i will be using bondo polyester fibreglass resin to seal the hull. I also painted the bright parts but I haven't mounted them yet. I installed the floor of the cockpit at an angle. It has pretty standard basswood and balsa framing with mahogany veneer for the hull and deck. I like the way you made your seats too. For over 70 years the employees of Dumas Products have been providing model boat and model airplane kits to hobby enthusiasts around the world making us one of the oldest continuously operating hobby manufactures in existence. | gotta order another one still. By logging into your account, you agree to our. The bow of a real boat has a bulbous nose. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use. Be the first to know about new arrivals, sales, and other exclusive offers from Horizon Hobby. Great prices and a nice selection of models. Some of the quality features include: *Die-cutpoplar plywood frame Once the Plywood planks where cemented on I shaped some Balsa wood wedges which i cemented in place using 5Min Epoxy. Free Shipping On Orders Over $99 Learn More, Shop Local There are a number of build logs on that ship (on this forum) so you might want to check them. larger sheet (11 x 17), which will be easier to see and read. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information -. 2006-2023, Nautical Research Guild. Motor Specs: 2400KV, Max Volt 21, Max current 24A, watt 550, That finish is gorgeous. [8D] will post more when i move and get settled in. You'll probably want one with at least 45 minutes to give you more working time. Reply Like 12-30-2004, 07:11 AM # 6 CFRACR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 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. 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. Since this is my first build, I am including my mistakes. I used the BLO create a slurry with the saw dust to also fill the gaps. Another reason is to make the boat more stable. There are a number of reasons why this charming little ship has captured the hearts of so many modelers. #8302 7.2v Nicad Battery Pack I have a hard time to picture that this Arch will remain for good. Edited March 14, 2014 by DRW-FJ40 Senior ole salt, petehay, Grimber and 4 others Quote Usually a pretty quick build and easily made to be radio controlled. The points displayed are points you will earn based on your membership level, and the cost value of the product. Detailed plans and instructions; Full running hardware (Included in kit, Per Dumas Boats) Needed to Complete. The less experienced modelers would do better to, follow the steps in the numbered sequence. I do plan on giving the hull a resin coat, so in the end they should be invisible. the sides of the hull spans from the S2 {chine stringer}, to the S1 {sheer stringer}. I glued all of the parts using thick superglue, because life is too short to wait for epoxy. You'll probably want one with at least 45 minutes to give you more working time. Silver braze is way stronger then any soft solder. what didnt come in the package is my s/s shafts and stuffing boxes. Like shown in the picture just one end is touching one of the two magnets, this again reduces any friction. To process your order more efficiently, please have the. It's ahrd to believe these were commuter boats. instaed i got the dumas dauntless. You are doing a great job Cleat. #8314 Electronic Speed Control Masking the areas was trickier than I expected. *Cast metal deck fittings The new instructions, revised in 2009, I think, are superb and come with excellent diagrams for every step, much like a Midwest kit. All the above downers concerning Dumas are true. A Few Words to this particular motor. Contact Us - Our kits are designed by model builders for model builders. Vintage Dumas Boats Bingo Sailboat Assembly Instructions 50/800 Model 1, January 1939, The Complete Guide To Shirley Temple Dolls And Collectibles Identificati, The Meccano Magazine, Vol. This kit is fun to build as is, and at the same time, gives you, the builder, and those of, you who like to tinker, the foundation to let your imagination to go hog wild. Nice job on your Chris-Craft model. The first two midwest kits, the planking is pretty much just glued on before any frames are put in (there is a jig). i was told by another buddy to use envirotex to seal everything up. I like it better than the Crannberry Isle lobster yacht or whatever Midwest calls it. due to moving in a few days.i have done up some airintake boxes on the inside of the boat where i had put the air scoop pieces. today. If the Plywood planks are backed by foam they will not bend while sanding. The link to 1/16 Lord Nelson Victory Tug Boat Kit, 28" has been copied, Wood construction with full hull planking of balsa, Material is provided for all scale details, including cabin interior (anchor, cab light, railing, etc. For many years we carried the nickname "The Model Boat People" but now-a-days we offer as many planes as . Airboats; Chris-Crafts; Deep Vees & Monos; Hydros & Tunnels; Junior Modeler; Laser Classics; New Release Boats; Only Direct From Dumas; Sailboats; Scale Ships; Submarines; Tugs; Boat Propellers. then at end of month i order my engines. The Blade is made of a 3mm thick Brass Sheet and the leading edge is filed down to a point. All rights reserved. When I test fitted the transom it broke, I should have filed the slot to locate the transom for a looser fit. Construction of this all wood kit is out of the high quality die-cut mahogany plywood and mahogany veneer planking that you have come to know and expect from Dumas Products. You can post now and register later. Not quite finished but to far along to start a build thread. Working with the small parts was hard, I'm not accustomed to working with small parts and I haven't mastered using tweezers yet. version of the PT-109. 