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Fire Boat Fun Day

“Another Successful Fireboat Funday!!! What did you think of the event? (Edited by Fireboat)”

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20 years ago by fireboat

Started 21 years ago by Barrie W

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

What was yout first boat?

“Hi My first boat is a Southamton tug, being converted and upgraded with various mods.”

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14 years ago by Panelman

Started 19 years ago by froggyt996

Scale sizes ???

“HI Tidtug, got any pictures of your crew?”

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19 years ago by pmdevlin

Started 19 years ago by Bob Jones

“update on the engine situation I have just purchased an Irvine 20 marine engine”

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19 years ago by Crash Rescue

Started 19 years ago by Crash Rescue

“I have 5 fireboats originals so wooden hulls but I have groupner fire moniters and they dont look right”

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19 years ago by tidtug

Started 19 years ago by tidtug

RAF Rescue Launch In Motion Picture!

“Many thanks for the video of the Crash tender in action and the web site from the colonial , my girl (94) has the third motor , some 28 or more years young a…”

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18 years ago by Lyle

Started 19 years ago by fireboat

New Website - What's your opinion?

“Thanks Pete, it's great to hear it looks professional specially when I'm no professional! Yes, the spell checker will be put back in due course, I was trying…”

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18 years ago by fireboat

Started 18 years ago by fireboat

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

electric problems

“HI , have you set up the ESC ? This could cause your problem , as I found out myself.If you need the instructions I can email them .. Stay dry BOB J”

18 years ago by Bob Jones

Started 18 years ago by johnuk37

More Crash boating In OZ /Lyle

“Thank you peter and some day I may be lucky for a copy of the Torpedo boat plan and formers in the big world of modelling.”

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18 years ago by Lyle

Started 18 years ago by Peter HS93

Fireboat pennant details on fold mast.

“Gee thanks Peter for a response which I only checked today my email is: * and am looking to finally adding a "flag" all the best & thanks for a response. I a…”

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18 years ago by Lyle

Started 18 years ago by Lyle

“HI guys, how big are ur rudders??? I love it when u get a brand new packaged rudder and release it from its box, it realy sends a tingle down my back!!!!!!!”

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18 years ago by [deleted]

Started 18 years ago by Bob Jones

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

“Brilliant thanks”

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17 years ago by tidtug

Started 18 years ago by bostondick

Heller 1/50 Lifeboat

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Started 18 years ago by Steven H McLain

Mk1. Fire Boat Info Wanted Please?

“HI FIREBOAT reference the RAF FIRE FLOATS/TENDERS here goes. FIRE FLOATS/TENDERS/CRASH TENDERS etc.,were converted from SEAPLANE TENDERS thus. 37.5ft ST. des…”

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18 years ago by rafwebfoot

Started 18 years ago by adross

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

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

measuring your MPH

“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

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

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

“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

Aerokit Fireboat on Trade-me-NZ

“Have pm'd you vnkiwi”

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18 years ago by vnkiwi

Started 18 years ago by vnkiwi

“HI dad. Cool site with lots of info”

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18 years ago by chiffs2

Started 18 years ago by chiffs

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

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

1:16th scale RAF crew

“Thanks for that! Will do my best! regards Chris”

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16 years ago by hslmouldingscouk

Started 18 years ago by hslmouldingscouk

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

“I know I am replying to am old post but if anyone is interested I have just bought a set of white metal fittings for a 46" from Lesro Models in Christchurch,…”

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15 years ago by ModelHover

Started 18 years ago by eaqbb

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

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

Massey SHaw Fireboat

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Started 18 years ago by Adiefallguy

“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

oakley solent rother lifeboat plans

“HI Bill Yes I do have my plans and the build booklet but really they are not much use as all the parts were marked out on the wood provided and the plan just…”

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13 years ago by Dave M

Started 18 years ago by edwintoms

“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

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

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

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