Mess Deck: General Section => Model Boating => Topic started by: alan cantwell on November 12, 2019, 09:21:16 am
Title: New boat kit producer - Hughes Aircraft Kits
Post by: alan cantwell on November 12, 2019, 09:21:16 am
sorry, don’t know we’re to post this, i was having a look on the Large Model Association aircraft forum, and came across this, https://forum.largemodelassociation.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=9304 (https://forum.largemodelassociation.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=9304)
http://www.hakits.co.uk
Title: Re: Re: New boat kit producer - Hughes Aircraft Kits
Post by: Capt Podge on November 12, 2019, 09:31:23 am
Looks interesting. Awaiting their online shop which is 'coming soon'. Thanks for sharing :-)
Regards, Ray.
Title: Re: Re: New boat kit producer - Hughes Aircraft Kits
Post by: RST on November 12, 2019, 10:45:04 am
Pretty sure they're on eBay at the moment. I recognise them and I have one in my watch items (pilot boat if I recall). Not expensive, I just wondered about quality as not seen any builds yet. Look OK though.
Title: Re: Re: New boat kit producer - Hughes Aircraft Kits
Post by: Paul2407 on January 03, 2020, 10:24:50 pm
they are available here https://hakits.co.uk/?page_id=372
Title: Re: Re: New boat kit producer - Hughes Aircraft Kits
Post by: tigertiger on January 04, 2020, 02:06:08 am
It is really nice to see some entry level kits, at entry level prices. :-))
Title: Re: Re: New boat kit producer - Hughes Aircraft Kits
Post by: Paul2407 on January 04, 2020, 07:07:50 am
It is really nice to see some entry level kits, at entry level prices. :-))
Yes your right it's been a long time coming, but although they are entry level by the looks of things they are well made so hopefully a small boat that someone can add their own fittings too and make them into quite a nice entry into model boating, unfortunately other than a couple of Artesania Latina offerings there is not much around that is a basic start into building model boats so this is a much needed addition.
Title: Re: Re: New boat kit producer - Hughes Aircraft Kits
Post by: Tug Fanatic on January 04, 2020, 07:15:50 am
This is their ebay shop that they link to: https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/hughesdh71/m.html?item=273654776109&hash=item3fb718812d%3Ag%3AHjoAAOSwpLdcOy7I%3Ark%3A4%3Apf%3A0&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/hughesdh71/m.html?item=273654776109&hash=item3fb718812d%3Ag%3AHjoAAOSwpLdcOy7I%3Ark%3A4%3Apf%3A0&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562)
Has anyone any experience of this range of small kits?
Title: Re: Re: New boat kit producer - Hughes Aircraft Kits
Post by: alan cantwell on January 04, 2020, 08:13:52 am
Paul, the designer, is a friend of mine, I will point him this way, this his range, pretty boats, that are not xpensive,
Title: Re: Re: New boat kit producer - Hughes Aircraft Kits
Post by: Paul2407 on January 04, 2020, 03:56:06 pm
Paul, the designer, is a friend of mine, I will point him this way, this his range, pretty boats, that are not xpensive,
Hi Alan, Thanks that would be good, I will probably purchace at least one of the pilot boats maybe one of the others they are so reasonable it would be rude not too :-))
Title: Re: Re: New boat kit producer - Hughes Aircraft Kits
Post by: tigertiger on January 04, 2020, 04:50:16 pm
On the subject of affordable starter boats, also see this thread, and the link in the first post. https://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,64221.msg680457.html#msg680457 (https://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,64221.msg680457.html#msg680457)
Title: Re: Re: New boat kit producer - Hughes Aircraft Kits
Post by: Howard on January 04, 2020, 07:32:40 pm
I have both boat stands on there way to me in the post after buying them last night after seeing the post on here only gripe is he don't seam to combine postage. Regards Howard.
Title: Re: Re: New boat kit producer - Hughes Aircraft Kits
Post by: paulhakits on January 14, 2020, 05:15:40 pm
The kits and accessories can be found on my website, you can email direct from there and i can work out a price for postage. I think it is now possible to combine postage from ebay, I'm abit long in the tooth and struggle with ebay.
I have added a new kit to my range this week, Blakeney its based on a Norfolk day fishing boat. I hope to add a build thread but am struggling to upload photos to this site.
Title: Re: Re: New boat kit producer - Hughes Aircraft Kits
Post by: Howard on January 14, 2020, 05:48:55 pm
Hi Guys, I have bought both boat stands and I found them both of great quality and made of good ply and as for postage I told him I was not happy about paying twice and both coming one parcel he did not know time he could combine the postage so refunded me in full the next day so cant get more honest then that great seller great Item, I would buy again. if his boats are as good as this stands your onto a winner. Regards Howard.
Title: Re: Re: New boat kit producer - Hughes Aircraft Kits
Post by: Martin (Admin) on January 14, 2020, 11:38:53 pm
The kits and accessories can be found on my website, you can email direct from there and i can work out a price for postage. I think it is now possible to combine postage from ebay, I'm abit long in the tooth and struggle with ebay.
I have added a new kit to my range this week, Blakeney its based on a Norfolk day fishing boat. I hope to add a build thread but am struggling to upload photos to this site.
Hey Paul,
Welcome to the Mayhem!
