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Waternymph

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Newbie's first boat project thoughts....
« on: May 27, 2014, 10:20:36 am »
Right then....I have picked out the following to choose from for my first boat:-

Robbe Paula IV
Aeronaut Queen Sports Boat circa 1960s
Aeronaut Dolly Harbour Launch 1:20

Out of the three, I would like to do Option 2.....thoughts anyone??




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Re: Newbie's first boat project thoughts....
« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2014, 10:45:11 am »
 :-)) I have the Queen,great quality kit with all the parts fitting together nicely,I don't know your skill level but you should not have any problems,the instructions are in german but you can get a translation on the Aeronaut website,if you do get stuck P.M. me and I will try to help.Ray. :-))   
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Re: Newbie's first boat project thoughts....
« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2014, 10:52:26 am »
I'd concur with sparkey.  The Queen is a great looking boat in a modern style kit.  The laser cut parts are a great help if you've never built something like this.  There's just enough needs doing so you feel as if you've actually built it rather than assembled a kit.
You'll have a lot of options regarding motors so you can have a sedate cruiser or a "hair on fire" speed boat.  Check out Queens on U bend (sorry, youtube!) and get an idea of looks and performance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KN-YHkJgmsk
 
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Re: Newbie's first boat project thoughts....
« Reply #3 on: May 27, 2014, 10:56:13 am »
Photo of my Queen.SAM 0144
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Re: Newbie's first boat project thoughts....
« Reply #4 on: May 27, 2014, 10:57:58 am »
 :-)) By the way mine is brushless and goes like stink. :-))
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Re: Newbie's first boat project thoughts....
« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2014, 11:16:20 am »
Thanks very much guys. I am a total beginner in building boats but I'll deffo shout if I need help.  The only building experience I have is building the Mig aircraft model I built in my air cadet days many moons ago.

The Queen it is  :-))
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Re: Newbie's first boat project thoughts....
« Reply #6 on: May 27, 2014, 11:20:25 am »

Robbe Paula III
I started one but didn't finish it.
Cheap but I found the construction design too clever for it's own good.
Easy to cut the plastic wrong.



Aeronaut Queen Sports Boat circa 1960s
Don't know what the 'build' is like but  makes-up into a lovely model when finished.
Not cheap....



Aeronaut Robbe Dolly Harbour Launch 1:20
Lots and lots of these about and has been many modellers first model.



Also have a look at the Model Slipway Mini kits and the Vintage Model Boat Company.
http://www.modelslipway.com/
http://www.vintagemodelboats.com/


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Re: Newbie's first boat project thoughts....
« Reply #7 on: May 27, 2014, 12:07:33 pm »
...and of course a Springer (he would say that wouldnt he !) :embarrassed:    Aeronuat "Rambonator" or something
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Re: Newbie's first boat project thoughts....
« Reply #8 on: May 27, 2014, 12:36:51 pm »
 
Yes, a Springer for your first 'scratch' build!
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Re: Newbie's first boat project thoughts....
« Reply #9 on: May 27, 2014, 04:45:49 pm »
Thank you Martin.  Tbh, I didn't fancy the Dolly purely because it looks too much like a girly kids toy.....not the right reasons to say no for a beginner project I know but I'd prefer a wooden one anyway.  :-)

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Re: Newbie's first boat project thoughts....
« Reply #10 on: May 27, 2014, 05:17:57 pm »
i know the text is in German, but the photo`s are in English...  {-) %%

at least you get the Idea what you will have to do if you get the Aeronaut Queen.

http://fpv-community.de/showthread.php?8346-Baubericht-FPV-Boot-Queen-von-Aeronaut&s=fe14b3c4f5b98ef220d1dc306f5f836d
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Re: Newbie's first boat project thoughts....
« Reply #11 on: May 27, 2014, 09:07:28 pm »
Vladyka range of speed 400 boats - Cheap, very easy to build and great on the water with the supplied 7.2v motor and prop. Built their pilot boat with my 7 year old to be a "sister" ship to my model slipway RTTL which may be out of production as they dont seem to advertise the mini kits anymore.
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Re: Newbie's first boat project thoughts....
« Reply #12 on: May 27, 2014, 10:24:14 pm »
Very nice boat indeed.  :}
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