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7 June 2010 at 13:01 #1975
Stephen Etheridge
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7 June 2010 at 13:01 #27145
Stephen Etheridge
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Hi all

I once built a Tippecanoe model sailing boat (not difficult as hull was pre-formed etc.). Now I would like to get started with an RC boat. Can anyone suggest something good for a beginner which would not be too complex so I could “hit” the water quite quickly but still have done some building? Budget around £100, no particular preference but I am partial to military subjects.

Many thanks

Stephen
7 June 2010 at 13:10 #27147
Colin Bishop
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One of Glynn Guest’s designs would meet the bill I think. There is a free plan for a WW2 era US destroyer, USS Ripley, in the current (June) issue of the magazine for example.

Glynn’s projects are always practical, look good and perform well.

Colin
7 June 2010 at 13:39 #27148
Stephen Etheridge
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Thanks Colin,

My subscription starts with the August edition but I assume I should be able to pick up the June edition in Smiths on or after the tenth?

Stephen
7 June 2010 at 13:47 #27149
Stephen Etheridge
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Damn, just re-read your post. I assume the June edition is no longer on the shelves. Is there a back issue service Colin?
7 June 2010 at 14:22 #27150
Colin Bishop
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I think the June edition is still on the shelves, there were several still in my local W H Smith on Friday – but yes you can order back issues directly from this site: http://www.myhobbystore.co.uk/browser/15/magazines

Other Glynn Guest plans include:

http://www.myhobbystore.co.uk/product/18185/magm2008-hms-matador-plan

http://www.myhobbystore.co.uk/product/18186/magm2004-uss-hibbard

http://www.myhobbystore.co.uk/product/18165/magm2034-uss-hanford-plan

http://www.myhobbystore.co.uk/product/17093/arturo-volante-mm1439

http://www.myhobbystore.co.uk/product/17094/hms-manxman-mm1438

http://www.myhobbystore.co.uk/product/17103/d-d-harriman-mm1219

http://www.myhobbystore.co.uk/product/17106/quickstep-hms-mm1413

http://www.myhobbystore.co.uk/product/17112/zerstorer-mm1340

http://www.myhobbystore.co.uk/product/17131/aitchison-uss-mm1385

http://www.myhobbystore.co.uk/product/17136/dido-hms-mm1278

In many cases MyHobbyStore will be able to sell you a copy of theconstructional article which went with each plan but if not then just ask on the Forum and I or another member will probably be able to find it for you.

Colin

Edited By Colin Bishop, Website Editor on 07/06/2010 14:25:44
7 June 2010 at 14:26 #27151
Stephen Etheridge
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Thanks Colin

I have ordered the June issue from myhobbystore. I will be back with more newbie questions once I have read the article and looked at the plan!

Stephen
7 June 2010 at 15:44 #27153
neil hp
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if you can’t get a copy stephen, send me your address and i’ll send you the plans from my copy.

neil.
8 June 2010 at 17:25 #27173
Len Ochiltree
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As a subscriber cant you access back copies through this Forum ?.

Len.
8 June 2010 at 17:44 #27174
Colin Bishop
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The text yes Len, but not the plan.

Colin
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