madaboutlotus

Hi,

I'm doing a restoration on a 20 year old precedent perkasa 1/25th on a fibreglass hull.

If anyone knows a website where I can get some detailed fittings, or crew, I'd be grateful.

Cheers all

Bill

madaboutlotus

Hi Rowland,

Just noticed you doing a restoration too! Just thought I'd mention this, although you probably know anyway, that the deck isn't meant to come off. The main deck should be fixed to the hull, the cabin structure then lifts out to gain access to the radio and motor. This way, you get a better water seal.

I ran my Perkasa on a single 12 volt motor quite successfully. It wasn't lightning fast, but fast enough to sheer off the rudder when it went over a hidden rock in the water!!!

That was 15 years ago, its been sitting in my garage ever since... until last weekend.

I'm making some detail improvements, I'm also taking this opportunity to increase the power by making it a 3 x 12 volt motor vessel. All 3 motors will run from their own speed controller and these will feed off from a mixer, that will cut power to one motor when the rudder control is used, to increase the turn ability.

TTFN

Bill

Tanker

peterfbryant@yahoo.co.uk
Hi,

I have built the smaller perkasa. I have the plan book which covers bothe large and small. Would you like me to copy it and post it to you? If so I will need your address. If you would like to give me your e-mail address I will send you a picture of my boat.

Pete.

soldier151

Hi Guys
I have a full and a very badly made superstructure for a 49 inch perkasa which I would like to renovate/rebuild. I have the instruction book for the boat but don't have any plans, can anyone help with either copies of the formers for the superstructure which I intend to make out of Plasticard or with a copy of the plans. The die sheet shows the shapes of the formers but can't be enlarged to get the right sizes. Any help would be useful,
p.s. I sail at Killingworth Lake in Geordieland

KenP

I believe there is a semi-kit of a Perkasa now available from John Haynes, complete with his fittings

new to trains

We have several perkasa's in our club, the first is powered by 2x astro electric flight cobalt motors, powered by 6x 2 volt 5ah cyclon cells to make a 12 volt pack, the astros spin some small props but the boat flies, - it really flies- duration is only about 35 mins but the performance is stunning and very realistic.

the other has a triple prop set up powered by 3 graupner 700 BB turbo motors, these motors are powered by 3 x 6 volt lead acid cells to make 18 volts thorugh each motor, this also flies and the wake from the boat is wild, it again is very realistic when running at speed, again duration is around 30 to 40 mins and finding electronic speed controls that will handle 18 volts and the current is tough, but a perkasa crawling along just does not do it for me !
so good luck and happy building !

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just gotta keep building !

kecem

Rowland
I have some good Perkasa pictures that i can post.
You can also find alot of pictures and info at:
www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk

I also have the plans. I can post a photocopy to you.
Regards, MMK

COOP

Hi
Rowland you could try Anglia models of gorlestone I dont remember the web address but is under ANGLIA MODEL CENTRE as key word.
They produce the PERKASA kit and are a very helpful bunch of guys
Ihope this is of some use to you. COOP

dabber

Guys, I would like to build this model, can you advise what comes in the box, as its advertised on ebay at the moment.

Thanks Gary

mike collier

hi im building a 37inch perkasa can any tell me what size 1/32nd scale depth charges are thanks .also any one intrested in pekasas about 5 of us sail them sunday mornings at sandwell valley