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    ๐Ÿ“ Caldercraft Northlight
    10 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช derekhensey ( Master Seaman)
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    Hello,I have just started my Northlight kit and was wondering If anybody knows the
    correct position of the Bulkheads as the measurements on the plan and manual don't seem to add up, any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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    ๐Ÿ“ (Pleasure Craft) RIVA Aquarama
    11 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช derekhensey ( Master Seaman)
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    old model currently being restored. (5/10)

    ๐Ÿ“ (Naval Ship) Hms Grey Shark
    11 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช derekhensey ( Master Seaman)
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    Quite an old model but a good one, quite heavy, quite low freeboard. (Motor: mfa) (ESC: Hi TEC) (7/10)

    ๐Ÿ“ (Racing Boat) Small Bolt
    11 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช derekhensey ( Master Seaman)
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    Insanely fast little boat, need to keep your eye on it!! (Motor: 4800 kv motor) (8/10)

    ๐Ÿ“ (Pleasure Craft) swamp dog
    11 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช derekhensey ( Master Seaman)
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    Very. Fast airboat, great fun in open water. (8/10)

    ๐Ÿ“ (Yacht) Bruma
    11 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช derekhensey ( Master Seaman)
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    Mantua kit plank on frame, good little boat, easily built. (Motor: Mfa torpedo) (7/10)

    ๐Ÿ“ (Fire Boat) 34 fireboat
    11 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช derekhensey ( Master Seaman)
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    Bought from a website in a bad way, now it is cleaned up with new electrics and a touch of paint it's a nice little boat.Working monitor, work in progress. (Motor: mabuchi 540) (9/10)

    ๐Ÿ“ (Pleasure Craft) Louise
    11 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช derekhensey ( Master Seaman)
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    nice boat I restored from an attic. lots of hours pleasure. (Motor: graupner 700) (ESC: 30amp) (8/10)

    ๐Ÿ“ (Working Vessel) St Elmo
    11 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช derekhensey ( Master Seaman)
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    It is an old steam trawler, plank on frame. nice boat,lovely lines. (Motor: MFA) (ESC: hITEC) (8/10)

    ๐Ÿ“ FIRE BOAT
    12 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช derekhensey ( Master Seaman)
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    A recent purchase from a buy and sell website, soon for restoration, (along with the rest!!!!!!)

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Sea Queen
    12 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช derekhensey ( Master Seaman)
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    Thank you very much for your prompt reply, my list has been sent to the man with the white beard and red suit!! Thanks again.Derek.

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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Sea Queen
    12 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช derekhensey ( Master Seaman)
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    Hi, I was wondering what type brushless motor, batteries and esc did you use, I have a pair of old Sea Queens that I am restoring and would love to have a similar type speed, Thanks Derek.

    ๐Ÿ“ Sea Queens
    12 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช derekhensey ( Master Seaman)
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    Hello again!! Can I say what a great site! I have two Sea Queens that I have begun to restore, woodwork, painting, accessories and electrics are all fine ,I can manage.What I would like some advice on Is what size motors, speed controls and props to match to have a realistic speed. Both craft are attic finds and I would love to put them back on the water again. I am In the nw of Ireland so clubs and modelling shops are like hens teeth!!!! This site and ebay are my saviours!!!!! Thanks In Advance.

    ๐Ÿ“ Vosper 46''
    12 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช derekhensey ( Master Seaman)
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    Cheers, Thanks for the info, I will give them a call when I start. Thanks again.

    ๐Ÿ“ Vosper 46''
    12 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช derekhensey ( Master Seaman)
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    HI everyone, I'm new here and looking for help! I have two fibreglass hulls, 1 Is 46'' and the other Is 34'' both fire tender hulls, I am looking for (a) kit for deck and superstructure or (b) a plan to make my own, any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

    ๐Ÿ“ Sunday Girl
    12 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช derekhensey ( Master Seaman)
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    Another attic find I came accross, again another work in progress

    ๐Ÿ“ Sea Queen
    12 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช derekhensey ( Master Seaman)
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    attic find, no motors or electrics yet, work in progress!!!!

    ๐Ÿ“ mantua bruma ketch
    12 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช derekhensey ( Master Seaman)
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    KIT BUILT PLANK ON FRAME, SINGLE MOTOR DUAL PROP, SAIL ANYWHERE WE CAN!



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