Model Boat Mayhem
Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => Tutorials & "How To’s" ... => Topic started by: flyte on February 05, 2017, 11:48:58 pm
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Feel free to move/amend/delete as you see fit %) but.........
I've spent the last couple of weeks looking for my next project, I suppose more than anything I love restoration, taking something that's been unloved and forgotten and devoting a big chunk of time to make it live again, yes, I know I have problems !
Anyhow, nothing has turned up and I need to keep myself busy so I started looking for plans with a thought to possibly building from scratch. I was shocked at the lack of free plans on the net, I know there are a couple of sites with free plans and a few on Google images, but its pretty dismal when you think about it, there must be thousands of plans out there but only a handful worth looking at. I've looked at the "paid for" plans and even though most are fairly cheap (like me) I begrudge paying for something that was probably stolen in the first place or doesn't give enough information which seems to be the biggest complaint.
I'm sure the good people of this forum must have piles of never to be used again plans that could be passed on, I dont mean for anyone to break copyright rules or upset anyone, but people must have drawn their own plans, downloaded free plans which no longer exist etc.
Maybe I'm being naive but I dont think money should be made from passing on something that belongs to us all, it just seems so mean spirited, instead we should be helping and encouraging others (and offering your stash of plans).
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Well here is my list of free plans.... %)
Those Pesky FREE boat plans everyone is always looking for.
The Springer Tug
http://web.me.com/hookpilot/North_West_RC_Ship_Modelers/Springer_Class.html (http://web.me.com/hookpilot/North_West_RC_Ship_Modelers/Springer_Class.html)
Springer Images (https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=381153)
A nice set if Comprehensive Springer plans. :cool:
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=16889789&postcount=8282 (https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=16889789&postcount=8282)
Best boat for the first time scratch builder, and More Springer images (https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=522762#post5533785)
[COLOR="DarkRed"]Some wonderful DelftShip lines on this German forum.[/COLOR]
http://www.rc-modellbau-schiffe.de/wbb2/thread.php?threadid=22433&threadview=0&hilight=&hilightuser=0&page=1 (http://www.rc-modellbau-schiffe.de/wbb2/thread.php?threadid=22433&threadview=0&hilight=&hilightuser=0&page=1)
http://www.rc-modellbau-schiffe.de/wbb2/filebase.php?cat=3 (http://www.rc-modellbau-schiffe.de/wbb2/filebase.php?cat=3)
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Old Magazine plans posted to RCgroups.
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1435002 (https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1435002)
https://www.rcgroups.com/vintage-and-old-timer-boats-849/ (https://www.rcgroups.com/vintage-and-old-timer-boats-849/)
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Toeboat JOE, and Old River Bill's plans.
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2084286 (https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2084286)
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PT Boat plans
He has a smaller gif file(42k) still posted
(email webmaster for high resolution files)
http://www.pt-boat.com/ (http://www.pt-boat.com/)
Schnell boat
http://www.prinzeugen.com/Plans.htm (http://www.prinzeugen.com/Plans.htm)
Dreadnought Project (German ship plans)
http://www.dreadnoughtproject.org/ (http://www.dreadnoughtproject.org/)
Free Naval Archive Plans
http://www.hnsa.org/resources/manuals-documents/booklets-of-general-plans-online/ (http://www.hnsa.org/resources/manuals-documents/booklets-of-general-plans-online/)
Crackerbox plans by Jerry Dunlap
http://web.archive.org/web/20070414023246/http://www.2brothersrc.com/powerpete/cboxplans_sheet1.jpg (http://web.archive.org/web/20070414023246/http://www.2brothersrc.com/powerpete/cboxplans_sheet1.jpg)
http://web.archive.org/web/20031130170811/http://www.2brothersrc.com/powerpete/cboxplans_sheet2.jpg (http://web.archive.org/web/20031130170811/http://www.2brothersrc.com/powerpete/cboxplans_sheet2.jpg)
Magazine published plans
http://www.svensons.com/boat/ (http://www.svensons.com/boat/)
(Links first posted by "expat flyer")
Tugboat Lod Puerto(very nice)
http://www.mo-na-ko.net/images8/LodPuerto.jpg (http://www.mo-na-ko.net/images8/LodPuerto.jpg)
For a more classic motor tug try
PAOLO
http://www.mo-na-ko.net/images/PristavniRemorkerPAOLOMplanek1.jpg (http://www.mo-na-ko.net/images/PristavniRemorkerPAOLOMplanek1.jpg)
http://www.mo-na-ko.net/images/PristavniRemorkerPAOLOMplanek2.jpg (http://www.mo-na-ko.net/images/PristavniRemorkerPAOLOMplanek2.jpg)
KLIMEK
http://www.mo-na-ko.net/images/PristavniRemorkerKLIMEKplanek640x480.jpg (http://www.mo-na-ko.net/images/PristavniRemorkerKLIMEKplanek640x480.jpg)
http://www.mo-na-ko.net/images/PristavniRemorkerKLIMEKclanek640x480.jpg (http://www.mo-na-ko.net/images/PristavniRemorkerKLIMEKclanek640x480.jpg)
Miscellanious plans also from Mo-na-ko.net
Main page located by Rich_Cad
http://www.mo-na-ko.net/lode-planky.htm (http://www.mo-na-ko.net/lode-planky.htm)
http://www.mo-na-ko.net/php/portal/index.php (http://www.mo-na-ko.net/php/portal/index.php)
Some of the same plans as Mo-Na-Ko, (in English)
http://freeshipplans.blogspot.com/ (http://freeshipplans.blogspot.com/)
http://www.freeshipplans.com/ (http://www.freeshipplans.com/)
Including Granit AHST
A few Offshore PDF
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1155340 (https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1155340)
The Gatika VS drive
(I posted small version of these in the fireboat thread.)
