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 amazon.com
- (CA Glue) Superglue 20g amazon.com
Hull
- Filament PLA+ 1 Roll esun3dstore.com
- Split pins (25mm x 3.5) - Standard 5, Una 2 amazon.com
- Brass Tube 1/8 amazon.com
Electrics
- Radio Transmitter radiomasterrc.com
- Radio Receiver radiomasterrc.com
- Standard Sail Servo amazon.com
- Rudder Servo Emax ES3054 emaxmodel.com, amazon.com
- Rudder Control Rod & Clevis dubro.com
- Battery 4AA Holder aliexpress.com
- Power Switch On/Off amazon.com
- Small 3mm screws x 2 amazon.com
Keel/Rudder
- Carbon Rod Round 3mm - 300mm length aliexpress.com
- Carbon Square Rod 4mm - 350mm lengths x 4 aliexpress.com
- Epoxy Resin 150ml amazon.com
- Methylated Spirits amazon.com, amazon.com
- Lead Shot 550g /(19.4 oz) minimum amazon.com, amazon.com
- Tiller Arm Bolt – M2 x 12mm Bolt & Nut ebay.com
Rigging & Sails
- Carbon Mast 6mm x 4mm-inner - 1000mm length aliexpress.com
- Carbon Boom 5mm - 450mm length aliexpress.com
- Sail Material amazon.com
- Spinnaker Repair Tape - half roll amazon.com
- Braid Line - 1 meter amazon.com
- Fishing Clip & Swivel amazon.com
Parts List – Standard Rig Only
- Stay Wire amazon.com
- Stay Crimps amazon.com
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 dubro.com
- DB608 Kwik Grip Rudder Arm Connector amazon.com
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.
