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📝 Fireboat and Sunderland together again
11 years ago by 🇬🇧 dbninja (
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nice flying shot of the Sunderland
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📝 Fireboat and Sunderland together again
11 years ago by 🇬🇧 dbninja ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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thanks All
do a search on vimeo for Sunderland and you will find an excellent video by vimeo user AK68 of the next outing and flight of the Sunderland in much better weather conditions... I just cant work out how to post the link on here..?
the water level camera intro is excellent.. then I throw the Sunderland around a bit as I get to explore its flight envelope... not very scale but great fun!
then after a couple of water landings (including the odd bounce) I slow things down for some nice slow passes... you can hear a vibration from one of the motors caused by an out of balance prop and a loose motor bulkhead, and one of the dummy exhausts ejects itself from the airframe
so all the usuall prototype gremlins for a scratch built model
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do a search on vimeo for Sunderland and you will find an excellent video by vimeo user AK68 of the next outing and flight of the Sunderland in much better weather conditions... I just cant work out how to post the link on here..?
the water level camera intro is excellent.. then I throw the Sunderland around a bit as I get to explore its flight envelope... not very scale but great fun!
then after a couple of water landings (including the odd bounce) I slow things down for some nice slow passes... you can hear a vibration from one of the motors caused by an out of balance prop and a loose motor bulkhead, and one of the dummy exhausts ejects itself from the airframe
so all the usuall prototype gremlins for a scratch built model
David
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📝 Fireboat and Sunderland together again
11 years ago by 🇬🇧 dbninja ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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an historic moment captured In minature..
my restored 1/16 scale fireboat on the water with the ultimate fireboat accessory...
my 1/16 scale flying model of the Shorts Sunderland flying boat!
must be the first time In 60 years the two were seen together on the water
86" scratchbuilt electric Sunderland was test flown 10th March 2013 In really awfull weather conditions 10mph wind with 15mph sheer crosswind around 70 degrees to head wind. It was raining quite heavily as you can hear the rain splashing against the side of the camera, model Is very very light only weighs 6Lbs without flight batteries and got tossed around like an empty carrier bag
so no apologies for the fight against the elements during the test flight.
but It flew In way less than Ideal conditions
for video highlight the link below and open link
my restored 1/16 scale fireboat on the water with the ultimate fireboat accessory...
my 1/16 scale flying model of the Shorts Sunderland flying boat!
must be the first time In 60 years the two were seen together on the water
86" scratchbuilt electric Sunderland was test flown 10th March 2013 In really awfull weather conditions 10mph wind with 15mph sheer crosswind around 70 degrees to head wind. It was raining quite heavily as you can hear the rain splashing against the side of the camera, model Is very very light only weighs 6Lbs without flight batteries and got tossed around like an empty carrier bag
so no apologies for the fight against the elements during the test flight.
but It flew In way less than Ideal conditions
for video highlight the link below and open link
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📝 34" Fireboat with Sunderland Flying Boat
11 years ago by 🇬🇧 dbninja ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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here is my 34" 1/16 scale Fireboat with the ultimate accessory..
my 1/16 scale Sunderland Flying Boat! which was test flown today
got to be the first time in 70 years that these two were seen on the water together..
David
my 1/16 scale Sunderland Flying Boat! which was test flown today
got to be the first time in 70 years that these two were seen on the water together..
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💬 restored Sea Commander on speed 600
12 years ago by 🇬🇧 dbninja ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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if its "that old" and is a 60's/70's built model that had an I.C. engine fitted..
I would recommend you "glass-cloth" the outside of the hull..
models built during this period tend to have been built with bio-degradeable glue! (cascemite/ boneglue. etc.) show it water for the first time in 40 years and your boat will revert to kit status and basically become unstuck! if the wonky glue doesn't do it then the diesel/glow fuel used in the 60's will have undone all the joints from the inside-out anyway!
enjoy your restorations and read as much as you can on here
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if its "that old" and is a 60's/70's built model that had an I.C. engine fitted..
