A new EeZeBilt has just gone up which may be of interest to someone here? it's a half-sized Sea Queen. Free plans here:

http://eezebilt.hobby-site.com/SeaPrincess.html

Hi,

Have you looked here: http://www.rcgroups.com/vintage-and-old-timer-boats-849/

I've just started this forum up specifically for uploading old model boat plans - it could do with some visitors and posters!

Thanks Dave,
yes the old kits do tend to be more constructional than complete, but I was just idly wondering. I usually do my own for anything I have to make, although I did buy Harold Underhill's plans for the Zulu once for a customer model and they were ridiculously expensive for simple dyelines!
As usual, it seems like model boats are the poor relation.
I just like looking through plans, that's all. Gotta have something to do whilst the evening cocoa cools down.
BTW, I have a lot of plans of mahogany classic speedboats if anyone is interested.

Cheers,
Martin

HI Martin
Looked at the Outerzone site and its Impressive. Mostly covers vintage model plane plans and I wonder if this is the sort of boat plan you are seeking?
Many older model boats were built from semI kits where the parts were supplied pre-cut and the plans were really just a guide to construction rather than a full plan of parts, modern kits are not much different. You can redraw the formers etc from the plans but some effort is required.
There are plans available to purchase but they can be costly and bulky, my RMS Olympic plans run to 6 sheets each 4' x 20' and cost nearly £200.
The model magazines do produce free plans and I suspect many of us have a few in our possession.
If it is a particular model you are wishing to build, I suggest you ask for it by name or type as someone may have a plan you could borrow.