choice of model

[paul andersonParticipant @paulanderson]

Hello there Iam looking for a bit of advice regarding model selection.Iam looking to build a model from a plan for my son, and Iam quite keen on the Goblin free plan in the 2009 issue.However due to the higher prices of radio gear here in New Zealand I was wondrering weather a free sailng version would be a better option would this be possible and if so what changes would need to be made to the rudder etc would a fixed rudder be the way to go? thanks in advance 

[paul andersonParticipant @paulanderson]

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Paul

 

For a free sailing boat, you will need a pond with access all round……………or a rowing boat!

 

The rudder would need a simple method of retaining a fixed set position and the motor could be fitted with a mechanical speed controller for more flexibility.

 

Have a look in the toyshops for further ideas?

 

All the best

 

Bob Abell

[sammykParticipant @sammyk]

hi paul my advice to you is go for the radio model .i started sailing about a year ago and built a model called the wee nip,its a simple model , easy to build and sail.look up u tube and you can see them sailing .after you buy a radio set  it should last a long time if its looked after.a 2 channel system is all thats required. regards sammyk

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Paul. Splash out on a simple 2 channel set. Your sailing will be much more rewarding, unless as Bob says you have access to a pond with all round access. Once you have the set, it can be used on all your other models, that is, the ones you will build after the first one. I have about 15 boats and…things, all on 2 channels.Works for me. Ashley

[paul andersonParticipant @paulanderson]

Thanks to you all for the advice I think perhaps a simple two channel set would be the best option regards Paul  

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