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Precedent Fairey Huntsman

I have for sale an unfinished Fairey Huntsman 31, I started it approx 9 months ago as a project with my grandson but his attention has now turned to model railways, subsequently I have now lost interest in completing and sailing it, the boat is approx 90% complete and comes with new RC equipment battery motor etc, I am looking for £250 just to recoup the costs and to put to his new model railway. I live inStoke-on- if anybody would like to have a look,

5 years ago by bthart

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deck colour

Thanks once again for the information. I have found that the "sprinkling sand" method of recreating the non slip surface can be a little hit and miss unless you take exceptional care to get the covering uniform. instead I have used a can of textured spray paint available from Halfords and then overpainted it with my chosen colour. Regards Shaun

6 years ago by Flack

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deck colour

I have no doubt this question has been asked in the past but I can't seem to find the answer despite trawling through lots of posts. I am looking to identify the deck colour for a Lifeboat. I would prefer an "off the shelf" solution such as car paints rather than have to get a version "mixed" Cheers Shaun

6 years ago by Flack

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deck colour

Something else you may want to consider.. I sprinkle a small amount of fine bird cage sand onto the deck whilst applying the first coat of grey. it gives a pretty good imitation of the non slip surface on the real lifeboats

6 years ago by Manofkent

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deck colour

Thanks for that - I had heard the Rover Tempest Grey was close but found it to be very dark. I shall look for the Humbrol grey Cheers

6 years ago by Flack

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deck colour

having built a and now onto a Tamar, the nearest colour I have found to the current RNLI livery is Humbrol 165 Medium Sea Grey.

6 years ago by Manofkent

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Spektrum, new, useless...

IFound out today via bmfa that horizon hobbies who looked after spectrum warranties and repairs are back in uk with darbrorc who are just outside stoke on . Maybe they can get the tx tested and fixed? Several years ago I had a couple of frysky tx and they needed to be set up on a pc don’t know if this is still the case?

6 years ago by pmdevlin

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Speedline Lifeboat crew

I'm sorry to say. But this is what I hear about Speed line time and time again. Someone will pop up and say about one of the main guys being ill. But this has been the "excuse" for well over 12 months. I also know of peple being kicked off forums for saying this as well 🤔 but the truth is the truth. I have some 1/16th(I think) lifeboat crew, which you can have if you are interested. I got them with a 1/12th I bought, but they are nowhere near the right scale. Best of luck getting a response from Speedline. Chueers, Dave😊

6 years ago by rolfman2000

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class lifeboat

best bet is Jackie at model slipway

6 years ago by dragon

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class lifeboat

Hi all looking for a set of plans for the . I’ve got hold of a Hull thinking it was the seven class only to found out it’s the so the seven plan don’t really work on the hull. Regards lee.

6 years ago by Vickers1979

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Scale conversion

Hi all in the process of trying to build a 1/12 scale can’t anyone give me the measurements of the wheel house please thanks

6 years ago by Vickers1979

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Help please class

Hi all in the process of trying to build a 1/12 scale can’t anyone give me the measurements of the wheel house please thanks

6 years ago by Vickers1979

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class lifeboat

Try here https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=model+boats+plans+free&oq=Model+boats+plans&aqs=chrome.5.69i57j0j69i60l2j0l2.27659j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8👍

6 years ago by onetenor

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Steam sound unit (variable speed)

Hi Doug and Eric If you want synchronized sound they will be synthesised. I bought an original Action sound unit for my lifeboat as the sound was sampled on the Whitby Lifeboat which is the model I built. The sampled sounds are all available on a disk and you can easily reprogram to any sound you require. The latest offering can reproduce two motors which is good for twin props where the engines are often changing direction when manouvering. You do need a large solidly mounted speaker to deliver the deep engine notes. My Noisy thing works with any rx and both brushed and brushless ESCs. I suspect that they are designed to link into the Action ESCs which may explain the situation. We did have a discussion re the Action twin ESC some time ago and I did note that the two positive and negative connections had to be wired correctly or risk damaging the output stage. Whatever you choose the sound will greatly enhance the models prescence.

6 years ago by Dave M

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LIFE BOAT

Been on hold for awhile while working on Al Khubar. Time to finish it you may have seen it at Haydock (OWLS). Running gear and electrics all working and has been sailed no leaks, Deck railings and all the white metal bits need doing along with a coat of paint to the deck. Superstructure and Fly Bridge need fittings and painting. Lots to keep me going for a while. More to come as I progress.

6 years ago by dragon

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Hobby Engine 'Richardson' Tug Upgrade

Hi Neil I used initially DAEX25 sold as a pair as they didn't have DAEX25FHE-4 in stock. I am now using the latter as it suits my amp and I have room inside the hull above the waterline. For your small model you probably need a smaller exciter, if indeed you can fit one at all. I believe Doug has already explained about getting the correct impedance. I initially tried ordering from the States but their shipping costs were about £30 hence the Dutch company.

