The 1/35 scale boat is scratch-built, mainly from Balsawood and marine ply with a fibreglass covering. The guns can elevate and rotate. The radar units both rotate and there are LED navigation lights that I forgot to turn on. There is also a flashing red LED strobe warning system. It needs a little work to get the 4 LEDs a bright brighter.
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8 postsThe 1/35 scale boat is scratch-built, mainly from Balsawood and marine ply with a fibreglass covering. The guns can elevate and rotate. The radar units both rotate and there are LED navigation lights that I forgot to turn on. There is also a flashing red LED strobe warning system. It needs a little work to get the 4 LEDs a bright brighter.
A favourite model boat there must have been hundreds if not thousands made.
When I brought mine there was a choice between two sizes 36in (90cm) or 48in (120cm) and then you could choose between a wooden hull or a fibreglass hull. I went for the smaller boat with the fibreglass hull. this was back in the 1980s.
Background of the boat
The boats Perkasa class consisted of three motor torpedo boats built by Vosper (UK) for the Malaysian Navy as follows:-
Perkasa 150
Penula 151
Handalan 152
This model has 3 motors, port & starboard are Graupner 600s and one 700 type in the centre runs 3 ESCs front and rear guns operate via servos, with flashing LEDs down the barrels.
- circle43nauticalChief Petty Officer 2nd ClassThank you for your interest and kind words. She's my pride and joy, and has given me much enjoyment. I believe she's sturdy enough to break 1/2" ice! Here's a few more pics of the CIRCLE 43 NAUTICAL CRAFTWORKS/ILLINIWEK MARINE SCALE SHIPYARD FLEETThank you for your interest and kind words. She's my pride and joy, and has given me much enjoyment. I believe she's sturdy enough to break 1/2" ice! Here's a few more pics of the CIRCLE 43 NAUTICAL CRAFTWORKS/ILLINIWEK MARINE SCALE SHIPYARD FLEET[{"id":"1507880131","name":"1507880131.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1507880131\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1507880131\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1507880136","name":"1507880136.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1507880136\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1507880136\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1507880174","name":"1507880174.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1507880174\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1507880174\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1507880143","name":"1507880143.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1507880143\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1507880143\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1507880199","name":"1507880199.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1507880199\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1507880199\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1507880209","name":"1507880209.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1507880209\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1507880209\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1507880299","name":"1507880299.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1507880299\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1507880299\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1507880267","name":"1507880267.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1507880267\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1507880267\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1507880325","name":"1507880325.jpg","caption":"","url":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1507880325\/l","thumbUrl":"https:\/\/model-boats.com\/media\/1507880325\/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}]Liked by Brightwork and RNinMunich
- Dave MVice AdmiralBeautiful US Coast Guard model. I really like the look of their ships and what a superb looking flag at the transom!Beautiful US Coast Guard model. I really like the look of their ships and what a superb looking flag at the transom! I'd love to see some on water shots.
I'd love to see some on water shots.
Model interiors fitted out with tables chairs people etc and 72 leds light to Illuminate the interior saloons.
Just completed and maiden voyage on Hoylake Lake on the Wirral.
2.4Ghz radio and a bilge pump just in case. Sails a treat with 100 passengers. Extensive use of plasticard on superstructure. Fibreglass hull from own mould.
See sailing location at www.hoylakemodelboatclub.co.uk
Our club can supply the hull if you want to have a go at building one.
- Dave MVice AdmiralAs a regular traveller on the Woodchurch I would suggest your model is a very realistic representation. Paint wise the real boat was far from clean or well painted and in places the rust was all to evident.As a regular traveller on the Woodchurch I would suggest your model is a very realistic representation. Paint wise the real boat was far from clean or well painted and in places the rust was all to evident. It was a well loved and trusty vessel and I am sure I am not alone in having many happy memories of cross river trips on her and her sister ferries.
It was a well loved and trusty vessel and I am sure I am not alone in having many happy memories of cross river trips on her and her sister ferries.
Full working red & white leds on deck and cabin , lynxs helicopter with working rotor blades with landing lights. Working radars, bofor gun , A ships whooping sound . Runs on two speed 700 motors off a 12volt gel sell battery which give a good 1hr sailling time . Controlled by a 50 amp speed controller with two brass propshafts behind good size rudders which give a excellant turn .
My model HMS Avenger is a copy from the real ship in which took part in the Falklands war in 1982. Painted in the same grey with a green deck . She looks great on display or on the water . Avenger gets a lot of interest from the general public . please enjoy looking at the photos shown at Sheringham & Eaton park Norwich Norfolk .
" thank you .. A Prestney
- rustypistonLeading SeamanOutstanding piece of model building. As a plus it's an unusual subject, not typical of what most folk build. it's too bad these pictures aren't larger, your detail work is exceptional.Outstanding piece of model building. As a plus it's an unusual subject, not typical of what most folk build. it's too bad these pictures aren't larger, your detail work is exceptional.
- Dave MVice AdmiralNice to see a scale model of an actual ship. Detail work looks outstanding and I agree with the previous comment re more detailed pics. Seen on the water she looks very realistic. As you have working lights a night time shot would be good 😀Nice to see a scale model of an actual ship. Detail work looks outstanding and I agree with the previous comment re more detailed pics. Seen on the water she looks very realistic. As you have working lights a night time shot would be good 😀 A build blog of your next model would certainly encourage others to get building. Very well done 😀
A build blog of your next model would certainly encourage others to get building.
Very well done 😀
Regards:
JMEC