Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Water Models / December 2003

Hi....
This is my first post in the boat section, but I frequent the Slop
forums all the time....I've never had any kind of water craft before
and a friend and I picked up a couple cheap RC Surfers to try an

I have spent ages looking for details of small model yachts to build, plans,
hulls etc. with no luck at all.
Plenty of info about rules and regs, but nothing of any use to a prospective
builder.

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I'm looking for a medium heavy servo (like Hitec 715 or 725) with a
travel of at least 340 degrees.  A winch servo like the 725 doesn't work
because its designed to make about 7 full turns for a full range of
pulse widths - making the position resolution pretty sloppy within one

I'm looking for a wooden rc sailboat - similar to Dumas' star 30. I found
one, the t37 at http://www.modelsailboat.com/t37sail.html. I also like
Victor's v32, but would prefer a wooden hull. Does anyone know of any
similar kits?

Hi guys, I'm back.....If you didn't see my previous thread regardin
rudder linkage, I'm building/modifying an RC Surfer, and I tore out th
cheesey "seal" they had on it, which wasn't worth a ****.  Anyhow
here's a little drawing of how the pieces fit together, and I'

I am looking at either the Dumas #1234 28" Barrel Back or the #1241 40"
Barrel Back triple cockpit models.  Has anyone built either of these?
I have never built a wood boat before but have built rc cars planes and
trucks.  I also am an avid plastic model kit builder, so I know my ...

(Apologies if this post appears twice - my news client had a 'senior
moment')
I'm building an R/C hovercraft from plans, and I need to get hold of some M6
nylon bolts, 2.5 inches long (there's a nice mix of units).  Anyone know

My 11 yr old is thinking about buying a Pro Boat Shockwave 26 EP RTR
Elec RC Boat. Its his own (earned) money but I am interested in
opinions whether this is a good option for him.
This will be his first boat and he is looking for a boat that is

I'm desperately looking for a scale model kit of the RCMP St-Rock.
I've been unable to find one on the internet as of yet. Anybody can
help me?

Anything about model Hovercraft on this NG?

How do I achieve a planked deck effect when using a first quality ply as the
deck?
Do you draw the lines and varnish over?
Do you overlay a prepared deck print and seal?

I need a piston, sleeve and con rod for the 13cc (.82)  K&B hasn't
made them for over a year. Any help is appreciated.
Jeff

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