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motor for a searover

Hobby Chit Chat

“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

Hobby Chit Chat

“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

Hobby Chit Chat

“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

Hobby Chit Chat

“Brilliant thanks”

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17 years ago by tidtug

Started 18 years ago by bostondick

Hobby Chit Chat

“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

For Sale/Wanted

“HI Dave, Many thanks for the advice on the Futaba ariel, the main reason I wanted the Futaba ariel is so that I can keep the set original, the problem is tha…”

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17 years ago by Rookysailor

Started 18 years ago by Rookysailor

RSS Feeds... Who Uses Them??

Website Related

“Hi Often wondered what use I could make of RSS. Now I know, and thanks. I have added this to my browser and it is really good. Pop up window appears when you…”

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17 years ago by Dave M

Started 17 years ago by fireboat

Navigation lights for Aerokits boats

Hobby Chit Chat

“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

Hobby Chit Chat

“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

were to use my boat

General Resources

“HI jon Thanks for that. I have already decided that a bolt on keel is the best option. I have some ideas but a quick chat with someone who has actually used …”

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14 years ago by Dave M

Started 17 years ago by jamesbuchanan

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

Hobby Chit Chat

“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

46" Fire Boat White Window Frames

Building Related

“this shows windows and lack of frames”

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17 years ago by Peter HS93

Started 17 years ago by Tall Paul

who will be Total unique visitors: 49999

Hobby Chit Chat

“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

Hobby Chit Chat

“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

problem with my servo

“HI Andy I use Hitec gear and had a laser 4 at one time. Found it reliable and trouble free. I apologize if I am teaching you to suck eggs but here goes. Are …”

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17 years ago by Dave M

Started 17 years ago by viper15

fire boat crash tender hull required

Hobby Chit Chat

“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?

Hobby Chit Chat

“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

Vac forming parts

Building Related

“HI Peter Done this years ago to get the shape of a half of a 100 watt light bulb. Used thin plasticard a very hot top element on the kitchen oven .I also mad…”

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17 years ago by Seaspray

Started 17 years ago by Peter HS93

RAF CRASH TENDER 34INCH

For Sale/Wanted

“Here are some pictures of the above boat.”

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17 years ago by johnuk39

Started 17 years ago by johnuk39

Hull for LA fireboat for sale

For Sale/Wanted

“Hull shots and monitors, Plus I do have a ladder”

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17 years ago by joe31hat

Started 17 years ago by joe31hat

For Sale/Wanted

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Started 17 years ago by pthomas

Hobby Chit Chat

“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

Hobby Chit Chat

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Started 17 years ago by roversean

What power set up for twin propulsion?

Hobby Chit Chat

“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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17 years ago by pmdevlin

Started 18 years ago by Wilp11

Aerokit Models???

Hobby Chit Chat

“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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17 years ago by Peter C

Started 20 years ago by fireboat

Massey SHaw Fireboat

Hobby Chit Chat

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Started 17 years ago by Adiefallguy

Who Is building/restoring what fireboat?

Hobby Chit Chat

“Here are some more pictures.”

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17 years ago by Police Boat Captain

Started 17 years ago by fireboat

7.2v graupner speed 400 motor

Hobby Chit Chat

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

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17 years ago by tidtug

Started 18 years ago by johnuk39

“Hi Dave glad to see your following me, have you any boats under construction or already sailing?”

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7 years ago by mturpin013

Started 17 years ago by pthomas

Crash tender well deck leaking

Hobby Chit Chat

“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

Motor Running Temperature

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Started 18 years ago by Police Boat Captain

On eBay 1:12 scale Solent Class lifeboat

For Sale/Wanted

“Now sold. Thanks for all the interest shown.”

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18 years ago by greatwhiterabbit

Started 18 years ago by greatwhiterabbit

A real treat from the colonial Lyle

Hobby Chit Chat

“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

Hobby Chit Chat

“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

Hobby Chit Chat

“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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3 years ago by fireboat

Started 18 years ago by Peter HS93

Aerokit Fireboat on Trade-me-NZ

Hobby Chit Chat

“Have pm'd you vnkiwi”

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18 years ago by vnkiwi

Started 18 years ago by vnkiwi

St Mungo Fireboat

Building Related

“I am building a model of St Mungo, has anyone else built a model of this boat?”

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18 years ago by jasmith

Started 18 years ago by jasmith

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Started 18 years ago by tidtug

“Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to everyone. vnkiwi ps hull line drawings nearly there”

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18 years ago by vnkiwi

Started 18 years ago by tidtug

measuring your MPH

Hobby Chit Chat

“using a mobile phone with gps, and a gps receiver, in a plastic bag inside the boat, average speed was 10.5mph, top speed 11.4mph, quite fast for a brushed m…”

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18 years ago by pmdevlin

Started 18 years ago by pmdevlin