Looks a bit of an ugly one Bob! But under the wheelhouse and Police signs even I (with my short time on here) noticed it was a Fairey of sorts. Since joining this forum I have started to quite like the look of the Faireys (full size and models). Perhaps I shall try to build one from a plan in the future. Or buy an old vintage and tinker....
I saw that on eBay and thought it might have been a crude home made addition to an otherwise reusable boat. I decided that I have more than enough to do with my single boat let alone start adding to my collection and wondered if you might give it a good home.
I tend to email back to myself on my iPhone any pics to upload as I then get the option to reduce resolution as I try to send it. However half the time they seem squashed or wide like yours so I wouldn’t worry. We can scroll left and right to take in all the details!
Hi Stuw,
If you fancy building a Fairey from plan I strongly recommend that you start with a 1/12 scale Swordsman.
It makes a nice size of model at 33" long - only 6" shorter than your Javelin - but still big enough to use in any water conditions that you would use the Javelin in - it may even be even more capable! (I raced my 1/12 scale Swordsman off-shore !).
The Swordsman builds easily and makes a good first "build from plan" model to take on. It was the first model boat that I ever built back in the 1960's.
New plans for the Phillip Connolly Swordsman can be bought online from Sarik and Aerokits plans can still be found from time to time on eBay. Both make the same size model.
The Aerokits version has a fixed superstructure with access via the removable cabin tops and the Phillip Conolly plans build a model with a complete lift-off superstructure that give unparalleled access as it only sits on the deck, and these plans also come with the drawings for the bulkheads etc.
The Aerokits plans are those that would have been included in the kit box so they have no details of bulkheads etc so you need to work them out for yourself..........or borrow my cereal packet templates that I have used to build mine from !
Finding a secondhand Swordsman to "tinker with" will not be easy. They are highly prized performers that are seldom seen for sale anywhere.
BTW - my new Spear is NOT a "bit of an ugly one"........it is a very ugly one .............but I like it, and I will like it even more after I have made a few changes!
Stay safe,
Bob.