The Myrtle Corey Tow Boat Review

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(More customer reviews)Aloha Just finished the model. It floats great BUT will not stay up right. It wants it tip over on it's side. I took the Texas cabint off and it stayed upright but if a little breeze or on a turn it will tip over on it's side. With the main cabin off it runs great. Big deal,if I wanted a model to put on the shelf I would not have powered it up. Batteries,motor, servio's, rc controls etc. I e-mailed Dumas but no answer yet. Fun to build and looks great but to sail it not good. On one of the RC clubs all the video's I looked at,none of them showed a stern wheeler paddling around that was complete. Just the hull, motor, electric or steam and the paddle wheel.

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The Myrtle Corey is a fine example of a late 1800's river towboat. Typical of the day, these boats were site built, without plans, with lots of substitutions and jury rigged construction. Once commonplace along the waters of the Mississippi and Arkansas rivers, the Dumas model of the Myrtle Corey is designed to bring that amazing era back to life. This kit features vacuum formed hull and roofs. The substructure is made from diecut expanded pvc and there is a load of stripwood to provide the boat with it's characteristic planked deck and cabin sides. Everything in this kit is designed for detail and realism. We include: castings, wood turnings, laser cut parts and so much more. Even the paddlewheel and rudder hardware is included. Add a Dumas #2029 motor and your electronics and you're ready to go. So if you have been thinking about trying your hand at something a little different, take a look at the Myrtle Corey.

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U.S.S. CONNECTICUT Radio Remote Control Electric EP RC Nuclear Submarine Review

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(More customer reviews)This product is horrible. It went underwater about 12" - 18" and could be controlled from about 10' away. Nothing like it was advertised. Then, after no more than 1-hour of operation the product stopped working (the Dive Motor stopped). I am returning it for full credit.

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New U.S.S. CONNECTICUT Submarine with 3 Dimensional Control System and full function remote control you can go forward, backward, forward left, forward right, backward left, backward right, spin right, spin left, submerge, emerge and perform multiple other functions that normal submarines can't dream of doing. Measures about 14.5 inches long and is great for the pool, bathtub, or lakesCombine that with 3 high powered motors and you can do a figure 8 maneuver called Tornado Dashing, and you can also do progressive rolling among others. This remote control (RC) submarines is ready to run right out of the box for both day and night piloting. For night driving this submarine comes equipped with headlights. Make sure to invite your friends so that you can race and run 2 of these submarines at a time. If you stop operating, or if the radio waves fail to reach the rc submarine, the safety system will automatically bring the submarine to the surface.The hull on this rc submarine is water-tight and the transmitter is water-resistant, so there is no need to worry if it gets splashed! This RC submarine is a great toy and makes a cool gift for people of all ages.Feature:Full Function Radio Controlled (Forward , Backward, Left and Right turn, Stop, Emerge & Dive)3 Dimensional Control SystemEquipped with headlightsSubmerge up to 10 feetPerfect size for indoor and outdoor playEasy to operate and fun to playComplete Kit, Ready to RunSpecification:Length: 350mm (13.8 inch)Width: 120mm (4.7 inch)Height: 102mm (4 inch)Package Include:Submarine (100% assembled)Radio Controller with antennaEnglish Manual

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25" Remote controll Atlantio Cruiser with twin engines speedy boat Review

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(More customer reviews)i got this boat off of the makers of this boats website, it shipped, then it got backordered and came about 3 weeks later. i charged it and took it to my pool, it ran fine. a few days later the right propeller and shaft got jammed and the boat overheated, something blew up and it was smoking. so then i find out that the makers will not take it back and i am really pissed. so i am stuck with a boat that charges for 6 hours and runs for abut 1 minute before it starts to die because of the right propeller.
STUPID!

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Make some waves in your 25" Atlanto Power Cruiser Boat! Take it on the water and the adventure will begin! This boat is powered by a RS-540SSH racing motor that allows for lots of power and comes with a 7.2V rechargeable battery and charger. It's time to have some fun in water, at a very affordable price.

