The Lord Nelson Victory Tugboat #1225, Dumas Wood Model Boat Kit

The Lord Nelson Victory Tugboat #1225, Dumas Wood Model Boat Kit

Scale Model of the 37′ Victory Tug built by Lord Nelson Yachts of Seattle, Washington, and features All of the Details Found on the Full Size Vessel. May be built as a Static or Radio-Controlled Model. INCLUDES: Wood construction with full hull planking of basswood Material is provided for all scale details, including cabin interior (anchor, cab light, railing, etc.) Detailed plans and instructions Full running hardware (Included in kit, Per Dumas Boats) REQUIRES: 2-channel radio with 2 servos and receiver battery box Dumas 6V motor Dumas 6V speed control 5-cell battery (made up of 5 C-size batteries in a 2+3 saddle pack) Pushrods Building equipment (glues, resin, fiberglass cloth, knife, saw, etc.) Urethane paint (Dumas lists the following colors for scale appearanc White, Maroon, Light Gray, Black, Oyster White, Bronze, and Silver) SPECS: Length: 28″ Beam: 9-7/8″ Scale: ” : 1′ COMMENTS: Building level: 3 (this boat WILL be a challenge to build and is for Advanced Modelers. The 5 “C” batteries must be built in a 2+3 saddle pack configuration in order to fit inside the cramped interior of the boat. The Dumas 6 volt gel cell battery is not recommended; it is too heavy and will not fit in the hull. KIT IS CONSTRUCTED OF BASS WOOD AND THE RUNNING HARDWARE IS INCLUDED. REQUIRES 2-CH RADIO, 6V MOTOR, 5-CELL BATTERY (TO BE BUILT IN A 2+3 SADDLE PACK), 6V SPEED CONTROL, BUILDING EQUIPMENT AND PAINT. PAINT IS LEFT TO MODELERS PREFERENCE (HOWEVER DUMAS RECOMMENDS WHITE, MAROON, LT. GRAY, BLACK, AND BRONZE FOR SCALE APPEARANCE).

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1954 Commander Express Cruiser #1244, Dumas Wood Model Boat Kit

1954 Commander Express Cruiser #1244, Dumas Wood Model Boat Kit

Dumas 1954 Cris Craft Commander Express Cruiser Electric Powered Radio Controlled Boat Kit. For modelers with intermediate to advanced building skills. FEATURES: Designed for radio control and twin propeller power Laser cut mahogany cabin parts Stripped plank balsa wood hull Cast metal deck hardware for added realism Molded styrene seats, air vents, and servo tray INCLUDES: One Dumas 1954 Cris Craft Commander Express Cruiser Boat Kit with: plans, instruction manual, flags, decal sheet, clear plastic sheet for cabin windows, cast metal exhaust ports, lights and hardware, poplar and birch frame sections, mahogany deck and hull planking, styrene seats, air vents, and servo tray. REQUIRES: Two channel radio with 2 servos (if using mechanical speed control), building tools, enamel paint, mechanical or Electronic Speed Control, two 6V motors, solder, soldering iron, 6 cell flat battery pack (two 6 cells will give longer run time, 7 cell will not fit), SPECS: Length: 36″ (914mm) Beam: 10.5″ (267mm) Scale: 1:12 COMMENTS: This kit is not designed for nitro conversion Dumas offers an optional acrylic stand, part #2112 (we don’t carry) For spray painting Dumas recommends Krylon or Testors enamel in the following colors: Gloss White: Hull (above water line), Cabin Top, Cabin Exterior (partial), Pilot Seats, Rear Seat. Red: Rudders, Hull (below waterline) Black: Boot Topping (waterline) Brass or Brown: Ship’s Wheel Natural: Front Deck, Rear Deck, Side Boards, Cabin Exterior (partial) Rear Cabin (interior), Windshield Frames, Console, Cabin Entry Way, Transom.

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Radio Controlled Model Boat – Model: Sea Explorer

Sea Explorer

Captain your own Sea Explorer even if the nearest ocean is 1500 miles away! Even if you live in America’s heartland, you can still enjoy the thrill of taming the high seas in your own Sea Explorer! Just take this 1:25 Scale Radio Controlled Model to your nearest lake, pond or river and off you go. It has a full function, fully directional remote control operation for realistic operation and maneuverability at distances of up to 300 feet. Transmitter operates on 9V battery, boat uses six ‘AA’ NiCad or alkaline batteries (not included). 18L x 6H x 7W. 90 day limited warranty.

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