Wooden scratch boat

[cdnfurball]

Don’t know if this would be acceptable on a “ plastics “ site…. 
she’s scratched built - 36” o.a.l -  R/C fitted - close to 20 lbs in weight - 7.2 volt - single screw - and awaiting maiden voyage or sinking 
if not accepted on site, junk it, she almost got the fireplace a few times during the build. 

[stikpusher]

It’s a model, that’s what counts. Nothing wrong with using the classic modeling material, wood. That is some very good looking scratch building!

[moramartht]

Don’t know if this would be acceptable on a “ plastics “ site…

I wouldn't call this a "plastics" site, it's pretty liberal with regard to materials, subject, scale (if any) and (in my case) sanity.  These days a plastic kit is often just an armature on to which is applied photo etch, resin, white metal and 3D-Printed parts...

Cheers,

M

[jeaton01]

I built an R/C Dumas tugboat, and it sank... but I found it 6 months later when the lake went dry. That was around 1980. I put it back into service for my grandson a few years ago.

[Steve Zuleski]

Na, you're fine, that'll work. If I may make a suggestion, don't let the kids play with it, HA!

[Steve Zuleski]

May 27, 2023 0:39:40 GMT -5 jeaton01 said:

I built an R/C Dumas tugboat, and it sank... but I found it 6 months later when the lake went dry. That was around 1980. I put it back into service for my grandson a few years ago.

Now that is a cool story, Jeaton!

[406 Silverado]

You're definitely all good with posting that here cdn! Love what you did with this and can't wait to see pics of it on its maiden voyage!

[406 Silverado]

May 27, 2023 0:39:40 GMT -5 jeaton01 said:

I built an R/C Dumas tugboat, and it sank... but I found it 6 months later when the lake went dry. That was around 1980. I put it back into service for my grandson a few years ago.

That is indeed a great backstory John!

[cdnfurball]

Thanks guys, I have more detail to be added to her and come up with a name too. She will be looking like a used working girl soon….
Ah….. a well used fishing boat instead of her sterile state

[406 Silverado]

May 27, 2023 8:12:20 GMT -5 cdnfurball said:

Thanks guys, I have more detail to be added to her and come up with a name too. She will be looking like a used working girl soon….
Ah….. a well used fishing boat instead of her sterile state

That's gonna be cool to see what you do with her. Looking forward to it.