7 years ago by Dave M

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Hobby Engine Richardson Upgrade

Doug Mark is right.👍 I have fitted transducers in my 1:16 on the hull sides above the waterline and they worked as well as the 8" mylar speaker I had previously using with the ACTION sound unit. This weighed a ton and the reduced weight made the model sail much better. This tug has little access inside and very little hull above the waterline. I'd stick to the bigger model in your fleet like the PT109 and do a build blog. I hope you are going to start a Sothhampton build blog so we can follow your progress.

7 years ago by Dave M

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Hobby Engine Richardson Upgrade

Hi Chris Good to hear you managed to get all the bits in. I did wonder where a speaker may be placed and without a good size its won't really sound right. I have used transducers and have two on my Small 1:16 . They work best on the hull above the waterline as PM Devlin did with his model. The Technobots sound units and amps are great but last time I looked I couldn't find them on the site. Re the tank steering I suspect one motor is running faster than the other, you need to get them both at the same speed for the same stick movement on each stick. Any chance of some pics and video. A new post thread would be useful Dave

7 years ago by Dave M

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Blown esc........ again 😢

What ESC were you using? My experience with 600 motors is that they are power hungry, smell a lot and get very, very hot. I had two in a Slipway (they advise the ECO version, no longer available) and used to be able to smell them from the shore! Could be the ESC internals circuitry shut down and may start working again when cool. Any weed in your pond will definitely overload them, which was my problem. Too big a prop will also cause overheating. I had 40mm 3 blade brass props in the . It's possible that the motor is to blame if it has cooked the coils and caused an internal short. Try running direct from the battery with an ammeter in circuit. I am assuming you have checked your propshaft for free rotation and no binding, locknuts can and do come adrift and can tighten up on the shaft, which may explain the slowing down you experienced. Please keep us posted with your progress Cheers Dave

7 years ago by Dave M

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displacement (18lb) (Motor: 700BB Turbo) (ESC: robbe navy) (10/10)

7 years ago by dragon

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Working radar

Hi Julian My 1:32 lifeboat has a similar radar housing to your model. I made my radar casing around a very small servo with the feedback removed plus the the internal pins to allow for continuous rotation. You can remove the bottom part of the servo casing to make it even smaller. Mine sticks thro the top of the radar case and I plug the radar scanner onto the serrated drive. It worked fine but I subsequently removed the electrics and drive the motor via a voltage reducer ( I make my own based on a 317 chip) but they are cheap to buy. The real problem is the noise of the cheap gearing in the minature servos. OK on the water but very noisy if you are exhibiting inside. See pics Dave

7 years ago by Dave M

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Working radar

Hi Julian As Doug has already commented this is a very small coreless geared motor that reduces the revs down to slow speeds. They are incredibly small powerful and quiet. I have a stripped down minature servo in my lifeboat which gives the required speed but it is exceptionally noisy, especially when used in a display environment. This motor is the best I have found on the market and is certainly suitable for your purpose. I do hope you manage to find the solution for your radar and that you share how on the forum. Cheers Dave

7 years ago by Dave M

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a very noisy fireboat

Hi Paul As I already have the Action sound unit (Whitby lifeboat engine sound, my model) and a 20w amp I sourced some resonators from Holland www.soundimports.eu/. They were out of stock for the initial order so I bought two lower power exciters to see what they were like. Attached to the back deck of my and plenty of volume but the vibration was very visible. I have now received some 24Watt (Dayton Audio DAEX25FHE-4 Framed High Efficiency 25mm Exciter 24W 4 Ohm) similar to yours and they are attached to the hull sides above the waterline and sound great on the bench. Will be trying on our lake as soon as the weather improves but should be as good as the big 8" speaker I was using and several pounds lighter so the model will sit correctly on the waterline. Thanks for sharing this sound medium Mine are attached by 3M VHB (Very High Bond) adhesive so I am hoping if I need to move or replace I can buy some glue to re-attach Dave

7 years ago by Dave M

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Flickering LED

Hi Skipper I have just found exactly the same problem with a LED on my which I am doing some rework on. it's not a constant flicker more a random dimming followed by a couple of flickers. The electrical connection is OK and the problem was with the LED. it's in a tight space and I had damaged the leads into the LED resulting in the fault. I agree with Sonar and believe your best solution is to replace the faulty LED with another if you are sure the electrical connection is OK. Dave

7 years ago by Dave M

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1/12scale SPEEDLINE lifeboat kit

Just seen it now reduced to £ 500.00

7 years ago by none

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1/12scale SPEEDLINE lifeboat kit

I Have been asked by the widow of one of our old members to sell this kit, it is the complete works from speedline for the lifeboat at 1/12 scale. 48" long. Very little has been done to the kit so far. comprising of:- Hull and wheelhouse Handrail stanchions and kicking boards Casting set Window set Vac forming set Brass rod Screws very small nuts and bolts Running gear set Brass detail set 3 made up crew members She would like offers very near. £500. PM me if interested for contact details this would be for collection from Gravesend Kent only.