I would recommend you "glass-cloth" the outside of the hull..
models built during this period tend to have been built with bio-degradeable glue! (cascemite/ boneglue. etc.) show it water for the first time in 40 years and your boat will revert to kit status and basically become unstuck! if the wonky glue doesn't do it then the diesel/glow fuel used in the 60's will have undone all the joints from the inside-out anyway!
enjoy your restorations and read as much as you can on here
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💬 restored Sea Commander on speed 600
12 years ago by 🇬🇧 dbninja ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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I use a single 8cell Nimh pack, and cut a hole in the main vertical bulkhead (the one at the back of the main roof below the windscreen) so my batterry pack sits under open deck area floor - midships
my sea Commander is fairly light at 4 3/4 lbs without battery. the battery adds another 1 lb bringing the total to 5 1/2lb.
it balances (fore-aft) at the back of the aft main cabin window.
waterline... I just guessed what "looks right" and its 70mm from the top of the deck at the bow and 60mm from the top of the deck on the side flank of the hull at the stern.
do make sure you fit the spray rails along the chine of the hull and keep them sharp! they do a tremendous amount of work lifting the hull and clearing the bow wave, and will greatly Improve the boats performance
hope this helps
David
I use a single 8cell Nimh pack, and cut a hole in the main vertical bulkhead (the one at the back of the main roof below the windscreen) so my batterry pack sits under open deck area floor - midships
my sea Commander is fairly light at 4 3/4 lbs without battery. the battery adds another 1 lb bringing the total to 5 1/2lb.
it balances (fore-aft) at the back of the aft main cabin window.
waterline... I just guessed what "looks right" and its 70mm from the top of the deck at the bow and 60mm from the top of the deck on the side flank of the hull at the stern.
do make sure you fit the spray rails along the chine of the hull and keep them sharp! they do a tremendous amount of work lifting the hull and clearing the bow wave, and will greatly Improve the boats performance
hope this helps
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📝 Fire Boat 34" Laser cut Window kits
12 years ago by 🇬🇧 dbninja ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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at the minute I cant justify ordering another batch of window kits, I did the first couple of lots to help out other fireboat restorers on a non-profit basis.. seriously! I didnt make a penny and donated an amount to this forum for every window set sold.
then my laser cutter left where he worked and there hasn't been a direct replacement for him since.
it also meant I had to have a chunk of my own money sitting on the shelf on the off chance that somebody might order a set... not good!
then over-seas customers started ordering kits at the uk price and I was losing money all over the place with excessive postage costs etc.
is it worth the hassle.....? sorry guys... no!
so at the minute I have just got too much other stuff on
then my laser cutter left where he worked and there hasn't been a direct replacement for him since.
it also meant I had to have a chunk of my own money sitting on the shelf on the off chance that somebody might order a set... not good!
then over-seas customers started ordering kits at the uk price and I was losing money all over the place with excessive postage costs etc.
is it worth the hassle.....? sorry guys... no!
so at the minute I have just got too much other stuff on
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📝 Fire Boat 34" Laser cut Window kits
12 years ago by 🇬🇧 dbninja ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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important notice..
I AM CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK OF WINDOW KITS FOR THE 34" FIREBOAT.
I will let you know when I have received the next batch from the cutters. please do not order till then
Leslie and Richard your orders are in the post
thankyou
David
I AM CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK OF WINDOW KITS FOR THE 34" FIREBOAT.
I will let you know when I have received the next batch from the cutters. please do not order till then
Leslie and Richard your orders are in the post
thankyou
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📝 Fire Boat 34" Laser cut Window kits
12 years ago by 🇬🇧 dbninja ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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yes
still have window kits for the 34" fireboat while stocks last.. if you are mainland UK please use the buy it now paypal button on the listing...
international orders please contact me via private message for postal costs
any problems please send private message or email
thanks
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still have window kits for the 34" fireboat while stocks last.. if you are mainland UK please use the buy it now paypal button on the listing...
international orders please contact me via private message for postal costs
any problems please send private message or email
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📝 Brand New Website!
