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Seasick Arnie

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Dragen sailboat new build
« 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.
 
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Re: Dragen sailboat new build
« Reply #1 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
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Re: Dragen sailboat new build
« Reply #2 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

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Seasick Arnie

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Re: Dragen sailboat new build
« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2013, 10:22:41 am »
Thankyou    TigerTiger and Tug-----Kenny for your help
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Re: Dragen sailboat new build
« Reply #4 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 ?
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