Robbe motors versus engine sound modules

RC & Electrics

“Ive finally managed to cure the problem, and now have engine sound with my original robbe navy motors! How? you all ask, Thats my secret [ha ha]. lets just s…”

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17 years ago by Gregg

Started 17 years ago by Gregg

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Sound Module.

RC & Electrics

“id of thought with how cheap these modules are, it would be easier to just buy a ready made one, Ive personally found the train modules more convincing then …”

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17 years ago by Gregg

Started 17 years ago by captain pugwash

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Aerokits Crash Tender

Hobby Chit Chat

“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

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plans for a sea rover

General Resources

“good plan”

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17 years ago by Grandturk

Started 17 years ago by jamesbuchanan

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Fireboat Fittings?

Hobby Chit Chat

“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

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Replacement motor - suggestions?

Hobby Chit Chat

“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

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Where to sail?

Hobby Chit Chat

“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

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Protocol for Transom Boat name / registered port

Hobby Chit Chat

“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

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Jotika Sea Queen

RC & Electrics

“HI Peter, I've just come back from a sail and tried a 40X and 45X prop. On the 40 the motor was getting barely warm after a few minutes and performance was '…”

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17 years ago by ianed57

Started 17 years ago by ianed57

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boat Pictures

Building Related

“A couple of boat pictures. Peter”

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17 years ago by Peter HS93

Started 17 years ago by Peter HS93

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Paint Colours for fireboats

Hobby Chit Chat

“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

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Wiring Issues

RC & Electrics

“Hi AlanR, 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 t…”

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3 years ago by fireboat

Started 17 years ago by don6398

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Some help needed here !

Building Related

“WOW! You got a big job on there, but worth it to bring that old girl back to life, that "thing with the gear on" in the rear section, mine was also originall…”

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17 years ago by pmdevlin

Started 17 years ago by Killerwhat

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46" MODEL FIREBOAT ON EBAY

For Sale/Wanted

“NOW SOLD. Thanks”

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17 years ago by ocscars

Started 17 years ago by ocscars

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anyone know the pennant colours?

Hobby Chit Chat

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Started 17 years ago by pmdevlin

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Smit Hunter

Hobby Chit Chat

“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

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vosper

Hobby Chit Chat

“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

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Use of Glues on Boats.

Building Related

“The silicon sealant is a good idea! I will hang on to that one for future use. it would be difficult to achieve on this boat, without fully removing the main…”

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17 years ago by Gregg

Started 17 years ago by Gregg

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Robbe Dusseldorf fire Boat

Hobby Chit Chat

“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

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Mast and davit assembly for 34" CTender

Hobby Chit Chat

“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

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RC In a Victory Industries Crash Tender

Building Related

“I have a Robbe "Dusseldorf" Fireboat, for my sins, bougth it a couple of weeks ago, secondhand and am in the process of undergoing a refit/rebuild. its had a…”

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17 years ago by Gregg

Started 17 years ago by smiggy

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Main power supply.

RC & Electrics

“Right ! I thought id try something.......... I had originally set my boat up on the 1st channel on my Futaba transmitter, so decided to simply try setting up…”

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17 years ago by Gregg

Started 17 years ago by Gregg

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Rudder tubes and water lines

Building Related

“fire boats have there rears low in the water you will never get the tube above the water line unless you have it deck hight, have look through the gallery of…”

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17 years ago by Peter HS93

Started 17 years ago by Smaze

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Fast Patrol Launch

Hobby Chit Chat

“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

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Paint?

Building Related

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Started 17 years ago by Smaze

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u.s coast guard picket

Building Related

“this is the best of what I have so far”

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17 years ago by gnrsam1

Started 17 years ago by gnrsam1

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Sea Commander

Building Related

“Many thanks for replying and for your advice, I have taken it on board, if you pardon the pun!!!”

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17 years ago by geffers

Started 17 years ago by geffers

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Fireboat Funday 2009!!

Hobby Chit Chat

“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

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propulsion

RC & Electrics

“HI Jim, best of luck with the project, you are going into unchartered water here! Fireboat has a brushless single screw in his, its quick, but is the 3 foot …”

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17 years ago by pmdevlin

Started 17 years ago by jim-lake

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What a great web site

Non-Hobby Chat

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Started 17 years ago by andygodman

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Aerokits 46" power

RC & Electrics

“Hello - thanks for your trouble & time to signpost this - results look pretty Impressive -tell me what do you do after the 15mins duration- change battery pa…”

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17 years ago by mikethebike

Started 17 years ago by mikethebike

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1:10 Interceptor 38

Building Related

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1 post 0 likes

Started 17 years ago by marceloblauth

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Rubber boat fenders

Building Related

“Glad I could help. Mark”

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17 years ago by mark47

Started 17 years ago by Safetyvalve

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RTTL 1:24

Building Related

“macsmouldings have some nice fittings for your 1/24 r t t l check mine out on the site anymore help please ask”

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17 years ago by Michael R

Started 17 years ago by mark47

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Deans Marine show 4th 5th 6th sept

Hobby Chit Chat

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Started 17 years ago by Peter HS93

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34" rttl

Hobby Chit Chat

“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

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Templates for 34" Aerokits Fire Boat

Hobby Chit Chat

“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

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Water pick up hoses

Hobby Chit Chat

“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

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Aerokit Sea Urchin

Hobby Chit Chat

“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…”

3 posts 1 like

17 years ago by chrisduncombe

Started 17 years ago by chrisduncombe

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brushless motor speed control

RC & Electrics

“HI nasraf I think you understand the principle. Basically its an AC motor driven by sequential pulses to the coils. I use outrunner brushless in my crash ten…”

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17 years ago by Dave M

Started 17 years ago by nasraf

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