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The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Yachts and Sail => Topic started by: Seasick Arnie on February 02, 2013, 11:18:34 am

Title: Dragen sailboat new build
Post by: Seasick Arnie on February 02, 2013, 11:18:34 am

Hello out there!     I am new to the hobby thanks to my wife who thought I needed a hobby in retirement!    My query is twofold, I am building a Billings Dragen 528 sailboat but I want to sail it on occasion so I need help and advice on..
a/ What modifications do I need to do to the model to sail it,if any,and how do I go about this?
b/ I also want to make it R/C so again what do I need to do and how?
Every model shop in my area ,Coventry , seem to be R/C Cars so advice is patchy.
 

Title: Re: Dragen sailboat new build
Post by: tigertiger on February 02, 2013, 11:26:37 am

This is in French. but if you use google chrome as a browser it will translate it for you.


http://ywalther.free.fr/pbateau4.htm

Title: Re: Dragen sailboat new build
Post by: Tug-Kenny RIP on February 02, 2013, 11:39:22 am

Hi Alan and welcome to Mayhem.   :-))

If you'd like to put  'Coventry' into your profile, the folks will be able to help you with local advice.

Cheers

ken

Title: Re: Dragen sailboat new build
Post by: Seasick Arnie on February 03, 2013, 10:22:41 am

Thankyou    TigerTiger and Tug-----Kenny for your help

Title: Re: Dragen sailboat new build
Post by: triumphjon on February 03, 2013, 10:46:18 am

i shall watch with interest as ive also got a part built / restored hull for a billings dragen , i understand the hull frames need lightening to make the boat sail ?