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Mess Deck: General Section => Model Boating => Topic started by: SJG001 on August 31, 2023, 06:16:21 pm

Title: Model Kit Recommendation
Post by: SJG001 on August 31, 2023, 06:16:21 pm

Hi,


Since covid my model making has taking a back seat and this may continue to do so for some time.


However... I was just asked to recommend a boat kit for a beginner.


The only one I could think about was the Krick Ro-marin Dolly.... any views/comments on this as an option or any other suggestions would be appreciated

Title: Re: Model Kit Recommendation
Post by: Waiting2Retire on August 31, 2023, 06:34:43 pm

I am by no means an expert and have been contemplating the same, I was looking at:
https://www.slecuk.com/boat-kits/river-police-launch (https://www.slecuk.com/boat-kits/river-police-launch)
and:
https://www.slecuk.com/mr-tom (https://www.slecuk.com/mr-tom)


Which look not too complex but a nice model, I had this bookmarked from the thread on wings and wheels, not my photo:
https://postlmg.cc/0Kjdpywp (https://postlmg.cc/0Kjdpywp)

Title: Re: Model Kit Recommendation
Post by: mbm999 on August 31, 2023, 10:22:38 pm

Hi,
My first boat was an Aeronaut Diva, makes a nice model and I still sail it regularly now.
(I did change the prop shaft and coupling though).

Cheers,
Mark

Title: Re: Model Kit Recommendation
Post by: Circlip on September 01, 2023, 09:57:09 am

Could recommend a Club 500   O0       But it would cost a mint in glue %)


 Regards Ian

Title: Re: Model Kit Recommendation
Post by: Peter.D on September 01, 2023, 12:18:11 pm

I found the Aeronaut classic or similar very beginner friendly


Pete

Title: Re: Model Kit Recommendation
Post by: Martin (Admin) on September 01, 2023, 12:44:32 pm

Quote from: Circlip on September 01, 2023, 09:57:09 am

Could recommend a Club 500   O0       But it would cost a mint in glue %)
 Regards Ian

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Title: Re: Model Kit Recommendation
Post by: Colin Bishop on September 01, 2023, 05:43:11 pm

The late,great Dave Milbourn commented very favourably on the SLEC Police Launch as a straightforward attarective model.

Colin

Title: Re: Model Kit Recommendation
Post by: SJG001 on September 02, 2023, 04:53:00 pm

Many thanks all - I will pass on the recommendations