The Model
- Length 500 mm. The Small Rescue Boat is a ‘no frills’
kit. Everything to build the basic model is supplied.
Kit Contents for the basic model: Motor, prop-shaft,
propeller, plastic tube coupling; single rudder assembly;
vacuum-formed styrene hull / deck / superstructure / motor mount / shaft
and rudder supports / battery and radio trays.
Other items include window glazing material
and window decals (for those who do not wish to cut out the windows);
a set of metal fittings; rubber fendering; plastic strips; wire for
railings etc.
UK
Kit price £45 -
Post & Packing: £8
Additional items required to complete the model:
- A good pair of scissors; a modelling knife; fine sandpaper; a sanding block; a small
round file; pliers; 30W soldering iron, flux/solder (if you wish to solder).
-
Humbrol plastic filler, ordinary liquid plastic solvent, two-part epoxy
or thick superglue, R/C Modellers Craft Glue, contact adhesive, all
available from good model shops.
- Humbrol enamels, alternatively Halford’s acrylic aerosols.
RC Requirements: A two-channel radio control system using a servo operated speed control, or a micro switch to motor control (or an electronic speed control min 10 amps continuous
rating). 6v or 7.2v Nicad pack and battery charger.
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