A question of scale

[Guest]

Hi, I am getting back into r/c boats and have recently bought a finished hull and cabin on E-bay. I do not like the cabin as it looks out of proportion with the hull which is 29" long by 10" beam and appears to be of a planing design, it looks like something out of a Barbie Doll set. What I would like to know is what would be a suitable scale to work to? Would one inch to one foot be acceptable for a hull of these proportions? Would these dimensions be suitable for a naval type vessel or are they more suited to a civil or leisure type craft? Does anyone produce fittings at this scale or should I try towork to a different scale? Sorry for so many questions but I am not sure which way to go in rebuilding the superstructure. Regards, Rob

[Guest]

Hi rob22rich

If your reasonably close to Warwick and can wait untill 1st Week in November there's a show on at;

Meridienne Exhibitions - Leading Exhibitions for Modellers and Hobbyists

Well worth going to if your not able to then it might be worth you buying 1 or both of the Model comics for suppliers detail:

Marine Modelling International.

Model Boat.

[Guest]

Hi Tony, thanks for the info, unfortunately I live in south east Essex and do not have much opportunity to travel. I have been reading the marine modelling publicatiions but have not had much luck with my problem. I think that I will have to find a local hoo by shop or just work to a scale of 1 inch to 1 foot and hope that I can find fittings that do not look too far out of scale. I am not after precise scale I just would like everthing to look in proportion. Cheers, Rob

[Guest]

I would definately suggest you posting a couple of pictures if possible so we can see exactly what you are playing with which may well then lend itself to some suggestions.

[Guest]

Hi Bunkerbarge, I think I have managed to include three attachments of my boat, I am not too good at including pix in posts, so if it has worked perhaps you will have some idea of my query. Thanks, robs

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[Guest]

Have a look here:

Cabin Cruisers

I think your hull would probably lend itself to a 1/24th scale model but a lot of these plans could be adapted even the first 1/12th scale one.

Then when you have decided on your plan have a look through these pages for some fittings:

The Model Dockyard Ship Fittings

There is also Macsmouldings who regularly sells resin moulded stuff on Ebay in various scales.

Good luck with your model and keep us informed on the progress.

[Guest]

Thanks Bunkerbarge, at least I now have some idea where to start, as far as letting you see the finished boat goes it could be a while as I have to care for my wife who is disabled so I do not get a lot of time to work on my projects. Cheers, Robs