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📝 Crowborough Annual Warship Day
6 days ago by 🇬🇧 Fred (
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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.
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📝 Clyde Puffer Hull
6 days ago by 🇬🇧 Fred ( Commander)
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Now Sold
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📝 Crowborough Annual Warship Day
6 days ago by 🇬🇧 Fred ( Commander)
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A few photos from the Crowborough MBC Warship Day
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📝 Ton Class Minesweeper
1 month ago by 🇬🇧 Fred ( Commander)
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Ron Dean does a kit, I know it is not what your after.
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📝 Star Yachts pond sailing
1 month ago by 🇬🇧 Fred ( Commander)
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📝 Clyde Puffer Hull
2 months ago by 🇬🇧 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 £90+ this is wrong I am asking £70
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 £90+ this is wrong I am asking £70
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📝 Submarines
2 months ago by 🇬🇧 Fred ( Commander)
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Submarines are alive and well, have a look at the Association of Model Submariners facebook page.
Submarines are alive and well, have a look at the Association of Model Submariners facebook page.
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📝 Lesro models
2 months ago by 🇬🇧 Fred ( Commander)
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They also did a TID Tug, and the much sorted after Atlantic 21 Lifeboat.
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They also did a TID Tug, and the much sorted after Atlantic 21 Lifeboat.
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📝 H.F.M. Thames Barge
2 months ago by 🇬🇧 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
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.
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📝 At the pondside Crowborough MBC
2 months ago by 🇬🇧 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.
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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.
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📝 Bring a Boat
2 months ago by 🇬🇧 Fred ( Commander)
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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
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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📝 Bring a Boat
2 months ago by 🇬🇧 Fred ( Commander)
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As the title says bring a boat, wither it is sail – electric – 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
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
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📝 AZIZ
3 months ago by 🇬🇧 Fred ( Commander)
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Hi One & All
I have now sold the Aziz.
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I have now sold the Aziz.
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💬 Re: And finally!!
3 months ago by 🇬🇧 Fred ( Commander)
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Nice👍
miss my 40c, think I should see if I can get the 1/72 one at some time,
miss my 40c, think I should see if I can get the 1/72 one at some time,
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📝 AZIZ
3 months ago by 🇬🇧 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 £350 a saving of £110 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 – 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
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 – 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
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📝 Crowborough Annual Warship Day
4 months ago by 🇬🇧 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.
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It's a shame you are so far away, as I think you would have liked our lake.
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📝 Crowborough Annual Warship Day
4 months ago by 🇬🇧 Fred ( Commander)
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On the 13th July 2025 at 11.00hrs, the Crowborough MBC will be having it’s annual Warship’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 café 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 children’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
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 café 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 children’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
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📝 900mhz TX/RX
4 months ago by 🇬🇧 Fred ( Commander)
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I have sent you a D/M
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I have sent you a D/M
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📝 Cold water smoker
5 months ago by 🇬🇧 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
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it is a 24v unit so I use a 12-24 volt converter
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💬 Re: Any ideas?
5 months ago by 🇬🇧 Fred ( Commander)
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How abut using some prewired SMD LEDs, they run off 2,4/3 volts
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📝 Aeronaut Johnny Aeromodellers first boat build.
5 months ago by 🇬🇧 Fred ( Commander)
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I have fixed the rubber side fenders on my Yorkshireman with strong carpet tape, so far so good
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I have fixed the rubber side fenders on my Yorkshireman with strong carpet tape, so far so good
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📝 Midhurst Model show
6 months ago by 🇬🇧 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?
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Could this be why we now make our models?
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📝 HDML Revisited
6 months ago by 🇬🇧 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
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📝 Airfix kits reissued
6 months ago by 🇬🇧 Fred ( Commander)
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I have preordered mine.
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💬 Re: Model Slipway Tsekoa II
6 months ago by 🇬🇧 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,
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📝 HDML Revisited
6 months ago by 🇬🇧 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.
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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.
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💬 Re: Model Slipway Tsekoa II
6 months ago by 🇬🇧 Fred ( Commander)
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I would have a word with Dave, he may be able to help
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📝 Wonky mast on Lady Wooes
6 months ago by 🇬🇧 Fred ( Commander)
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Hi Stephen
The photo is of my Joffre it may be of some help with the riging.
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The photo is of my Joffre it may be of some help with the riging.
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📝 HDML Revisited
6 months ago by 🇬🇧 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.
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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.
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📝 Wonky mast on Lady Wooes
6 months ago by 🇬🇧 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
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.
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