Designer: Vic Smeed

A 1:12 scale model of a Thorneycroft RAF launch, length 43in., beam 12.5in Suitable for 2.5cc upwards. Excellent for R/C. Completely detailed on two large sheets.
Myhobbystore uk. MM412

I built this Range Safty Launch two years ago and I am now changing the hull paintwork to also include a water line. I never got around to doing this for some reason.

Range Saftey Launch

I purchased the plans for this model after my late father passed away, he too was building this model but failed to finish it before he died. My father was an Ex RAF Patrol boat pilot, hence the design was appropriate. The plans (Two sheets) are really well presented and easy to use. Each of the sheets provide ample detail to construct the basic model and if you are an experienced builder then these should suffice. However, a little research may be required to put the final touches together for the completed model (If you are a perfectionist like me). These plans are suitable for a novice as a first time project. This being my first attempt at a scale model. The boat once completed sails really well. I fitted mine out with electric motors, speed controller etc and when on the water a few heads turned! Fantastic plans GO FOR IT! Roy McCluskey

It's been a month since my last post. Here's a few of my latest. I'm very near the end of "planking".....

update on progress just waiting of delivery the rest of the deck fittings from Battle craft

TRYING AGAIN TO UP LOAD SOME PHOTOS OF THE FINISHED BOAT
didn't have much luck earlier Robert waterson angus

almost ready for trials hope to have her out next weekend all going well here is some photos of the finished boat Robert waterson angus

Aquired as response to grandsons'Can't we have one like that' request on seeing other club members ' Hooligan boat'.
Cheap second hand commercial speed boat steered by shutting down port or starboard motors and only on/off on pretend transmitter.
Now modified with proper ESC, 2.4 radio with servo operated rudder and upgraded to take 8.4v NiCad.
Length: 30 inches_ Not yet sailed in modified form !

Presedent Perkasa Fibreglass hull
moving along nicely all running gear installed 2 x 1400kv EDF Motors with 2 x 90amp watercooled esc,s running on 2 x 11.1v 5000mah or 2 x 14.8v 5000mah twin rudders 45mm X props if it runs anything like my other one I will be happy still lots of finishing touches to be done

Video taken on the Q2 Lake by tommy3917 (TALL TOM)

name attached thanks to tommy 3917 (aka TALL TOM )
still waiting the rig from pj wiles

My first build added nets and radar since video, like to video in slo mo think it looks cool

complete scratch built on a glass fibre hull here are a few more photos to show the progress that has been made still a lot of work to do boat powered by a540 motor driving a 60mm 3 bladed prop I sail at pickie pool in bangor co down Robert waterson angus

Lorraine B my first attempt Sein Netter the hull was bought from NPC Plastics Blackpool then scratch built, My second attempt Steam drifter Meldia hull from NPC and scratch built from Photos, Busy at the moment with a Northumbrian Coble.