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[andygh]

Hi
has anyone built the Black Marauder from the MB magazine plan? Anyone know if it's been featured in the magazine at any time? Advice would be appreciated
Ta

[expat flyer]

Hi,

yes, in 1967 I built a 32 inch version, scaled from the original magazine article. It was fitted with a cabin I drew from plans of the Vosper Ferocity and a Bofors gun on the foredeck. I used it regularly for over ten years before giving it to a friend who burnt it - shame.

Hull was 1/16 ply sheets steamed to shape on 1/8 frames. Cabin 1/32 ply for curves with 1/16 for the flat surfaces. A strong and stable boat that took a lot of abuse with no damage. Originally powered by an ED Racer 2.46 diesel, with home made reed radio, then a K&B 35 glow engine with a Sanwa digital radio and finally an OS 40 FSR, a really powerful engine for its time.

I still have my original drawing and think of building a new one for electric power. It was one of my best ever models. Recommended!

Jerry

[andygh]

Thanks, I'm about halfway through building it but mine will be electric motor powered, some photos of my build

[rob]

to my mind , there is nothing nicer than the look of a clean well made wooden frame !

well done young sir.