SMALL RESCUE BOAT - Basic kit price £40 + £7 for UK carriage

Basic model as supplied. Click to enlarge.

Kit Contents

Detailed model. Click to view details.
 

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The Model - Length 500 mm. The Small Rescue Boat is a ‘no frills’ kit. Everything to build the basic model is supplied.

Kit Contents - basic model: Motor, propshaft, propeller, plastic tube coupling; single rudder/tiller arm assembly; thermo-formed styrene hull / deck / superstructure / motor mount / shaft and rudder supports / battery and radio trays. Also provided are window decals and clear glazing; a set of metal fittings; rubber fendering; plastic strips; wire for railings; Ø3.2mm ABS tube. Recommended for model makers with a little experience. Build time approx. 20 hours. Kit not suitable for children.

Kit reviewed by Dave Brumstead in Model Boats, June 01

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.

▪ 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 (1200-2200 Ah) and battery charger.