36" Perkasa class vosper pt model

[Watchman]

Hi

I have just acquired a36" Perkasa PT boat model.
Currently stripping the hull and deck for filling and repaint.

The fitting and fixtures that were on yhe model seem to be a mixture of plastic fittings and diy.

The hole cut into the deck seems to be to large resulting in the upper super structure being stuck onto a boat and then screwed to the deck.

I would kile to correct this so:-

Do any of the members have a set of plans instructions etc, that they would be willing to send me or copy?

Thanks in advance
Andrew

 

[Watchman]

Hi

I have just acquired a36" Perkasa PT boat model.
Currently stripping the hull and deck for filling and repaint.

The fitting and fixtures that were on yhe model seem to be a mixture of plastic fittings and diy.

The hole cut into the deck seems to be to large resulting in the upper super structure being stuck onto a boat and then screwed to the deck.

I would kile to correct this so:-

Do any of the members have a set of plans instructions etc, that they would be willing to send me or copy?

Thanks in advance
Andrew

**Super structure stuck onto a board then boat screwed to deck.**

 

[CertifiedMike]

Welcome to RCTALK.COM!

I can't help you with your plans but I really like your idea to build this boat.

Good luck with her!

 

[Mike4xdriver]

Pictures please

 

[HPIguy]

You will need to know the manufacturer of the original kit, and the scale to start searching for an instruction manual. Welcome to RCT!

 

[Mike4xdriver]

You will need to know the manufacturer of the original kit, and the scale to start searching for an instruction manual. Welcome to RCT!

This is what Google spit out

The 36-inch KD Perkasa is a 1/24 scale model of the British Vosper Fast Patrol Boat, originally produced by Precedent (and later Aerokits/Dumas). It is not a Higgins PT boat, though it shares similar fast patrol boat characteristics.

 

[Watchman]

The boat is a KD perkasa class vosper fast patrol boat ( Royal Malaysian navy)
Scale i belive is 1/32.

 

[Watchman]

Photos

 

[Watchman]

More

 

[Watchman]

Last ones

 

[Mike4xdriver]

Nice project, good luck finding some plans.
You might try sending this place an email. Looks very similar to your kit. Maybe they can get you what you need.
https://twin-horse.de/products/arkm...-patrol-warship-high-speed-boats-kit-no-7564k

 

[dustyroller]

Cool find. Let your imagine and creativity run wild. Sometimes on models like this it’s more of a footprint to build and customize to make it work with what you have. Can’t wait to see more.

 

[Doom!]

Almost looks like a model kit that was converted to RC. I always loved the look of the Vosper.

 

[Watchman]

Found a modeller with the same Perkasa in New Zealand .
Has supplied the dimensions of the "hole"
Now to do some patching.

 

[Doom!]

Glad you found what you needed. Please share progress pics as you go along, looks like a cool project, would love to see this make it to the water.

 

[Watchman]

Hull stripped the old tar like paint gone!
Had to resort to heat gun as sandpaper just gummed up. Obviously outside in garden cause it stunk!!!

Found two areas where water had rotted the ply.

Near the bow right on the most difficult profile and along the path of the prop shaft and rudder.

Just started to add small pieces of balsa to try and give a basic shape for the filler to adhere too.

The part along the prop and rudder had also rotted the keel line so new keel wood had to be grafted in.

Whilst waiting for the glue to set I started the task of correcting the hole in the deck for superstructure.

 

[Doom!]

Looks like your off to a good start.