Topic: Model Boats Free plan - August 2008 (Read 7364 times)

dougal99 · « **on:** July 11, 2008, 07:24:58 pm »

Just a word of warning, I have started to build the boat Sea Hornet Minor, which is the free plan in August 2008 Model Boats and have found that the plan and end elevation dimensions do not always agree. Unfortunately, despite being caught out before, I didn't find out until I had cut wood. So I have spent much of this pm cutting a second lot of frames, very frustrating.

Hopefully, the next time I will check for concordance. Somehow I doubt it.

Cheers

Doug

lenny · « **Reply #1 on:** July 17, 2008, 05:52:29 am »

Gee Doug
I've only one week ago bought model boats may 2008 not because I didnt want it any earlyer but because thats how long it takes to get to the newsagents here in aussie. I still got to wait 2-3 more weeks for june edition
all the best with your build
Lenny

toesupwa · « **Reply #2 on:** July 17, 2008, 06:47:08 am »

Quote from: dougal99 on July 11, 2008, 07:24:58 pm

Just a word of warning, I have started to build the boat Sea Hornet Minor, which is the free plan in August 2008 Model Boats

Is it anything like http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=11565.0 ?

lenny · « **Reply #3 on:** July 17, 2008, 10:38:53 am »

Gidday and hey to you Toesupwa.
I notice you say your a USA - X BRIT. May I ask a favor. I am trying to find the correct and full name of a modelling boat magazine and I believe its from the states. Its name I am told is SCALE MODEL BOATS or SCALE MODELER BOATS.
Have you came across anything like this in the states mate?. All I need is the correct name and the publisher and I can get a copy ordered to sus out. Thanks mate,
Lenny.

SteamboatPhil · « **Reply #4 on:** July 17, 2008, 11:01:29 am »

Thanks for the info dougal99, you have just saved me a lot of trouble as I was just about to start building.
Its a great little hull and something different from my normal craft.

toesupwa · « **Reply #5 on:** July 17, 2008, 02:39:18 pm »

Quote from: lenny on July 17, 2008, 10:38:53 am

Gidday and hey to you Toesupwa.
I notice you say your a USA - X BRIT. May I ask a favor. I am trying to find the correct and full name of a modelling boat magazine and I believe its from the states. Its name I am told is SCALE MODEL BOATS or SCALE MODELER BOATS.

Is it 'Ships in Scale'?...

http://www.seaways.com/

This is (currently) probably the best scale boat mag in the USA... most of the others seem to be aimed at the 'go fast' boys.

dougal99 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 17, 2008, 08:09:07 pm »

Quote from: toesupwa on July 17, 2008, 06:47:08 am

Quote from: dougal99 on July 11, 2008, 07:24:58 pm
Just a word of warning, I have started to build the boat Sea Hornet Minor, which is the free plan in August 2008 Model Boats

Is it anything like http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=11565.0 ?

Toesupwa

It's based on that model but a lot smaller and a simpler construction i balsa.

Doug

ronkh · « **Reply #7 on:** July 18, 2008, 09:23:13 pm »

Free plans; Started last week and got this far up to today. Made some slight changes such as Mahogany sides for extra strength (plus I think it looks better), and the pencil lines came out okay but will need a few coats of varnish to stop smudges. Hopefully, will have it finished this weekend as have seats-windows-an old R/C to put in and some tarting up. Brass exhausts and flag holder I turned at work today.

Ron.

ronkh · « **Reply #8 on:** July 18, 2008, 09:27:33 pm »

One thing I have found is that with the engine cover etc, it is best to on some bits of wood going across to stop any distortion. You can see on one of the unpainted pics what I mean. I also made the same mistake as Dougal99.

lenny · « **Reply #9 on:** July 19, 2008, 01:49:39 pm »

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Quote from: toesupwa on July 17, 2008, 02:39:18 pm

Quote from: lenny on July 17, 2008, 10:38:53 am
Gidday and hey to you Toesupwa.
I notice you say your a USA - X BRIT. May I ask a favor. I am trying to find the correct and full name of a modelling boat magazine and I believe its from the states. Its name I am told is SCALE MODEL BOATS or SCALE MODELER BOATS.

