Help needed choosing pilot launch!

Help needed choosing pilot launch!

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27 August 2012 at 18:43 #36172
Tinbum
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Hi all, I'm quite new to model boating (but not helis and planes) having only built a springer tug so far.

im after a new model to build and use and I like the idea of a pilot launch. I've seen the Lesro for about £120 and the smaller trapletshop plan and wood kit for £59. Both are wooden construction and look ok. There's also the graupner multijet which is more an SAR boat but I like the looks and love the jet drives but it's £200!

anyone with advice and/or experience out there?
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27 August 2012 at 18:43 #3895
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27 August 2012 at 19:54 #36174
neil hp
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I built a 1:12 scale model of a Safehaven marine Intercepter 42' pilot boat some time ago, ( see here **LINK**&nbsp and passed all the moulds and mouldings on to Metcalf Mouldings who then passed it on to Models by Design ….he now produces the model as a semi kit….it's a totally different concept to what you have looked at…….but boy it's a nice model when finished and running on brushless motors.
27 August 2012 at 20:15 #36175
Tinbum
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It looks great and I've seen the semi kit on models by design's site. It just looks too involved for my second build as I wouldn't have a clue where to start!
30 August 2012 at 13:44 #36205
Malcolm Frary
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Speedline had a nice looking kit on the end of their stand at Haydock. Might be the old HFM one brought back to life.
30 August 2012 at 14:51 #36207
Colin Bishop
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The Models by Design Interceptor 42 is due to be the subject of a review by Dave Abbott in the November issue of Model Boats which will be on sale on 28th September.

Colin
31 August 2012 at 23:20 #36223
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I look forward to it!
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