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2010 18 & 19 Sep at Hop Farm

“I'm thinking of going on the Sat 2nd Oct 2010 as we have our boating on Sun 10:00 to 12:00 Stoke Park, Guildford. For info from one of the organisers please …”

16 years ago by Tall Paul

“HI Folks, A friendly boater videoed my fireboat (46") with Its new window frames see YTube Pauls Fireboat - the slow motion parts look just great. Winter 201…”

16 years ago by Tall Paul

34" fireboat for sale

“Hi, Looks in good condition - is the water monitor steerable in one or two directions ? will the water pump etc be included in the sale ? I am be able to vis…”

16 years ago by Tall Paul

Vosper 73" ASRL

“HI chris I have a plan of a 67 foot Thornycroft RAF high speed rescue launch by John Pritchard at a scale of 1/2 inch to the foot. it appears to be similar t…”

16 years ago by Dave M

Crash tender plans

“HI everyone my name is Jason and I'm new to join this web site dad and me are trying to build or purchase a crash tender model 34 inch he had one years ago n…”

16 years ago by cakfilth

“HI Robert I have been poking about with voltmeters for nearly 60 years now and ohms law has been around for nearly 200 years, as far as dc cicuits go, I have…”

16 years ago by nasraf

34" Fireboat, mast & superstructure

“regarding plans for fireboat kingston mouldings have a fair set that comes with their glass hull might be persuaded to sell a set ron38l”

16 years ago by ron38l

ESC Power Rating

“There have been several posts recently regarding ESC's failing and In some cases catching fire. I have had some experience of this at my own club's sailing s…”

16 years ago by Dave M

“Good advice from Robert. The ESC you have chosen is rated at 12v and 50Amp. However this is the forward current limit the reverse current is 20 amp max. Most…”

16 years ago by Dave M

Seattle Fireboats

“Looking for any available plans for Seattle's Fireboats. Plans for the Alki, Duwamish, Snoqualimie, Leschi. I would like to attempt to scratch build one of t…”

16 years ago by BigDutch

nasty blue esc's

“I burnt mine out after about 4 hours running on a humble graupner speed 600.. mtronics are about A£10 more and last for years nuff said db”

16 years ago by dbninja

“No problem on the plan now.... see my post about Aerokit Plans...”

16 years ago by dekane

Repowering Sea Queen and 46 Fireboat wit

“pls can any members provide a recommendation on suitable brushless motor make and model and ESC make and model (and supplier names Ideally ) to provide plani…”

16 years ago by john saunders

Sea Scout plans

“I have recently bought Aerokits plans from Lesro... Lesro Models, Stony Lane, Christchurch, Kent. BH23 7LQ 01202 476902 They have copies of all the full rang…”

16 years ago by Member

Re: Solent Class Lifeboat

“HI Biggriff I have now had the Solent plans copied and will photocopy the original instructions that came with the kit- definitely not for the beginner! The …”

16 years ago by Dave M

“HI Matt Welcome to the site. The Douglas Currie is listed as ON 1021 (48-016) and was a gift from the Douglas Currie Trust and legacy of Mr Davidson. Built i…”

16 years ago by Dave M

“My victory Industries boat had a grey deck, and when I built a 34' Aerokits model way back, I painted the deck grey. The Vosper drawings I have been loaned c…”

16 years ago by Wudipat

What motor & battery?

“HI David I put an outrunner brushless motor in my 36" RAF Crash Tender. I sourced the motor and speed controller from China. You can use Nimh but I purchased…”

16 years ago by Dave M

All Metal Brass/SS USS Holland Submarine

“I'm building a 1/12th scale USS Holland submarine In 304 stainless steel and 342 brass.The symmetrical hull will be lathe spun In 304 stainless steel and the…”

16 years ago by sunworksco

water tight boxes

“I am building a model of an RAF Crash Tender. I want to install the servo, receiver and speed controller and wish to put each in a sealed waterproof box. I w…”

16 years ago by sunworksco

Painting Deck, Dusseldorf Fireboat

“Just joined group. I am working on a Dusseldorf Fire boat and have a paint question. I found two bar antI skid plate on the Plastruct website. The plate Is 1…”

17 years ago by ir3aus

Deans Marine Crash Tender

“Thanks for the welcome Peter As I said, I'm not much of a builder as I don't have the patience, or indeed the space to have a workshop, I am limited to the d…”

17 years ago by nige52

handrail stanchions for 34" wanted

“HI David, call scale models in skelmerdale, you can collect, he has a little unit like an Aladins cave but only opens a couple of times a week. I gave him an…”

17 years ago by pmdevlin

Wiring for three motors

“Many thanks for putting me in my place, Andy. I hadn't considered the possibility of interference..... I was only trying something new and found a solution. …”

17 years ago by Valheru01

“I have already booked the hotel.”

17 years ago by tidtug

“HI Steve Welcome to the site. What sort of sounds are you wishing the Arun to make? if its a diesel sound then Action, Robbe/Graupner and others offer severa…”

17 years ago by Dave M

Dusseldorf post rebuild??

“YES ! there are some really good pictures of this conversion on the german fireboat website [sorry for plug!]. it also means that the lifeboat now sits forwa…”

17 years ago by Gregg

NEW FIREBOAT LOGO!!

“I like it, good choice of colours.”

17 years ago by Justintime

“I have only just recently joined this site and the information available along with the help & advice is certainly worth a donation, try purchasing a book to…”

17 years ago by redoctober

AEROKITS logo wanted

“now sorted...... Fireboat..... you are a dude! (thats good according to my young-un) thanks David”

17 years ago by dbninja