6mm x 4mm-inner - 1000mm length easycomposites.eu
- Carbon Boom 5mm - 450mm length easycomposites.eu
- Sail Material sailsetc2.com
- Spinnaker Repair Tape - half roll svb24.com
- Braid Line - 1 meter lureshop.eu
- Fishing Clip & Swivel lureshop.eu
Parts List – Standard Rig Only
- Stay Wire modellbau-berlinski.de
- Stay Crimps modellbau-berlinski.de
Parts List – Una Rig Only
- Ripstop Nylon amazon.com
Optional Parts List
- 3mm Stainless Rod × 100mm – Rudder (optional), can use carbon rod amazon.com
- Control rod & clevis modellbau-berlinski.de, modellbau-berlinski.de
- DB608 Kwik Grip Rudder Arm Connector modellbau-berlinski.de
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.
