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[ScottyP]

Hi all,

I'm not sure if anyone will be able to help, but I'm looking for a copy of the plans for the 'Electron' speedboat that were featured in either 'Radio Controlled Model Boats' or Radio Controlled Boat Modeller (can't remember which now). I think the magazine must have been published about 20 years ago now, but I do remember it having a pink front cover. The boat was all balsa construction, and ithe one that was built in the magazine just had a simple on/off speed control.
I successfully built this boat when I was about 15 and would like to build another one.
If anyone can give any help or advice as to where I could get these plans then that would be great.

Best regards,
Scott

[andrewh]

Scott

Electron is on my build list, and I have plans (somewhere)
The original is for 2:1 geared 550 motor (thats speed 600 to youngsters)  and buggy pack of nicads; but WOULDN'T it move with 283012 brushless and lipos
(3S lipos would require brave pills)

As you say RCM&E in the 80s.  I will have a look tonight and see if the plan presents itselelf
andrew

[Martin (Admin)]

Model Boat Magazine, December 1999 ?

[hollowhornbear]

long biuld has it for sale check here
http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=28406.0

[GG]

First published in RCBM May/June 1988.
Also in book "Small Radio Control Boats" ISBN 1-85486-171-9
Glynn Guest

[The long Build]

The Mb one is very similar

Amazon still sell the book for about £8.00 , However I once tried to get it from them and twice they said they could not despite it showing as available.. In the end I got it from one of the Market Place sellers  

These start at £0.24p + £2.80 Delivery...

Well worth the money

Other plans are
Arcady
Talisman
Knocker White
YSD
Bredette
Jenny Sue
Atch
Guardian
And last but not Least Electron..

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/1854861719/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&qid=1261947991&sr=8-1&condition=used

[ScottyP]

Well I certainly didn't expect a response like that, thank you so much everyone for your help. I've ordered a copy of Glynn's book so hopefully will be able to start building again shortly!:)

Once again thank you all for pointing me in the right direction!
It's appreciated,
Best regards,
Scott