CHRISTMAS

Non-Hobby Chat

“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

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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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HAPPY NEW YEAR

Non-Hobby Chat

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Started 18 years ago by tidtug

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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

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new member

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

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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

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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

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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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18 years ago by tidtug

Started 18 years ago by johnuk39

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1:16th scale RAF crew

Hobby Chit Chat

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

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16 years ago by hslmouldingscouk

Started 18 years ago by hslmouldingscouk

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Motor Running Temperature

RC & Electrics

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Started 18 years ago by Police Boat Captain

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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 18 years ago by terry955

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Speed

RC & Electrics

“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 18 years ago by pthomas

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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 18 years ago by joe31hat

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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 18 years ago by Tall Paul

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RAF Fire Boat

Hobby Chit Chat

“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

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Who Is building/restoring what fireboat?

Hobby Chit Chat

“Here are some more pictures.”

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18 years ago by Police Boat Captain

Started 18 years ago by fireboat

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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 18 years ago by Robert

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Massey SHaw Fireboat

Hobby Chit Chat

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Started 18 years ago by Adiefallguy

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plans for a sea rover

General Resources

“good plan”

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17 years ago by Grandturk

Started 18 years ago by jamesbuchanan

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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 18 years ago by jamesbuchanan

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Perkasa F.P.B.

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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18 years ago by Michael R

Started 18 years ago by roversean

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Perkasa F.P.B

Hobby Chit Chat

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Started 18 years ago by roversean

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for sale

For Sale/Wanted

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Started 18 years ago by pthomas

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oakley solent rother lifeboat plans

Hobby Chit Chat

“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

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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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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

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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

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46" Fire Boat Leaking Keel

Building Related

“Hello Alan, I am Bryan, Commodore of the group. We meet every Sunday from about 10:30 and you are welcome on any Sunday not just the 1st. Are you bringing a …”

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8 years ago by Bryan-the-pirate

Started 17 years ago by Tall Paul

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problem with my servo

RC & Electrics

“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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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How to get / who has plans?

Hobby Chit Chat

“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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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

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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

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Help!

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

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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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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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