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[Rob459]

Hi I am just getting in to model boats, can anyone recommend any good magazines  to help me also how much should I spend as a newbie to get me going, please forgive me if I ask  any stupid questions.

[Peter Fitness]

Model Boats magazine and Marine Modelling International are the two main boat modelling magazines currently available. As to how much you you should spend, that is entirely up to you. A lot depends on where you live, as kits in the UK are generally cheaper than in countries such as Australia where freight costs push the price up. Radio control unit prices have actually come down with the advent of some of the cheaper 2.4Ghz sets, but again it depends on where you are located. If you give your general location it may be possible for members in a similar area to give you a clearer answer.

Pete.

[Rob459]

Hi Pete thanks for the info will have a look for those magazines, I am based in the uk so will start to look for a local club.
What sort of boat do you have?

[hmsantrim]

 Hi Rob.
           Would help if we knew what sort of boat rings your bell.  tugs/ fishing/ cargo boat,  cabin cruiser/ speedboat, military types, or something with sails, or are you still looking.?

                 Frank.

[Peter Fitness]

I have scratch built a number of boats, but have also built 3 kits, a Billing "Nordkap", a Model Slipway "Sentinel", and an Artesania Latina "Amsterdam". The Amsterdam was my first model boat after many years flying R/C aircraft, and I thought it an excellent first choice - for me, anyway. Model Slipway kits are extremely good, as many Mayhem members will tell you, and Billing kits are very good too, but are probably best tackled after gaining some experience. Have a good look through the posts here on the forum, I'm sure you will find lots of info, and keep asking questions, there is always someone ready to offer help. Joining a club is a great idea, as there is nothing better than face to face discussion.

As Frank says, knowing what type of boat you prefer helps others offer suggestions.

Peter.

[Rob459]

Hi, i think i would like any sort of boat to start with but  i like the look of tugs or fishing boats but not to worried just want to get up and running.
Is there anyone in west somerset or any clubs in west somerset that anybody knows of please?
I am also intrested in restoring a old boat back to is original state could anyone recommend any sites that might sell old boats?

Many thanks

[Rob459]

C:\Users\Rob\Pictures\fishingboat.jpg

Anybody have any ideas what this is make, year, model?

many thanks

[Neil]

never seen one like that, sorry, can't help.

[hmsantrim]

 Hi Rob.
          Looked at your pic it says to me european style hull and as I can see it has a fishingboat url beside the pic I immediately thought
          of the Billings bent. If whats in the picture is what you have to start with then it can be its a lobster/ crabber type boat.
          I have upped a pix of the bent for comparison.  A similar function hull is this pic 2 or this pic 3
          
          







                               Frank.

[Rob459]

thanks Frank they look great, did not buy that boat in the end but really like the style of these boats, so i now have some more info to work with,

Rob