dauntlessfan

I'm trying my hand at scratch building a "semi-scale" crew boat (I'm assuming semi-scale means it's not 100% accurate to the prototype, but close, right?).

The hull is fiberglass and 40"L x 11"W. The deck and cabin will be ply and basswood, simple and lightweight.

Not sure how to power this little vessel, though. I'd like to see it really get up and go, but don't want to break the bank.

Is there a cheaper alternative to those typical Dumas running hardware kits that cost a bundle and use antiquated technology?

Thanks for the advice [8D].

Kmot

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Oh sure! Lots and lots of alternatives. Here are some places to look around:

http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/

http://astecmodels.co.uk/catalogue.php

http://www.finedesignrc.com/

http://www.drcwebservices.com/ffe/

http://www.mackproductsrc.com/index.htm

dauntlessfan

I'm like a kid in a candy store now, thanks for those links. Yummy.

Would a setup like this (pic attached) be too much for my scratch & dent 40" PT boat hull?