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Thames Richmond boat Co. boat
Specifications
- Boat Length
- 28" (71.12 cm)
- Boat Weight
- 203g (7 oz)
- Motor Type
- Brushed
- Drive Type
- Direct
- Props
- Single
- Max Amps
- 267A
- Battery Type
- LiFe
- Battery mAh
- 288 mAh
- Prop Type
- 314
- Prop Size
- 330mm
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About this boat
Aquired this boat some time ago I take it its some form of kit deck fitings have the look of a home made one 7.4 volt
I have since found out in the late 1950s Richmond boats made models of there actual Cabin crusiers for there customers children 24 was made in all so in every thing a bit of history boat story comes out
I have since found out in the late 1950s Richmond boats made models of there actual Cabin crusiers for there customers children 24 was made in all so in every thing a bit of history boat story comes out
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If you want to maintain the history and patina probably best kept as a display model only.
I would leave it alone, you’re not gonna see the paint cracks from shore. No leaks are good!
If left alone, people will be seeing it as an original.
What did the paint specialist say about it?
As it's timber you could use paint stripper though the modern versions don't appear to be as effective. Otherwise start off with a coarse grit until you remove the layers of gloss and then take it easy. If the primer/undercoat is sound then you could repaint from there (undercoat first) after a finer sanding. If not sound, sand all the way back to bare wood. If it is plank on frame it would be a good idea to use lightweight cloth and say Eze-Kote to provide a stable base for painting.
You need to start getting that paint off though first so that the situation can be assessed.
Probably a light sanding will be required with 220 grit before any painting or finish would be done.
Sand across, not up and down.
I hope you find a solution to the paint problem.
It isn't probably the easiest, but I think I'd try to strip/sand it down to wood and repaint. Then you know what you have .... But, that's just me.
Dave B
Stephen, your earlier posting said this model was from the 1950’s. Am I correct?
If so, the paint would be oil based is my best guess. Do you have a reliable paint retailer in your area where you could bring the model?
I would not recommend trying to repair it without some professional advice.
Ron