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Italeri Elco 80' Torpedo Boat PT-596 Review

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(More customer reviews)If you are thinking of building an extremely accurate version of a late-war Elco boat, you can stop looking.
This kit goes together perfectly if you use the novel approach of following the directions.
The only after-market accessories I used were the "Harbor accessories" kit, the Accurate Armor 20mm Oerlikon Cannon with the RB Model 20mm barrel, and brass propellers.
I also used some of the signal flags from Squadron, but DO NOT use the 1/35th scale flag kit..... they're WAY too large. Use the 72/A02 Tauro model kit and True Details 1:35 & 1:72 Star/Flags/Jacks kit # TD90001.
I also discarded the kit decals and used the correct number kit decals from Accurate Armor. (You get 3 sheets so you can re-number the boat if you wish which I did)
Other than that, about 60-70 hours, and some prior modelling experience, you will have a museum-quality PT boat.
It's a very impressive 28 inches long when completed so make sure you've got the room.
The wife may not take too kindly to the new centerpiece on the dining-room table.
HIGHLY recommended!

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1-35 Scale. Measures nearly 28 inches long when complete. Highly detailed kit features metal gun barrels, clear photo etch parts, decals and photographic 47 page reference book. 387 pieces 87 photo etch parts. Skill level 3.

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21" RC Police Patrol Boat Review

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(More customer reviews)Please do yourself a favor and check this company out via the California BBB. They are complete CONS!

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Patrol the open waters of your backyard pool with your new remote control boat. Designed after the real thing, this replica features two high performance motors and propellers. On-Board you can place any of the four included police figures and safety raft.

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Remote Control Sea Port Tug Boat RC RTT Review

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(More customer reviews)Rudder does not turn as far as it should.
No slow speed (like you would expect on a real tug boat)
Noisy.


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Model: 67622Description:Full Function Radio Controlled 9.6v 800NA Nickel-Cadmium Rechargeable Battery Pack Remote Controller, Battery Pack, Charger All Included Detailed Interior & ExteriorPerfect action real boatThe top of boat spurt waterAdvance turn left and rightAdvance drive and retreat drive Glossy exterior paint Speed: 5-10 MPH Factory Assumable Ready To Run Scale: 1:20 Dimension: L-20,H-8,W-14 inchesPackage Includes:9.6v 800NA Nickel-Cadmium Electric Rechargeable Battery. Battery Charger Adapter (110V) One Controller. One 9V battery for the controller

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19" RC Dutchman Pirate Ship Review

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(More customer reviews)Sliverlit RC Pirate ship
I have had mine for about a year and I bought from another vender. It looks pretty nice, if rather toy like. I have had mine in the water once and then put it aside to dress up later with some weathering and figures.
If you really must have a RC Pirate ship and the Aqua-Craft King's Ransom is too much, (Check out Tower Hobbies for the best price for that boat) this boat is okay. If you just looking for a low end semi scale RTR RC boat consider one of the others that I have reviewed as this one has some design issues. The biggest issue with this boat is that the battery access hatch is on the bottom of the boat, this would be no problem if getting a good seal was fool proof but it is not. The screws are particularly easy to cross thread making it very likely that the cover will leak. The sails make running the boat on a breezy day a challenge.
This boat is sold a few different guises some with white sails some with black or red sails. The simulated shooting cannon is interesting, but I am trying to think of another way to use that control feature, (maybe a water cannon?)
As far as overall value goes, that is hard to say. It is made fairly well. The key thing would be to find it for as cheap as you can (can be found for $50+or- including shipping if you look around on line). I think it included batteries but not a rechargeable one like some other RC in this price/ quality range do.
Hobbietron is a good vender


