Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Water Models / June 2008

Hey mate just went 2 hobby show and found out bout u guys
I really want to build a boat.
i have already built 2 rc planes. How much do you think i would pay fo
say a HMS lion fiberglass hull and 3 turrets

Is there any rule of thumb regarding how long (depth in the water) a
rudder should be on a racing boat? Is it different for Cats, Monos,
Hydro's?

I'm looking for the best foam to use for flotation in the hull.
i was looking at using expanda foam that you get from hardware shops .
has ennone used this befor and dose it work.  as ive just used styrafoam
blocks and lenths of round pool noodles . but dont think there is anough

My dad has asked me to try and find a small bilge pump for a model boat he
is making (a yacht I believe tho I'm not 100% sure as he was telling me
about another project at the same time). I have had a look on the net for
one but so far I've not found anything suitable, plenty ...

Hi everyone, new to this site, Im Aaron anyway. Now I am trying to set
up twin electric motors in the boat my brother and i are building,
heres the problem how do I set up the electrics, do I need two esc's,
one big one etc etc. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

hi all. im fitting up a 50 inch mono hull.
when setting the rudder up should the leading edge of the rudder be
infront of the leading edge of the prop . or should it be behind the
leading edge of the prop. when its mounted to the right side of the

Okay, I need a little bit more help on a post I made earlier. I asked
about primer and sanding a plug. Well, a couple guys that helped me got
me a little confused. I was advised to use a two part polyurethane for
the final coat of paint on my plug so I could pull a mold off it. Well ...

Mate,
If you are considering the mono then I personally think that is a great
place to start.
They are heaps of fun if you get them set up correctly with the COG

I've decided to build a 48" woody to be powered with a Zen or Sikk.
Before I start I would like to know a couple of things.
1. What is the V-angle of the typical 48" woody (also found in the
download section of this site)?