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Started 16 years ago by fireboat

Restoration Help!

“HI Coedleys, Glad to see the model is progressing. Take note of the two very good points from Lyle. Spray rails will help your model plane and a balanced rud…”

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16 years ago by Dave M

Started 17 years ago by Coedlys

unbuilt fireboat kit on ebay

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Started 17 years ago by dbninja

Firefloat restoration

“HI Bluethunder Yes I thought it might be that high. Electronize do a high capacity controller but its quite pricey. Mtroniks are another supplier and they ad…”

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17 years ago by Dave M

Started 17 years ago by Bluethunder

Dynamic Hull No 104

“Hiya Joe This looks more like a Tug hull to me - but that doesn't stop you building it as a fireboat of course - no two models are the same - my 46" fireboat…”

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17 years ago by mikethebike

Started 17 years ago by joe31hat

Fixture on Range Safety Launches.

“Hello there I also built the Range Safety Launch all those years ago & still running & with the second I/c motor or is it the third as I gave one away and th…”

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17 years ago by Lyle

Started 17 years ago by overthesea

great online small fireboat plan!

“A goof afternoon Can you sent me your e mail so i can sent you the relevant information/ plans on the Graupnet Weser? Regards Herman”

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2 years ago by hermank

Started 17 years ago by dbninja

Steam boat Dunlin

“Hi, No problem. I'm glad you liked the video though. My next project will be a Sea Queen- have a *** kit sitting on the shelf- I have admired these since I w…”

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17 years ago by ianed57

Started 17 years ago by seanymph

“another consideration is where are you going to sail;? if you go in summer on a sunday afternoon, its a drag waiting for a spare 40 or 27 meg frequency if yo…”

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17 years ago by pmdevlin

Started 17 years ago by dbninja

Aerokits Crash Tender

“hI peter a couple of photos all paint now removered big problem cannot seem to put photos on only had computer a couple of weeks will try and try regiment”

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17 years ago by regiment

Started 17 years ago by cakfilth

Fireboat Fittings?

“scale hobbies in skelmersdale, lancs does white metal fittings, they are ok, if you spend a bit of time cleaning them up”

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17 years ago by pmdevlin

Started 17 years ago by Robert

Replacement motor - suggestions?

“Brass props are usually much more efficient. With such a small boat why not use a modified servo as the drive motor/speed controller. You can then use AA cel…”

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17 years ago by Dave M

Started 17 years ago by Gregg

“Hi Owhogo I am a new member here. I am an experienced model boat builder having built among others the Endeavour and Victory (from kits) and a Sea Trawler "S…”

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10 years ago by beardedpapa

Started 18 years ago by Smaze

Protocol for Transom Boat name / registered port

“depending on the width of the transom, what about "Port of London Authority", for a more official looking title to either a Pilot, or Police unit. I only tho…”

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17 years ago by Gregg

Started 18 years ago by Robert

Paint Colours for fireboats

“Hello Rob, Yes I am still interested. Would it be possible for you to email me some more photos of the GRP Fire Boat as I probably deleted them when it looke…”

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11 years ago by Oldtimer

Started 18 years ago by Peter HS93

anyone know the pennant colours?

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Started 17 years ago by pmdevlin

“HI I'm new I would like to get started and want to start with a Smit Hunter. I have no plans and would like to know if any one has any duplicate copies. I wa…”

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17 years ago by Scepanovic

Started 17 years ago by Scepanovic

“Hi If you are still keen to use the hull for a diiferent type of boat the follwing might help a little http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic…”

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17 years ago by howymon

Started 17 years ago by Les-H

Robbe Dusseldorf fire Boat

“no problem, only too happy to assist "*removed - PM only*". Weather permitting, mine going for its first "sea trials" saturday, since Ive managed to get the …”

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17 years ago by Gregg

Started 17 years ago by Gregg

Mast and davit assembly for 34" CTender

“I pressed submit to soon before I had added pictures so here they are.”

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17 years ago by nasraf

Started 17 years ago by Mark Kruk

Fast Patrol Launch

“Thanks so much John I will follow that lead cheers Lynn”

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17 years ago by lynneaston

Started 17 years ago by lynneaston

Fireboat Funday 2009!!

