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New to models but i think i need one
« on: July 21, 2015, 04:50:24 pm »
Hello everyone,


i am new here and only joined today, when i was younger i used to love to watch model boats on the boating pond and always wanted to have one of my own. i have been looking around for a model that needs not a lot of work to be done to get it sailing, ebay has some fab models but far out of my price range, i did notice that a little tugboat is now on ebay and wondered what sort of price it is worth as it looks like it dosnt need much work


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281754184604?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649


maybe someone has something for sale, i live near edinburgh, i like to see tugs towing things instead of just a model.


thank you,


Stan.
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Re: New to models but i think i need one
« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2015, 05:09:01 pm »

Hey Stan, Welcome to the Mayhem!
 
That's a Dickie /  Seaport Tug.... very popular for conversions / upgrades here on Mayhem, looks like that's one has been half done!

See:  http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/board,125.0.html

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Re: New to models but i think i need one
« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2015, 05:15:19 pm »
Thank u Martin,


it does look a nice model with not much to do to it.


i have a friend that has a radio controller and receiver that i could use but i am not sure how much to pay for the model ?


i see some very nice conversions from your link and it looks like it could tow somethin.


thank you again,


Stan,



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Re: New to models but i think i need one
« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2015, 05:23:55 pm »

I would say £35 - 40. postage is not cheap!
... I think I still have a new unconverted one in the shed...

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Re: New to models but i think i need one
« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2015, 06:24:59 pm »
Hi martin


i have seen the original looking ones and don't like them and i dont have the skills yet to make 1 look better. i will maybe bid on it nearer the end time of auction.


Thanks again


Stan
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Re: New to models but i think i need one
« Reply #5 on: July 29, 2015, 09:52:48 pm »
Stan


Welcome to the hobby.



By all means buy a model boat project on line (by auction) but if you are new to the hobby get yourself down to the Edinburgh model boat club (most Sundays). Someone there will have a project for sale. Also they will give lots of help and advice. A great bunch of chaps and a great sailing lake.


Good luck.
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