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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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12 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 18 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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14 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 18 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 18 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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18 years ago by Michael R

Started 18 years ago by roversean

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Started 18 years ago by roversean

What power set up for twin propulsion?

“sorry, not to mislead anyone, it was a graupner 9.6v neo motor that melted the seasprint esc, and cut out the upgraded electronise esc, not the 12v bb turbo,…”

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18 years ago by pmdevlin

Started 18 years ago by Wilp11

Aerokit Models???

“James, I believe any currently available plans are quite expensive if sourced through the trade. Also be aware that the original plans didn't provide drawing…”

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18 years ago by Peter C

Started 20 years ago by fireboat

Massey SHaw Fireboat

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Started 18 years ago by Adiefallguy

Who Is building/restoring what fireboat?

“Here are some more pictures.”

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18 years ago by Police Boat Captain

Started 18 years ago by fireboat

7.2v graupner speed 400 motor

“I would use a 7.2v battery and a 15 amp speed controller”

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18 years ago by tidtug

Started 18 years ago by johnuk39

Crash tender well deck leaking

“HI Dave, If you have a look at the very bottom post on this page it explains a fair amount of the boats stats: http://modelfireboats.com/rc/setups.php The mo…”

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17 years ago by fireboat

Started 18 years ago by am35

A real treat from the colonial Lyle

“Well I have just double checked it wasn't me making the title mistake on youtube, but it does seem that the original movie on the movietone news website…”

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18 years ago by fireboat

Started 18 years ago by Lyle

“HI dad. Cool site with lots of info”

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18 years ago by chiffs2

Started 18 years ago by chiffs

Has anybody got templates of bulkheads

“Hi dobo01, You have been picked as one of the prize winners for the December Prize Quiz. If you'd like to accept, kindly let me know your postal address for …”

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4 years ago by fireboat

Started 18 years ago by Peter HS93