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ben hall

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rc galleons
« on: October 24, 2010, 10:19:54 pm »
is it to hard to find a rc ready to run galleon?
it seems so >:-o

i know the fact is that most need to be scratch built or kit build but ive got loads of projects about 10! but have always wanted a galleon but do not posses the time nor the skill to build one so have been looking for second hand or new galleons wich are RTR or ARTR even a conversion from static to rc

if you know a place were i can get one or even you have one you want to get rid of please notify me O0
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Re: rc galleons
« Reply #1 on: October 25, 2010, 02:34:25 am »
The only galleon models I have seen are static. Apart from a plastic RTR toy that does not sail, but has electric motors.

I think I read somewhere, that the galleon design does not lend itself well to working models. Models are unstable and don't sail very well. Compared to later ships full size galleons did not sail well either. A key thing with models is to base them on a prototype that sailed well.

Having said that, any model can be RCd but don't expect stellar performance, and I have seen galleons done.

There are several sources of static models, and Cornwall models stock most http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/static_display_models.html .

Sorry I cannot be of more help.
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Re: rc galleons
« Reply #2 on: October 25, 2010, 08:53:44 am »
ben hall,
Firstly where are you?
The Portsmouth Display Team made up some hull moulds and use these in their display.
They are quite large however being aprox 5 ft in length, hull only.

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colin-d

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Re: rc galleons
« Reply #3 on: October 25, 2010, 10:05:05 am »
the only one that i know of is the Flying Dutchman from silverlit....

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=889684

but i dont know if it is available in the UK..  {:-{
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Re: rc galleons
« Reply #4 on: October 25, 2010, 10:16:53 am »
Hi Ben

When you say galleon.

Do you specifically mean a galleon, or do you mean the tall ships of what might be called the pirate era?
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ben hall

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Re: rc galleons
« Reply #5 on: October 25, 2010, 01:27:42 pm »
Quote from: tigertiger on October 25, 2010, 10:16:53 am
Hi Ben

When you say galleon.

Do you specifically mean a galleon, or do you mean the tall ships of what might be called the pirate era?
i mean tall ships with prefible guns or one i can put guns on
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Re: rc galleons
« Reply #6 on: October 25, 2010, 01:36:49 pm »
Sorry Ben

I too have only seen kit or plans.
You may be able to buy hulls, but you would still need to scratch build the upper.
The only RTR is the toy I mentioned before.
The only option would be to keep an eye out on ebay for something complete for sale.

I think the scale sail is a bit too special/niche interest to get manufacturers interested.
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Re: rc galleons
« Reply #7 on: October 25, 2010, 08:37:30 pm »
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Re: rc galleons
« Reply #8 on: October 25, 2010, 09:05:45 pm »
Or these:

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ben hall

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Re: rc galleons
« Reply #9 on: October 25, 2010, 10:57:15 pm »
i know they have hulls im a member but its geting someone to do the mould and buying the material
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Re: rc galleons
« Reply #10 on: October 25, 2010, 11:11:28 pm »
you buy the materials ben , its not too dificult to lay up a hull , will the club allow you to borrow the moulds ? a gallon sized can of resin & catalyst is about £18 , you will also need gel coat and some pigment and of course some chopped strand matting . its all available on the island ! jon
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hmsantrim

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Re: rc galleons
« Reply #11 on: October 26, 2010, 05:24:39 am »
of course if you just happened to have a spare 2K lying about you could get one of these.   Now this is what you call a rowing boat.

 Vorsprung Durch Technik  of course who else would you expect to make one of these

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160494733599&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

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Re: rc galleons
« Reply #12 on: October 27, 2010, 07:48:29 pm »
if you ask your club if you could have a mould,  i`am sure they will mould one for you as i know they have the means and know how to help you........ they wont bite..........well some of them might

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triumphjon

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Re: rc galleons
« Reply #13 on: October 27, 2010, 08:02:36 pm »
re mould , having spoken to a member in the know , the mould is in a poor state , which of course ben has been told already , products for grp are readily available from at least three places locally , to buy all of the raw materials to moiuld the hull would cost around 40 pounds , which i would consider a fairly small sum for the production of a single hull ! having had dealings with ben , whatever price hes given for a particular job he wants to be cheaper , or would rather it FREE ! of course most of us older modellers welcome the younger generation to the hobby , and will gladly offer help and guidence when its asked for , but of course as modellers we also have our own projects tat we are working on .
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Re: rc galleons
« Reply #14 on: October 28, 2010, 07:02:15 pm »
The "King's Ransom" RTR is another possibility: http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/NewProduct.cfm?product_id=1153 . It's much larger (and better made) than the cheap motorised RTR pirate ship, and has a proper radio. Not sure if it has R/C sail control, though (it definitely has an auxiliary motor + prop).
The King's Ransom is no longer in production, but I've seen a number on eBay over the last year or so, all of which sold for much less than the rather high retail price (one went for under £50 including postage)
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Re: rc galleons
« Reply #15 on: October 29, 2010, 06:42:06 pm »
hi ben.
               seen on flea bay just wot ya wont...

              http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WOODEN-MODEL-SHIP-ELEC-MOTOR-NEEDS-COMPLETING-/320609755929?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item4aa5d4a319



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Re: rc galleons
« Reply #16 on: October 30, 2010, 04:20:10 pm »
Quote from: hmsantrim on October 26, 2010, 05:24:39 am
of course if you just happened to have a spare 2K lying about you could get one of these.   Now this is what you call a rowing boat.

 Vorsprung Durch Technik  of course who else would you expect to make one of these

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160494733599&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

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I am sure this was displayed at the Dortmund Show a couple of years ago. Very Impressive, but I also think it was built by an Italian guy.
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ben hall

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Re: rc galleons
« Reply #17 on: November 02, 2010, 06:53:26 pm »
actully iv seen it and so has aln theres nothing wrong with it just a bit dusty but still alan thinks i should finish one of my meny projects befor i start another so im looking for rtr
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Alsonso

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Re: rc galleons
« Reply #18 on: November 03, 2010, 01:36:21 am »
One day I WILL treat myself to one of these stunners

http://www.modelsailingships.com/ships/hms.html
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triumphjon

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Re: rc galleons
« Reply #19 on: November 03, 2010, 10:24:31 pm »
very nice , but thats alot of pocket money to save up for some !
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