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Norfolk Wherry Fans

Just a note for Norfolk Wherry fans that "Model Boats" Magazine (UK) will be featuring the boats in its September 2018 edition.

6 years ago by CB90

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Norfolk Wherry

Some pictures of my Dad's Norfolk Wherry seen here at Eton Park, Norwich. it will be featured in September 2018 "Model Boats" magazine along with his mates Wherry. It is about 4ft long note my 3ft 72nd scale Corvette looks small next to it.

6 years ago by CB90

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Wherry hull in GRP

nothing has been ruined boatshed, as you know when we take on a new build that we like to be sure things are correct to the real boats and if we are to part with our hard earned money things need to be right in the first place and not need loads of work to put it right before you can start building. CB90 i'm guessing that your farther was the original build that was in the s back in 1985, it was coming across this article that got me intrigued in these boats and have been researching ever since if you have any more info on your fathers builds that would be great. cheers Ron

6 years ago by kmbcsecretary

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Unknown

If I'm not mistaken it looks like the flying kestral steam tug that if I remember correctly it was a free plan in

6 years ago by kmbcsecretary

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Norfolk wherry plans wanted

I have since found out that there was an article in a back issue of does anyone know what issue it was please Thanks in advance

6 years ago by kmbcsecretary

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Norfolk wherry plans wanted

Does anyone have the plans from that they no longer need cash waiting Checking before I order the plans online

6 years ago by kmbcsecretary

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Cabin roof mechanism

I still have a 34" Raf crash tender still unbuilt that I bought back in 1994 when they released a run of 50 on the 50th anniversary of the model in the . I also have a Vosper 46” RAF Crash Tender Kit By Vintage Model Works sitting in my shed. One day I will get around to building them Along with restoring my Sea Hornet, Sea Commander, Sea Queen and my Huntsman along with several other boats, including an MFA Spearfish and a Stratos interceptor, Hydrofibre Pipedream both of which were the same company just that they had a change of name. Along with at least 3 others. I will do them sometime.

6 years ago by BOATSHED

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Thames sailing barge Capricorn

Hi , thames sailing barge model pages> http://barge.homeunix.org/index.php/home some discussion about Thames sailing barges you can find here >http://www.modelboats.co.uk/forums/postings.asp?th=95328 http://barge.homeunix.org/index.php/barge-building/15-build-reports/34-building-a-model-1970-onwards-a-relatively-new-members-reminiscences-and-ideas < by R.Chesney Magazines. Model boats 2007 nr 7 tsb Celia Jane model tuning Model Boats 2013-11 tsb finless little models Marine Modelling international 2014 nr 7-9 tsb Veronica Marine Modelling international 2016 nr07 tsb Westmoreland

6 years ago by tomarack

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Aero kits 34” Sea Commander and Model Boats Mag June 2012

Evening all. I’m building the Sea Commander and note that had an article in June 2012 reviewing the kit and build. Anyone have a copy of the article (page 10 onwards) they could scan and email to me. Tried MagsUK and others but can’t find anyone who has a back copy available. Thanks in advance!

6 years ago by Penfold63

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Clyde puffer

there were free plans with the December .Cheers Marky

6 years ago by marky

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October November 1986

Hi David, many thanks for your message. I am on holiday in Australia at the movement, but when I get home 1st feb, I’ll be in touch. Kind regards simon

6 years ago by Skydive130

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October November 1986

Does anyone have a copy of the October and November 1986 that contained the build article on the Tyne Class lifeboat. I have purchased the plans and Hull from Sarik and have found a wonderful build article on this model. Thinking that this will test my scratch building skills, I would love to add this class Lifeboat to go along side my Solent. Photocopies of the build articles would be perfect, happy to meet all costs if reasonable. Thank you in advance.