“ive just purchased a Robbe Dusseldorf fire boat, would this be permitted to hit the water? or stay on its display stand? I dont know if I can get it running …”

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17 years ago by Gregg

Started 17 years ago by Pete D

Deans Marine show 4th 5th 6th sept

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Started 17 years ago by Peter HS93

“Finally purchased a 7.2v Lipo.(2100Ma 25C). Much better control but motor runs hot so I will need to reduce the prop size to reduce the current. Only had one…”

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17 years ago by Dave M

Started 17 years ago by gerry

Templates for 34" Aerokits Fire Boat

“Hello Daniel Did you try the CG Museum in Seattle? The address is Coast Guard Museum Northwest 1519 Alaskan Way S Seattle, Washington 98134 The phone number …”

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13 years ago by rustypiston

Started 17 years ago by anton70

Water pick up hoses

“Tyhanks Chaps and Martin nice to see you on hear, dont wait so long next time. Peter ps have you started your fireboat yet ?”

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17 years ago by Peter HS93

Started 17 years ago by raffitter

Aerokit Sea Urchin

“Fantastic, thanks very much Kalamunda. I assume that's a UK number. I'm on the west coast of Canada (Vancouver), so will add +44 and drop the leading zero. I…”

17 years ago by chrisduncombe

Started 17 years ago by chrisduncombe

motor for a searover

“hi, here you have link with OSA details .These are just details to the paper model, but it can also be used for your model. it likewise makes a series of mod…”

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9 years ago by tomarack

Started 17 years ago by jamesbuchanan

raf crash tender

“HI Terry 955. You may like to try John Goodall,www.bamopro.co.uk, tel 01283 713715, he deals in older and vintage engines and may be able to help with the pa…”

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17 years ago by Pete D

Started 17 years ago by terry955

My SRTTL /propshaft

“I dont know anything about displacement but it neerds more weight in it it looks too light in the water . more ballast needed”

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17 years ago by pthomas

Started 17 years ago by gerry

“Brilliant thanks”

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17 years ago by tidtug

Started 18 years ago by bostondick

“HI Joe, All I can say is he's not a member of this website, I've scanned through the members database bringing up lot's of John's! But no Scourfield's. It's …”

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17 years ago by fireboat

Started 17 years ago by joe31hat

Navigation lights for Aerokits boats

“Good spot. Just checked the site (http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/Dons-Place_Model-Boat-Accessories_W0QQ_fsubZ3966219QQ_sidZ130216450QQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em32…”

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17 years ago by Dave M

Started 17 years ago by thelegos

Saw this on ebay

“Peter, I clicked on this - the seller has other models for sale too if you have A£1,000 plus spare .... The museum models may be worth it but for buying ones…”

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17 years ago by Tall Paul

Started 17 years ago by Peter HS93

R.A.F. Crash Resue Tender (fireboat)

“have a read of this for windowframes http://modelfireboats.com/forum/thread.php?thread=967 Peter”

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17 years ago by Peter HS93

Started 17 years ago by rodrigues

who will be Total unique visitors: 49999

“hiya all on website real good website a must for a good look a round very good for helping mick r”

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17 years ago by Michael R

Started 17 years ago by Peter HS93

Motor setup for 34" Fireboat

“I am just painting mine now I have tried to keep it as light as passable, I have twin screws and am going brushless, the price is coming down all the time, I…”

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17 years ago by Peter HS93

Started 17 years ago by raffitter

fire boat crash tender hull required

“A lot of people have asked this question in the past and I have never heard of one Peter”

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17 years ago by Peter HS93

Started 18 years ago by loz

Aerokits Fireboat Front Cabin Roof?

“Here is a nice pic from front, so you can see curvature. I made my roof from 3 pieces, then glass cloth with resin, its a very complex shape and quite diffic…”

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17 years ago by pmdevlin

Started 17 years ago by Robert

“I have put a 50 twin bladed prop on the same setup but you need to water cool this setup it seemas to work for me I put two 9.6v packs in parallel it cuts do…”

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17 years ago by Michael R

Started 17 years ago by roversean