XRAD's TRAWLER

[xrad]

Picked up Artesania Latina Hellen Rc Ready Model # 20203 off ebay with two row boats for 179$. It was close so I picked her up and saved on shipping.

It was built about 10 yrs ago and need some major rebuild. The hull is a VERY thick GRP. I took everything apart and repainted the hull, re-planked the deck, rewired and added lights, redid the rudder servo and most of the internal structure as the decks were sagging.

Re-did the standing rigging, running rigging, extended rudder for RC, added lead, waterline and a bunch of other stuff. Came out pretty good. Had her out in a stiff breeze and she handled great......

enjoy..

[xrad]

some more pics...


The original kit is 279$ plus shipping...wow..too much. All you get is a nice hull and a few bits of cheap hobby ply. Better off getting a hull from Microglass and building your own boat.

Motor is 550 can style with gear reduction drive. I use the landing gear option on my remote to run a micro relay so i can turn the lights on and off......

Basic rc speed control (cheapest i could find). The lights run of 3v system separate from 7v battery running the servo/receiver/motor


Great model about 38 inches long. Tires and light relay and lights from Harbor models. FAst shipper!

[mustclime]

going to cut it up and make a operation sea-lion invasion boat out of it?

[Steelhammer]

I really like that - the tyres are a great addition and the planking looks superb.

[xrad]

Ummm..For those who can't read, this is the RC boat section....

I post these pics and builds for model builders who do more than just repaint Heng Long tanks. It is called broadening your techniques.....


thanks Steelhammer. Had to make a tool to do the nail holes..Each board is cut for size...two days of basswood planking and a good hour to tap them all in. Accentuated with very thin enamel flat black (wipe on, wipe off)..then two coats gloss poly with sand between each coat...then a light spray of testors dull...

I left a few areas of original planking in deference to the original builder (his were balsa)

[mustclime]

Still think it would look better with a panzer 3 on its deck....

[xrad]

recycled PIII scrap is used for balast....

[Saxondog]

Xrad excellent,really.Nice work. Any chance of a river steamer in the future? I ask because I built one years ago,and with your love of steam a nice side wheeler would be a fine build subject?

[xrad]

Thanks Sax. those are nice models to build but I like the more industrial look.

[Saxondog]

The deck wench is a nice touch with the crewman working on that piece of equipment. Never built a trawler but this is a nice change,and I very much agree with your sentiment.Ships, Boats, aircraft, it's best to have a wider experience,and try new things.

Any more ships in the near future,have you considered the river boats? The early snag boats were unique,I've only seen one modelled before. Might be a challenging build for you. Or possibly the River iron clad boats their were some very unique creations during that era?