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    πŸ’¬ Re: Aerokits Patrol Launch
    6 days ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jonbliss152 ( Able Seaman)
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    I have a patrol Launch which I completed as a partly built kit inherited from my father. As it was my first build I was unsure of how to finish the hulls exterior. I painted the hull with body shop aerosol paint, which unfortunately after a sessions use started to peel away in a couple of places. I have stripped the hull back and just need some advise on the best way to finish the hull in order to gain strength, durability and most of all, a nice finish.

    Can the members offer any help?

    Many thanks in advance!

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    7 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jonbliss152 ( Able Seaman)
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    I'm not sure how much use some of the plans would be, but worth a look...


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    πŸ“ Kingfisher progress
    7 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jonbliss152 ( Able Seaman)
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    Thanks for the link Dave.😊

    πŸ“ Kingfisher progress
    7 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jonbliss152 ( Able Seaman)
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    Hi all,

    Has anyone got info on where you can source the plans or a kit for a Kingfisher? I'd love to have a go a building one but don't seem to be able to find a scrap of information on the model.

    Cheers Jon

    πŸ“ Aerokits Fast Patrol Launch stern cover
    7 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jonbliss152 ( Able Seaman)
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    Thanks Haverlock, I had that thought myself.

    πŸ“ Aerokits Fast Patrol Launch stern cover
    7 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jonbliss152 ( Able Seaman)
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    Thanks Alan, I'm probably worrying about nothing but I just didn't fancy leaving it unattended and find I have an issue with it on the water. Thanks for your reply.

    Jon

    πŸ“ Aerokits Fast Patrol Launch stern cover
    7 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jonbliss152 ( Able Seaman)
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    Thanks Alan, the cover I've built is quite a tight fit, I'm just a bit concerned that spray might wash over the cover and allow water to collect in the compartment.

    πŸ“ Aerokits Fast Patrol Launch stern cover
    7 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jonbliss152 ( Able Seaman)
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    Thanks Figtree7 πŸ‘

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    7 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jonbliss152 ( Able Seaman)
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    Just donated, thanks for running the site 😊

    πŸ“ Aerokits Fast Patrol Launch stern cover
    7 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jonbliss152 ( Able Seaman)
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    Hi can anyone lend advice on the issue im having. I'm currently building my first craft and need to work out how to secure the stern cover over the rudder steering gear?

    Thanks Jon

    πŸ’¬ Aerokits Fast Patrol Boat
    7 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jonbliss152 ( Able Seaman)
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    Hi, I'm currently in the process of building my first model. it's one of my fathers that has been sat in the loft, kit form for 30 odd years. I have the decals to turn it into a fire boat but I'm struggling to find a suitable monitor to place on the coach house roof. Can you remember where yours came from?

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    πŸ’¬ Aerokits Fast Patrol Launches
    8 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jonbliss152 ( Able Seaman)
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    Thanks Robert, I'll take a look at the site %uD83D%uDE0A

    πŸ’¬ Aerokits Fast Patrol Launches
    8 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jonbliss152 ( Able Seaman)
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    Hi Kalamunda,

    How did you get round the issue of the hull Lettering/Numbering? I've been unable to source suitable decals to apply to my boat and was wondering if you could advise?

    Many thanks

    Jon

    πŸ“ Which paint
    8 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jonbliss152 ( Able Seaman)
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    Thanks Captain Larry %uD83D%uDE0A

    πŸ“ Which paint
    8 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jonbliss152 ( Able Seaman)
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    On the same subject can anyone offer any advice on the best primer to use for wooden hull construction?

    Many thanks Jon

    πŸ’¬ Aerokits Sea Urchin Sea Nymph
    8 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jonbliss152 ( Able Seaman)
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    Hi Harleydream1, I like what you have done with the Sea Urchin, its hard to see in the image but are you operating the tiller steering with lines run forward to a servo?

    Many thanks Jon

    πŸ’¬ Tarpon Build 01
    8 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jonbliss152 ( Able Seaman)
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    I like to idea of your makeshift cutting tool, I take it you pilot drill a hole far enough in to guide the cutting tube into place?

    Cheers Jon

    πŸ’¬ fast patrol launch project
    8 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jonbliss152 ( Able Seaman)
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    Thanks again for the info Boaty, I've decided to fit a Brushless 28/38mm 3500KV motor with a 35Amp ESC. The motor seems to have quite a bit of torque and runs at a high top speed, though its first sea trial will tell all. When I get it fully assembled I'll post a few images on the webpage.

    Thanks again for the help πŸ˜€

    Regards Jon

    πŸ’¬ fast patrol launch project
    8 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jonbliss152 ( Able Seaman)
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    Hi Boaty, thanks for replying to my post I'll take a look at the website you recommend.

    Many thanks Jon

    πŸ’¬ Aerokits Fast Patrol Launches
    8 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jonbliss152 ( Able Seaman)
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    Hi Kalamunda, I'm currently building an FPL and have fitted a thin piece of silicone tube between the rudder shaft support tube and the tiller arm on the top of the rudder shaft, this seems to stop the ingress of water into the rear compartment.

    I hope this helps!!

    Jon

    πŸ’¬ fast patrol launch project
    8 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jonbliss152 ( Able Seaman)
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    Hi , I'm currently building this Fast Patrol Launch myself, I was just interested to know what propulsion system you have in this one?

    Cheers

    Jon

    πŸ’¬ Fireboat & Suction (pick-up) Hoses
    8 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ jonbliss152 ( Able Seaman)
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    Hi,

    I like the design of your motor cooling, what tubing did you use to wrap around the motors?

    Jon



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