Glad I could help.

Mark

HI all,

I have just received my plans from Hobby store. I Intend to build my boat from all balsa (I have loads lying around originally for another project). I Intend to fibre Glass over the balsa planking. Would this be a good thing to do?

I have a few questions......

The over all dimensions are 34x9" approx (I don't have the plan In-front of me).

I will have to do this project on the cheap as I have been out of work for a good few months. 😟

How many shafts did the original have?

If I go down this route. What props and motor do you recommend? (Links to websites would be Invaluable).

Am I better running tank drive or with a mixer?

What voltage of battery would be recommended (etc buggy pack or SLA)?

I know I can get fittings from HLS mouldings, but where can I get Teak planking from for the deck and what would be the best way to seal It? (Again web site links would be great)

Many thanks for any help given,

Mark

I forgot to add in previous post.

The model slipway kit does not plane. The accessory tray places the battery to far forward.

You can also buy a set of plans from Myhobbystore.co.uk (for A£9.95 + about A£2-3 postage.

Mark

Deans marine also do a RTR, a lot more expensive. if you contact them they will be able to give you the release date and cost.

http://www.deansmarine.co.uk/html/latest_news.html

First ever post on any forum, so here goes.

I have noticed that on several pictures of model boats the fenders going round the hull seem to be made out of what appears to be black rubber tube. Am I correct? My Solent Lifeboat (built 25 years ago) has a plastic tube and, like me, is becoming brittle with age but, unlike me, the paint flakes off when bumped!
Does anyone know what it is and, as Importantly, where it can be bought from - I want to give it a try!!
Thanks

Safetyvalve


If you go to model slipway website modelslipway.co.uk look in there fittings page and you will find two sizes. There is made of neoprene. That's what they supply in there kits. You just use contact adhesive like UHU or something along those lines to stick it. They sell it by the metre with a minimum order of three if I remember correctly.


Mark