6 years ago by Skydive130

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October November 1986

hi skydive, did you get the build article from model boats of the tyne. I have all the copys from the magazine as I built it plank on frame, some years ago. let me no if I can help david

6 years ago by jtdavid

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new model of boat

Hi Welcome to the site. I suggest you buy a copy of the to see what might appeal. You can then contact one of the advertisers to get more details. If you need a ready built model you can usually find one on e-bay or in a local auction. There are pitfalls and if you can find a local friendly Model Shop or Club they will guide you in the right direction. Good hunting

6 years ago by Dave M

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October November 1986

Thanks Doug, I have a print subscription, so may not be able to access, will try though. if that fails, if anyone has the ability to download and print those 2 articles I would be most greatful

6 years ago by Skydive130

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October November 1986

Hallo Sy, without a subscription number I'm afraid you won't get access 🤔 "The online archive of is available exclusively to Print + Digital and Digital subscribers and lets you: Turn the pages of your favourite magazine online Access back issues Search for favourite articles Access the latest issue as soon as it is published" Cheers Doug 😎

6 years ago by RNinMunich

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October November 1986

Many thanks mark, will give it a try! Kind regards Sy

6 years ago by Skydive130

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October November 1986

Skydiver, go on the model boat magazine website, they have the archive to call on. Mark

6 years ago by jarvo

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tug build

theres a build log in if you search Ayton cross the article comes up a.Cheers Marky

7 years ago by marky

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Bob the Duck

Built after a challenge from the late Bob Hutton, and featured in this Nov 2017's ... 'from an idea to the water' See the videos on YouTube, just search Bob the Duck

7 years ago by EricMB

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TAMIYA. King George V.

Hi Colin, what scale is it? If you Google 'Plastic Magic' you should get lots of example of this from 350 / 400 scale carriers and battleships down to 72 scale Vosper MTB, KM S100 / E-Boat etc. There are also several Plastic magic articles in . The general principles are always the same: lightweight miniaturised electronics incl. servos! Do a max payload test on the bare hull as the very first thing. Weigh the major superstructure assemblies and decks and subtract from max payload: that's what's left for electronics and battery! The kit props are generally useless, no pitch, so make your own out of tinplate or 0.5mm brass. can be a little oversize, no one will know😉 Prop shafts and tubes: 2mm OD / 1mm ID brass tube with 1mm silver steel or piano wire shafts. Couplings from shrink sleeve. will dig out some motor types and sources tomorrow, there are also some given in the Model Boats mag articles. That's where I found the Micron Radio tip😊 Can heartily recommend Micron radio for the smallest combination RX and ESC on one tiny board that I've ever seen! Talk to Andy Rutter, he offers excellent advice and will fit tiny connectors and pre-program the RX board to match what you want to do. He also has very very tiny servos which are ideal.👍 http://www.micronradiocontrol.co.uk/ Look under RC components - 'Deltang Ultra micro'. you ain't gonna get no teeny weenier! I went weak today 😲 and ordered a 350 scale Prince of Wales, to match my 350 scale Bismarck, Hood and Ark Royal. Battle of Denmark Straight here we come! Cost a tad more than 25 pence though 🤔 Good luck Doug 😎

7 years ago by RNinMunich

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huntsman plan

January 2016 ncluded a free plan of a Huntsman 31 complete with photos and a step by step build guide. Unfortunately the model is 24". I also wanted a bigger model so I redrew the plan double size. it wasn't too difficult and only took a couple of evenings with a some lining paper from B&Q and a calculator and voila! At the moment I am planking the roof of the cabins and trying to decide between a brushless motor and an old Weston rare earth brushed motor I used to use for fast electrics. The article in MB also ran into February 2016 where all the fiddly finishing bits were described, also with many photos. I expect one can obtain back issues from their web site. Anyone interested in Huntsmen should get these two issues for the detail alone.

7 years ago by Black Dog Jack

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''Vanity'' leaves the building board

Ah, my replacement copies of Plank-on-Frame Models have arrived. indistinguishable from the copies I lent and never got back. I simply cannot be without these books. I've had them since I was wee loddy in Devon, when my love of quality model boats began. I was a member of the Thames Ship Lovers and Ship Model Society and got my first ever proper commission through them. Where are they now? They were one of the main London based clubs at one point, meeting in a Pub in the West End on a Tuesday night. I believe the magazine Model Shipwright came about through those meetings. Now, even that magnificent organ has gone. What is it about model boaters? No TSLSMS, no Scale Sail, no Model Shipwright. And no doubt Maritime Models has gone in Greenwich and Model Shipwrights in Putney. For a maritime nation all this is a disgrace. Martin

7 years ago by Westquay

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Got it so here goes...