12 years ago by 🇬🇧 dbninja ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Stephen
like the new look website... well done! but can we loose or have an option to turn the music off when we first open the site?
thanks
David
like the new look website... well done! but can we loose or have an option to turn the music off when we first open the site?
thanks
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📝 Fireboats In service?
13 years ago by 🇬🇧 dbninja ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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fire monitors are fully operational... vauxhall astra windscreen washer pump ÂA£3.50 off ebay! 😀
the sunderland will be getting the full escort from mine and Pauls fireboats when its done!
searchlights blazing and water monitors a-squirting
have been flying r/c a long time but have just taken up sea-plane flying this year! its fantastic
photos and videos will be posted when its done (probably around spring time)
David
fire monitors are fully operational... vauxhall astra windscreen washer pump ÂA£3.50 off ebay! 😀
the sunderland will be getting the full escort from mine and Pauls fireboats when its done!
searchlights blazing and water monitors a-squirting
have been flying r/c a long time but have just taken up sea-plane flying this year! its fantastic
photos and videos will be posted when its done (probably around spring time)
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📝 Fireboats In service?
13 years ago by 🇬🇧 dbninja ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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cheers Dave
looks like the fireboat was developed just too late then! I am researching sunderland/solent flying boats at the minute as I am building a 90" electric flying model sunderland at 1/16 scale (same scale as 34" fireboat)
the RAF were really quick to dump its flying boats at the end of the war, many serviceable sunderlands and catalines just had the plug pulled and they were sent to the bottom of various lakes and lochs without ceremony.
sad really!
at least we keep the memory of these wonderfull craft alive with our models
thanks
David
oh.. nice bit of history there Clifford.... thanks for sharing!
looks like the fireboat was developed just too late then! I am researching sunderland/solent flying boats at the minute as I am building a 90" electric flying model sunderland at 1/16 scale (same scale as 34" fireboat)
the RAF were really quick to dump its flying boats at the end of the war, many serviceable sunderlands and catalines just had the plug pulled and they were sent to the bottom of various lakes and lochs without ceremony.
sad really!
at least we keep the memory of these wonderfull craft alive with our models
thanks
David
oh.. nice bit of history there Clifford.... thanks for sharing!
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📝 Fireboats In service?
13 years ago by 🇬🇧 dbninja ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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chatting with another fireboater on sunday about flying boats and fire boats. the question was raised..
did our vosper crash tenders get commissioned Into RAF service? and If so, when, where, and for how long?
which led to more questions..
why was there only two of them built? were they deemed unsucsessfull?
who crewed them (RAF/Navy/Civilian)
what would the crew be wearing?
just wondering... as you do
David
did our vosper crash tenders get commissioned Into RAF service? and If so, when, where, and for how long?
which led to more questions..
why was there only two of them built? were they deemed unsucsessfull?
who crewed them (RAF/Navy/Civilian)
what would the crew be wearing?
just wondering... as you do
David
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💬 Aerokits sea nymph
13 years ago by 🇬🇧 dbninja ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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the boat with P5 on it is an aerokits fast patrol boat, just do a search on this site for plenty of info
David
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📝 Fire Boat 34" Laser cut Window kits
13 years ago by 🇬🇧 dbninja ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Received an order for a fireboat window kit from Canada today. I am happy to post the kits overseas but could buyers please contact me via private message before they order so I can adjust the cost to cover airmail postage and paypal fees for paying in dollars etc.
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David
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📝 Fireboat Funday 2011!! Sunday 11th Sept.
13 years ago by 🇬🇧 dbninja ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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sorry but I wont be attending....
