sloopy

[paul williams 21Participant @paulwilliams21]

Hi all, I have some old rc mags with pictures of a sloopy boat and am unable to find one anywhere so has anyone got info on this boat [ pictures, measurements, ect ] so I can make one in this style, any info at all. must keep the dream alive. thanks.

[paul williams 21Participant @paulwilliams21]

[Dodgy Geezer 1Participant @dodgygeezer1]

Do you mean this one? **LINK**

…with some instructions here… **LINK**

[Malcolm FraryParticipant @malcolmfrary95515]

There was a revival of the Prestwich Sloopy in 2011 which was being handled by Deakes Models. Unfortunately, a google for them shows the company as being dissolved in 2012.

There was a couple of them back in '96 when my club formed – very fast boats, very reliable self righting unless the driver had taped a flashlight to the top for night running (fortunately, a waterproof one and the propeller became a viable airscrew to get it back)

[paul williams 21Participant @paulwilliams21]

Thanks for your comments, have tried these chaps and the moulds have been damaged and are now not useable, that's why I am trying to get more picture's and measurements so I can try and make one. as well as looking to pick one up second hand [ebay ect] but no luck wet. once again thanks

[paul williams 21Participant @paulwilliams21]

Nothings has turned up on ebay yet , so as anyone got one that thay can give me some measurements [ or just give me one, any condition ] would like to have one or make one. thank all.

[Dave MilbournParticipant @davemilbourn48782]

Paul

Probably a dumb suggestion but have you tried contacting Dave Marles at Prestwich Models?

Dave M

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