I built the Fairey Huntsman by Precedent back in the ‘70s. it must have been a very different kit to the one being sold now. I had few resources back then but somehow managed a half decent job of it with a glow plug engine for power. Never could start it, and eventually sold it to someone prepared to persevere with it. it must have had a few fittings, and plans, unlike the current one, which is really poor quality. After some consideration and a timely article in , I ordered the plans from Myhobbystore.com. I still wanted to make it the size of the kit so had to get them enlarged to 11th scale.; not a problem. So this build blog is to encourage anyone wanting to build this delightful classic boat not to get a kit but to scratch build it. Better and much more satisfying. You’ll probably have to scratch build all the fittings and detailing anyway. I didn't manage to take detailed photos all the time but hopefully there will be enough to be useful. I got lucky with supplies of appropriate ply at my local Menshed, and got on with cutting out the frames on their scroll saw. I had plenty of materials accumulated over years and lots of cedar from venetian blinds, which is really good for planking etc. The plans are more accurate than the kit and have much nicer hull lines. Fitting the frames was straight forward, and double cedar chine strips were epoxied in.

7 years ago by manyboats

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(Working Vessel) Scallywag

Scallywag is my second model, I came across an old from 1988 that had a copy of the original plan designed by David Metcalfe and surprisingly managed to get and ABS hull. Very pleased with the results. The wheelhouse has a hinged door and seat locker and even a working compass! in addition I have fitted a sounder unit (can't remember the manufacturer) (Motor: 545) (ESC: Mtroniks) (8/10)

8 years ago by jimrust

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Is westbournemodel@ co serious?

As a single time Westbourne customer, complained to both the Police and Trading Standards, but never heard any more. Also brought the situation to the attention of the . Like many others my credit card company reimbursed me. In fairness to the industry, have NEVER had this experience with any other supplier, have always experienced integrity and helpfulness. Now, before using a company for the first time, always seek web reviews or recommendations. Caveat Emptor I suppose!

8 years ago by Rowen

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model shows

This press release has just been sent to to include in their next digital edition (the next hard-copy edition isn't in the shops until after the show): "COALVILLE MODEL BOAT SHOW 2016 After some last-minute organisational changes this years 2016 show is now quite definitely ON again! Dates are Saturday & Sunday April 9/10;2016 10.00am 4.00pm at the Hermitage Leisure Centre, Silver Street, Whitwick, Coalville LE67 5EU. The show historically attracts many traders and clubs from all over the UK , so there should be plenty of models and goodies to interest everyone! There is ample FREE parking on site and everything is easily accessed on ground floor level. The Centre has a good cafeteria, serving hot and cold food. Admission to the show will be £4.50/person/day (Under 16 are Free of charge). Further details will be posted on the website www.coalvilleshow.co.uk as they become known". contact there web site for all latest information www.coalvilleshow.co.uk taken of modelboatmayhem

8 years ago by jtdavid

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Westbourne Model Centre

As mentioned earlier, had a similar experience. Whilst the reason Alex was given could be accurate, must admit that the kids "dropping the ball" has never compromised their ability to debit credit cards! Also got reimbursed by the card company, but that just drives all our costs up. Likewise was in touch with the Editor of Model Boats as consider a magazine should be concerned with the integrity of its advertisers. Would be disappointing to hear that a newcomer to our hobby, frustrated in dealings with a supplier, could give it up. It would be valuable if this website could offer a forum where enthusiasts could comment on their dealings with suppliers so could compare notes. From my experience with this company, now always check on the internet for reviews, fortunately most suppliers have good ones.

