version of the PT-109. The Dumas kit is complete, they say there are more than enough planks (I have extra pieces after planking). [8D] will post more when i move and get settled in. CHRIS CRAFT 19ft 1940 Barrel Back - Dumas 1:8 (Part 1) Overview. Another reason is to make the boat more stable. Reply Like 12-30-2004, 07:11 AM # 6 CFRACR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 To process your order more efficiently, please have the. after epoxy what kind of paint? Terms of Service - There are a number of reasons why this charming little ship has captured the hearts of so many modelers. I might look into foil. Building a Dumas Chris Craft Runabout kit - Model Boat Mayhem I used a woodburning tool with an Exacto head to reapply the plank etching. I thought my experience with the sub planks would make the mahogany planking easier, I was wrong. Not yet a Club Member? For many years we carried the nickname "The Model Boat People" but now-a-days we offer as many planes as . I wanted a modest kit to learn the basics and the kit offers a good introduction. Points displayed here does not include Bonus Points for select product. The pages of the Journal are full of articles by accomplished ship modelers who show you how they create those exquisite details on their models, and by maritime historians who show you the correct details to build. Contact us: Please only if you have issues preventing you from logging into MSW. I realized I was thinking in terms of a cylinder, not a compound curve. It is for a Dumas Boats "Bingo". Both ends needed to be with a sharp point so no friction is generated. The two S2 i see as the backbone f the boat, so for me it was crucial to build this as strong as possible. In addition i needed to replace Part 4C and C13. If for any reason i end up with a gap, i produce a thin mahogany sliver that fits in the gap. Please view the photos as they are part of the description.Please view the photos and message us with questions.The Buy It Now price reflects listings which have ended in the past 60 days.Please make an offer. You have accomplished something that a lot of first time wooden boat modelers do not do and that is you finished your model. actually like 5 min ago i get a knock on the door, its the first order of running hardware and they wanted money [:@] needless to say i told the lady to send it back to tower. 3, March 1942, The Meccano Magazine, Vol. 'Model Ship World' and emblem are Registered Trademarks . as will the stairs be in it.. finally got my nav lights today. DUMAS PT-212 MANUAL Pdf Download | ManualsLib PM me with the information and I'll send them along. The BLO also penetrates the wood. 1 coat outside and one coat inside to fuel proof it. Detailed plans and instructions; Full running hardware (Included in kit, Per Dumas Boats) Needed to Complete. Dumas Model Boat Kits. gieb8688, Ryland Craze, ESF and 9 others 12 Quote Powered by Invision Community, - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1901 - Present Day, Build logs for SHIP MODEL KITS - by era - launch date, Chris-Craft 1956 Capri by Cleat FINISHED - Dumas - Scale 1/24 My first build. Updated plans and instructions, improved running hardware installation instructions, and added detailing galore are all part of the improved 33 in. Use a good hobby grade epoxy. PT-109. The Dumas kit will be a tough build for Pat Tritle, owing to the lack of decent plans and instructions, but I'm sure he'll do a commendable job of it. This book is in good vintage condition. Modelshipworld - Advancing Ship Modeling through Research, Your security is important for us so this Website is SSL-Secured, Nautical Research Guild 237 South Lincoln Street Westmont IL, 60559-1917. I thought the planks would follow the contour of the hull but they wanted to change direction. ), Full running hardware (Included in kit, Per Dumas Boats), 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. The Bingo was designed by Doug Peterson. The Brass Blade and the 1/4" Rudder shaft are Brazed together. All credits will be issued as Loyalty Club Points on your Tower Hobbies account. Ill replace the plastic base with a wooden one that emulates a slow wake. Seeing how it's an electric boat, you can use just about anything but keep it the same type of paint otherwise you could run into compatability problems. anyways, after i have done the resin i will be spray bombing the colors onto it. I repainted the water line three times and it got kinda thick. Plans & Inst. Sailboats - Dumas Products XXV, No. *Step-by-step Instructions XXIV, No. Well, that was easy. Building the Engine Hatch: The Dumas Manuals and blueprints Propose to bend a Plywood Sheet over A Fixture, cementing on the Mahogany Planking the Plywood should remain with a arch. By logging into your account, you agree to our. For my first wooden boat kit I chose the Dumas Chris-Craft 1956 Capri. Tru Oil is used on gun stocks and knife handles. PT-212 toy pdf manual download. The Dumas kit is complete, they say