sbambi
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Leading Seaman · 56 pts
Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Member since Oct 2009
Last online 7 years ago
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Restored 34" Aerokits FireboatRoger, well done boat looks really good. Sbambi(salv)131 viewsRestored FireboatAerokit Fireboat 34" Boat was given to me in poor condition approx 30 years ago, no running gear and most fittings missing or broken, originally powered with IC motor. I have installed a 43A 700KV Outrunner Br…
♥ 2 likes173 viewsSbambI 34" Fireboat RenovationThanks for the response, Balsabasher. it has taken me about one & a half years to complete working on the boat when I had some spare time. Look forward to meeting you at Hartsholme Lake. I had a similar proble…196 viewsSbambI 34" Fireboat RenovationFireboat completed, only a few small Items to fit, Samson Post and scramble nets. Have carried out a series of trials at Hartsholme model boat club In Lincoln, first trials required weights In the rear of the …
6 comments4,627 viewsInstallation of Motor and ESCThanks for the responce, I am looking forward to testing the Fireboat within the next couple of weeks and am interested to see how the motor performs. Will let you know.196 viewsInstallation of Motor and ESCThanks, will let you know how the motor goes. Not far from completing the fireboat, hopefully a couple of weeks.196 viewsInstallation of Motor and ESCThanks, will let you know how the motor goes. Not far from completing the fireboat, hopefully a couple of weeks.196 viewsInstallation of Motor and ESCThe motor (XYH42-50 700kv 41A Brushless outrunner) bought from, Giant Cod has been installed as well as the prop shaft and aligned. I have also loosely mounted the ESC (Hobbywing Seaking 60A) and connected the…
196 viewsUpdate on fireboat restorationJust an update of progress with restoration, it's been a while since I last posted any info. Have installed the rudder and water cooling pipes, I have installed the rudder servo away from possible water ingres…
196 viewsPriming hullHI Graham, the type of primer I am using is normal aerosol can, grey primer I bought from Halfords, I also use, Spray Filler primer (Yellow/orangie colour) also bought from Halfords which is much thicker and c…196 views
♥ 2 likes173 viewsSbambI 34" Fireboat RenovationThanks for the response, Balsabasher. it has taken me about one & a half years to complete working on the boat when I had some spare time. Look forward to meeting you at Hartsholme Lake. I had a similar proble…196 viewsSbambI 34" Fireboat RenovationFireboat completed, only a few small Items to fit, Samson Post and scramble nets. Have carried out a series of trials at Hartsholme model boat club In Lincoln, first trials required weights In the rear of the …6 comments4,627 viewsInstallation of Motor and ESCThanks for the responce, I am looking forward to testing the Fireboat within the next couple of weeks and am interested to see how the motor performs. Will let you know.196 viewsInstallation of Motor and ESCThanks, will let you know how the motor goes. Not far from completing the fireboat, hopefully a couple of weeks.196 viewsInstallation of Motor and ESCThanks, will let you know how the motor goes. Not far from completing the fireboat, hopefully a couple of weeks.196 viewsInstallation of Motor and ESCThe motor (XYH42-50 700kv 41A Brushless outrunner) bought from, Giant Cod has been installed as well as the prop shaft and aligned. I have also loosely mounted the ESC (Hobbywing Seaking 60A) and connected the…196 viewsUpdate on fireboat restorationJust an update of progress with restoration, it's been a while since I last posted any info. Have installed the rudder and water cooling pipes, I have installed the rudder servo away from possible water ingres…196 viewsPriming hullHI Graham, the type of primer I am using is normal aerosol can, grey primer I bought from Halfords, I also use, Spray Filler primer (Yellow/orangie colour) also bought from Halfords which is much thicker and c…196 views