I'm an airplane builder, but was thinking of building a boat to mess around with when we floatfly, or at times when it's too windy to fly.

What I want is something rather challenging to build, somewhere in the 3 to 4 foot long range, either a tug or something military.

I'd prefer a fiberglass hull or wood planking over ribs, as little plastic as possible (if a tug).

I've looked at the wood version PT-109 (33") and the Carl Moran Tug (would prefer the hull be wood on this one) I want the boat capable of R/C conversion and would build it from the beginning with that in mind. Complexity is not an issue.

Who are the best mfg in terms of quality and detail? Thanks, Ken

If you want challenging yet SATISFYING, quality, and IMPRESSIVE, look to models like Robbe's Happy Hunter, or anyhing from Caldercraft, Model Slipway, or Mountfleet http://www.mountfleetmodels.co.uk/boston-typhoon.htm.

If you want inexpensive, challenging AND frustrating, there are others that I won't name here...

Pat M

I went from building planes to building boats. Mind was the Dumas PT109. Challenging but a good build. Learn a lot. Fun boat.