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(Other) RAF Range Safety Launch

Listed by McCluskey ·

Specifications

Boat Length
38" (96.52 cm)
Motor Type
Brushed
Drive Type
Direct
Props
260
Battery Type
Lead Acid
Prop Type
3 Blade
Prop Size
40mm
Model Speed
370 km/h (229.9mph)

Photos

About this boat

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 (Motor: German ) (ESC: Viper 50 Amp) (10/10)

Comments

  1. McCluskey
    Petty Officer 1st Class
    Look me up on Face Book or messenger Roy McCluskey I think it’s difficult here to share private details

    Roy😌
    Liked by PeterJ

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