I hung on and hung on waiting for a date for this event?
then booked a long weekend away on my vintage motorbike, thats camping, meals, time off work on the friday etc.. all booked and paid for! last week! 😟
and where will I be?
just down t'road! and there isnt any room on my owd' Airhead BMW for a fireboat.
wot with my tent and 3 day beer supply 😛
sorry guys
David
I hung on and hung on waiting for a date for this event?
then booked a long weekend away on my vintage motorbike, thats camping, meals, time off work on the friday etc.. all booked and paid for! last week! 😟
and where will I be?
just down t'road! and there isnt any room on my owd' Airhead BMW for a fireboat.
wot with my tent and 3 day beer supply 😛
sorry guys
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📝 FIREBOAT WINDOWS
13 years ago by 🇬🇧 dbninja ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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if you are in any doubt...
check out the thread I posted in the ONLINE SHOP... ITEMS FOR SALE section of this very website covering the development of my window kits....
check out the thread I posted in the ONLINE SHOP... ITEMS FOR SALE section of this very website covering the development of my window kits....
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📝 FIREBOAT WINDOWS
13 years ago by 🇬🇧 dbninja ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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I am utterly speechless!
I asked Bellrock models to quote me for the production of my laser cut window kits for the fireboat and sent them MY cad files...
they were too expensive and I found a cheaper laser cutter
they are using my cad designs which are copyright to produce these kits (that I sell cheaper)
I spent weeks and weeks all laid out on this forum refining the designs
please be aware Bellrock models will be hearing from my solicitors and must stop production Immidiately
oh I do hope they used the last revision cad files I sent them as there are a number of quite significant errors that were held back from them to safeguard the final production version
David
I asked Bellrock models to quote me for the production of my laser cut window kits for the fireboat and sent them MY cad files...
they were too expensive and I found a cheaper laser cutter
they are using my cad designs which are copyright to produce these kits (that I sell cheaper)
I spent weeks and weeks all laid out on this forum refining the designs
please be aware Bellrock models will be hearing from my solicitors and must stop production Immidiately
oh I do hope they used the last revision cad files I sent them as there are a number of quite significant errors that were held back from them to safeguard the final production version
David
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📝 Fireboat prop
13 years ago by 🇬🇧 dbninja ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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if your boat is an "original Aerokits" boat? ... the hole for the propshaft is already there! by design!
the main keel was supplied in two pieces.. the piece from the bow to the prop shaft.. and the piece from the propshaft to the transom. a pair of keel "doublers" were glued either side of the gap in the keel where the propshaft passes through the hull...
so the hole should already be there and should just want "easing" with a round file to accept the propshaft of your choice.
send me a private message and I will send you the relevent part of the original plan so you can measure back from the transom to the "existing" hole
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if your boat is an "original Aerokits" boat? ... the hole for the propshaft is already there! by design!
the main keel was supplied in two pieces.. the piece from the bow to the prop shaft.. and the piece from the propshaft to the transom. a pair of keel "doublers" were glued either side of the gap in the keel where the propshaft passes through the hull...
so the hole should already be there and should just want "easing" with a round file to accept the propshaft of your choice.
send me a private message and I will send you the relevent part of the original plan so you can measure back from the transom to the "existing" hole
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📝 informtion available
13 years ago by 🇬🇧 dbninja ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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I can send you the Information you require, and a full copy of the plan (on A3 sheets)
send me a private message with your address and I will get the Info off to you In the post.
good luck with the restoration... take lots of photos and start a build blog.. we enjoy other peoples "suffering"
db
I can send you the Information you require, and a full copy of the plan (on A3 sheets)
send me a private message with your address and I will get the Info off to you In the post.
good luck with the restoration... take lots of photos and start a build blog.. we enjoy other peoples "suffering"
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📝 34" Fireboat
13 years ago by 🇬🇧 dbninja ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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I reckon that prop is a 45X judging by the amount of pitch, that is way too much. the speed 600's dont even like a 40X
the 40mm standard prop should sort it, will pop you one in the post at weekend
David
I reckon that prop is a 45X judging by the amount of pitch, that is way too much. the speed 600's dont even like a 40X
the 40mm standard prop should sort it, will pop you one in the post at weekend
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13 years ago by 🇬🇧 dbninja ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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a 40mm standard pitch (not X) is about ideal for the speed 600, sounds like you are over propping that set-up, you need to take some load off everything and reduce your amps being drawn.
it will also increase your run time!
what size prop shaft are you using? if its 4mm I could pop you a prop in the post as I have plenty of spares.