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Arrrrgh...! Ahoy maties, set the course for your next pirate adventure with this radio controlled (R/C) Pirate Ship! Designed for pools, ponds and small lakes, this Pirate Ship runs on 27/40 MHz and looks just like a real pirate ship with skull and crossbones sails! Put a smile on your face and a patch on your eye and get ready for a Pirate adventure! Yo Ho, Yo Ho, order today or walk the plank!Factory Assembled Ready to Run Forward / Backward / Left / Right Functions Detail Exterior Real Shaped of Pirate Ship Range: 100 Meter 2 Motor 4.7 rechargeable battery Remote controller 9v Battery for Controller (Included) Battery Charger Adapter (110V) Dimension: 17"(L) x 7"(W) x 14"(H) Recommended Age: Age 6 & UP

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30" RC Century Racing Boat Review

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(More customer reviews)this does not work i got it and it wouldnt turn on the propellers do not work. i read the whole instruction manuel and it still did not work if you want somthing good look for the balereoptera musculus

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Professional Large Torsion PropellerLarge capacity rechargeable batteryTwin MotorsPowered by 380 Type Racing Motor7.2V SC 1800mAh Rechargeable BatteryLength: 29"Width: 8"Height: 7"Alignment adjustableVector push design (easy to control)Ready to Run

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1/350 US Battleship BB-62 New Jersey Review

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(More customer reviews)Dear Ser, This is a great ship, Lot of History in this ship. It was in WW-2, Korean War, Vietnam War, and the Iraq war.
Thank you. wjohnswift@comcast.net

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Exquisitely detailed 1/350 scale assembly model kit of the U.S. Navy battleship BB-62 New Jersey. An Iowa-class battleship, the USS New Jersey was once the flagship of United States Third Fleet under Admiral William "Bull" Halsey, and she has the honor of earning the most battle stars for her combat actions during the Second World War, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. New Jersey was decommissioned for the last time in 1991, and she is now a museum ship at Camden, New Jersey. This beautiful 1/350 scale model kit features: BB-62 New Jersey as she appeared in the 1980's. Include parts to construct 1/350 scale Seahawk helicopter, Tomahawk cruise missiles, Harpoon anti-ship missiles & launcher, cutters, barges, launch boats, and fueling post. Rotating main gun turrets. highly detailed hull, exterior, and bridge. Display stand with name plate.

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Military Battleship 1/360 RC 28" Warship R/C Cruiser HT-3827 Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased one of these from another vender back in some time ago. I was surprised by the level of detail; it is more like a scale model than a toy in appearance. Some of the finer details break off easily but this does not affect the function of the boat. It looks very much like the German WW II Battleship Bismarck in ~1/350 scale. After having it for a while I disassembled it and painted more to scale, it looks good as is but with a nice scale model like paint job it is even better. For a more scale appearance, I also removed the incorrect missile launchers from amidships and put a crude float plane catapult and plane from my parts box and modified some of the masts.
The boat runs real well forward, reverse, left and right. There is no "throttle" just go or no go. There is no steering trim adjustment so it may not run in a real straight line. This model is a bit narrower that some of the other "HT" RC models available and so it can be a bit more tippy.
It has a neat safety feature: the motors will not run unless the boat is in the water or some other form of conductor touching both propeller shafts. I found this out when bench testing the boat before I used it in water. The information on the box (which is the only "manual" you get) is not real clear about this feature.
A couple things to bear in mind that it is VERY IMPORTANT to get any water that seeps in the ship out when done for the day or the motors will rust up very quickly and you will have a one use RC toy that is now a static model. For initial use an adult and/or someone familiar with RC should help with the initial set up. Also you have just spent around $50 for a toy with the size and detail that you find on RC ships costing ten times the price, so something had to give somewhere. On the ones I have purchased all the operation and maintenance information you get is on the outside of the box and is poorly translated, so read it carefully. If you find you self not understanding what is on the box I recommend you pack it up and send it back.
Over the past four years I have purchased several RC boats/ships in various price ranges. For around $50 this is one of the better ones, but that may not be saying much. This one is fine for what it is. To get a real decent ready to run RC boat/ship you are looking a spending around $200.00 to $500.00 or more. For other options: The other "HT" boats I have include ones that look like a Sovremenny DDG in 1/200 scale, a Kiev class Carrier in ~1/350 , and torpedo boat in 1/72 scale. All these seem to be based on a scale model kits and have good detail. There is another generic BB of cruiser that I do not like the looks of so much but it works fine. See my other reviews.


