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Eric2283

Recruit 17 years ago

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Fireboat 94

Second time in the water,and nearly finished. this build seems to have taken for ever, but thanks to info from the Fireboat site, I've got results.

#build #fireboat #fire boat

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dbninjaChief Petty Officer 2nd Class17 years ago
well done, looks great! as for taking forever.. tell me about it! two boats not much further on than they were in November....
it will be forever that mine will be done at this rate! some nice weather for painting soon please
db
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owhogo

Petty Officer 1st Class 17 years ago

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Arun on the plane

Arun life boat full power,can run like this for around the two hour mark,,,yes it does have a signal safe fitted,,,to fast to chace around the bank

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Dave MVice Admiral17 years ago
Great pic. What are your motor / speed controller / prop and battery types? I am still building mine, use 2 off Graupner 900 bb and 2 off 35amp esc's with 60mm 4 blade props and 12v 12ampH SLA. Still in development stage so not run for any length of time.
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deckape

Master Seaman 17 years ago

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DOUGLAS GREG TUG SAN PEDRO

HERE ARE SOME PHOTOS OF MY 1971 DOUGLAS CREG TUG SAN PEDRO IN DISPLAY AND UNDERWAY

FRANKLYN DAY
RETIRED U.S.S. NAVY BMC

#display #tug #san pedro

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deckapeMaster Seaman16 years ago
Thats how you do it John I built mine the same way from her keel to the fore top. These Hatman douglas Greg Tugs are very popular to scale boaters. they are a lot different ever scince Harbor models got there hands on it. Like I memtioned before when Dwight was ghetting Ill all the molds went to Steve Lillard they were all destroyed because he didn,t use the proper mold release agent. Harbor has done a fine job reconstructing the molds. Take your time it will be a fine tug when done and one heck of a show stopper. Franklyn
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circle43nauticalChief Petty Officer 2nd Class9 years ago
BRAVO ZULU CHIEF!
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Bob Jones

Leading Seaman 17 years ago

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Spot the real one!

whch is real and which is the model ? Confused , looks like the real thing (and the plane flies ! !)

#model

Bob Jones

Leading Seaman 17 years ago

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Seaplane tender with Catalina flying boat

My old FROG tender with a PBY

Tender about 40 years old , now powered by electric
(6 volt) ..PBY found on ebay and could no believe it was the same scale (1/24)

#ebay #electric #e bay #seaplane #seaplane tender

owhogo

Petty Officer 1st Class 17 years ago

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my life boats

well here are my boats .all 1/12 scale,,and theres a waveney class in primer at this time

#primer

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redoctoberAble Seaman17 years ago
HI Dave,
Thank you for the information, I have now managed find a small amount of information on the
internet, but really no greater than what you have provided, this now two occasions you have been
of assistance recently and your input is appreciated
`Ray
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circle43nauticalChief Petty Officer 2nd Class9 years ago
BRAVO ZULU! I LOVE DOUBLE-ENDERS. THIS IS MY USCG 52' TYPE F WOODEN MOTOR LIFEBOAT (POSTED)
BEAUTIFUL WORK, SIR.
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Stroller

Able Seaman 17 years ago

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34in Aerokit Fireboat

Had a full refurb but still need the window frames making when I can get round to it . Goes really well with a Graupner 700BB Neodym on 14.4 volts. Still trying to find the right prop, but pretty close now to getting it right . Aim to getting it up to 19.2 volt
Should really fly then.

#aerokit #fireboat #graupner #kit #prop #wind #frames #fire boat #window #volts

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pmdevlinLieutenant16 years ago
HI Stroller, how did you get on with the neo 700? I tried one a bit ago in my boat but it blew up the esc twice!
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StonemonkeyMaster Seaman15 years ago
Brilliant tender fella. Great detail, have just bought an old 46'' of the same, half built and am looking for inspiration!
Dean
😑
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kalamunda

Leading Seaman 17 years ago

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Nor Star 'Wave Rider'

Found beached on e-bay and refurbished. Brushless motor running on 8.4 v. with Planet T5 2.4ghz radio. First trial at Goodrington, Paignton. 12 Mar 2010

#brushless motor #motor #radio #refurbish #brush #2.4ghz #brushless #e bay

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kalamundaLeading Seaman17 years ago
HI Rob. Thanks for your interest The motor is a KEDA Thumrun 2387/18 and the reversable ESC is an EZ-Run 18A + the appropriate programing card. I am using 8.4 v (3300mah)and an X45 prop. Motor and ESC purchased from www.giantcod.co.uk ............ John
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FiresaleRecruit16 years ago
John. I have a nor star Wave Rider hull only,in good condition, but minus any cabin or rear deck. Can you post any pictures showing the cabin and deck off the hull I could use as a guide to complete my boat.Sorry this is a bit late, Dave...
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ianed57

Sub-Lieutenant 17 years ago

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Lesro Sportsman

Lesro Sportsman kit, wood sports fishing boat 33'' in length, weight about 8lb. MFA 850 on 12v (10 NiMHcells 3.5ah) MTroniks 40amp esc, X50 prop. Built by Ian Gardner.
March 2010. I am now using 12 cells and a Graupner speed controller. I added watercooling too and the boat goes noticeably faster- but melted a fuse holder on first outing so I need to upgrade some of the wiring. There was also a bit of prop aerating on turns so might reduce the prop size.
The last photo is with increased voltage.

tiggy_cat

Petty Officer 2nd Class 17 years ago

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Gannet Engine

As mentioned in one post. I mentioned that I had bought 3 spark Ignition engines some years ago which had not seen daylight for some time. Dug them out and took a photo or two if anyone is interested

#engine

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Peter HS93Warrant Officer17 years ago
is the first one a seal ? and the second an island special I think they where called and we know what the third is

Peter
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tiggy_catPetty Officer 2nd Class17 years ago
HI Peter,
Yes the 4 cylinder is the Seal. Surprised to find that the castings and build instructions are still currently available for these! The middle one is a Channel islands Special. Don't know much about these as I 've never heard of anyone actually using one. They were available (like the Gannet) as an aero engine. Hate to think about the size of plane this would need. Third photo , as you say, needs no introduction
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Graham

Recruit 17 years ago

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Gannet engine as per forum

Finally took 2 pics of the engine which I will be fitting to a large crash tender
Graham

#engine #forum #crash tender

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Peter HS93Warrant Officer17 years ago
now that is realy nice, it looks better than I rember mine when it was new, has yours got the plastic/ bakelite or alloy cap for the oil. did yours come in a felt lined box?

peter
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russell

Able Seaman 17 years ago

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shearwater motor crusier

shear water motor cruiser I made from scratch plank on frame looks well in the water with the added motor and prop give it an edge turning and coming back up the lake no ballast inside the boat its all built in the keel navagation lights work and a small table with a map for someone steering thanks russell

#ballast #lake #motor #prop #scratch #scratch built #keel #cruiser #lights #built

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ianed57Sub-Lieutenant17 years ago
I always liked this model- and your version looks very nice. it would be nice to see it up the right way:-) Any chance of a photo on the water too?
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