as of last weekend the little titian tug boat has been fitted out with a new 400 brushed motor , a ripmax sd200 minI servo and a push/pull cable system to operate the rudder , motive power will be from a 7.2 volt pack split to sit either side of the propshaft . surreykev will finish the restoration and paintwork

the coaster had more than two coats of matt and polyester resin , however it does mean that we still have some of the fine tissue matting left , Ive also got around half a gallon of polyester resin and a little of that grey gel coat too , if your down this wekend and its not too damp I could coat it for you ? as for a motor Ive got a 400 with a gearbox , and escs like the one in sapper 44 are only £7 !

HI Dave
The hull is complete as is most of the tug however there are about twenty parts in the bottom of the tug, I have a old six foot coaster almost compleatly rebuilt, it had several holes where the planks had given way that now has two coats of glassfiber on it, so the same treatment will happen to my tug also you are right about the glue on picking it up a piece it it came away, I also have a fully re furnished fireboat the same as your photo, thanks for your reply.
Sorry I can't post photos until I get me laptop back I am using my IPad at the moment.
Kevin

HI Kevin
This is indeed a kit from the past. it was still on sale in 1976 as per the attached pic from Model Boats Dec 1976.

Perhaps another member may have a copy of the plans that could be photocopied?

As the model was started some years ago I suspect the wood will have become somewhat brittle so you will need to carefully check all the glued joints. if your hull has already been skinned then I suggest you also cover the outside with tissue and dope or resin to ensure it remains watertight. Coating the inside with dope or resin will complete the job.

I would expect a small 300 type motor would suffice matched to an Mtroniks type ESC and using SLA or NiHm (6v/7.2) and a 2 channel R/C. if you are buying new I suggest a 2.4Ghz set as the price is similar to 27Mhz or 40Mhz but without the need for crystals.

Do you have any pictures of the model as it is now? Advice is so much easier if the task can be seen 😀

motor / or even a small steam plant may be possible ! should look good accompaniying your sun xxI on the water ! !