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Military Battleship 1/360 RC 28" Warship R/C Cruiser HT-3827- Full function remote control warship (Forward, Backward, Right/Left turn) - Detail exterior- Glossy exterior paint- Dual propellers- High quality, high performance- Scale: 1/360- Speed: 5-10 mph- Operating range: 120 feet- Dimension: 28"(L) x 3"(W) x 7"(H)

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18" RC Mini Tracer Boat (Color May Vary) Review

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(More customer reviews)This boat is great, maneuverable, and fast. The minimum charge time is 2 hours. It's good in pools. Also great in lakes. And it's very durable.

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This is the brand new 1:25 Electric Mini Tracer 17 in. RC Racing Boat. Highly detailed features make this boat one of a kind. This RC boat comes with a high performance 380 Type racing motor for super fast speeds and great maneuvering capabilities. Also, it has a 9.6v 700 mAh NiCd rechargeable battery and charger! Measuring over 17 inches long and featuring authentic and stylish detailing, this craft is perfect for pools, small ponds, rivers and lakes. Take this fully functional reproduction of an offshore boat out to the water and watch it cruise! The propeller can be controlled from the transmitter to provide top speeds with forward, left and right turning functions.

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31" RC HT-2879 Destroyer War Ship Review

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(More customer reviews)I was looking for an rc boat that was different from everything else out there. By choice or chance I came upon the Smasher RC HT-2879, and it's pretty durn cool.
Some good info to remember though. It's not super-detailed museum quality, and it shouldn't be. It's made for fun on the pond. The transmitter range is kind of weak, and the battery definitely doesn't last long. By using two propellers to control direction instead of a rudder it's less than satisfactory. Right from the box one of the motors was less powerful than the other, and since you can only go at full speed or none at all my boat will make large curves across the pond when attempting to go straight. Proper throttle controls or a real rudder would fix this, but then I'm sure it would be more expensive.
It's a cool boat, not like everything else on the pond, but it does leave a lot to be desired.
Update! After I wrote this review I took the boat out for the second time on the pond. About five minutes in I watched as the starboard (right) motor completely died, leaving my boat doing lazy circles out in the middle of the pond. Given its performance, I don't think I can recommend this anymore.

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With light & Detailed Interior & ExteriorGlossy Exterior PaintEasy to AssembleSpeed: 5-10 mphControlled Range 60 feetScale: 1:115 Dimension: L30 X W5 X H8 (inches)Factory assumable Ready to RunPackage Includes:9.6v Nickel-Cadmium Rechargeable Battery. Battery Charger Adapter (110V) One Controller.One 9V battery for the controller.

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20" RC Boat Navy Battle Ship HT-2877 Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased one of these from Hobbytron. I was surprised by the level of detail; it is more like a scale model than a toy. Some of the finer details break off easily but this does not affect the function of the boat.
It looks very much like a 1/72 scale model Torpedo boat. After having it for a while I disassembled it and painted more to scale, it looks great as is, but with a nice scale model like paint job it is even better.
The boat runs real well forward, reverse, left and right. There is no "throttle" just go or no go. The boat runs well in a pool or small lake and does not get too upset if the water is not glass smooth. It is very maneuverable.
I have purchased other items from Hobbytron and they are a good vender if a tad slow on shipping.
For about $30.00 with shipping, it is a pretty good buy.


