But back to my original question too... if the donations go above ïAA½70 what could that money be put towards?


Assuming that members have chipped-in and assuming that you end up with a little extra ÂA£Ã‚A£ after the annual running cost of the forum, then maybe consider ploughing it back into the forum for the next annual fees - or perhaps even donating the extra ÂA£Ã‚A£ to the RNLI?
Or what about some sort of competition, whereby the winner would receive something boat related? We all of us need bits and bobs for our models, so perhaps you could offer something along the lines of some slinky brass props, or maybe a motor mount, or a propshaft, etc. You know - nothing too expensive, but something that would be needed and appreciated. Although, how one goes about Implementing such a competition is another story. And how would you judge the winning recipient fairly and squarely without causing any jealousy or general sniping?
How about, say, a competition for the best photo showing their models boats running in reverse? (Nobody ever shows their boats going backwards - it always seems to be photos of forward motion only).
These are just my thoughts. I'll bet that someone could come up with something much better.

...you seem to have put in a lot of planning and organising of parts...

No, not really. I was just sort of making it up as I went along. I wasn't sure where all the power tools would end up so I installed loads more 13A power outlets than necessary in order to have a socket within easy reach.
The double-glazed windows were relatively affordable - just ÂA£45.00 for the two large ones and ÂA£8.00 for the single one. I opted to have fixed windows, as opposed to the opening type, because a) it was cheaper, and b) to make it harder for would-be thieves to enter. The mirror film can be seen in the final photo, reflecting my next door neighbour's front door. The film itself was ÂA£30.00, but I wasn't confident about installing it myself. HS93 uses the same stuff and told me that you need to know what you're doing else you could easily end up with all sorts of wrinkles and crinkles. I'm not as clever as him so I paid a ÂA£30.00 for a local glazier to install it for me instead.
The usual hardboard-type pegboard is nigh Impossible to find around this area - all the local suppliers no longer stock the stuff. I ended Googling "Perforated toolboard" and eventually found this:

http://www.workshopping.co.uk/product/steel-pegboard-pack-of-2/APSPB/

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/68120/Building/Roofing-Insulation/Superquilt-1500-

Nice work!
Thanks for that.

Hi, Fireboat.
I realise that this particular thread is a couple years old by now, as too is the above URL which you'd posted. instead, this link will take you to the index page...

http://www.pm.keirle.com/

Okay, all received and understood.
Much obliged just the same.

Froggy, at the risk of sounding a nuisance, could you also tell which particular speed controller you used? I'm presuming that it is also from GiantCod, in which case there are more than several to choose from, and it's all a bit of a minefield to someone relatively new to the brushless scene (such as myself).

Many thanks in advance.