R/C model RIB

Steve_B · 01 October 2009, 11:47

I saw the thread recently about building a radio controlled RIB and it appealled as a winter project.

I loved the pictures of the scratch built models, but doubt my moulding skills. Went to local dealer and was given the details of reputable supplier of a RIB.

The company is Models By Design. Look at Our Boats and select Life Boats. The model is based on an Atlantic 21, and comes as 3 mouldings, hull, deck and tubes. Standard colours are orange and white, but other colours at no extra cost. The price is £80, but a discount for more than one. The model can take up to 2 electric outboards (Graupner). Total length 31inch

I will likely be purchasing one, so if anyone else would like one, let me know and I will strike a deal.

PS this is just across the road from me, so can pick up if required

JSP · 01 October 2009, 11:55

Sounds just what my little lad would dream off. Will talk it over with the wife as something for me to do and for an xmas present for my eldest boy.
Any photos' of a complete build on the net anywhere?

JSP · 01 October 2009, 11:57

This the one?
Scale:
Hull: 24.5 inch O/A 31 inch
Beam: 10 inch

PeterM · 01 October 2009, 12:02

Looks like a nice hull etc - is there scope to use this as a plug for vacuum forming others ? Not sure I can justify the cost at the mo ( to the Mrs ) , but definatley one for the future - especially if its possible to get differing colours.

bedajim · 01 October 2009, 12:11

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Originally Posted by Blackroady

Looks like a nice hull etc - is there scope to use this as a plug for vacuum forming others ? Not sure I can justify the cost at the mo ( to the Mrs ) , but definatley one for the future - especially if its possible to get differing colours.

I'm with you on that £80.00

Lets go boating · 01 October 2009, 15:33

£80 well worth it will it be coded

Cookee · 05 October 2009, 13:41

We did some race boat models for testing hull alterations.

Steve_B · 05 October 2009, 21:24

Having reflected on this, I am going to have a go at making up a model from scratch.
Have chossen the Parker 900 Baltic to mode, with twin electric outboard.
Have done some plans and it has come out at 100cm long. Going to mock up using some foam board this week, to see if I can get front hull profile right and then make up properly.

Will put some pics up as I go

Steve_B · 12 October 2009, 21:04

Have managed to get a couple of "free" evenings to play.

Got some measurements from the plans and mocked up some parts from foam board and card. The basic structure seems to be ok, with just a bit of modification needed to get bow profile right. Tubes need to be bulked out to get proportions right

I am now going to make the same hull from balsa and plastic sheet, add the chines and when I feel it is right, make a glass mould. I can then produce a one piece hull for fitting out.

Thought I would use as a toy in the winter months and if I get the quality right, use as a display model for a future business.

matt h · 12 October 2009, 21:09

Lawrence at barnet marine has a stunning 3 ft model rib, attention to detail is amazing, it was built at a local college! have to speak to him tomorrow so will ask him to send some pics over

chewy · 13 October 2009, 17:13

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Originally Posted by 250kts

Have managed to get a couple of "free" evenings to play.

Got some measurements from the plans and mocked up some parts from foam board and card. The basic structure seems to be ok, with just a bit of modification needed to get bow profile right. Tubes need to be bulked out to get proportions right

I am now going to make the same hull from balsa and plastic sheet, add the chines and when I feel it is right, make a glass mould. I can then produce a one piece hull for fitting out.

Thought I would use as a toy in the winter months and if I get the quality right, use as a display model for a future business.

Looks good, I've still got a model I started making when I was serving my time, got carried away with the lay up, you'd struggle to puncture the bottom!