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This is a RC Warship Electric Boat. It is a radio control warship set. Includes RC boat, RC controller, rechargeable battery and charger, and 9V battery. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Features Fully Functional Radio Control Warship Set and includes All Necessary Batteries. Includes RC Electric Boat, RC Controller, and Rechargeable Battery with Charger. Specifications are Dimensions: 50 X 13 X 16 cm, Charger: 6V 250mA, Distance for Operation: Within 30 meters, Fastest Speed: 3.7 km/h, Battery: 6V 500mA,and Frequency: 27 MHz.

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Atlantio 059 Cruiser R/C Luxury Racing Boat RC Electric Radio Remote Control Sports Ship Review

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(More customer reviews)It is a good boat, fast, agile and good looking... but you can only ride it 15 min, and then take it out and charge the battery for four hours, there were the fun stops. This seems to be a general issue on battery boats, i guess that if you wanna use it longer than that you need to buy something with gas.

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Atlantio 059 Cruiser R/C Luxury Racing Boat RC Electric Radio Remote Control Sports Ship- Full Function Radio Control Boat (forward, left and right turning) - Perfect for pools, small ponds, rivers and lakes - Twin 380 Type High Speed Racing Motors- Aerodynamic ABS plastic body- Professional Large Torsion Propellers- Twin Propeller Design with Metal Shafts- Prof. Designed Propeller- Prof. Hi-Capacity Rechargeable Battery - Time and Hi-Speed Race - Factory assembled and painted - Vector-Push Design, Easy To Be Controlled - Range: Approx. 250 feet - Maximum Speed: 20 mph - Dimension: 25"L x 8"W x 9"H

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29.5" Radio remote control High Wing Racing Boat Review

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(More customer reviews)We gave the gift as a birthday present to a 9-year-old, which may be a little young, but he and his 12-year-old brother, along with a bunch of dads, just loved it. It shot up a rooster tail and whipped across the lake. It lasted fairly well until one engine died, but grandpa was able to do a little wiring and it was back on the go. Will deal with this seller again. Anzo

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This is a brand new 30" High Wing Dual Motors Remote Radio Controlled RC Racing Boat. It is powered by high performance dual 380 size engine to achieve the fast speed . Its V-hull is designed for high speed. Fully functional radio control system provides smooth and responsive handling of the boat.Dimension: 29.50"x11.50"x7" (LxWxH)Equipped with:-7.2V Rechargeable battery pack-AC battery charger-Pistol Grip transmitter-Display Stand

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GIG RC Marine Racing Boat R/C 28" Electric Radio Remote Control Ship Review

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(More customer reviews)boat was placed in the water after receiving it from ups. Lasted about 5 minute because the screw came off the prop. we lost the screw, prop, and the shaft. contacted the company for replacment part. they only has the screw and prop. and it would cost me[....]plus shipping. I felt like I has really been gypped. boat was only a fifty dollar boat but with shipping it was around sixty. the sad part was my eleven year old grandson saved his allowance to buy this boat and it was junk and the company does not stand behind their product.

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Marine Racing Boat 28" RC Craft R/C Electric Fast GIG Ship with Display Stand- Full Function Radio Controlled- Remote Distance: up to 300 feet- Detailed Exterior- Factory Assembled Ready to Run- Glossy Exterior Paint- Two Powerful Motor- Max Speed: 25 mph- Powered By 380 Type Racing Motor- Prof. Designed Propellers- Vector-Push Design Easy To Be Controlled- Metal Actuating Mechanism- Measurements: 28"L X 8"W X 5"H

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New Bright Radio Control Sea Ray Boat 28" Review

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(More customer reviews)Used in the lake by our house with great pleasure! Everyone had fun with it & it's easy to maneuver!

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With realistic detail, this full-function 28" 19.2v Sea Ray Boat from New Bright features forward, reverse, left/right turn and stop and is designed for pools, ponds, and small lakes.

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