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. Get the best deals and the latest new products delivered right to your email! Ill replace the plastic base with a wooden one that emulates a slow wake. If you don't like using polyester resin with your glass cloth try using epoxy resin. All credits will be issued as Loyalty Club Points on your Tower Hobbies account. Dumas Boats is a great option for a builder on a budget. Now I'm retired and i have more Time for this Hobby. what kind of epoxy to use? Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. Click below to begin your paid subscription. Then Id glue and clamp them again. I chose to install the top plank first to ensure one plank looked right. Be sure you are Signed In to your account to see the most accurate points you will earn on your purchase. I use the plastic base as a place to store the project as I work on it. Adding microballons to the resin mix will make easier to sand. The detailing on this PT-109 is a huge improvement over the old kit. waiting on call from tower hobbies now. Dumas Products Inc. 1/30 U.S. Navy PT-109 Boat Kit 33" DUM1233 Boats Kits Electric Brand: Dumas Products 16 ratings $19835 See more About this item Die-cut poplar plywood frame Die-cut birch plywood cabins Die-cut PVC external sheeting Cast metal deck fittings Full-color decals Frequently bought together Total price: Add both to Cart | For over 70 years the employees of Dumas Products have been providing model boat and model airplane kits to hobby enthusiasts around the world making us one of the oldest continuously operating hobby manufactures in existence. The drawing is very helpful and the instructions provide enough instruction to complete the kit (I'd like to see more tips). #2025 6v 10,000 RPM Motor Pasted as rich text. one question for you pusar. Let us take some of the stress out of holiday gift buying this season by giving you more time to qualify for price adjustments. For many years we carried the nickname The Model Boat People but now-a-days we offer as many planes as we do boats. I used a woodburning tool with an Exacto head to reapply the plank etching. I sanded the deck too much and removed some of the plank etching. Last week i got the 1930 Runabout ready to apply the Epoxy fiberglass coat. 1/8" birch plywood hull with die-cut frames, mahogany deck, 64" high mast, ready made sails, instructions for building boat, sailing boat, installing RC equipment, and forms for making your own ballast. very important thing, there are NO model police, this is just a toy. *Full-color decals Copyright 2023 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. version of the PT-109. Ease of construction as well as the documentation have been greatly improved. Designed as a free sailer it wouldnt be hard to convert to R/C. Dumas Products Inc. 1/30 U.S. Navy PT-109 Boat Kit 33" DUM1233 Boats it was mailed on the 1st of sept. we are now the 21st. The standard seats are just flat wood. XXVII, No. There are 17, 18 per side on this kit and you must bevel, bend and fit each one. The Dumas kit is complete, they say there are more than enough planks (I have extra pieces after planking). Toys, Dolls, Games & Puzzles still waiting on shafts and stuffing boxes.also gotta figure out if i can get a dual engine mount bought or made to house both on one plate. Dumas Products Serving the model hobby industry since 1947. I didnt follow the instructions. | more pics to come of the finishing project on it.[8D]. Do you have a recommendation for a kit to help me learn planking? well after long a deliberation period, i have decided as i am not goin electric, but 2 dual engines , that i am not goin to build the interior of the dauntless.so i am putting in a shallow floor. PT-109. I switched to a thinned Tru Oil (50%) to build up the finish. I kludged together the remaining planks. Manufacturer - Dumas Boats Phone: 626 963 4591 Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm PST Home > Model Kits > Manufacturer - Dumas Boats Welcome to Harbor Models Inc. PT 109 by popeye the sailor - Dumas - Model Ship World Im embarrassed to show this picture. I have seen pictures where people tired to fill the gaps with wood filler. I didnt fully seat one of the bulkheads (I discovered the problem when I stated planking). Basically, everybody loves tug boats, and the Victory Tug with all of her natural wood and scruffy good looks is an exceptional find. Although no reasonable offers will be refused, we ask you to consider our efforts to find and sell high quality items anderr to the side of generosity.If the Best Offer feature is disabled, that indicates that we've already dropped the price several times. I will need your name and street address to send them. I forgot the foot steps for the deck so I have to work those too. About Us. I have never bent wood before so I found a video to find out what to do. It sailed fine all those years. PT-109. We are proud of the nearly 75 years we have spent helping this popular hobby grow, and grateful for our many loyal customers. 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. A Star Sailboat for racing - slightly modified for R.C. 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. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. gieb8688, Ryland Craze, ESF and 9 others 12 Quote I used it on a couple of fish filet knife kits and I'm working on an Ulu knife. Congratulations! Lightning Sailboat by Andrew J. - Dumas - Scale 1:12 I used a saw, files, and sandpaper to shape the bow.

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