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    ๐Ÿ“ Crowborough Annual Warship Day
    6 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Fred ( Commander)
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    Sorry guys I just do not seem to be able to get a good video, so that is why I stick to stills.
    Fred

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    ๐Ÿ“ Clyde Puffer Hull
    6 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Fred ( Commander)
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    Now Sold
    Fred

    ๐Ÿ“ Crowborough Annual Warship Day
    6 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Fred ( Commander)
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    A few photos from the Crowborough MBC Warship Day

    ๐Ÿ“ Ton Class Minesweeper
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Fred ( Commander)
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    Ron Dean does a kit, I know it is not what your after.

    ๐Ÿ“ Star Yachts pond sailing
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Fred ( Commander)
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    https://www.birkenheadstaryachts.co.uk
    ๐Ÿ“ Clyde Puffer Hull
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Fred ( Commander)
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    This is a Models by Design fiberglass Clyde Puffer Hull, the hull is 44 x 9 inches. and is ideal for a steam plant, there is nothing like a steam Puffer on the water, if steam is not for you then electric with a smoke unit will still look just as great.
    This hull leads it self to a lot of attention to detail, that in the end will give you a Puffer to be proud of, with radio control you will be able to sail your local lake with a traditional looking Puffer
    I am happy to post at your cost.
    This is also on Ebay fo ยฃ90+ this is wrong I am asking ยฃ70

    ๐Ÿ“ Submarines
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Fred ( Commander)
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    Hi
    Submarines are alive and well, have a look at the Association of Model Submariners facebook page.

    ๐Ÿ“ Lesro models
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Fred ( Commander)
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    Hi
    They also did a TID Tug, and the much sorted after Atlantic 21 Lifeboat.
    Fred

    ๐Ÿ“ H.F.M. Thames Barge
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Fred ( Commander)
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    Hi One & All
    I am looking for a HFM Thames Barge to add to my collection of HFM boats, it does not have to be in a great condition.
    If any one has one that they are wiling to sell, please contact me so that we can talk prices.
    Thanks Fred

    ๐Ÿ“ At the pondside Crowborough MBC
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Fred ( Commander)
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    Just a few photos from yesterday sailing,
    photos 1-3 are all solo powered, photo 4 is an old pond yacht that kept the owner fit from running around the pond, phot 5 is a all home made Pop-Pop boat it has four pop pop motors, this is for our up and coming pop pop race.
    Fred

    ๐Ÿ“ Bring a Boat
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Fred ( Commander)
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    Hi
    Sorry that the location was not in the writeup, I have had a look at my original writeup and it is in there, just don't know how it did not get into the post.
    The location is
    Crowborough MBC Crowborough Leisure Centre
    Eridge Road, Crowborough, East Sussex TN6 2TN, starting at 14.00, Do bring some form of seating

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    ๐Ÿ“ Bring a Boat
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Fred ( Commander)
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    As the title says bring a boat, wither it is sail โ€“ electric โ€“ clockwork or steam you will be more than welcome.
    The planed start time is 14.00hrs, there is plenty of parking, sorry not at the pond side, also do bring some form of seating
    Fred

    ๐Ÿ“ AZIZ
    3 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Fred ( Commander)
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    Hi One & All
    I have now sold the Aziz.
    Fred

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: And finally!!
    3 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Fred ( Commander)
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    Nice๐Ÿ‘
    miss my 40c, think I should see if I can get the 1/72 one at some time,

    ๐Ÿ“ AZIZ
    3 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Fred ( Commander)
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    I have an unbuilt AZIZ, which I purchased from Slipway just before they closed, as it has been sitting in my workshop now for some years I think it will never get started by me, so I would like to offer it up for sale at a price of ยฃ350 a saving of ยฃ110 on a new one from Mountfleet.
    I would like to make this a collection from my home but I will send at buyers cost and risk, if you go for collection I live just outside of Brighton Sussex
    I will say that it is not in its original box, due to water damage, plans โ€“ manual are O.K, all the bags are still sealed, included are reviews from Model Boats and Marine Modelling, I will also put in a bow thruster.
    As I have had people say that they would like it, then to say it is not for them, I therefore ask Please no time wasters.
    Thank you for looking
    Fred Ellis

    ๐Ÿ“ Crowborough Annual Warship Day
    4 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Fred ( Commander)
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    Thank you Hermank
    It's a shame you are so far away, as I think you would have liked our lake.
    Fred

    ๐Ÿ“ Crowborough Annual Warship Day
    4 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Fred ( Commander)
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    On the 13th July 2025 at 11.00hrs, the Crowborough MBC will be having itโ€™s annual Warshipโ€™s open day, at their home waters Centenary Lake.

