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13 November 2018 at 15:33 #79853
Gary Cooper 3
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Hi I’m new to scratch building and I’m attempting a RN Brave Borderer. I’m looking for some photos or onfo on hull construction my plan are very minimal any help would be much appreciated.
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13 November 2018 at 15:33 #2805
Gary Cooper 3
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Hull construction
13 November 2018 at 17:16 #79860
Dave Milbourn
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This thread from 'The Other Forum' is written by an acknowledged expert in scratch-building and the boat is similar to HMS BB. I'm no longer a member of Mayhem so I don't know if that's why I can't see any photos. They may have fallen victim to Photobucket's infamous grab for dollars a while back, but John W E (aka Bluebird) also looks into this forum and he might be able to clarify that. **LINK**

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13 November 2018 at 22:14 #79872
Tony Hadley
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Gary,

I've scanned and attached the magazine item which accompanied the plan (MM609) from September 1960 Model Maker magazine. There are a few basic notes on building in the second page, obviously things have moved on since this article. To enlarge, click on the photograph and then enlarge.

There is information on the full sized craft at the British Military Powerboat site –

**LINK**
13 November 2018 at 22:23 #79873
Ray Wood 3
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Hi All,

That's a proper MTB just has the classic look Spitfire on the water !!

Regards Ray
14 November 2018 at 07:59 #79875
harry smith 1
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Hi Gary

I have a PDF copy of the Precedent Perkasa build booklet which shows all the frames.

PM your email address and I can send them to you.

Harry Smith
14 November 2018 at 16:59 #79888
John W E
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hi there as has been said by our own DM I did a write up and build of the high speed launch and thankfully I did not use pukey bucket to save me photos – but they are still on the forum on the build. What I have been spending a bit of time researching on THAT particular forum and Dave should have remembered as Dave supplied the motors and electronics for this particular boat. The guy from the land down under (Martin 13 did a build of a 1/16 scale – Brave Borderer) and its a lovely model and good build. Here is a link but – to see the photographs you have to be a member of Mayhem

.https://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,9865.0.html

You have to look for HMS Brave Borderer 1:16 build by Martin 13 Downunder.

Edited By John W E on 14/11/2018 17:01:02
14 November 2018 at 17:03 #79889
John W E
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this is the proper link to the build referred to by me above – I knew I could do it – put the proper link in. Its amazing what a bit of reading can do.

**LINK**

Edited By John W E on 14/11/2018 17:04:10
15 November 2018 at 10:12 #79901
Gary Cooper 3
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So I’ve cut out and sanded the bulkheads going to cut keel today not sure if I need to cut slot in transom for keel any advise? And how’s the best way to bend the balsa strips 3/8 sq strips ☺
15 November 2018 at 10:25 #79902
Ray Wood 3
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Hi Gary,

I would make it up with 3/16"x 3/16" x 4nr laminated as they bend easier I assume your doing the chine stringer?

Any photos??

Regards Ray
15 November 2018 at 11:04 #79905
Gary Cooper 3
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Hi Ray thanks for the advise yes I’m going to attempt the stringers and keel. I’ve just looked at some of your master pieces my god I’ve a lot to learn lol I’m not going to post any pictures yet lol I feel overwhelmed now looking at your boats ☺
15 November 2018 at 11:39 #79908
Ray Wood 3
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Hi Gary,

Not really master pieces, you can always find somebody who does it better or in a different way, plenty of variety of subjects is the spice of life I find . Are you planning to double diagonal plank your hull? I recall weight is quite an issue as the stern is quite narrow. Are you building the 36" version as the article Tony posted?

Regards Ray
15 November 2018 at 11:49 #79909
Gary Cooper 3
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Yes 36″ drawings by Ken Hards not very detailed but still going to have a go may not put a motor in as it’s my first attempt.
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