http://www.modelismonaval.com/magazine/gatika/gatika3.htm (http://www.modelismonaval.com/magazine/gatika/gatika3.htm)
More Listed by Modelismonaval.com
http://www.modelismonaval.com/servicios/descarga/descarga_planos.htm (http://www.modelismonaval.com/servicios/descarga/descarga_planos.htm)
First posted by Kmot
Electric Hydros
http://216.120.233.47/buildoff.htm (http://216.120.233.47/buildoff.htm)
Fast boats
Micro Hydros
http://www.microhydros.com/hull_plans.htm (http://www.microhydros.com/hull_plans.htm)
More Feebies... Hydroplane models :cool:
http://www.astecmodels.co.uk/plans.htm (http://www.astecmodels.co.uk/plans.htm)
catamaran plans and build up
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showatt.php?attachmentid=3634136&d=1291297765 (https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showatt.php?attachmentid=3634136&d=1291297765)
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1429836 (https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1429836)
Newton Marine sells hydro plans...
http://www.newtonmarine.com/ (http://www.newtonmarine.com/)
Refolo stern drive speed boat.
http://www.boatdesign.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/3100/size/big (http://www.boatdesign.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/3100/size/big)
http://www.boatdesign.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/9618/ppuser/8724 (http://www.boatdesign.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/9618/ppuser/8724)
http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/attachments/stability/16611d1192658707-roll-control-pleasure-boat-refolo-asd-cs.jpg (http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/attachments/stability/16611d1192658707-roll-control-pleasure-boat-refolo-asd-cs.jpg)
http://www.boatdesign.net/gallery/showgallery.php?ppuser=8724&cat=500 (http://www.boatdesign.net/gallery/showgallery.php?ppuser=8724&cat=500)
The Svenson Flyer - Mahogany boat :cool:
http://www.svensons.com/boat/?p=HydroPlanes/Flyer (http://www.svensons.com/boat/?p=HydroPlanes/Flyer)
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=402339 (https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=402339)
Svensons... Free boat plans
http://www.svensons.com/boat/ (http://www.svensons.com/boat/)
Hal Kelly Mini hydros and runabout racers
http://boatsport.org/kelly.html (http://boatsport.org/kelly.html)
Basildon Model Boat Club
http://www.basildonmbc.co.uk/free-plans.html (http://www.basildonmbc.co.uk/free-plans.html)
RV Tioga Woods Hole Institute found by Pat Mathews.... :cool:
http://www.whoi.edu/page.do?pid=8436 (http://www.whoi.edu/page.do?pid=8436)
Lobster boats lobster boats lobster boats
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1757420 (https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1757420)
Metaron links to a Porteguese/Spanish forum with a lot of links
http://nauticmodelpt.forumfacil.net/planos-f11/planos-barcos-estrangeiros-t5.htm (http://nauticmodelpt.forumfacil.net/planos-f11/planos-barcos-estrangeiros-t5.htm)
38 foot Coast Guard cabin Picket Boat
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1299347 (https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1299347)
American PT boat Plans
http://www.pt-boat.com/ (http://www.pt-boat.com/)
German Schnell boat plans
http://www.pt-boat.com/sboot/sboot.html (http://www.pt-boat.com/sboot/sboot.html)
http://www.prinzeugen.com/DesignManufacture.htm (http://www.prinzeugen.com/DesignManufacture.htm)
WWI and WWII US Warship Plans found by Nismoron
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1288485 (https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1288485)
http://archive.hnsa.org/index.htm (http://archive.hnsa.org/index.htm)
Collection of plans from RCg members.
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1435002 (https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1435002)
Bulk carriers
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1547021 (https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1547021)
Deckie's container ship lines.
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=19341073&postcount=52 (https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=19341073&postcount=52)
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2159504 (https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2159504)
Arnedh
KNM Sleipner]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQsQze4d8D0]KNM Sleipner (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQsQze4d8D0)
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A variety of plans Hydros, Mono, Crackerbox, Catamaran, hovercraft, runabout, fishing....
http://www.modelbouw.gompy.net/boottekeningen/ (http://www.modelbouw.gompy.net/boottekeningen/)
Steve/Russel Briggs boat plans. (http://stevebriggs.netfirms.com/osmrm/blueprints.html)
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Towboat Joe posted plans for the Worley.
