the unofficial home of the dumas dauntless - RCU Forums I built one back around 1983 and had it until 2002. I didnt fully seat one of the bulkheads (I discovered the problem when I stated planking). Plans & Inst. Sailboats - Dumas Products Click below to begin your paid subscription. the side ports are goin to be green plastic pop bottle . All the above downers concerning Dumas are true. 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. Click here to learn more about the I kludged together the remaining planks. PT 109 by popeye the sailor - Dumas - Model Ship World I chose to install the top plank first to ensure one plank looked right. Aerominded, the 44' lifeboat has indeed been retired for the most part, though there are still a few up in the Great Lakes stations. My thinking, if any space inside of the boat is filled with foam there is no space for water at the same time. i will be using bondo polyester fibreglass resin to seal the hull. For an early/first model, this is a great achievement and you should be proud of yourself. here are the pics of it when i got it yesterday just finished sanding the hull. also the hatches and doors are goin to be functional. Having sorted through the box of bits (all present and correct), the first step is to produce a building board. PART NAME AND NUMBER ready when you call. 4, April 1940, 2023 - WorthPoint Corporation | 5 Concourse Parkway NE, Suite 2900. You are doing a great job Cleat. Everybody has an opinion as to which boat they like the best. Nice work on this boat. Dumas Products Inc. 1/30 U.S. Navy PT-109 Boat Kit 33" DUM1233 Boats PT-109. It sure makes a nice looking boat when it's done. Four Bladed Scale; Plastic; Three Bladed Scale. The detailing on this PT-109 is a huge improvement over the old kit. Privacy Statement - The instructions say to install the cockpit coning on top of the deck. Your link has been automatically embedded. 3, March 1942, The Meccano Magazine, Vol. Dumas model boat kits, there are some additional items that are needed to complete your boat to power as a radio . or just where the shafts exit the boat and under the engine.? Dumas 1930 Chris Craft building Log - RC Groups Dumas 1960 CHRIS-CRAFT 18' CONTINENTAL KIT #1709. yourself with the building sequence of this kit. Be sure you are Signed In to your account to see the most accurate points you will earn on your purchase. Ive made most/all these mistakes many, manytimes. I used it on a couple of fish filet knife kits and I'm working on an Ulu knife. Not quite finished but to far along to start a build thread. Please do a complete inventory of the kit and contact us, at 1-800-458-2828 if anything is missing. Copyright 2023 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. i also bought some wood filler and envirotex lite.high gloss finish pour on . Dumas Model Boat Kits. I discovered that rubber bands work well as clamps. the floor however will be carpeted and the door goin to the cabin will still be a working door. No more penny nails as machine gun barrels. . By Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. 'Model Ship World' and emblem are Registered Trademarks . I have limited experience but theVirginia Armed Sloop was my first challenge. Once I came up with a better process, I managed to glue the rub rail on the edge of the deck and the bumpers. You cannot paste images directly. Designed as a free sailer it wouldnt be hard to convert to R/C. Below a few pictures which show how they look. Quick View. The video is a bit long but shows much of what is entailed in building one of these kits. All of the real boats have the bottoms painted (I assume for water protection reasons) and the color is mostly copper but some use the color of the interior. I use the plastic base as a place to store the project as I work on it. There are a number of build logs on that ship (on this forum) so you might want to check them. Today i installed the Brush less motor. I inadvertently creased the bend with the edge of the iron but that turned out to help the bend. So whether you think of us as The Model Boat People or as the Model Plane People, we hope you will always think of us as your quality supplier for the best model boating and model aviation has to offer. Ease of construction as well as the documentation have been greatly improved. as it is a dual prop unit. The Dumas kit is complete, they say there are more than enough planks (I have extra pieces after planking). The motor is designed for 1/10 scale cars. Your previous content has been restored. and now all work on the dauntless has seized. checked and crosschecked. The Motor has no Water cooling but additional Fins will help to keep it cool. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog, If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant RC Club. Updated plans and instructions, improved running hardware installation instructions, and added detailing galore are all part of the improved 33 in. The real boat has it on the inside edge and I decided to give it a try. RE: the unofficial home of the dumas dauntless. There are several reasons why i use this foam but definitive not for better Buoyancy. The windshield was a bear to do and I'm not very happy with the way it turned out. 14 talking about this. Another reason is to make the boat more stable. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information -. larger sheet (11 x 17), which will be easier to see and read. 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. #2025 6v 10,000 RPM Motor The Journal is available in both print and digital editions. I didnt get it completely right; I was concerned how the mahogany could be applied to the shape. Dumas Chris-Craft Barrel Back Triple Cockpit Runabout BUILD - YouTube [8D] will post more when i move and get settled in. Also included is a drawing sheet of the boat. I will have the instructions and plans copied and send them to you. You'll probably want one with at least 45 minutes to give you more working time. Detailed plans and instructions; Full running hardware (Included in kit, Per Dumas Boats) Needed to Complete. *Step-by-step Instructions I installed the rub rails, bumpers, and coning; it was messy. The model was designed to make its building as. 