Thanks Flack and Alan for the replies. I really have loved the Aerokits boats since my childhood (50 odd years ago...can it really be so long ?) and one of these has definitely been on the build programme for many years, hence purchase of the Sea Queen, which was a great disappointment and still languishes half built. I've always wondered why some enterprising sole hasn't redrawn the designs in CAD and produced accurate laser cut parts....as has been done with so many vintage aircraft (my other passion).
Maybe in my pending retirement I'll CAD out the Fairey Swordsman design (as it shouldn't be copyright protected as probably the Aerokits are).

Sounds as the Lesro people are going the right way....pity they don't do the Sea Commander though. But now I'm getting "picky" !

Interesting thread Alan, and I follow with interest as a newbie !

Chris

Alan, how do you find the quality of the Lesro kit ? is this a kit from the Vintage Model Boat Co ?

I purchased a Sea Queen from Jokita, a couple of years ago, and frankly is was appalling .....fit up was terrible.

Regards
Chris

Thanks a lot Alan, that certainly gives me some idea of where to start.

All comments appreciated, so if anyone else has some experience to offer all contributions welcome !

After more years than I care to remember building and flying model aircraft I am venturing Into model boats, and of course have many questions.

I've had plans for Vic Smeed's 2.5cc sized power boat Catchalot for many years and thought I'd start with that, on the basis that all of Vic's aircraft fly well and so his boats are likely to be as good for a beginner !

I have quite a lot of experience of brushless outrunners In my aircraft, but have no Idea what motor/prop/LiPo set-up to use... So all advice would be appreciated, as due to noise considerations electrics would be preferred.

Similarly, Is the "sit" of hull on the water to be considered, In so far as the positioning of the gear ?

All comments/advice would be appreciated.

Chris