JPAM Posted April 7, 2014 #1 Posted April 7, 2014 I've been trying to find a one meter sail boat to remote control. I can't seem to find any kits and would not mind getting a plastic almost ready to sail kit but those are even few and far between with mixed reviews... does anyone know or can direct me to where I can find one. a decent one? thanks. JP. Quote
seahawk1 Posted April 7, 2014 #2 Posted April 7, 2014 JP, You could have a look here: http://www.victor-model.com/products/soling-1-meter I have built a number of these kits as they were real popular a few years ago, but interest died out to continue competition sailing. these are all kits and the Soling is a true 1 meter boat. Seems the big issue at this point is obtaining a sail servo (no you cannot use a regular servo for the sails). Futaba made the best ones, but discontinued them. I heard that Hitec makes one, but am not familiar as I have not used them. I have their Mary J Ward kit on the shelf, but haven't gotten around to it .yet. Michael Quote We're surrounded, that means we can attack in any direction. CURRENT BUILD COREL WAPPEN VON HAMBURG 1/50 ON THE SHELF OCCRE NUESTRA SENORA del PILAR 1/46
gjdale Posted April 8, 2014 #3 Posted April 8, 2014 Tippecanoe make a kit for a T-37 that looks nice and might fit what you're looking for. There have been a couple of build logs here on MSW - one by Floyd Kershner as I recall. Here is a link to the Tippecanoe website: http://www.modelsailboat.com/t37sail.html Quote Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout
flying_dutchman2 Posted April 23, 2014 #4 Posted April 23, 2014 I purchased a used Soling 1m. kit through my ship model club. I have always wanted a pond boat and thought this one would be a good start. Did some research on this boat and there are numerous websites on R/C, different sails, how to build it better, improvements on racing, etc. Here are a couple of websites. www.soling1m.com/ http://www.soling1m.com/Links_Resource.html Maany links to different parts for R/C www.theamya.org/ Excellent website, lots of information on everything. http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/SolingOneMeter/info www.orgsites.com/oh/western-reserve-model-yacht-club/_pgg3.php3 www.beanbag.com/wjsails/soling.asp http://kpmyc.wikifoundry.com/page/Soling+1-Meter+Construction+Suggestions http://kpmyc.wikifoundry.com/page/THE+KEEL Check eBay for kits as well. Hope it helps. Marc Quote Current Built: Zeehaen 1639, Dutch Fluit from Dutch explorer Abel J. Tasman Unofficial motto of the VOC: "God is good, but trade is better" Many people believe that Captain J. Cook discovered Australia in 1770. They tend to forget that Dutch mariner Willem Janszoon landed on Australia’s northern coast in 1606. Cook never even sighted the coast of Western Australia).
MEDDO Posted April 23, 2014 #5 Posted April 23, 2014 I always thought this would be kinda cool to do, but not sure if there is any place to sail near me. Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL
Nirvana Posted April 23, 2014 #6 Posted April 23, 2014 I always thought this would be kinda cool to do, but not sure if there is any place to sail near me. Michael, all you need is a minimum of 12" constant depth and you are set. Check the city pond, great place to attract others interest as well. flying_dutchman2 1 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry
flying_dutchman2 Posted April 23, 2014 #7 Posted April 23, 2014 Michael, all you need is a minimum of 12" constant depth and you are set. Check the city pond, great place to attract others interest as well. My old neighborhood has large ponds here and there. They are attached to peoples backyards, so you need permission to sail. I have acquired a seat on the water's edge and once Sol1m is finished spent a leisurely afternoon, sailing. I don't think sailing the pond yacht on Lake Michigan. Marc Quote Current Built: Zeehaen 1639, Dutch Fluit from Dutch explorer Abel J. Tasman Unofficial motto of the VOC: "God is good, but trade is better" Many people believe that Captain J. Cook discovered Australia in 1770. They tend to forget that Dutch mariner Willem Janszoon landed on Australia’s northern coast in 1606. Cook never even sighted the coast of Western Australia).
hircsailor Posted October 6, 2014 #8 Posted October 6, 2014 Meddo there is a sailing club in the Dayton-Kettering area that hold contest at a area lake. Check the AMYA website under clubs for information. Quote
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