I worked for years on a Camble boat very close to the Dumas kit, and built the model. This is my first boat kit, and was a bit taken by the kit. I did manage to build the model and modified it to look very much like the "Lone Wolf", my last ship. Being a helicopter pilot/mechanic/tuna spotter, I have been in the tuna industry for over 15 years.

Now that I've the hull built, I bought the Ace boat Tx and Rx. Is there any one that makes a water proof servo?

Dumas recomended that I use their 6 volt motor and gear box. I did buy their speed control, but it seems really old tech, and wonder if there is a better "Boat" speed control I can use.

I will be using gel cell lead acid batteries...any comments on this? I'm using these batteries because I will need weight in the boat to get it down to the water line.

I've included a bilge pump in the model.

My ship has a clipper bow, not like the one shown in the picture in the kit. It has a more rounded front bow and a nice transition to the keel...it's just like the "Lone Wolf" boat I was on. This took some time to build, but it was really worth the effort, for it looks great.

I've been into r/c airplanes for many years...but I built this kit as a change of pace. It was a bit difficult to put together, but the results are very nice.

I would include pictures, but I am not able to up load pictures on this site for some reason. If some one can help me with uploading pictures, I'll send my pictures. The model is now ready for painting, and I've finished all the consturction of the model.

A safe port to all,
Bobby of Maui