HMS FORCEFUL

[nakerr]

Right, at last my Christmas present to myself has arrived, the plan and styrene hull for the Director class naval paddle tug  HMS Forceful (Model Boat ref. MM1292). As I have never built a styrene hulled model before can someone advise me what thickness of styrene sheet I should use for the superstructure. I intend making an internal skeleton using the frame drawings cut from 1/8" marine ply to give me some rigidity to the hull and somewhere to hang the paddles etc. Deck will probably be 1/16" ply with overlaid planking. I will be using a surplus set of Graupner Glasgow paddlewheels that I got from a friend, they are approx. 1/2" larger in diameter and I intend to make them fit by fitting them lower in the hull to enable fitting in the paddle boxes.
Any info on suggested construction and adhesives to use would be most welcome, as would any suggestions as to how I can mix the paddles to give extra steering maneuverability at the transmitter end (Spektrum DX6)or indeed anything else would be gratefully received.
Thanks,
Norrie

[derekwarner_decoy]

Well morning Norrie ........

One thing here is that the Director Class did have independent paddle wheel drive via independent diesel engine to a GM set...being generator to motor

There are a number of members that have completed a Director...so will let them offer their knowledge & experience, however with the independent drive requirements, the ACTion brand range of equipment [mixer & speed controllers] are perfect for this build drive........

Keep us posted with progress & images

Derek

[nakerr]

Many thanks, due to other commitments I have been unable to do anything more with the Director but hopefully will get started soon. I appreciate the info on the drive and will look into the ACT kit nearer the time.
What thickness plasticard would you recommend I use for the deck and the superstructure ?
Regards,
Norrie