Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Water Models / August 2003

I have a GP wildcat on the way and I need to purchase some batteries.  I
need 2 6 or 7 cell packs.  I would like to get 2 sets (4 total) at a
resonable price.  Obviously I am not expecting record performance, but
decent performance and durabilty are important.  I have looked at the ...

Hi, All!  I am trying to locate a set of plans for the Dumas USS
Crockett from someone who has finished the kit. My next project is a
1:16 scale Ashville class PGM ( yea, I know...10' 3" long, etc., etc.)
& a set of Dumas plans would be easier to enlarge than the 1:96 scale

I've got a Victoria, and am wondering what would be the recommended sail
torque required for it's sails.  Thanks,
T Donily

   Looking for someone to build  hulls and superstructures (2 sets) for a
Cannon class US Navy DE circa WW II in 1:150 scale.
   Specific prototype is USS Reinhart, DE 196.
   I have access to lots of Cannon class plans and drawings.

This weekend we had our club race day. My son races a A-Mono O/B. There was
a breeze from turn three towards one gusting to 30MPH. Everytime he went
into turn one the boat refused to turn, it would turn onto its side then tip
over.

Just wondering if anyone flys of of " SALT " water and what precautions to take....
De VO1ET  Jerry

I saw a Victoria yacht for the first time today at our club and was
surprised that there was no jib luff rope (wire/cord whatever) and the
luff wasn't even straight so excess material doubled back into a rough
curve and flapped around in the wind. I know the victoria is a well

Does anybody have the Graupner 600-650 or 800 GTX Outboard for sale?
I need one desperatly can anybody help me?  THANKS!!!!!!!!!!

Im looking for some crew figures to populate a robbe u boat and a robbe
schnellboot, any one any ideas
thanks
Murph

Hello group,
I have heard people say to use braided Dacron for use in controlling sails.
I picked up Tuf Line XP which is a Spectra line similar to Dacron.  Will
this work reasonably well?  And is one size good for different boat sizes.

Hey Bronco,  I am trying to think of a way to make a towing barge for
the Dickie Tugboat.   your Pontoon boat sounds like it might have
pontential for a barge too.  What are you using for the pontoons?  I
would have to make something that floats in a straight line but has

I have a Kyosho Nitro Viper GT boat.
As supplied, the kit used back pressure from the muffler to pressurize the
gas tank, which in turn fed gas to the engine.  This works most of the time.
Unfortunately, it seems to be very unreliable and it continues to be a major

does anyone out there have one of these?  this is the rtr from horizon
hobbies w/dynamite .12 marine engine in it.  trying to tune it for a
customer @ hobby shop i work @ part-time.  runs about 30-45 seconds in
water & quits- sometimes quits as soon as put in water.  i have lots of