Model Boat Mayhem

Mess Deck: General Section => Model Boating => Topic started by: pintheair on September 10, 2010, 10:45:48 pm

Title: new member
Post by: pintheair on September 10, 2010, 10:45:48 pm

hi, what a great forum, got loads of helpful info for my old build.
started 35 years ago with a set of plans from mm.
started build last year, beachcomber 54", ply construction 26cc cooled engine.
got her into the sea at margate last month,went really well.
hope the pics are ok
(http://s4.postimage.org/F6nkr.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aVF6nkr)

Title: Re: new member
Post by: rockets on September 11, 2010, 01:06:24 am

Nice boat. I like the larger vessels. What engine are you using in her?

Rockets.

Title: Re: new member
Post by: pintheair on September 11, 2010, 09:39:05 pm

hi rockets. thanks its my 1st build ,dont know what engine, me and a mate bought two by great power in china somewhere .
 good value at 45£ each, including mounts. got a pic here
currently building another one , will try electric this time.

(http://s2.postimage.org/CKRti.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=TsCKRti)

(http://s2.postimage.org/CKWsA.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=TsCKWsA)

Title: Re: new member
Post by: tigertiger on September 13, 2010, 03:30:45 am

Welcome aboard  :-))

Title: Re: new member
Post by: rockets on September 13, 2010, 07:59:42 pm

Nice one. Good value on the motors, let us know how they run.


Rockets.