Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Water Models / September 2005

I'm actually into R/c submarines not boats, but have to make a hull. It will
be made out of GRP but how do I get the shape?
I thought:
Get template of cross section along the sub

I've made a rc-model of Billing Boats, the White Star (no. 570). After
several test runs (the bath-tub and litte pond) I could fine tune it during
my vacation in Belgium.
I've have one problem... water is coming trough the screwshaft(?) in the

For the purposes of a nautical display I need to make a lot of smoke in a
model yacht, and to have this emission controlled by radio. The smoke must
be safe, that is not endanger the boat. Any ideas gratefully received. I am
in the UK.

Is this a good model for learning, and progressing to more competitive
activities later.  It seems a comprehensive kit, with optional sails
being available, at a good price?
                         Joules

About 25 years ago I built a sailboat from plans that called for th
skin from a hollow core door.  You were required to cutout the side
and sew one edge together with nulon cord.  then spread the sides ou
and epoxy to the deck. Does anyone remember this plan

I hope someone out there can help me. I am helping my son build a Billings
boat model "Smit Nederland" and despite the fact that I feel I have bitten
off more than I can chew it is coming along quite nicely.
The problem we are having is fitting the "railing strip" (Part # 143) ...

I wanted to get a RTR model for my first boat/ship RC.  I have asked here 3
times already and havn't gotten a response should I go elsewhere for help
with this?

I'm new to RC and would like to know what two channel radio system/frequency
gives the best distance/control, AM or FM ? I'm planning on using them on a
small lake that is maybe a city block across and two city blocks long. I'm
thinking electric but don't rule out combustion type ...

I've been building a Sterling Models 63' Chris Craft Constellation for
a number of years now. It's mostly done except for the details,
railings, masts, etc. I covered the balsa on the hull with plastic body
filler and block sanded to shape. I then sprayed the hull with gloss

This post is an inquiry to see what kinds of gadgets the rc modeling
community might find interesting or beneficial.
A couple of friends and I are engineers tired of working for someone
else and are evaluating whether creating items for this hobby might