8 years ago by Rowen

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Westbourne Model Centre

Spoke with the Editor of last year, I had placed an order in 2014 for some Graupner figures. they charged my Credit Card but I never received anything from them not even correspondence. Paul told me that when the old man retired the kids totally dropped the ball, shame really as they carried nice stock. A lot of people here in North America have experienced the same things, I guess if you can go into the shop and buy something right off of the shelf you are ok. Alex Canada

8 years ago by Alex

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(Yacht) Starlet

New build from Vic Smeed free plan, December 1966. Mast and fittings used from previous build c 1970. Original hull consigned to local tip during a mad clear out many pull years ago. (5/10)

8 years ago by Rex3644

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Gry Maritha

hI all looking for model boats or marine modding magazine for model slipways Gry Maritha ether magazine or copy's Thanks John

9 years ago by Jlambert

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sea star made by billings

The Sea Star is older than the internet, so very little to be found. I have the same problem looking for information about the Helgoland kit, popular in the 70's. I once had a 40 year collection of 1956-1985 but my brother ripped them up for the pictures. Loads of Irreplacable articles lost. Jerry

9 years ago by expatflyer

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Seaforth Clansman

Looking for a plan of the Seaforth clansman Which Is a abs hull, Also looking for a copy of for January 1991 which has a build revue on this boat all postage covered for Magazine etc . 👍

10 years ago by PEDRO54

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October

Thanks for your help Chris

10 years ago by hslmouldingscouk

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October

HI Does any have a copy of Octobers Model Boats mag with the review of my KFK ! Could I ask someone to scan It a mail to me please as I am unable to find a copy now In the stores. Chris

10 years ago by hslmouldingscouk

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October

OK I have found it I think this is what you want. If you let me have your email address I can send as attachment which may be better quality. Cheers Max

10 years ago by MAXTON

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October

I do have a copy of Octobers Model Boats and can scan and email to you but don't know exactly what you want KFK does not convey enough info, please clarify. Cheers Max

10 years ago by MAXTON

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Polystyreen cutter

I saw a article In a few months ago regarding the making of a homemade polystyrene cutter, unfortunately I have mislaid, Ie accidentally sent for recycling the Issue concerned. I wondered If anyone could email me ((Email Removed - PM Only)) a copy of the article. Many thanks In anticipation. 😊

10 years ago by bikerjohn57

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HMS Tean

I was just wondering was anyone building Glynn Guest's free plan In this months ?

11 years ago by DessieB

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Thames Barge - ''Kitty''

HI Alan, Sorry it's taken a while to reply. The Free Kitty Plan for the Thames Barge was presented with the issue 581 but I don't really know what the date was although I have been told it could be as far back as the 80's or 90's. Regards, Ian

11 years ago by Rockbag

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Thames Barge - ''Kitty''

This is a my first scratch build and is based on a free plan issued with . At the moment I am at the hull stage and am just about ready to fibre glass the interior before sorting out the motor mount, prop shaft and sail control items before installing the deck. When the fibre glassing is finished I reckon most of the rest will be a winter project. After a 12 month absence I can now submit a few pictures of my nearly completed Thames Barge 'Kitty'. All I now require is a false keel and set of sails, which a club member is making for me. It has been a long slog fitted in between my other interests etc. but I am quite pleased with the result so far. Thanks to our club members for their advice and help. As a rooky with regards to scratch building it has been a very worthwhile project. Attached are a few piccies of how it looks at the moment.

11 years ago by Rockbag

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Free plans

HI Martin Looked at the Outerzone site and its Impressive. Mostly covers vintage model plane plans and I wonder if this is the sort of boat plan you are seeking? Many older model boats were built from semI kits where the parts were supplied pre-cut and the plans were really just a guide to construction rather than a full plan of parts, modern kits are not much different. You can redraw the formers etc from the plans but some effort is required. There are plans available to purchase but they can be costly and bulky, my RMS Olympic plans run to 6 sheets each 4' x 20' and cost nearly £200. The model magazines do produce free plans and I suspect many of us have a few in our possession. If it is a particular model you are wishing to build, I suggest you ask for it by name or type as someone may have a plan you could borrow.

