DumasProducts Inc. Big Swamp Buggy31 DUM1505 Boats Kits Gas

Built the swamp buggy. Time consuming but worth the effort. Can not wait til spring to get it on the water.

there were parts missing i had to buy extra wood to put the boat frame together. I had this boat before, but it wasn't missing parts.

The finished boat is outstanding both in looks and performance. Using a Brushless Motor 4250 800kv Power 1250W 40 ESP and two 3s 3000 lipos in parallel. Not FAST but VERY steady.Added length to the rudders so the motor can be shut off and there still is steerage til the boat coasts to a stop. Bonus is that the turning radius at speed is tighter.The build description in the plans are a challenge. Plenty of on-line references to fill in the gaps. Do not pick on the manufacturer- it’s made up in the wood quality.Sand Flat - Cover with 80 grit sand paper a straight and flat 1” x 4” x 12” board. This is the tool that deals with all of the hull angles. Follow the hull lines.Yes, the die cutting is not baby butt smooth - the pieces are flat and straight. Lightly sand edges before assembly.Sealed with epoxy that gives the final solid color a smooth fiberglass look.

By this time I've already built the boat the Dumas Big Swamp Buggy I'm ready to test-fire the engine for the first time which I have not done yet this product is a very good product and I'm really pleased with it

Fun to build, best to have previous modeling experience. Instructions could be better (as with most Dumas kits...).Lots of sanding and shaping. Keep it squared up while building and don’t get ahead of yourself.Enjoy!

Hubby having so much fun building boat it been a long time see such enjoyment.