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[bikerdude666]

i know i want a warship of some sort, and ive seen that people buy revell kits and convert them, but i dont know how hard it is or what parts to use.

are there any kits where everything included. ive found these 2: http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/mar2564.html and   http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/mar2254.html


but i dont know if itd be a good idea to build from plans on my 1st model. already got a transmitter, reciever, servo, motor and esc. will things fit in most boats easy enough?

if anyone has any links to complete kits suitable for begginners it would be much appreciated.

[DickyD]

I cant think of any kits that are supplied complete and I would not think building from plans as a beginner is a good idea.

Robbe do a couple of kits where you buy the kit as one item, the fittings as another item and the running gear as another item.

http://www.westbourne-model.co.uk/schutze-high-speed-mine-sweeper-4470-0.html

http://www.westbourne-model.co.uk/s130-greman-s-boat-pt-no-1165-8505-0.html

The minesweeper is a good first kit and will sail in any weather, it was my first build.

http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=2809.0

[tony52]

Hi

Have you considered the Model Slipway kits? The MS-26 Vosper RTTL at £48 is a snip. At 500mm long it won't cost the earth in batteries to power it. There are also a couple of other warship kits to consider which are more expensive. Terry Small wrote a review of the RTTL in the 2007 winter special Model Boats.

http://www.modelslipway.com/

Tony

[bikerdude666]

thats more the prices i can afford right now! thanks will keep that address.

[Perkasaman2]

Hi, Have you thought of visiting your local pond/boat club and saying hello. There's a good chance that a member may know of someone with an inexpensive boat for rehoming that needs a bit of tlc. Possibly a good way to get you started. 

[bikerdude666]

I had a look at the club section on here but i couldnt see any in the bristol area, though it looks like ive been sorted with a boat now anyway thanks.

[rem2007]

Have a look on here and I'm sure you'll find some club nearby.

http://www.swambc.webeden.co.uk/

 And if you fancy a treat for yourself on Father's Day, the Exeter Club have an open day  and clubs will be on hand from all across the Southwest. Dragonfly Lake is At Crealy Park just off the M5.

Robert

[malcolmfrary]

but i dont know if itd be a good idea to build from plans on my 1st model. already got a transmitter, reciever, servo, motor and esc. will things fit in most boats easy enough?

Much depends on the plan and subject.  If you start with a plan intended for a beginner, you are likely to end up with a working boat with not too much effort and time.  You then use what you have learnt on the "real" project.  If you look for plans by Glynn Guest or Hal Harrison, both are mainly simplified designs that look good on the water.  Also, they are drawn as plans to build a model, not plans of the real thing that a model can be made from.