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Old 05-06-2010, 11:11 PM
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Hi tomo 17, I am in Australia so it is a bit hard to put you on to someone that might be able to help with the parts you are after.

I always seem to have good luck with Ebay, type in RC boats or Scale boats and see what comes up.

The cordless screwdrivers I used were 12 volt so I can't comment on your 3 volt ones.

My landing craft was my first boat so I am nowhere an expert on them. there is a very good forum here on RC Universe I think it's called
" Scale boats" Have a look there and see if they can give you the information you seek.

Let us know how you get on.
Old 05-06-2010, 11:18 PM
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That was your first boat??........I want to see your other builds!
Old 05-08-2010, 12:03 AM
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All, A little off-topic but while we`re discussing landing craft here are some pix of my Captain`s Gig that I built while aboard the U.S.S. Sarasota (APA 204).In the photos the Gig is in the Ridgewood duck pond here in N.J In the year 2000. Since I knew we were going to be away from the states
for an extended period,before we left Nofolk,VA I went into town and bought an armload of balsa
wood and ambroid glue and built it using single edge razor blades and straight pins. I could only work on it when I was not on watch,but since I was in C.I.C.,it never hurt to have another crewmember around in case of an emergencey, like another hand at the plotting board.As the
model started taking shape,more guys from different divisions started to get involved,with the Carpenter shop making a base from scrap LCVPwood, the tinsmiths made fleur-de- les out of
copper for the base, and the Boatswain`s mate made the fenders and the ornamental rope curtain for the cabin.Fortunately for me I was able to carry the boat home to my folk`s house in Brooklyn,NY when we got libertyinNew York in December,1953.It`s powered by a speed 400 with a 4:1 gearbox from Hobby Lobby.

Charlie

P.S. Can you tell which isthe real thing?
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Old 05-10-2010, 02:47 PM
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Hi there me again.you've given me lots of food for thought in the last reply.so i went striaght on to ebay and had a good look around and found these handy tips from www.westbournemodel.co.uk and a few bits for the model.so could you decode this attachment for me and tell me what is a good reliable simple for abeginner lay out ifthere is if not could you suggest any please.
also one on your model what kind of props did you use.I'v baught twofour bladed 50mm brass blades,does that sound a good combo? also iv put in some pictures of her so far.

Many thanks agian

Tomo 17

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Old 08-07-2010, 10:19 AM
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Here is a few more pictures.oztruck i maneged to sort out my power/control problem.
shes not on the move as such but all the equipmet works, it's just a case of fitting and testing!

Hows your modeling going?you got any more clips on youtube?
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Old 01-16-2015, 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by ksoc
Here are some more picts of the landing craft. If I recall correctly, the rear tank is static and used to hide the boat's battery.

KSOC, i have been casually looking for that boat and the modeler for years. I took pictures of that LCM back in the mid 90s at a San Diego regatta. I was just looking them over last week infact, amd i remember the rear tank did hold the battery. I had no idea he was a tanker. Are those guys still around and do they have that boat still?
Old 01-16-2015, 08:35 PM
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hi guys
its been a long time ,heres a video about years ago atfer i got the bugs work out ,its been in storeage since we sold are summer place 2 years ago ,i been trying to sell it but shipping alway kill the deal ,thanks rye ,ps if anyone plans on being in chicago ,and want to buy it let me know

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m87ls-CLQUY
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Hey Rye, sent you a PM!

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