    This is located at the Crowborough Leisure Centre Eridge Rd, Crowborough TN6 2TN on the A26, the lake is at the front of the complex on the right as you enter; it is a purpose built lake with all round access approx. 30mt x 20mt with a depth of 30/35cm. sorry but there is no next to the lake parking, there is plenty of parking space in the car park to your left as you enter.

    In the centre you will find the loos and a cafรฉ just a short walk from the lake.

    Next to the lake is a model steam railway that runs around the outside of the lake and there is also a childrenโ€™s play area within the Leisure Centre's grounds.

    I would advise that you also bring some form of seating.

    We look forward to meeting you on the day

    Fred Ellis

    ๐Ÿ“ 900mhz TX/RX
    4 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Fred ( Commander)
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    Hi
    I have sent you a D/M
    Fred

    ๐Ÿ“ Cold water smoker
    5 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Fred ( Commander)
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    This is my attempt at a water based smoke unit.
    it is a 24v unit so I use a 12-24 volt converter
    Fred

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Any ideas?
    5 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Fred ( Commander)
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    How abut using some prewired SMD LEDs, they run off 2,4/3 volts
    Fred

    ๐Ÿ“ Aeronaut Johnny Aeromodellers first boat build.
    5 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Fred ( Commander)
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    Hi
    I have fixed the rubber side fenders on my Yorkshireman with strong carpet tape, so far so good
    Fred

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    ๐Ÿ“ Midhurst Model show
    6 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Fred ( Commander)
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    The one thing about the meccano build sets was that a part of the instruction was left out, so that you then had to work out just how it should go to gether.
    Could this be why we now make our models?
    Fred

    ๐Ÿ“ HDML Revisited
    6 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Fred ( Commander)
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    Some photos of the HDML, as you see it is not to bad a condition, I need to add a ESC - battery and my RX, as for any parts that need replacing or adding I will do that over the year
    Fred

    ๐Ÿ“ Airfix kits reissued
    6 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Fred ( Commander)
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    I have preordered mine.
    Fred

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Model Slipway Tsekoa II
    6 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Fred ( Commander)
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    With regards to Dave, you may be better off if you send a note to him via Model Boat,
    Fred

    ๐Ÿ“ HDML Revisited
    6 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Fred ( Commander)
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    I have been looking at the HDML, and it seems not to be in a bad shape, the deck is made of ply, needs sorting out as it overhangs the hull when it should be flash.
    Need to add one more ESC as it only has one running two motors.
    That is it so far, photos to come when it is daylight.
    Fred

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Model Slipway Tsekoa II
    6 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Fred ( Commander)
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    I would have a word with Dave, he may be able to help

    ๐Ÿ“ Wonky mast on Lady Wooes
    6 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Fred ( Commander)
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    Hi Stephen
    The photo is of my Joffre it may be of some help with the riging.
    Fred

    ๐Ÿ“ HDML Revisited
    6 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Fred ( Commander)
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    Hi Dave
    Yes thank you, I can read them O.K.
    This will be my second one, that is only because I was given a built hull with a set of plans, I still have the guns from my first build some were in the garage/workshop.
    I will start the rebuild if it gets warmer, will post the build when I start.
    Fred

    ๐Ÿ“ Wonky mast on Lady Wooes
    6 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Fred ( Commander)
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    Hi Stephen
    On my Lady "T" mast I used some brass tube set into the deck, the mast was then set into this tube with the base plate over the top, this way the mast goes thorough the deck and is fixed upright.
    Fred



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