Perkasa MTB - help needed

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Perkasa 1/24th

Hi,

I'm doing a restoration on a 20 year old precedent perkasa 1/25th on a fibreglass hull.

If anyone knows a website where I can get some detailed fittings, or crew, I'd be grateful.

Cheers all

Bill

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Your Perkasa reno

Hi Rowland,

Just noticed you doing a restoration too! Just thought I'd mention this, although you probably know anyway, that the deck isn't meant to come off. The main deck should be fixed to the hull, the cabin structure then lifts out to gain access to the radio and motor. This way, you get a better water seal.

I ran my Perkasa on a single 12 volt motor quite successfully. It wasn't lightning fast, but fast enough to sheer off the rudder when it went over a hidden rock in the water!!!

That was 15 years ago, its been sitting in my garage ever since... until last weekend.

I'm making some detail improvements, I'm also taking this opportunity to increase the power by making it a 3 x 12 volt motor vessel. All 3 motors will run from their own speed controller and these will feed off from a mixer, that will cut power to one motor when the rudder control is used, to increase the turn ability.

TTFN

Bill

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perkasa

peterfbryant@yahoo.co.uk

Hi,I have recently aqquired a part built 42" perkasa. It is in a real mess, having been butchered by the previous owner. Does anyone have any plans/photos of this boat, or can ayone point me in the right direction?

Also, if someone can explain how to post pictures, I would like to put a couple on here.

many thanks

Rowland.

Hi,

I have built the smaller perkasa. I have the plan book which covers bothe large and small. Would you like me to copy it and post it to you? If so I will need your address. If you would like to give me your e-mail address I will send you a picture of my boat.

Pete.

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Perkasa 49 inch

Hi Guys

I have a full and a very badly made superstructure for a 49 inch perkasa which I would like to renovate/rebuild. I have the instruction book for the boat but don't have any plans, can anyone help with either copies of the formers for the superstructure which I intend to make out of Plasticard or with a copy of the plans. The die sheet shows the shapes of the formers but can't be enlarged to get the right sizes. Any help would be useful,

p.s. I sail at Killingworth Lake in Geordieland:music_too

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I believe there is a semi-kit of a Perkasa now available from John Haynes, complete with his fittings

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Hi Rowland,Just noticed you doing a restoration too! Just thought I'd mention this, although you probably know anyway, that the deck isn't meant to come off. The main deck should be fixed to the hull, the cabin structure then lifts out to gain access to the radio and motor. This way, you get a better water seal.

I ran my Perkasa on a single 12 volt motor quite successfully. It wasn't lightning fast, but fast enough to sheer off the rudder when it went over a hidden rock in the water!!!

That was 15 years ago, its been sitting in my garage ever since... until last weekend.

I'm making some detail improvements, I'm also taking this opportunity to increase the power by making it a 3 x 12 volt motor vessel. All 3 motors will run from their own speed controller and these will feed off from a mixer, that will cut power to one motor when the rudder control is used, to increase the turn ability.

TTFN

Bill

We have several perkasa's in our club, the first is powered by 2x astro electric flight cobalt motors, powered by 6x 2 volt 5ah cyclon cells to make a 12 volt pack, the astros spin some small props but the boat flies, - it really flies- duration is only about 35 mins but the performance is stunning and very realistic.

the other has a triple prop set up powered by 3 graupner 700 BB turbo motors, these motors are powered by 3 x 6 volt lead acid cells to make 18 volts thorugh each motor, this also flies and the wake from the boat is wild, it again is very realistic when running at speed, again duration is around 30 to 40 mins and finding electronic speed controls that will handle 18 volts and the current is tough, but a perkasa crawling along just does not do it for me !

so good luck and happy building !

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Perkasa pictures

Rowland

I have some good Perkasa pictures that i can post.

You can also find alot of pictures and info at:

www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk

I also have the plans. I can post a photocopy to you.

Regards, MMK

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Hi

Rowland you could try Anglia models of gorlestone I dont remember the web address but is under ANGLIA MODEL CENTRE as key word.

They produce the PERKASA kit and are a very helpful bunch of guys

Ihope this is of some use to you. COOP

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Precedent 1/24 Perkasa

Guys, I would like to build this model, can you advise what comes in the box, as its advertised on ebay at the moment.

Thanks Gary

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hi im building a 37inch perkasa can any tell me what size 1/32nd scale depth charges are thanks .also any one intrested in pekasas about 5 of us sail them sunday mornings at sandwell valley

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hi pete i have just aquired a perkasa boat off a relative and its in a poor state been in a shed for years and the bridge section has rotted and needs a rebuild , also the build could have been a lot better so i intend to strip it back and rebuild it , any chance you could send me any plans and info , i am willing to pay for them

cheers

Norm

p.s my email is nogger 20 @hotmail.com

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Hi Rowland,

I'm going throug the same quest as i'm planing to build a Perkasa, from the 1/35 Tamiya kit. Take a look at this site:http://www.scalespeed.com/perkasa_en.htm

There are good photos, and if by any meens, you jusut can't have your boat looking well, there Parkasa is a real bargain considering it's fully equiped, painted and finished.

For my self, there has been two Brave/Perkasa, sold to Greece in the late 50's, if any has informations on they're hull number and equipement or enven better, some photos, it would be great help to me.

Best wishes to all.

Averof

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Hi

I have aquired a 1/24 scale Perkasa in good condition but would like to improve the detail on it. I have trawled the net and some got photos of models and actual boats. Photos of actual boat however are usually taken from waterline. Has anyone got photos showing deck and superstructure, either models or actual boats.

Many thanks

Carpcruncher

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New Vosper Kit avaliable - 2008

Hi everyone,

Just wanted to mention that there is a new Vosper Perkasa avaliable by a great manufacturer called Nautical Marine Models. Their website has yet to upload this new kit but I was lucky to get one of the first to be released and it is awsome. Fantastic hull, high detailed fittings and I mean "high detail fittings". I have added some pictures of my current build for you guys to see. Now Ive never built a President Vosper Kit but heard very bad reviews about it so I ended up buying from Nuatical Marine Models instead, well worth the money ...

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