Advanced R/C Boat Modeling (Paperback)

~ (Author) "To be competitive, a model power boat must be trimmed for all-out racing in both calm and rough water..." (more)
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Product Description

This book covers theory for each hull type and then details a practical application of that theory. Racing strategies are set forth from the point of design, and they're based on the idea that models must be easy to control so that when it comes to racing, full concentration can be focused on driving. 64 pages.

Product Details

• Paperback: 65 pages
• Publisher: Air Age (November 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0911295216
• ISBN-13: 978-0911295214
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 7.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #964,448 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars waste of money, February 14, 2003

By A Customer

starts out telling about one type of boat, in the middle of details, goes to another type, hard to understand about the type of boat. save your money, buy something esle.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent source for setting-up model powerboats, February 20, 2006

By	Luis Miguel Ritto "Miguel Ritto" (2401-970 Leiria, Portugal) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I particularly appreciated the excellent information on how to set-up each type of hull (Vee hulls, catamarans, and hydros/outriggers). Essential if you want to build a model boat and enjoy it without struggling with many handling problems. Also a good source if you want to optimize or modify your "Ready-To-Run" powerboat model to get more speed.
Thanks to this book I started with the easyest type of hull, and after 6 months of joy I am builing a tunnel hull. Without the book I probably would have abandoned the hobby, frustrated with a boat flipping over at every turn, or taking off on the straights.

9 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars r/c done right, December 30, 1999

By A Customer

if you are looking for the best info on r/c boating this is the only book that explains what you need to know. finch has two more books that remove all the mysteries of setting up your model boat.you cant go wrong with any of finches books.