Is it 'Ships in Scale'?...

http://www.seaways.com/[/color]his is (currently) probably the best scale boat mag in the USA... most of the others seem to be aimed at the 'go fast' boys.

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Hey to you Toesupwa
No I'm sure it was something like SCALE MODEL BOATS but I will try and source "Ships in Scale" looks good.
I've copyed the pic of it at that address and will see if my newsagent can get it for me.
Thanks for your time.
Very nice of you.
All the best
Lenny

toesupwa · « **Reply #10 on:** July 19, 2008, 04:21:56 pm »

Quote from: dougal99 on July 17, 2008, 08:09:07 pm

Quote from: toesupwa on July 17, 2008, 06:47:08 am
Quote from: dougal99 on July 11, 2008, 07:24:58 pm
Just a word of warning, I have started to build the boat Sea Hornet Minor, which is the free plan in August 2008 Model Boats

Is it anything like http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=11565.0 ?

Toesupwa

It's based on that model but a lot smaller and a simpler construction i balsa.

Doug

It doesnt look that much smaller, the 'original' is 25 1/4" x 8" beam.

Looking good though Doug!..

toesupwa · « **Reply #11 on:** July 19, 2008, 04:27:52 pm »

Quote from: lenny on July 19, 2008, 01:49:39 pm

No I'm sure it was something like SCALE MODEL BOATS....

It wasnt this one you were thinking of?..
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=499362&highlight=magazine
???

lenny · « **Reply #12 on:** July 20, 2008, 05:52:28 am »

Quote from: toesupwa on July 19, 2008, 04:27:52 pm

Quote from: lenny on July 19, 2008, 01:49:39 pm

No I'm sure it was something like SCALE MODEL BOATS....

It wasnt this one you were thinking of?..
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=499362&highlight=magazine
???

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Really not sure Toesupwa but hey it looks good as well.
In my locale their is only one model boat mag at the newsagent and though it's a really class mag I feel I'd like to see what else is out there.Will look into these two you have shown me and see if I can interest my newsagent to get me a copy of either
Thanks again
Lenny
ps I am in Australia east coast Q.L.D.

toesupwa · « **Reply #13 on:** July 24, 2008, 07:38:12 am »

Any update on this build?.. ???

dougal99 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 20, 2008, 08:35:46 pm »

Took longer than I thought (Birth, Dad's 90th birthday and sadly a death got in the way) but she finally made the water today. Goes very well but I'll need a bigger battery and maybe a smaller prop.

Doug

toesupwa · « **Reply #15 on:** August 21, 2008, 08:18:56 am »

Quote from: dougal99 on August 20, 2008, 08:35:46 pm

Took longer than I thought (Birth, Dad's 90th birthday and sadly a death got in the way) but she finally made the water today. Goes very well but I'll need a bigger battery and maybe a smaller prop.

Doug

Doug..
That looks REALLY nice, finished and on the water...

Mine (the full scale version) is coming along nicely...

dougal99 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 21, 2008, 03:23:58 pm »

Thanks for the compliment Toes

Look forward to seeing yours finished. I put a forward rake (slant) on the transom as I thought it added a certain panache

Cheers

Doug

Langsford · « **Reply #17 on:** August 22, 2008, 06:13:15 pm »

I know there are differnt opinions on this, but I think a boat with nobody in it looks all wrong!!
Regards, John

toesupwa · « **Reply #18 on:** August 22, 2008, 07:26:15 pm »

Quote from: Langsford on August 22, 2008, 06:13:15 pm

I know there are differnt opinions on this, but I think a boat with nobody in it looks all wrong!!

Thats why i am searching out a 'Captain' and a couple of 'gurlies' for mine..

dougal99 · « **Reply #19 on:** August 23, 2008, 09:35:24 pm »

Quote from: Langsford on August 22, 2008, 06:13:15 pm

I know there are differnt opinions on this, but I think a boat with nobody in it looks all wrong!!
Regards, John

Mine is crewed by a beautiful blonde in a teeny weeny bikini but she is related to the guy in the H G Wells novel...

for our younger readers 'The Invisible Man'

Doug

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