7 years ago by modeltugman

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1/12scale SPEEDLINE lifeboat kit

Seen this advert About on a few sites. Could take a while to get a response .Try to PM

7 years ago by none

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1/12scale SPEEDLINE lifeboat kit

Hello, Firstly is the lifeboat kit still for sale? If so, does it come with instructions as well as plans for each stage of the build? Finally, my budget would be around the £475 mark, would this be considered as a reasonable offer, obviously if not I fully understand. Thank you.

7 years ago by Rocky

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lifeboat 1/16 Model slipways kit

for sale, Lifeboat 1/16 scale model slipways kit,with fitting kit , brand new, unstarted, only bought last year,(sale due to other projects needs funds ) ,, collection only ,,to view,, 07903765943 ***NOW SOLD ****

7 years ago by agoodboater

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my speedline

i have just sold my Speedline it has been pick up ,gone,! it took me some time to think it over whether to sell it or not, but i am into other hobbies and i needed the money to work on them ,i might regret it when i am down the lake for a sail, nice and sunny day and a club member brings his lifeboat down, well there we go i will have to put up with it !! thank you all for the kind remarks made related to my add, many thanks **Happy sailing **

7 years ago by agoodboater

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1/12 Life boat Speedline kit

Hi Rudi If you want to buy the Lifeboat from a goodboater then you really need to send him a private message as he has requested cash on collection. Dave

7 years ago by Dave M

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1/12 Life boat Speedline kit

for sale is my part finish 1/12 scale life boat Speedline kit bought over a year ago work was done off and on ,a fairly good std ,now have lost interest to finish there all the parts to finish her of inc lots of 14 ba nuts and bolts,😁 the paint, enlarged plans, loads of print outs ,there 4 figures inc also 2 brushless out runner motors & esc, viewing is welcome phone 07903765943 cash on collection only ,too big to post😁😁*** I have just sold the it has just been picked up ****thank you all for your interest and kind remarks thank you

7 years ago by agoodboater

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1/12 Life boat Speedline kit

dear I want to buy him from you but can not pick him because I live in belgium if you could send him then I will take it under advisement regard rudi

7 years ago by doel5

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1/12 Life boat Speedline kit

That looks a great job and well put together, I think you should perceiver and finish it then have some happy days sailing, I wish I could afford this kind of kit, I'd be over the moon. Allen R

7 years ago by allenrod

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1/12 Life boat Speedline kit

Looks amazing, detail is well nice, thanks for sharing

7 years ago by ron1956

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Wanted Speedline

hi peter thank you for the reply i already have a 1:12th speedline seven class, its the i need then have all speedlines Garreth

8 years ago by smudger1309

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Wanted Speedline

I am after ready built speedline 1:12th lifeboat to go with my collection, it will also go n display at rnlI events with th eother lifeboats that I have, thank you Garreth

8 years ago by smudger1309

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International Model Boat Show

If anyone need a lift to the show on the Friday; from the Burton on area please let me know.

8 years ago by justintime2001

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Wanted Speedline

Hi Garreth i have a 1/12th severn lifeboat for sale peter

8 years ago by peterfleet

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Precedent Perkasa

Hi Steve The model sounds units produce realistic sounds but are not that loud if you intend to use them on the water. I agree the Action and Mtronic units are not cheap but do mimic the throttle setting. Which ever sound system you use you will need a good 20watt amp and large 5" speaker mounted on a baffle to get realistic sound on the water. My uses the original Action sound unit with a Technobots 20w amp and 5" speaker mounted on a baffle midships. The sound is easily heard on the water and I had to fit a potentiometer to reduce the sound when I display the model. One of our club members downloaded a gas turbine sound from the internet and used a simple solid state player in the model. Sounded very realistic. I will ask him for the link and let you know the details. Dave

8 years ago by Dave M

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SPEEDLINE LIFEBOAT

I've had problems with them as well, with they're figure and missing parts contacted Adrian time and time again then finally an email from him saying there the parts are on route to me no sign, so back on the emails to him 2 weeks later they turn up, I think you just got to hound them.

8 years ago by Vickers1979

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Wanted 1:12th Speedline Lifeboat

I am after ready built speedline 1:12th lifeboat to go with my collection, it will also go n display at rnlI events thank you Garreth

8 years ago by smudger1309

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Model Slipway

Hi. Do you have any photos and where abouts do you live. Shambles

8 years ago by shambles

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Model Slipway

I have a model slipway (1:16th scale I believe) purchased in 1999 which I never got round to starting. Complete in box with gearboxes, motors and a couple of electronise esc's. Offers ??

8 years ago by thegarncars

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Model Slipway

£360 cash today

8 years ago by knightwarrior

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Model Slipway

Now Sold - Thanks "agoodboater"

8 years ago by thegarncars

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Model Slipway

Apologies - only one transferred. Here are the rest.

8 years ago by thegarncars

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Model Slipway

Pic's as requested. "Agoodboater" I,ve sent you a private message if you have a look in your message option.

8 years ago by thegarncars

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Model Slipway

hi would you take £200 would pick up later today,cheers

8 years ago by agoodboater

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Model Slipway

Hi do you have any photos ? Thanks

8 years ago by del7317