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10 May 2017 at 10:44 #70947
Andrew Ford 2
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I live in the south of the UK in the Hants/Dorset area. I have a background in RC, but so far not boats. I'm considering getting into model boating and scale warships, esp. Cold War British/Commonwealth, would really float my boat! I could get started by building an expensive detailed kit from the keel up, but I want to dip my toe in the water first, before embarking on such a big/lengthy project. Therefore I'm in the market for a well loved 2nd hand scale warship in the area please, to go to a good home! I could be interested in anything in the aforementioned category, but small minesweeper/hunters and patrol craft would be especially good.

I'd also be looking to join a local-ish club, with Solent Radio Control Model Boat Club or Eastleigh and District Model Boat Club being good options for me… or both! Are there any members here with similar interests willing to share their wisdom?
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10 May 2017 at 10:44 #2667
Andrew Ford 2
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10 May 2017 at 14:31 #70949
Dodgy Geezer 1
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Posted by Andrew Ford 2 on 10/05/2017 10:44:03:

……. small minesweeper/hunters and patrol craft would be especially good.

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If you want to try making something rather than buying ready-made, this range of cheap, small, simple boats is intended for beginners to start with and 'learn the ropes'. The 50+ range are more suited to R/C – have a look at the free plans for the PT Patrol boat… **LINK**

Edited By Dodgy Geezer on 10/05/2017 14:34:46
10 May 2017 at 15:05 #70950
ashley needham
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Andrew. Welcome to the MB forum.

As well as the suggestion as above, I would look at the Glynn Guest range of warship designs. All easy construction and with sufficient detailing to look the part.

Ashley
10 May 2017 at 15:16 #70952
Byron Rees…(Ron)
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Andrew,

Welcome as well, I agree with Ashley and have built several of Glynn's designs. My favourite was his 72 ft Vosper torpedo boat, all balsa construction, goes like a rocket with a small brushless motor in it and its really good looking. I've also built his bigger 'Sheffield' from plywood, lovely model. I've done some research and added loads of extra detail…..Plans easily available through the links on this site, good value as well….lovely models for someone starting out in boats.

Good luck and have fun.

Ron Rees.
10 May 2017 at 17:43 #70954
John W E
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hi there, I can only endorse what has already been said about Glynn Guest's models – I have built several models from his plans – and as above, I built the MTB as per plan, with a standard motor and my model is very fast indeed.

If you have a look on Mayhem, there is a build on there of my MTB – but – be quick as every time Mayhem goes down we seem to lose some pics from postings. I found that out this afternoon when I was searching on Mayhem for a different topic.

Here are a couple of pics (MTB) and HMS PENELOPE on the water

John
10 May 2017 at 18:34 #70955
John W E
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HI THERE

been looking through old pics to see if I can find better pic of HMS PENELOPE . Found a couple but as an afterthought – I am sure that Glyn Guest drew a plan and made the model for a stand off Type 21 warship.

John
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