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29 April 2009 at 12:07 #20517
Andy C
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Hi all

As my hovercraft nears completion it is time to think about my next project. My local model shop has a couple of Billings Boats models around the shop and I quite like the look of the Evelyn Rose or one of their coast gaurd boats.

Has anyone had any experience with these models and are they any good?

Andy
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29 April 2009 at 12:07 #5985
Andy C
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What are they like to build.
30 April 2009 at 07:22 #20528
Peter Fitness
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Hi Andy,

I have built the Billing Nordkap and found it an excellent kit that made up into a lovely model.

Peter.
30 April 2009 at 18:21 #20537
mick
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i built a couple of graupner kits they are useally good kits but most are not

for the beginners the plans are good but the write up in the instructions leave

a bit to be desired probaly because they are a german company i have done

four or five over the years ie paul denker tina and a nordcap they make good kits

but maybe they have changed i would the model shop to show you the instruction first

or ask what the rateing for kit ie beginner or some modelling experiance needed

hope this helps mick

Edited By mick on 30/04/2009 18:21:45
1 May 2009 at 07:03 #20552
Dr John Booth
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Billings’s boats are very good and the range is divided into sections dependant upon the builder’s ability.

My only caution to any modeller would be to realise the limit of their abilities and not to be over ambitious when buying their first kit.
1 May 2009 at 07:25 #20554
Peter Fitness
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I agree, John, buying a kit beyond the level of the modeller’s level of ability can sometimes be something of a turn off. As I mentioned above, I found the Nordkap kit to be excellent, but Billing do say that a level of experience is desirable. In my view, the biggest problem facing the builder, especially an inexperienced one, is the placement of the running gear and radio set up, as the model was designed as a static show piece.

Peter.
1 May 2009 at 07:41 #20555
Barry Foote
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Writh Leader,

Billings are one of the oldest model boat manufacturers around. They are still going strong because their kits tend to be very good. There has on occasions been issues with the quality of materials, but not for some time. As long as you follow the above advise and pick a kit that is within your level of experiance you will have no problems. Oh and their after sales service is very good too should you have missing parts or other problems.

Edited By Barry Foote on 01/05/2009 07:41:55
1 May 2009 at 08:34 #20561
Andy C
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Thanks for the advise guys.

I may try the coast gaurd boat as it says it can be RC, and is one for a beginner. I will see if a local shop has one I can look at.

Andy
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