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.
Select Your Region
General Supplies
- Masking Tape bunnings.co.nz
- (CA Glue) Superglue 20g bunnings.co.nz
Hull
- Filament PLA+ 1 Roll bits4bots.co.nz
- Split pins (25mm x 3.5) - Standard 5, Una 2 burnsco.co.nz
- Brass Tube 1/8 rcnz.com
Electrics
- Radio Transmitter kiwiquads.co.nz
- Radio Receiver kiwiquads.co.nz
- Standard Sail Servo rcnz.com, rcnz.com
- Rudder Servo Emax ES3054 rcnz.com, rcnz.com
- Rudder Control Rod & Clevis rcnz.com
- Battery 4AA Holder rcnz.com
- Power Switch On/Off rcnz.com
- Small 3mm screws x 2 bunnings.co.nz
Keel/Rudder
- Carbon Rod Round 3mm - 300mm length hobbyhangar.co.nz
- Carbon Square Rod 4mm - 350mm lengths x 4 hobbyhangar.co.nz
- Epoxy Resin 150ml burnsco.co.nz
- Methylated Spirits bunnings.co.nz
- Lead Shot 550g /(19.4 oz) minimum gunworks.co.nz, reloaders.co.nz - Auckland Pickup
- Tiller Arm Bolt – M2 x 12mm Bolt & Nut rcnz.com
Rigging & Sails
- Carbon Mast 6mm x 4mm-inner - 1000mm length hobbyhangar.co.nz
- Carbon Boom 5mm - 450mm length hobbyhangar.co.nz
- Sail Material herbals.co.nz
- Spinnaker Repair Tape - half roll burnsco.co.nz
- Braid Line - 1 meter burnsco.co.nz, robnelsonboats.nz
- Fishing Clip & Swivel burnsco.co.nz
Parts List – Standard Rig Only
- Stay Wire land-sea.co.nz
- Stay Crimps land-sea.co.nz
Parts List – Una Rig Only
- Ripstop Nylon amazon.com
Optional Parts List
- 3mm Stainless Rod × 100mm – Rudder (optional), can use carbon rod rcnz.co.nz
- Control rod & clevis rcnz.com
- DB608 Kwik Grip Rudder Arm Connector rcnz.co.nz
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.