there are more than enough planks (I have extra pieces after planking). All, instructions and drawings should be carefully studied and clearly understood before beginning this, Experienced modelers can jump into building this model and use whatever construction, sequence and materials that appeal to them. experience. The instructions suggested using parchment paper to glue the deck pieces together, that worked well. WASHINGTON KIT Scale 1:48, Dumas #1205 TROJAN CRUISER KIT 1/12 Scale, Dumas #1270 The City of Buffalo Lake Ferry 1/48 Scale, Dumas #2335 RUNNING HARDWARE KIT FOR 1203, 1205 PROPS OPPOSITE DIR, Dumas #2341 RUNNING HARDWARE KIT FOR 1211, 1213, 1218, Dumas #2375 RUNNING HARDWARE KIT FOR #1268 JENNY LEE TUG, Dumas 1955 CHRIS-CRAFT 21' COBRA KIT #1708, Dumas 1956 CHRIS-CRAFT 21' CAPRI KIT #1710. Serving the model hobby industry since 1947. This is a fine boat, very nice especially considering it is your first wooden model. This is a 22 page 8.5" by 11" book. The motor is designed for 1/10 scale cars. Motor Specs: 2400KV, Max Volt 21, Max current 24A, watt 550, Mahogany Planking. Assembly starts with tacking the sheerwater parts to a flat MDF assembly board. #8302 7.2v Nicad Battery Pack I modified a plank to simulate a tuck and roll look of real seats. Add To Cart. It somehow got "lost" between moves. i was told by another buddy to use envirotex to seal everything up. Over those years there have been many improvements on the original model and there has even been revisions on the revisions till we have gotten to where we are now. The points displayed are points you will earn based on your membership level, and the cost value of the product. I bought this kit at the Dec, 2012 meeting/swap meet of the San Francisco Model Yacht Club located on Spreckles Lake in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. Im applying many, many, many coats of the Tru Oil to build up the finish. Chris-Craft 1956 Capri by Cleat - FINISHED - Dumas - Scale 1/24 - My I chose to install the top plank first to ensure one plank looked right. Once the Mahogany planking is installed the Rudder can be placed. The instructions say to install the cockpit coning on top of the deck. It sure makes a nice looking boat when it's done. 2K views 7 years ago Here we have a twenty year old Dumas boat that I have modified many times. The NRG also publishes plan sets, books and compilations of back issues of the Journal and the former Ships in Scale and Model Ship Builder magazines. If you enjoy building ship models that are historically accurate as well as beautiful, then The Nautical Research Guild (NRG) is just right for you. I got frustrated several times during this build but I decided to see it through, I wanted to know if I could build it and to what level of quality I'm at (I need improvement). It is for a Dumas Boats "Bingo". As a woodworking hobbyist Im discovering that Im not used to working with small parts. Finlay both Dumas Hydroplane boats are finish and we could go to the lake for a double maiden run. the unofficial home of the dumas dauntless - RCU Forums Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information -. Modeling should be fun, so don't sweat the small stuff. yourself with the building sequence of this kit. When I test fitted the transom it broke, I should have filed the slot to locate the transom for a looser fit. I noticed that I created different arcs on each plank and I ended up with uneven planking (yellow glue is a structural component in my build). the sides of the hull spans from the S2 {chine stringer}, to the S1 {sheer stringer}. i paid enough for the items and customs wants money? Dumas Radio Control Boats & Watercraft Models & Kits I used thinned boiled linseed oil (50%) to darken the wood to help hide my mistakes. Do you have a recommendation for a kit to help me learn planking? Im not willing to try to fix my mistakes because I might make it worse (which is what I should do for the learning experience) but I dont want to spend unlimited time on the task. Designers who realize that your pleasure depends on the quality we put into our kits; Clear instructions, the finest materials and accessories, the performance of the finished model. I installed the floor of the cockpit at an angle. 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 . what kind of epoxy to use? The bow of a real boat has a bulbous nose. A Star Sailboat for racing - slightly modified for R.C. Welcome to the official Facebook page for Dumas Products, manufacturers of the hobby industries grea The drawing is very helpful and the instructions provide enough instruction to complete the kit (I'd like to see more tips). 