I know the feeling
I have a beautiful model boat my grandad made. He worked for fairey marine in Hamble, who made luxury yachts (including the speedboats used in From Russia with Love). It is made from 3 layers of veneer wood strips, bent over formers to get the shape. It's like a tank compared to most other RC boats. I fitted the RC gear and motor (adapted from an old drill!). I do have a millpond to sail it on, but as you say-I'm scared of using it in case I lose a gorgeous piece of craftsmanship.
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Greenbat, Sun 28 Dec 2008, 19:34,
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