Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Water Models / December 2003

Dumas are the standard bearer for these models.

The models are heavy - and can be ligthened by using lighter woods an
drilling out frames etc. However for the chris crafts the weight i
pretty well scale and the hulls work with a wide range of motors a
scale speed as not that high.

If you would like scale figures for motor speed and prop sizes etc le
me know and i can get you some recommendations - email me a
andrew@fastelectrics.co

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Andrew Gilchris

Andrew Gilchrist
andrew@fastelectrics.com
www.fastelectrics.com
Ph/Fax 61 02 4933 492
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As a rule I've always disliked the Dumas kits... poor wood, even poorer die
crunching.  Still, the end results I have seen come out looking pretty darn
good.  Just look the kit over carefully when you get it and make sure the
wood looks good.

Have fun!

Art

These are similar in some ways to building a scale model plane but the
emphasis is on careful and painstaking woodworking and finishing technique
if you want a  model to be proud of. There are some tricks and sequence of
assembly and sealing/painting and floatation issues to be aware of if you
intend to run in water. Dumas can provide you additional  how-to information
and refer you to other sources of info. There are forums on RC Groups and
RCUniverse where you can get lots of recommendations.