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Old 03-21-2004 | 01:59 PM
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gulfstreamI
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ORIGINAL: ernest2

hi!! i'm planning to scratch build a grand banks 42 or 46 classic. i'm basically new to the hobby, but i do have a lot of magazines and read alot about model boating.. and i do research.[8D] can anyone suggest what motor and prop size i used? i want it to have a good speed, but not too much.. and can anyone suggest hardwares? i'm planning to build my own... i'm a little tight on a budget.. i'm initally planning to buy dumas hardwares... but i'm from the philippines and shipping is a bit pricey.. i will be building the boat in 1:12 scale so my model would be 42" or 46".. and i guess i will power it with a lead acid if its electric or a .40 size airplane nitro engine.

thanks for any advice

ernest
Ernest2,
Hello there! I'm also into scratch building, and my main interest is in conversions of static model warships & submarine kits. I practice with the small scale kits before I move on to the big ones. I'm fascinated with the new micro-technology that's recently been available to r/c enthusiasts. What type of Dumas model boat do you plan to build?
Oh, and "Mabuhay - Kabayan"

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