Check out SL:EC too. They do traditional speedboat and launch kits.

**LINK**/

Colin

Gary

The SLEC range of vintage models is fine BUT they are more-or-less faithful reproductions of the original designs. Typically these were powered with small diesel engines and had no radio, so you'll need to adapt them for electric power and R/C gear. To an old lag like me this is almost second nature but it might cause one or two problems for a novice. The SLEC Fairey Huntsman 31 is the exception but it was not designed with the first-time builder in mind. I gather there's a full kit review coming up shortly in Model Boats magazine.
Aeronaut make a number of all-wood kits which are designed for contemporary equipment. These might be a better choice for you. Plans for all sorts of model boats can be found on several suppliers' websites – here's a popular one **LINK**
Whatever you choose there's a wealth of experience on this forum and someone will probably know the answer to any problem you encounter – unless it involves Tamco radios with Hitec servos!

Dave M

Edited By Dave Milbourn on 28/09/2018 10:30:25