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Plans plans plans.....
flyte:
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).
Umi_Ryuzuki:
Well here is my list of free plans.... %)
--- Quote ---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
Springer Images
A nice set if Comprehensive Springer plans. :cool:
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=16889789&postcount=8282
Best boat for the first time scratch builder, and More Springer images
[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/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/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
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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/
Schnell boat
http://www.prinzeugen.com/Plans.htm
Dreadnought Project (German ship plans)
http://www.dreadnoughtproject.org/
Free Naval Archive Plans
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/20031130170811/http://www.2brothersrc.com/powerpete/cboxplans_sheet2.jpg
Magazine published plans
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
For a more classic motor tug try
PAOLO
http://www.mo-na-ko.net/images/PristavniRemorkerPAOLOMplanek1.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/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/php/portal/index.php
Some of the same plans as Mo-Na-Ko, (in English)
http://freeshipplans.blogspot.com/
http://www.freeshipplans.com/
Including Granit AHST
A few Offshore PDF
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
More Listed by Modelismonaval.com
http://www.modelismonaval.com/servicios/descarga/descarga_planos.htm
First posted by Kmot
Electric Hydros
http://216.120.233.47/buildoff.htm
Fast boats
Micro Hydros
http://www.microhydros.com/hull_plans.htm
More Feebies... Hydroplane models :cool:
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/showthread.php?t=1429836
Newton Marine sells hydro plans...
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/9618/ppuser/8724
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
The Svenson Flyer - Mahogany boat :cool:
http://www.svensons.com/boat/?p=HydroPlanes/Flyer
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=402339
Svensons... Free boat plans
http://www.svensons.com/boat/
Hal Kelly Mini hydros and runabout racers
http://boatsport.org/kelly.html
Basildon Model Boat Club
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
Lobster boats lobster boats lobster boats
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
38 foot Coast Guard cabin Picket Boat
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1299347
American PT boat Plans
http://www.pt-boat.com/
German Schnell boat plans
http://www.pt-boat.com/sboot/sboot.html
http://www.prinzeugen.com/DesignManufacture.htm
WWI and WWII US Warship Plans found by Nismoron
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1288485
http://archive.hnsa.org/index.htm
Collection of plans from RCg members.
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1435002
Bulk carriers
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/showthread.php?t=2159504
Arnedh
KNM Sleipner]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQsQze4d8D0]KNM Sleipner
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A variety of plans Hydros, Mono, Crackerbox, Catamaran, hovercraft, runabout, fishing....
http://www.modelbouw.gompy.net/boottekeningen/
Steve/Russel Briggs boat plans.
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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=15786522&postcount=10
Misuri, a small towboat
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://www.themodelshipwright.com/high-resolution-ship-plans/
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RAAArtyGunner:
The selection is a little bit limited, anymore to choose from. %) %) {-) {-)
Seriously well done O0 O0 :-)) :-))
derekwarner:
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
Umi_Ryuzuki:
--- Quote from: RAAArtyGunner on February 06, 2017, 03:25:52 am ---The selection is a little bit limited, anymore to choose from. %) %) {-) {-)
Seriously well done O0 O0 :-)) :-))
--- End quote ---
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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