Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Water Models / August 2005

Anyone know where I can get plans for a tethered hydroplane. I've searched
in vain. Seems these tethered guys keep their secrets close to their chest!
Thx

I just bought a Lindberg kit of the PT-109 today and I need some information
if I may.
First of all, I need what is the best electric motor to put in it? I was
wanting to put 2 motors to it so give me some advice to this.

I have been putting the finishing touches on the triple cc barrelback.
I used several coats of WM 105/206 epoxy and have about 4 coats o
Epifanes on top of the epoxy.  The finish looks great but the Epifane
varnish says it is clear but actually dries amber like.  It only i

For simulation of the movements of a model sailboat I wrote a
VB4-Programme, which is getting close to completion.
Anyone who would like to test it, and report bugs and shortcommings,
please send me an e-mail, and I will answer with the software as an

Genttlemen
I'm helping a friend sell some of her dads (He Passed away) Stea
Engines and Boilers. I'm an airplane guy, Please don't hold that agans
me, Her dad had some really nice boats. The boys got those to remembe

I am a newbie to R/C boats but have a LOT of
experience with R/C cars...I have an electric boat
(ABC Hobby Super Hawaii) which has:
* 2 550 silver can motors (ie: "stock", "mabuchi")

Never used - part built ABS decked hovercraft.
Electronic speed control
New 2560 eight cell battery
2 Channel FM radio and receiver

I haven't got the first idea about model boats but quite fancy
attempting to restore one which I have just inherited. It's history is
"it was bought in Korea during the 50's" and that's all I know. Excuse
the layman terms but when you take the top section off to look at the

I have a Dumas US Coast Guard 44' Lifeboat that I started many years ago. It
calls for 2 2004 or 2005 Dumas Eletctric Motors. Has Dumas updated these
motors to the newest technology? Should I look at different motors/speed
control? How about batteries? I am looking for long run ...

Apologies in advance, as this is not quite RC specific, but it seemed
the best place.
I am looking for boat kits to build with my two daughters, aged 7 and
9. I'd love to get them into radio control one day, but that's not the