I use the same prop on all my 600 powered boats.
david
a 40mm standard pitch (not X) is about ideal for the speed 600, sounds like you are over propping that set-up, you need to take some load off everything and reduce your amps being drawn.
it will also increase your run time!
what size prop shaft are you using? if its 4mm I could pop you a prop in the post as I have plenty of spares.
I use the same prop on all my 600 powered boats.
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📝 Replacement 2.4GHz Tx/Rx system
13 years ago by 🇬🇧 dbninja ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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I use a planet T5 with the standard (non marine) receivers in all my fleet, I think its six rx's I now own, its been 100% reliable throughout..
however!
I use Spektrum in all my aircraft and heli's as most of the ready to fly stuff has built-in spektrum compatible rx's
I would with hindsight have chosen spektrum over the Planet system for my boats as there is so much more available for a lot less money. I am in fact going to equip all future boat projects with Spektrum.
spektrum compitaible receivers are available for ÂA£5.99 off the internet compared to ÂA£15 each for the Planet items.. thats nearly 3 for the price of one!
just my 2cents worth
I use a planet T5 with the standard (non marine) receivers in all my fleet, I think its six rx's I now own, its been 100% reliable throughout..
however!
I use Spektrum in all my aircraft and heli's as most of the ready to fly stuff has built-in spektrum compatible rx's
I would with hindsight have chosen spektrum over the Planet system for my boats as there is so much more available for a lot less money. I am in fact going to equip all future boat projects with Spektrum.
spektrum compitaible receivers are available for ÂA£5.99 off the internet compared to ÂA£15 each for the Planet items.. thats nearly 3 for the price of one!
just my 2cents worth
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📝 34" Fireboat
13 years ago by 🇬🇧 dbninja ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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give the boat a good run at speed and bring it in off a high speed run, check to see if the motor, wiring, or speed controller are getting too hot
might be the speed controller dropping out on the thermal overload if the resistance in the system is increasing
David
give the boat a good run at speed and bring it in off a high speed run, check to see if the motor, wiring, or speed controller are getting too hot
might be the speed controller dropping out on the thermal overload if the resistance in the system is increasing
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📝 St Helens Funday June 26 2011
13 years ago by 🇬🇧 dbninja ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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the st Helens model boat club are holding a funday on June 26th 2011. this will be a relaxed Informal event with a variety of model boating activities to join In. we have a couple of fireboat and aerokits owners In our club already.
please have a look at our website for details and to see the fantastic lake we have at Taylor Park.
this Is an open Invite to any fireboaters to come and sail with us. no I.C. engines allowed but steam, sail, electric all welcome.
website Is www.sthelensmodelboatclub.co.uk
if you could let me know If you are coming that would be handy just so we have an Idea of numbers
thanks
David
the st Helens model boat club are holding a funday on June 26th 2011. this will be a relaxed Informal event with a variety of model boating activities to join In. we have a couple of fireboat and aerokits owners In our club already.
please have a look at our website for details and to see the fantastic lake we have at Taylor Park.
this Is an open Invite to any fireboaters to come and sail with us. no I.C. engines allowed but steam, sail, electric all welcome.
website Is www.sthelensmodelboatclub.co.uk
if you could let me know If you are coming that would be handy just so we have an Idea of numbers
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📝 Fire Boat 34" Laser cut Window kits
13 years ago by 🇬🇧 dbninja ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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please note I am away on my hols till May 9th so wont be posting out Fireboat window kits till my return, please feel free to order while I am away.
