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Aerokits Sea Rover, I think? 29 1/2 inch
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This terribly unloved looking model was advertised on Facebook marketplace and wasn't too far from me.
I thought from the described dimensions it might be a Sea Rover, so took a chance on it.
There was only one picture with the advert, so i wasn't completely sure what I was actually going to be presented with on arrival.
The cabin sides have both had it and a few other bits are missing. So, like my smaller Huntsman, I have to get hold of a plan/parts diagram to make the relevant damaged/missing parts.
In the past, it had it's ic engine removed and converted to electric. I presume initially with just one motor and that I'm guessing wasn't enough so, they fitted an additional 2 propshafts and motors. I now have to remove the extra shafts and convert back to a single one instead. With brushless power, one prop will be more than enough to achieve the scale speed (and a little extra in reserve).
I thought from the described dimensions it might be a Sea Rover, so took a chance on it.
There was only one picture with the advert, so i wasn't completely sure what I was actually going to be presented with on arrival.
The cabin sides have both had it and a few other bits are missing. So, like my smaller Huntsman, I have to get hold of a plan/parts diagram to make the relevant damaged/missing parts.
In the past, it had it's ic engine removed and converted to electric. I presume initially with just one motor and that I'm guessing wasn't enough so, they fitted an additional 2 propshafts and motors. I now have to remove the extra shafts and convert back to a single one instead. With brushless power, one prop will be more than enough to achieve the scale speed (and a little extra in reserve).
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But, last night, I cut off the damaged cabin side, down to deck level. I need to dress the remaining edge now, ready for when I fit the replacement cabin sides.
The new sides won't be fitted until i have finished work within the hull though, the easier access will make the motor and new shaft install much easier to complete, so I think those will be my next jobs to tackle.
Will
Next job is to trim the template down to the depth of what I am going to renew, then I can cut the remaining sides down to deck level.
After that it'll be fill the two outer stern tube holes left in the hull before trimming and sanding back flush.
At least, I think that's the plan of action, or something like it.
Will
It's not in ready to paint finish yet, but it's smoother than it was and I can see more of what sort of condition it is in.
On inspection, i found that the remaining stern tube didn't have a shaft in, so....
I now have a boat with now prop shafts in!
The stern tube was also bent, so just as well I 'extracted' it.
Thank you Martin.
Will
I have used a lot of wood from DIY stores in my time for model and have not had any trouble.
As long as you do a good job of waterproofing the hull you should not have any problems.
Martin555.
I have been advised to steer clear of timber from DIY stores.
I guess as long as you check it over properly, looking for any warping etc and just pick it carefully it's ok?
Will
Have you tried B&Q ?
Martin555.
There aren't any model shops anywhere near me, so i would have to have it delivered.
Thanks in advance.
Will
Thank you for your advice. I will tackle this very slowly and gently, a bit at a time.
As you say, hopefully the glue has gone brittle after all this time and that will make 'extraction' easier.
WIll