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[asimmd]

Hi All

Further to my thread regarding where to get Plastic Kits from,I have narrowed my choice
down to 2 models.

Revell Hermann Marwede or the Snowberry.

I would like to ask if anyone could tell me which they would recommend out of these 2 kits as a 1st
go at conversion?

Also,during my research I noticed a Brass Etched set of fittings for the Marwede,but could anyone
tell me where I may get these from please?

Your advice is appreciated.

Many thanks

Alan

[DickyD]

Can only tell you about the Snowberry.

It's a nice size with more than enough room for electrics.

Ballasted to the waterline it will sail in all weathers.

If you want to spend a lot of money on it most parts are available in brass etch etc.

http://www.cbrnp.com/RNP/Flower/contents.htm

http://home.clara.net/djparkins/gls/glsmast.htm

[asimmd]

Hi All

Finally made a decision and got the Hermann Marwede.

Thanks to Martin at Westbourne Model Centre for his help and advice.

No doubt I will be back with some questions.

Alan

[Martin (Admin)]

Hermann Marwede, good kit.

 Just plan your drive train & radio layout way ahead of installing as i have heard of a couple of RC concversions were the modeller built themselves into  corner!

Also see:
http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=673.msg4617#msg4617

[asimmd]

Thanks for that Martin,and for the link.

Does anyone know if the photo etchings are still available,if so
how much and where from?

Alan

[Martin (Admin)]

I think Blackjack2 was referring to photo etchings for the Revell / Matchbox Corvette....

[asimmd]

Hi Martin

Here are the links to some photographs of the etches on the Marwede.

I think it looks excellent but I would hope it wouldn't make it too heavy for radio?

Alan



http://www.modelskibet.dk/product.asp?product=4280

http://www.modelskibet.dk/product.asp?product=4291

[Martin (Admin)]

 They do look good and shouldn't make the boat a bit roly but it doesn't look exsessive.

[funtimefrankie]

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=723689

[asimmd]

Hi Guys

Just for information, the photo etched parts for the Revell Hermann Marwede are
available from www.eduard.cz/

2 sets available @ $59.95 each

There are parts available for other models,have a look,it's quite interesting.

Alan