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 used the BLO create a slurry with the saw dust to also fill the gaps. In addition i made a way shorter hatch on the motor room which again give the water less chance to enter. I modified a plank to simulate a tuck and roll look of real seats. the sides of the hull spans from the S2 {chine stringer}, to the S1 {sheer stringer}. Since i have to paint outdoors i have to wait for warmer weather, the Minimal temperature to spray my clear coat should be 65F. 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. If you end up with a gap between Planks there is just one way to fix it so it is later not visible. It somehow got "lost" between moves. The points displayed are points you will earn based on your membership level and the cost value of the product. only 17.00 but still at 102.78 on my card that should have been accounted for. In addition to the change to balsa planking the model features several expanded PVC diecuts. i again phoned tower and told them , they phoned dumas and now i am waiting on dumas to send me out those items. In addition i needed to replace Part 4C and C13. Get the best deals and the latest new products delivered right to your email! I thought my experience with the sub planks would make the mahogany planking easier, I was wrong. Last week i got the 1930 Runabout ready to apply the Epoxy fiberglass coat. Contact Us Form. Planking the bottom was straight forward but I should have trimmed the planks before planking the sides. Advertising - The drawing is very helpful and the instructions provide enough instruction to complete the kit (I'd like to see more tips). High quality and excellent support make these smaller models a great choice. About Us. Below two pictures showing the shorter hatch as well as the throe going Frame between Cockpit and Motor room. By logging into your account, you agree to our. the envirotex is used on furniture to make the surface look like a glass top. . Since this is my first build, I am including my mistakes. The decal is gray, I'm considering painting it chrome but I don't see how I can work with it I paint it. Assembly starts with tacking the sheerwater parts to a flat MDF assembly board. Working with the small parts was hard, I'm not accustomed to working with small parts and I haven't mastered using tweezers yet. The C1 parts are later visible as a part of the rear and front Cockpit sides. 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). Contact Us Both boats run great and i was astonished to see that there was little water in the motor room after each run. I wanted the base to emulate a wake, I cut two pieces of oak at an angle and glued them together. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. I really like wooden inboard boats they have a special sound. well, today i finally get my 1 engine so far. Unlike Dumas proposes there is no opening between the Cockpit and the motor room, both compartments are sealed so that no water can move from one to the other. as will the stairs be in it.. finally got my nav lights today. The bow of a real boat has a bulbous nose. I need to get some chrome paint for the hardware. It is for a Dumas Boats "Bingo". experience. I assembled the cockpit panels and mounted the deck. This is as far as I have gotten. 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 . Archive - At that point already "Fig 14" ought my attention, i wondered already how to make this detail and how well the proposed solution will turn out. Brass Props with 1/8" Hole Threaded 5-40; Brass Props with 3/16" Hole Threaded 10-32; Combo . The points displayed are points you will earn based on your membership level, and the cost value of the product. XIII, No. Your cart is empty. waiting on call from tower hobbies now. But in the End the finished product will show such fixes. The Guild is a non-profit educational organization whose mission is to Advance Ship Modeling Through Research. Mahogany Planking. Clear editor. Quality stuff. I realized I was thinking in terms of a cylinder, not a compound curve. When a more detailed explanation is needed to clarify a particular building operation, a, detailed drawing is included indicated by a figure number. There are a number of reasons why this charming little ship has captured the hearts of so many modelers. If the product is marked with the Bonus Points badge you will also earn the extra "Bonus Points" points listed in the banner in addition to the calculated points displayed. 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. How to build a PT-109 - YouTube I used a woodburning tool with an Exacto head to reapply the plank etching. Im embarrassed to show this picture. I repainted the water line three times and it got kinda thick. April 23, 2020 in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1901 - Present Day. I installed the floor of the cockpit at an angle. This year I just started with my fourth Dumas Boat. Despite some mistakes, you ended up with a lovely little Runabout. I assume there are several reasons for that. Toys, Dolls, Games & Puzzles All the thrills and skills of sailing big boats! Edited March 14, 2014 by DRW-FJ40 Senior ole salt, petehay, Grimber and 4 others Quote Ill replace the plastic base with a wooden one that emulates a slow wake. 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. 1, January 1939, The Complete Guide To Shirley Temple Dolls And Collectibles Identificati, The Meccano Magazine, Vol. The NRG has a planking project that you can get. I basically used the same technique to install the brushless motor in my 28" Sterling models Racer. 