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cuppa

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Vladyka MTB 67
« on: December 03, 2011, 10:03:29 am »
Here is a picture of my grandson's first model boat. We built it from a Vladyka kit obtained from Puffin models.



The kit was very good value for money at £30 including fittings and a MIG 400 motor and was easy to build. As yet we have not fitted any deck fittings or the torpedo tubes.
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Re: Vladyka MTB 67
« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2011, 10:53:49 am »

Very nice Jon    :-))


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mikearace

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Re: Vladyka MTB 67
« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2011, 11:20:55 am »
Must admit I have been surprised for some time that more of these are not seen around.  The importers puffin are just a mile down the road from me and they have a decent range for starter boats with motors all included.  They are a nice size and easily super detailed.
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cuppa

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Re: Vladyka MTB 67
« Reply #3 on: December 03, 2011, 12:48:39 pm »
Quote from: mikearace on December 03, 2011, 11:20:55 am
Must admit I have been surprised for some time that more of these are not seen around.  The importers puffin are just a mile down the road from me and they have a decent range for starter boats with motors all included.  They are a nice size and easily super detailed.

The MTB kit is very easy to build and a sound introduction for a youngster. My grandson is really pleased with his boat. 

At some point i will buy another kit and convert it a little...........
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Patrick Henry

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Re: Vladyka MTB 67
« Reply #4 on: December 03, 2011, 03:26:22 pm »
Any chance of a picture of the internal layout, please?


Rich
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cuppa

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Re: Vladyka MTB 67
« Reply #5 on: December 03, 2011, 03:50:06 pm »
Quote from: U-33 on December 03, 2011, 03:26:22 pm
Any chance of a picture of the internal layout, please?
Rich

There you go Sir:

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Patrick Henry

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Re: Vladyka MTB 67
« Reply #6 on: December 03, 2011, 04:53:33 pm »
Well, thanks awfully old chap...

I didn't realise there was that much room inside them...and for that amount of money too.

Thanks again,



Rich
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Re: Vladyka MTB 67
« Reply #7 on: December 08, 2011, 08:52:00 am »
Quote from: mikearace on December 03, 2011, 11:20:55 am
Must admit I have been surprised for some time that more of these are not seen around.  The importers puffin are just a mile down the road from me and they have a decent range for starter boats with motors all included.  They are a nice size and easily super detailed.
I checked the Vladyka website and oddly enough they sell the kit without the motor for €30,00.

Hmm, I'll have to see what shipping costs are involved both from the UK and from the Chech republic...

Regards, Jan.
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cuppa

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Re: Vladyka MTB 67
« Reply #8 on: December 08, 2011, 10:55:08 pm »
Hi Jan

I don't think you would regret buying one. For the money I was expecting something 'cheap' but we found the kit to be of very good quality and an excellent buy for the money. It was a pleasure to build.

The instructions were not in English but the drawing and assembly diagram are very clear and so there is no real need for a set of written instructions.

The included propshaft, coupling, propeller and rudder are of good quality and look like they will stand the test of time.
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cuppa

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Re: Vladyka MTB 67
« Reply #9 on: January 02, 2012, 01:21:40 pm »
Well the 67 finally had its maiden voyage today. It ran really well with a good turn of speed and easily got up on the plane. Very nice handling as well although tight high speed turns are a little heart-stopping.

My grandson found it very easy to control and he is delighted with it.

After 1/2 hour running on choppy water there was no water whatsoever inside the hull.

I can recommend this kit - it is excellent for the money and runs really well.

My setup is: standard MIG 400 motor as supplied with the kit, standard prop, 30 amp forward only ESC and 6 cell 5000mah nimh.

Looking forward to running it again. It was fun.
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Re: Vladyka MTB 67
« Reply #10 on: January 02, 2012, 02:16:53 pm »
Pictures please.

Regards, Jan.
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Re: Vladyka MTB 67
« Reply #11 on: January 02, 2012, 02:50:55 pm »
Hi Guys

I quite liked the little pilot boat too. :-)
http://www.puffinmodels.com/product.php?prod=1684

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Re: Vladyka MTB 67
« Reply #12 on: January 02, 2012, 03:34:37 pm »
We just got our Number One Son one of these MTBs for Xmas.  I shall twist his arm to write a build log for you. Keep your eyes peeled.

As said above, the kit seems rather good. I know it's "only" vac formed plastic but it seems pretty heavy gauge plastic. I'm glad to hear that the finished boat performs well, I think Thing one would be upset it if didn't.
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Re: Vladyka MTB 67
« Reply #13 on: January 02, 2012, 06:25:32 pm »
Hi - just post up on here when his build starts and we'll all get the message :}
..................  with your guiding hand maybe the turrets will rotate too  %%

Seasonal Regards, Dave
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Re: Vladyka MTB 67
« Reply #14 on: January 02, 2012, 06:33:39 pm »
Quote from: Norseman on January 02, 2012, 06:25:32 pm
Hi - just post up on here when his build starts and we'll all get the message :}
..................  with your guiding hand maybe the turrets will rotate too  %%

Seasonal Regards, Dave

I can't imagine what you might be drivng at Dave  :embarrassed:

Actually, once he got over the fear of foreign instructions, he's been doing well on his own.
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cuppa

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Re: Vladyka MTB 67
« Reply #15 on: January 02, 2012, 06:36:32 pm »
Quote from: pompebled on January 02, 2012, 02:16:53 pm
Pictures please.

Regards, Jan.

Hi Jan

Sorry - we did not take any pictures of the boat running. I will try and get some next time we run it.

Cheers
          Jon
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cuppa

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Re: Vladyka MTB 67
« Reply #16 on: January 03, 2012, 08:10:45 am »
Quote from: rmaddock on January 02, 2012, 03:34:37 pm
We just got our Number One Son one of these MTBs for Xmas.  I shall twist his arm to write a build log for you. Keep your eyes peeled.

As said above, the kit seems rather good. I know it's "only" vac formed plastic but it seems pretty heavy gauge plastic. I'm glad to hear that the finished boat performs well, I think Thing one would be upset it if didn't.

I made some modifications to the rudder tube on mine. As standard the rudder tube comes in two parts which you glue together. I used these but then the hole out to fit a brass tube so that the rudder shaft now runs in a metal tube. I also added some extra supports to the rudder tube.

Cheers
          Jon
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Re: Vladyka MTB 67
« Reply #17 on: January 03, 2012, 04:21:51 pm »
Hi Jon,
yes, I noticed the extra webbing to the rubber tube. I think I'll encourage plenty of epoxy filler inside ours.
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