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21 June 2013 at 15:44 #41692
john blanks 1
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looking for a wood or plastic boat hull 2 ft cargo type loking to build grand son a cheap boat have all the gear for it gordon
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21 June 2013 at 15:44 #9029
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22 June 2013 at 09:52 #41710
ashley needham
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John. Build your own. two one-piece sides, a stern and a flat bottom.. 1.5mm ply, balsa botton, balsa bulkheads.

Build it "Glynn Guest" style. An afternoons work on a sunny day with superglue and PVA or 5-min epoxy. Use sanding sealer to seal, smooth and waterproof (dries in minutes) and best halfords spray paint for under and top coat. On a hot day you could easily complete a hull ready for fitting out (and what a clever grandpa you would be!!)

Google a few images, make a sketch full size, draw in the bulkheads, draw in the gear. Design top (which you would be doing anyway) job done !

Ashley
22 June 2013 at 12:52 #41717
john blanks 1
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thanks ashley have found a glynn guest plan . higgings boat the biggest job now to find out where to buy the wood gordon
22 June 2013 at 13:00 #41718
Dave Milbourn
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A good supplier of balsa, ply, spruce etc. Also some useful accessories and a rather nice little boat…

**LINK**

DM
22 June 2013 at 14:49 #41721
john blanks 1
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thanks dave for link nice link trouble is at my age 82 only know feet and inches not 3/32 etc gordon
22 June 2013 at 15:06 #41722
Dave Milbourn
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Gordon

3/32" is in inches…………. It would be 2.5mm if it were metric. It's a while since we measured balsa sheet thickness in cubits.

Dave M

Edited By Dave Milbourn on 22/06/2013 15:06:57
23 June 2013 at 17:34 #41769
ashley needham
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John. Higgins boat is of course something fast and not of the cargo type, but probably more suitable for a grandson!

Things that kiddies like when looking at the boats on a Sunday.

A) water squirters B) speed c) figures on boats (or at least, the Mums like pointing out the little men D) crocodiles E) speed F) speed G) did I mention speed?

Ashley
24 June 2013 at 18:15 #41804
john blanks 1
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hi ashley what motor and prop would i need i have a 7.2 3300 nimi battery
24 June 2013 at 18:35 #41805
Colin Bishop
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If you actually want to make a Higgins Motor Torpedo Boat then you can buy the wood pack from MyHobbyStore:

**LINK**

Colin
24 June 2013 at 21:35 #41811
ashley needham
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…and the plans, which will have a motor suggested on it! Depending on the grandson you can always fit slightly smaller motors.

Ashley
24 June 2013 at 22:01 #41813
ashley needham
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Actually, have just reread the advert for the upcoming MB "special", which has free plans for a beginners steam tramp..your original choice of hull type, and a model that could be packed with interesting detail on deck, and grossly over powered to provide fun for small boys.!

I have ordered my copy despite as far as I can see there being a few questionable articles by persons who shall remain nameless..

Ashley
24 June 2013 at 23:20 #41814
Dave Milbourn
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Ashley
Don't be so hard on yourself. The next one you write will be much better……………….won't it?
DM
25 June 2013 at 07:20 #41815
Paul T
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Ashley

You shouldn't worry so much after all if MB readers don't like your prose you can always try Blue Peter….

Personally I am looking forward to reading the account of a kit build from a little known but highly skilled author who had a workshop built especially for the article.

Paul
25 June 2013 at 08:03 #41817
ashley needham
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I just cant compete with someone who has built a new workshop to do an article.

I will be very interested in the "XX" rated articles as per the pictures on the right hand side..

Only if I can choose my co-presenter, although she will be a bit wrinkly by now.

Ashley
25 June 2013 at 09:13 #41823
Colin Bishop
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The xx page was a pre production model Ashley, sorry to disappoint you! I hear you are preparing a new article on 'How I built my new workshop and everything in it from hardboard'. Can't wait!

Colin
25 June 2013 at 14:39 #41829
john blanks 1
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after noon all i have the plan have the wood have started the hull only want to know what motor and prop to use thanks gordon
25 June 2013 at 14:45 #41830
john blanks 1
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after noon all i have the wood also the plans for the higgings boat just want to know what motor.. have started the hull battery is a 7.2 3300 nini
25 June 2013 at 14:46 #41831
john blanks 1
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PS AND PROP GORDON
25 June 2013 at 19:16 #41837
Dave Milbourn
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"Personally I am looking forward to reading the account of a kit build from a little known but highly skilled author who had a workshop built especially for the article."

Make that two articles, Paul…………………. ………. and jealousy won't get you an admission ticket.
That said, it's a tip at the moment with three models on the go; the assorted tools and effects of the guy who's doing the garden building work (two months gone and counting), and the daily 'cooking' of SMT circuit boards for an electronics project which is still under wraps.

One is a busy bee at present, and one is happy when one is busy! Looking forward to reading how you go about designing a model – I bet it's different from Ashley's and mine.

GORDON
Glynn will have made reference in the article to the type of motor and battery pack he used. If it's one of his geared-drive jobs and you don't fancy the work/noise then you could substitute a standard MFA 540/1 motor and use your 7.2v pack. In that event I'd suggest a 3 blade prop (35mm dia) although others might prefer a 2-blade type.

Dave M
25 June 2013 at 19:44 #41838
john blanks 1
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dave thanks for info will go with you gordon
25 June 2013 at 21:42 #41839
ashley needham
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Design..this is an unknown word in the West Molesy boat/seaplane building yard. I start with a sketch and then see how it goes…

Two! the man is caning the expenses!

Gordon. I would totally agree with Daves suggestion, good starting point. There are loads of motors that will fit if you make a mount for a 540, and then want to up the performance, they will be a straight swap..something to note. Brass props do look the best, naturally, BUT.. Plastic two blade props are very cheap .

Ashley
26 June 2013 at 07:05 #41843
Paul T
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Ashley:

'Design..this is an unknown word in the West Molesy boat/seaplane building yard. I start with a sketch and then see how it goes…'

Possibly the biggest understatement since Columbus told his wife that he was popping out for a quick sail around the bay.

Dave:

I bet that your definition of untidy (a bit of dust on a drill bit) is vastly different to what my wife has to put up with.

Paul
26 June 2013 at 07:53 #41845
ashley needham
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Paul, I dont like to over design anything you know.

Tidy?? Cor, another strange word.

Ashley
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