Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Water Models / May 2004

I want to scratch-build a cigarette hull about 5 feet long, how do I
start?  I have a perfect sized pond nearby that is not being used.
All I have now is a side-view line drawing of one that is pretty
detsiled.

I am selling this on ebay! Do you mind me posting this in here?
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Sincerely
maverick

I'm replacing an old radio that isn't narrow band.  I currently
use JR computer radios with my heli.  I see a 75mHz Futaba T2ER
2-channel and a Hitec Ranger IIN 27mHz at my local hobby store.  I
think I would rather have only 75, and the store can order both radios

From experience, what size of battery, remembering the possible limited
space available in most yachts,
would you use to power the sail and rudder servos.
Obviously, they cannot be too large nor can they have a limited in service

Hey all,
I'm building an airboat from scratch for an OS 20FP.  Suggested prop size
recommended is a 9x4.  I'm wondering if an 8x6 three bladed prop would be
suitable for this?  Thanks,

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I once had a Dumas L'il Swamp Buggy, but in an unfortunate boating accident,
it was lost!  I had the plans to build another one, but they too got
destroyed by an unfortunate kitty accident......needless to say had to throw
them out.  i was wondering if anyone had any swamp buggy ...

I'll be in Portland, Oregon for a few days in early July.  Are there any
electric scale boaters in the area, where do they run and when?  Also any good
hobby shops?
Thanks, -Don-  

Hello all! New to this NG, and have a question. I have a Mr Darby Tug, and
am having a problem with the trans. and rec. linking up, I think.  The
Receiver is a Futaba FP R127DF 8 channel, and the Transmitter is a Futaba
FP-T7UHF. All electronics are installed in the boat, but when I ...

Lesro Models were produced in the Christchurch, Bournemouth area (UK). But
now their website www.lesromodels.com is permanently down. Anyone know if
they have closed down? Or are they just having web problems? I've emailed
their local Westbourne Models for info but had no reply.

I have a HPI Nitro MT 4wd nitro truck which has been modified a little bit.
It has had the HPI 15FE engine removed and replaced with a TOP CT-12 which
is a very good engine. Slide-type carb, fibre brake disc, Paris Racing tuned
pipe, GPM alloy upper deck (replaces the whole of the ...

I bought a boat today from a car boot sale, its
all wood construction and im wondering if its worth finishing?
its 39 inches long and looks like its supposed to have an IC engine
in it. The prop shaft and prop are in place along with the rudder