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. We provide support to our members in their efforts to raise the quality of their model ships. Usually a pretty quick build and easily made to be radio controlled. | well i decided not to get the deep vee. If you don't like using polyester resin with your glass cloth try using epoxy resin. Dumas Chris-Craft Barrel Back Triple Cockpit Runabout BUILD LOG.wmv pfezj 67 subscribers Subscribe 92 Share 18K views 12 years ago A condensed version of the build log for my latest Dumas. CHRIS CRAFT 19ft 1940 Barrel Back - Dumas 1:8 (Part 1) one question for you pusar. XXVII, No. Third reason is to reduce noise when the motor is running, like on a guitar the wood body amplifies sound. Building the Dumas U.S. Coast Guard 44' Lifeboat - RC Groups RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros, Product Announcements & Manufacturer News, Digital Video (DV) & Video Editing Software, Employment, Jobs, Help Wanted in Radio Control Industry, RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more, RC Electric On-Road vehicles, race cars and more, Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more, Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD, Aircraft - electric Multi-rotors (Drones), Specific Models of Multi-Rotors and Drones. We are proud of the nearly 75 years we have spent helping this popular hobby grow, and grateful for our many loyal customers. This drawing can then be found on the. The Shaft and the Sleve are made of Stainless Steel. Dumas Products, Inc. 1/16 Lord Nelson Victory Tug Boat Kit, 28 The motor is designed for 1/10 scale cars. Email Sign Up | Live Chat Dumas DN Ice Boat Model build video - YouTube 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. The Typhoon and the two Hydroplane boats are waiting for the final Clear coat. 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 It's made to be sailed, so the rigging is designed to be functional, the drawback being that it is very simple. Once all Plywood strips are glued to the Frame i deviate the first time from the Dumas Manual. $95.95 . 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. I have a hard time to picture that this Arch will remain for good. 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. Lightning Sailboat by Andrew J. - Dumas - Scale 1:12 I haven't figured out how to deal with the chrome trim decal for the windshield. anyways, after i have done the resin i will be spray bombing the colors onto it. At that point, it makes more sense to donate the item to our thrift store which funds the local food pantry. 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. foolproof as possible. It was a commuter boat for the Rockefellers. I have never bent wood before so I found a video to find out what to do. 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. Below a pic with several Hatches from other boats. version of the PT-109. Cementing on the Mahogany planks I invest a lot of work to install them so that there is zero gap between the different planks. The Dumas kit is complete, they say there are more than enough planks (I have extra pieces after planking). 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. However, due to the variability of material, personal skills, and so on, neither the designer, nor Dumas Products Inc., assumes any responsibility for any damages or, other losses incurred that have resulted from misuse of the material presented here. Motor Specs: 2400KV, Max Volt 21, Max current 24A, watt 550, *Die-cut PVC external sheeting I thought the planks would follow the contour of the hull but they wanted to change direction. The quality materials, such as the balsa planking, and stainless steel rails lead to an excellent building result. #8302 7.2v Nicad Battery Pack The drawing is very helpful and the instructions provide enough instruction to complete the kit (Id like to see more tips). Dumas Fittings & Running Gear For Dumas Boats, Backordered - Expect 15-20 days to fufill your Order, 1956 CHRIS-CRAFT 24' SEDAN KIT 1/24 SCALE, THE LACKAWANNA TUG KIT 1/48 SCALE ABS HULL, THE GEORGE W WASHBURN TUGBOAT KIT 1/48 SCALE, PT-212 78? The real boat has an odd bulbous feature on the bow which I tried to replicate but failed. Our kits are designed by model builders for model builders. very important thing, there are NO model police, this is just a toy. Stay SafeMoab. So whether you think of us as "The Model Boat People" or as the "Model Plane People . i am not finishing it for electric. I planked the transom because when I broke the stock piece because it didnt fit properly and I didnt like the look. We are proud of the nearly 75 years we have spent helping this popular hobby grow, and grateful for our many loyal customers. When I test fitted the transom it broke, I should have filed the slot to locate the transom for a looser fit. heres the thing. First i had to produce a pin with two pointy ends. Dumas 12'' Sailboat Junior Kit - Wooden Boat Model Kit - #1007-MINT IN T, Dumas Alcort Sunfish Sailboat Pond Yacht For R/c Model Wooden Boat Kit, (2) BOAT MODEL KITS , COMET Sailboat ,SEALED DUMAS 12" SAILBOAT WOOD Mod, #R45 Dumas 45" Boat Star Class Sailboat Yacht 45.6" Long 79"tall, Bivalve New Jersey ? Well, that was easy. after epoxy what kind of paint? I do plan on giving the hull a resin coat, so in the end they should be invisible. Modeling should be fun, so don't sweat the small stuff. We have done a make-over of our legendary 33 in. The Motor has no Water cooling but additional Fins will help to keep it cool. 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. 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. Articles, Groovy Crafting: The Best of 1970s Arts and Crafts, TurboGrafx-16 Failed As a System, Succeeds As Memorabilia. The instructions suggested using parchment paper to glue the deck pieces together, that worked well. The new Victory Tug is better than ever. Vintage Dumas Boats Bingo Sailboat Assembly Instructions 50/800 Model below a pic of such Balancing tool you find in E-Bay for $20. FPV (First-Person View) RC Aircraft Flying and RC Vehicle Operation. If the Plywood planks are backed by foam they will not bend while sanding. We who have designed the kit and have written the instructions have tried to make all of, the contents as accurate and correct as possible. instead of aquacraft i went with the O.S max-18cv-rm. 6, June 1928, The Meccano Magazine, Vol. Building a Dumas Chris Craft Runabout kit - Model Boat Mayhem To achieve that goal it was necessary to remake the two Cockpit sides C1 and the two C2 sides. Like shown in the picture just one end is touching one of the two magnets, this again reduces any friction. gieb8688, Ryland Craze, ESF and 9 others 12 Quote Dumas Model Wooden Boat Kits