14 talking about this. The new instructions, revised in 2009, I think, are superb and come with excellent diagrams for every step, much like a Midwest kit. gotta order another one still. seems to be alright. got some of my replacement parts yesterday. Four Blade Nylon Propeller For Cox Testors Wen-Mac .049 .051 Airplane En, Vintage Futaba FP-R137GP PCM 7ch 40Mhz Receiver Nice For Airplane, Arm Kit Pack Of Eight. *Full-color decals only 17.00 but still at 102.78 on my card that should have been accounted for. Also enclosed is the Parts List. I planked the transom because when I broke the stock piece because it didnt fit properly and I didnt like the look. The model now includes a 51 page instruction manual and 64 detail drawing figures. Its a beautyMoab. Building the Dumas U.S. Coast Guard 44' Lifeboat - RC Groups Dumas Products Serving the model hobby industry since 1947. I basically used the same technique to install the brushless motor in my 28" Sterling models Racer. If you do decide to radio control the Victory Tug, all you need is a #2004 6V motor, a #8314 Electronic Speed Control, a 7.2V NiCad battery pack, and a 2 channel radio to get her on the water. The decal is gray, I'm considering painting it chrome but I don't see how I can work with it I paint it. Now I'm retired and i have more Time for this Hobby. I had to sand down the top and add material to the bottom. The Shaft and the Sleve are made of Stainless Steel. The C1 parts are later visible as a part of the rear and front Cockpit sides. | PT-109. Both boats run great and i was astonished to see that there was little water in the motor room after each run. oh but primer firstlmao[8D], well i got a call back from tower and they are sending me a replacement so now when i get it if i get the other one and send it back to them. Be sure you are Signed In to your account to see the most accurate points you will earn on your purchase. Products [13] Sort by: Submit. The real boat has it on the inside edge and I decided to give it a try. Then Id glue and clamp them again. So whether you think of us as "The Model Boat People" or as the "Model Plane People . The Nautical Research Guild has published our world-renowned quarterly magazine, The Nautical Research Journal, since 1955. By Dumas Products, Inc. 1/16 Lord Nelson Victory Tug Boat Kit, 28 That was a fun step. There is a great build log here to go along with it. If you end up with a gap between Planks there is just one way to fix it so it is later not visible. the hatches, windows, and all doors are goin to be made from thin plexi. The Typhoon and the two Hydroplane boats are waiting for the final Clear coat. XIII, No. Plans & Instructions-Boats - Dumas Products Sign In Upload. Seems like you would see some thing similar today if it were truly a viable transport method. Great prices and a nice selection of models. When I built my Dumas Runabout years ago, I painted the bottom a dark red. my next step in this project will be making the floor inside the cabin. The original was all green, but I took creative liberty and left all of the brass. We have done a make-over of our legendary 33 in. Having a hard time to picture a Cockpit made of a mixture of different woods within the Cockpit I decided to make everything uniform using the same wood. I didnt do that. You should be very proud of your accomplishment. I misplaced the flag staffs, the bow light doesn't have a hole for a shaft, I found a piece of the material so I'll add a flag staff to the rear. The Dumas model of the Victory Tug provides all the high quality materials necessary to complete the kit for a static model. High quality and excellent support make these smaller models a great choice. here are the pics of it when i got it yesterday just finished sanding the hull. The windshield was a bear to do and I'm not very happy with the way it turned out. This is a 22 page 8.5" by 11" book. Contact Us - I wanted the base to emulate a wake, I cut two pieces of oak at an angle and glued them together. Before i start to sand all the Plywood planks i fill some of the boat with expanding Foam. I do plan on giving the hull a resin coat, so in the end they should be invisible. RC Club. I used the BLO create a slurry with the saw dust to also fill the gaps. dual aquacraft .18 marine engines[8D] too many people go electric so i thought i would be different.[8D]. There was a bit water in the cockpit but it stayed there since it had nowhere else to go. Lightning Sailboat by Andrew J. - Dumas - Scale 1:12 You are doing a great job Cleat. In the past I already built a few Dumas Chris Craft boats like shown in the Picture below. About Us. I will have the instructions and plans copied and send them to you. I need to get some chrome paint for the hardware. Drawings and text have been thoroughly. The link to 1/30 U.S. Navy PT-109 Boat Kit, 33" has been copied, #2362 Running Hardware Kit (single screw). For many years we carried the nickname The Model Boat People but now-a-days we offer as many planes as we do boats. 1947 Chris-Craft Utility Boat Kit #1240 $ 310.00 Add to cart; 1938 Chris-Craft 16 Painted Racer, Kit #1263 $ 165.00 Add to cart; Chris-Craft Cobra Kit #1232 $ 250.00 Add to cart; 1964 Chris-Craft 20 Super Sport, Kit #1255 $ 385.00 Add to cart; 1930 24 Chris-Craft Runabout Kit #1230 $ 460.00 Add to cart