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Master Seaman 16 years ago

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Aerokits Solent class RNLB Douglas Currie

I've been tidying this beauty up for a while now, no major work because it's almost all original. I've repaired her bottom and replaced the old bobs boards with modern RC gear from Action Electronics. She looked scruffy at first but much of the problem was smoke discolouration, after careful use of T cut it still seems to have a slightly aged look (like me) which I'm OK with.
Hoping to trial in the next couple of weeks if I can lift it once the lead ballast is in. I'd like to get her to the Funday in September - fingers crossed.

#aerokit #ballast #smoke #rc car #action electronics #action

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scooterRecruit16 years ago
hI there I also like your boat.I have been given a loan of the origanal picture of this boat when she came to portpatrick in 1986 untill 1989. then she went to workington untill 1992. the picture I have belongs to the port station. I have taken some pictures from it but as I cant take it out of the frame the photos are not the best. they are clear enough to let me try and finnish the one that was given to me. I will try and put a photo on for your attension.. your differs slightly with the origanal .but is still a very nice model if my one loks as good I will be happy.
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caitlyn1Recruit15 years ago
hi, very nice model, would it be poss to tell me the scale your model is as I am trying to get bit's for the one I am rebuilding, many thanks pierre
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larryshaw48Able Seaman15 years ago
I just scratchbuilt my radar from the RNLI shipyard drawings... 20thou' brass shim the same as most of my solents parts such as doors, hatches etc.

Brass shim is easy to work with and solder....
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