Looking forward to my Slipper launch! :-))
... I'll probably purchase one of your boat stands shortly too.
Hi Guys, I have bought both boat stands and I found them both of great quality and made of good ply Regards Howard.
I bought a MEDIUM sized stand for a 30" long boat but found it a tad small. My fault because I had left it too long to buy the larger size before they were out of stock. Delivery was very quick and postage/packing was appropriately priced.
Title: Re: New boat kit producer - Hughes Aircraft Kits
Post by: Fred Ellis on January 15, 2020, 09:34:25 am
Hi
I ordered both set's of stands on Wednesday of last week via e-bay when I got back home on Saturday they were sitting on the door mat, not a bad service I would say.
Fred
Title: Re: New boat kit producer - Hughes Aircraft Kits
Post by: TheLongBuild on January 15, 2020, 01:18:14 pm
Rescue launch, Police Boat looks just like Bobby from MB 1977 :} , looks good on the water , what motor is in that.
Had mine for over 30 years..
Title: Re: New boat kit producer - Hughes Aircraft Kits
Post by: paulhakits on January 15, 2020, 05:34:37 pm
I too made a Bobby when i was a kid. My kits are based on memories of models i built in my youth, I have redrawn them, modified and i think improved them. HAKits rescue launch is bigger than the bobby and the hull is modified from the original. It is powered by a 2205/35 1500kv motor with a 30amp esc and 2s 1800 lipo 35mm prop.
Title: Re: New boat kit producer - Hughes Aircraft Kits
Post by: RST on January 15, 2020, 08:51:33 pm
Hello Paul,
Is there any chance of some part built pics, or some without the top hamper fitted? Some folk like me like to take something and re-design other parts ourself. It helps see what the construction is like as they look very feasible as a base-case hull for modifying and tinkering with ontop.
Thanks,
Rich
Title: Re: New boat kit producer - Hughes Aircraft Kits
Post by: paulhakits on January 16, 2020, 11:37:37 am
Hello Rich, Most of my models are a hard chine hull and basicly use the same technique, they have a flat bottom on the chine line and then formers on the top and botom to form the hull shape. I start with a plan and side view and draw the formers from there using construction lines. If you let me know what you have in mind i can draw something for you aslong as its simple. (I still havn't worked out how to post pictures yet on this site)
Title: Re: Re: New boat kit producer - Hughes Aircraft Kits
Post by: Martin (Admin) on January 26, 2020, 02:26:27 pm
Hello Rich, Most of my models are a hard chine hull and basicly use the same technique, they have a flat bottom on the chine line and then formers on the top and botom to form the hull shape. I start with a plan and side view and draw the formers from there using construction lines. If you let me know what you have in mind i can draw something for you aslong as its simple. (I still havn't worked out how to post pictures yet on this site)
Hi Paul,
Nothing personal or to detract in any way. Just looking for a bit more construction info as I see potential but looking to adopt topsides. I think someone has to take the plunge and report.
Martin's vid is pretty good though!
....By the way on a tangent. Fwoohah: On your islander "kit". Big model -love it! I imagine there is enough space in there as I was tonight flying from CDG!
Rich
Title: Re: New boat kit producer - Hughes Aircraft Kits
Post by: paulhakits on January 31, 2020, 04:30:17 pm
Hi Rich, I have taken a few photos of the build of Blakeney to give an idea of the construction technique, Most of my kits use the same system. Hope this helps.
Title: Re: New boat kit producer - Hughes Aircraft Kits
Post by: redpmg on January 31, 2020, 04:40:00 pm
Quite similar to the EezeBilt style from the 60s then Paul - look like nice kits at a reasonable price - pity Im a bit far way.........
Title: Re: New boat kit producer - Hughes Aircraft Kits
Post by: alan cantwell on January 31, 2020, 06:38:26 pm
Don’t let that stop you, ive sent RC aircraft kits to South Africa,
Title: Re: New boat kit producer - Hughes Aircraft Kits
Post by: paulhakits on January 31, 2020, 10:38:30 pm
I've sent shoestring kits to Spain and USA, last week i sent a pilot launch and stand to Australia so i can't see South Africa being a problem. :-))
Title: Re: New boat kit producer - Hughes Aircraft Kits
Post by: redpmg on February 01, 2020, 12:28:50 pm
Try sending things to Brazil as we did - would have about the same luck with SA. We don't send our kits via post internally - use couriers as they tend to get lost along the way......... Martin from Westbourne Models had already stopped sending to SA in 2010 because of that sort of problem. One club out here had an arrangement with an airline pilot (also a modeller) - ensured delivery. The other problem being that postage to here is much more expensive than to Oz - so its no longer a reasonable kit...........and an exchange rate of18/1 makes it expensive anyway..........
Title: Re: New boat kit producer - Hughes Aircraft Kits
Post by: paulhakits on February 01, 2020, 04:14:49 pm
ok, thanks for the heads up
Title: Re: New boat kit producer - Hughes Aircraft Kits
Post by: paulhakits on March 11, 2020, 04:47:33 pm
I finally managed to paint the model and get it on the water. She sails and maneuvers really nicely but is overpowered with motor i fitted. I reduced the power to 45% on my dual rate and she is now perfect, very pleased :-))