as for window kits for the 46" 1/12 scale boat, not yet! though I do have a 46" boat to restore so "maybe"
how about posting a photo of your boat with the window kit fitted on here.. lets see those windows
thanks
db
as for window kits for the 46" 1/12 scale boat, not yet! though I do have a 46" boat to restore so "maybe"
how about posting a photo of your boat with the window kit fitted on here.. lets see those windows
thanks
db
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📝 Radio Control
13 years ago by 🇬🇧 dbninja ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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you will need to give us a bit more information about your setup before we can help
what speed control, battery, motor etc.
db
you will need to give us a bit more information about your setup before we can help
what speed control, battery, motor etc.
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📝 What was yout first boat?
13 years ago by 🇬🇧 dbninja ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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mmm
the memory dims.. had a wee solid wooden pond yacht.. cream hull with a green pinstripe and keel, and a clockwork cabin cruiser by "marx?" around 1965?
oh thats only nearly 50 years ago 😛
was always an airplane fan first! built and crashed most of the Keilkraft/Mercury/Frog control line and free flight models of the 60/70's... radio control was only for the very wealthy
first "proper" boat was given to me by a school mate, his dad had died a few years earlier and his mum was having a clear out
my mate Ian gave me a loverly Aerokits 40" patrol boat with a Frog 349 diesel... cos I knew about models and engines!
ran it free running for several very happy summers before the diesel fuel did its worst to the wooden hull and it got binned..
happy to say I now have two of them in my collection, one is ready for a straight forward restoration, the other needs a lot more!
David
the memory dims.. had a wee solid wooden pond yacht.. cream hull with a green pinstripe and keel, and a clockwork cabin cruiser by "marx?" around 1965?
oh thats only nearly 50 years ago 😛
was always an airplane fan first! built and crashed most of the Keilkraft/Mercury/Frog control line and free flight models of the 60/70's... radio control was only for the very wealthy
first "proper" boat was given to me by a school mate, his dad had died a few years earlier and his mum was having a clear out
my mate Ian gave me a loverly Aerokits 40" patrol boat with a Frog 349 diesel... cos I knew about models and engines!
ran it free running for several very happy summers before the diesel fuel did its worst to the wooden hull and it got binned..
happy to say I now have two of them in my collection, one is ready for a straight forward restoration, the other needs a lot more!
David
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📝 34" Fireboat
13 years ago by 🇬🇧 dbninja ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Pete
Cornwall models are showing the 3301 speed 600 in stock.
not at the special offer price that howes had them though.
(not a big fan of the 700 series meself)
you can buy online
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Cornwall models are showing the 3301 speed 600 in stock.
not at the special offer price that howes had them though.
(not a big fan of the 700 series meself)
you can buy online
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📝 Hong Kong ESC
13 years ago by 🇬🇧 dbninja ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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sorry your controller couldnt take it... the curse of the blue hong kong controller strikes again!
I only ever tried one of those and funnily enough....
I use mtronics 20 or 25 speed controllers in all my speed 600 powered boats, the one in my crash tender has hundreds of hours on it and never a problem in fact none of them have needed replacing.
as for prop size, try a standard 40mm plastic 2 blader from j perkins, dont be tempted to put a 40X on as it just gets everything hot and kills the duration
anyway.. the boat was looking excellent on the video.. well done
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sorry your controller couldnt take it... the curse of the blue hong kong controller strikes again!
I only ever tried one of those and funnily enough....
I use mtronics 20 or 25 speed controllers in all my speed 600 powered boats, the one in my crash tender has hundreds of hours on it and never a problem in fact none of them have needed replacing.
as for prop size, try a standard 40mm plastic 2 blader from j perkins, dont be tempted to put a 40X on as it just gets everything hot and kills the duration
anyway.. the boat was looking excellent on the video.. well done
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