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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
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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
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How to get / who has plans?
“HI there I have a set of plans for a RAF RSL you can view the boat on my pages under Roy McCluskey. It is not a difficult boat to build either. Kind regards Roy”
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11 years ago by McCluskey
Started 17 years ago by badgertansley
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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
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Help!
“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
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Smit Hunter
“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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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
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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
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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
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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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10 years ago by tomarack
Started 17 years ago by jamesbuchanan
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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…”
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17 years ago by chrisduncombe
Started 17 years ago by chrisduncombe
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what to build
“Yep, looks a lot more like tug hull to me too. I agree with Dark Star.”
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15 years ago by Gregg
Started 17 years ago by joe31hat
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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
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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
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Deans Marine show 4th 5th 6th sept
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Started 17 years ago by Peter HS93
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vosper
“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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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
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Vosper RTTL
“Hi Andrew I have a PDF copy of the plan. harrysmith2@dodo.com.au”
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10 years ago by canabus
Started 17 years ago by Dreadstar
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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
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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
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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
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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
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anyone know the pennant colours?
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Started 17 years ago by pmdevlin
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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
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46" fireboat monitors
“If you are looking for non working monitors, speak to Lesro. As part of their "new" 46" kit they are supplying a nice fittings kit which they will sell separ…”
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16 years ago by tiggy_cat
Started 17 years ago by harleydream1
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hello from DB
“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
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1/16 34" fireboat plans
“I now have the plan and will get it photocopied. As a guide to reconstructing a Fireboat I found the plan invaluable. True it needs adjusting in places to fi…”
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17 years ago by Dave M
Started 17 years ago by redroadster
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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
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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
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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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17 years ago by Dave M
Started 17 years ago by Coedlys
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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
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Fire boat kit
“You can get one from Mike at Vintage Model Works, 0208 542 3100.”
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17 years ago by Mark Kruk
Started 17 years ago by jamesbowles
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unbuilt fireboat kit on ebay
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Started 17 years ago by dbninja
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reversing switch
“Hi. its quite easy. Just buy a pair of lightweight "push and hold, to make switches". Then glue them directly to a minI servo, spaced so that the servo arm i…”
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17 years ago by WrinkleyP
Started 17 years ago by fryer1966
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Chit Chat Live?
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Started 17 years ago by fireboat
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50a esc from Hong Kong
“ok mate Im new to all this never built a boat befor just wounderin if you new any one that I could get boat building tuitions off jeff”
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13 years ago by jeffreycollo28
Started 17 years ago by Bluethunder
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Gannet 15cc engine
“Ok thanks it was me cofused with the talk of two engines on flea bay .. ok got it now.. peter”
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17 years ago by Peter HS93
Started 17 years ago by Graham
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Suction hose fittings
“I have not seen any so you will prob have to make them, they are quite easy to do , the tubes are made from drinking straws from fast food chains stuck toget…”
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17 years ago by Peter HS93
Started 17 years ago by Eric2283
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Will It ever be warm enough?
“so you must be local, new Brighton is finished now till it is re built somewhere else, peteryes peter I live in eastham,my friend P.thomas memberNo.217 lives…”
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17 years ago by gerry
Started 17 years ago by dbninja
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Gannet 15cc four stroke
“Good evening, My computer skills are not good at 80 yeas of age. I have only today found your comments about my model od the Dido class cruiser HMS Euryalus.…”
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4 years ago by Mervyn
Started 17 years ago by jimlake
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