11 years ago by Dave M

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cigarette

HI Vortex, I have just received the result of my latest (and last says the wife!) Ebay purchase. Sold as just " vintage model boat", it is a Surfury obviously built straight from the Model Boat plans. Not too bad a shape for an old boat, but has been liberally painted in a black sticky goo of some kind which comes off on your hands but I bet will take some shifting to restore the boat. Was at one time I.C. powered as you can see the exhaust hole on the transom, but was obviously last used electric powered and came with a tiny old motor and some out of the ark elctronics. Think that I will be using a small brushless set up as electric is kinder to old wooden hulls than I.c. I am looking for 1/12th scale crew , been looking at Tamiya car and bike figures but no luck yet. By chance, I also came across a very clean copy of for November 1968 which had a 2 page article introducing the Surfury plan. Best part is the cover which is one of the stunning Laurie Bagley paintings that they used to use , of Surfury at full pelt really riding the waves. Perhaps it is just old age setting in, but I really find the offshore boats of that era extremely attractive , more so than the curvy fibreglass ones that are used nowadays. I think that Jerome would do quite well if he re introduced hulls of that type for fast electric . When I get a chance I will try and get some decent pictures of it and include them on here

11 years ago by tiggy_cat

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Seaplane Tender

I used the extremely good drawings in the plans sold on the shop web site. As you say, easily copies at staples so can even be used as a template when copied. Good luck with your project.

12 years ago by tompallister

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Control switch access.

The Action electronics dual motor controller does have a power cutoff, set at just over 11 volts, so well within the safe limits of the lipo's, but after a few sea trials now, I "know" when the batteries are past their sell by date and due to be either swapped, or need "resting" for a while before further running. I do have a small "plug in" lipo cell volt checker which I can plug in to the chraging/balancing lead if I need to do so, but even after I have decided they are too flat to run in the boat, the celles still give a set of 4 green lights on the tester, but comon sense tells me its better to remove for recharging. The hatches are quite a sturdy fit on my boat, I found that if you get the height of the coaming right on both the deck and the lip on the hatch Iitself, the hatch "clicks over" the lip and locks down. the hatch springs are a neat idea, nicked off the build in the . Firstly you wind a small brass wire around a suitable metal bar, then once formed, cut the spring in half, but remember to leave sufficient "tag" on the spring ends so you can lock the ends in place, so as you open the hatch, they open as normal, but the springs dont try to close or stretch. crafty idea but definately "look" the part. The power master switch is a maplins jobby, rated at 20 amps. no, does not get hot, have checked after a good long fast run session!

12 years ago by Gregg

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Boston Blenhiem fd137 stern trawler

HI Wilson Try Googling Boston Blenheim. Plenty of info available including pictures. it was also an article and free plan in in 1978 - to March 1979 (Part3). 😊 A short synopsis: Built: R Dunston Ltd, Hessle Owner: Boston Deep Sea Fisheries Ltd, Fleetwood History 1971: To Fleetwood as a new vessel. Fished both home waters and Iceland and later worked the pelagic fisheries off the SW and NW coasts of UK. 1979: Sold, along with BOSTON BEVERLEY to Ben Mar Fishing Co, Chile. Later acquired by the Chilean Navy. 2008: Registered at Valparaiso. Current owners are Pesca Chile SA, Santiago. I may even have a copy of the plan somewhere. 😊 Hope this helps. Good building, why not start a blog and share your experiences. 😀 Dave

12 years ago by Dave M

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(Other) Skimmer

Built from free plan. My first build since childhood as am now retired with some time on hand. (Motor: 400) (ESC: Mtronics Viper) (8/10)

12 years ago by Tall Paul

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wavemaster plan wanted

Look for Modelboats magazine of February 2004,you find an article by Peter Hill about the Wavemaster,with his telefoon nummer and address,or look at my Facebook site http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.136157526481728.25795.136111683152979&type=3#!/photo.php?fbid=136158653148282&set=a.136157526481728.25795.136111683152979&type=3&theater greetings

13 years ago by semi-scale

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Re: Southport Meet

Fireboat which months are we in? ta db

13 years ago by dbninja

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Re: Southport Meet

It seems the Southport Meet has been published in the this month, so anybody online to find out more information here are some links! The event page: [url=http://modelfireboats.com/southportmeet]http://modelfireboats.com/southportmeet[/url] The original forum thread: [url=http://modelfireboats.com/forum/thread.php?thread=2912]http://modelfireboats.com/forum/thread.php?thread=2912[/url] And the video I'll repost here too! I Imagine there will be another this year! So anyone wishing to attend please register with the website and you'll be kept informed on events via email 😊 alternatively pop me a message [url=http://modelfireboats.com/getintouch.php]here[/url]. Fireboat 😎

13 years ago by fireboat