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=15786499&postcount=9 (https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=15786499&postcount=9)
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=15786522&postcount=10 (https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=15786522&postcount=10)
Misuri, a small towboat
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=27337148&postcount=4 (https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=27337148&postcount=4)
Old RUSSEL BROTHERS LIMITED - Steelcraft Boat Tug boat plans.
http://stevebriggs.netfirms.com/osmrm/blueprints.html (http://stevebriggs.netfirms.com/osmrm/blueprints.html)
http://www.themodelshipwright.com/high-resolution-ship-plans/ (http://www.themodelshipwright.com/high-resolution-ship-plans/)
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The selection is a little bit limited, anymore to choose from. %) %) {-) {-)
Seriously well done O0 O0 :-)) :-))
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Thanks Umi..........this is a brilliant listing
When I use our MBM search .....subject....Plans......or Plans plans plans , the search function does not attract to this posting name <*<
Is it OK if I report this to a Moderator?......as the subject content detail would be great for members [old & new] to search on & find
Derek
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The selection is a little bit limited, anymore to choose from. %) %) {-) {-)
Seriously well done O0 O0 :-)) :-))
I actually do have more... %)
Many of the lines that Ralph created on the German bulletin board were removed when he
was offered to participate in some kit projects, but when that deal fell through, the lines were
too much trouble to restore. I archived a lot of the offshore AHTS/PSV that I liked. So I have
a fair number of them stashed in a folder. Brian60 used some stern lines to verify his work up of his Stril Offshore.
:-))
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When I use our MBM search .....subject....Plans......or Plans plans plans , the search function does not attract to this posting name
Is it OK if I report this to a Moderator?......as the subject content detail would be great for members [old & new] to search on & find
Derek
I think I've fixed it!
..... also, see: http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,27818.0.html
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excellent :-))....thanks Martin................... O0
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That's a brilliant list Umi :-)) some nice boats there.
Only a handful of sailing ships though, which is what I was looking for (and should have said) :(( Still, a lot of people will be grateful for that list I'm sure.
I'm going back to my original plan of restoring another "pond yacht", there's always a few at auction on salerooms.com but its a case of contacting the particular auction before the sale to make sure they will send it out and how much it's gonna cost !
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(and should have said)
Yes you probably should have, might have saved Umi a bit of her willingly given time.
Few things on the internet are actually free, many people give their time and effort but it is not always appreciated and often the material is regarded as a 'right' by those who access it.
Colin
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Colin..... I am really disappointed that you read something into my post that simply isn't there. When I made my original post it wasn't a "selfish" act, it was intended to help people here on the forum, and it already has. If you read my reply above you'll see that that I thanked Umi...... "That's a brilliant list Umi", and I went on to say, (as you so helpfully quoted), "and should have said", which was an apology, not a criticism.
You are an experienced long term member and really should read posts "fully" before you put people down.
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I did read your posts very carefully before posting myself. The wording of your initial one did make me just a little uneasy although I accept you might not have meant it the way that I understood it. I also noted your apology to Umi but perhaps that would have not been necessary had you been a bit more specific in your initial query.
Speaking generally and without reference to your own post, there is of course a huge amount of model boating expertise on this forum which is freely given by our members. It is always a benefit to both sides and much time is saved if queries are as specific as possible and do not duplicate information which is already easily available from browsing relevant topic headings. This is also likely to produce a quick and specific answer to the query raised.
With regard to unused spare plans, yes, I like many others have a drawer full of physical plans which I may or may not use in the future. Should somebody be interested in a particular one then in most cases I would be more than happy to send it post free if the individual is serious about building the model. I don't feel particularly disposed to simply list them on line just in case somebody might be interested, nor would I go to the expense of digitising them, especially as most of mine are still on sale from commercial outlets and that would be a breach of copyright. Such plans don't 'belong to us all' as you suggest. The originals belong to the copyright holders and the copies belong to the person who has purchased them although they can of course dispose of them as they wish as long as it isn't on a commercial basis.
Colin
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No worries,... :-)
How about a Pond Yacht search
https://www.google.com/search?q=pond+yacht+plans&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwing7nvnvzRAhXCXbwKHc_0DOkQsAQIGw (https://www.google.com/search?q=pond+yacht+plans&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwing7nvnvzRAhXCXbwKHc_0DOkQsAQIGw)
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Hiya Flight
Are you not a member of Tynemouth Model Boat club - if you are - I am sure they have a stock of plans which are available to members and I think you may be able to borrow it if you find one you like - you could have it copied in North Shields for a small sum.
John
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Thank you again Umi :} your Google images search seems to bring up tons more stuff than mine ! I was having problems a while back but thought it was fixed, I'll have to look into it again.
Hiya Bluebird, no I'm not a member yet, I'm struggling a bit with back problems just now but as soon as I'm able I'll get along there, I did manage it last week......on the wrong day...... but the ducks seemed pleased to see me !
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Happy to help.
During my research on hydrofoils, I ran across the term Теоретический чертеж
Translated, it means "theoretical drawing. When plugged into google search, all kinds of line drawings pop up.
:o
Although I can't be responsible for Russian content. Search carefully.