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8 April 2010 at 15:13 #26323
learner john
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Good Afternoon…..Having just completed and successfully sailed my Clyde Puffer, is there a kit or an answer to the question..” How do you stop a model from just bobbing about and make it plough through the water in a more realistic manner”
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8 April 2010 at 15:13 #1953
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8 April 2010 at 18:59 #26326
Tony Burton
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Hi John.

Due to the viscosity of water and the light weight of model boats compared to the real thing, its almost impossible to get a model to perform like a full size ship. The only way you might get it to look right is by adding as much ballast as you can ( without sinking it) low down ang run the boat faster to try and get the bow wave.

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8 April 2010 at 20:28 #26329
learner john
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Hi Tony

Thanks for that,will see how my next model goes.
8 April 2010 at 21:00 #26330
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The answer is…….Pick a calm day………….Or make a big `un!

Bob
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