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Seattle Fireboats

“Looking for any available plans for Seattle's Fireboats. Plans for the Alki, Duwamish, Snoqualimie, Leschi. I would like to attempt to scratch build one of t…”

16 years ago by BigDutch

nasty blue esc's

“I burnt mine out after about 4 hours running on a humble graupner speed 600.. mtronics are about A£10 more and last for years nuff said db”

16 years ago by dbninja

“No problem on the plan now.... see my post about Aerokit Plans...”

16 years ago by dekane

Repowering Sea Queen and 46 Fireboat wit

“pls can any members provide a recommendation on suitable brushless motor make and model and ESC make and model (and supplier names Ideally ) to provide plani…”

16 years ago by john saunders

Sea Scout plans

“I have recently bought Aerokits plans from Lesro... Lesro Models, Stony Lane, Christchurch, Kent. BH23 7LQ 01202 476902 They have copies of all the full rang…”

16 years ago by Member

Re: Solent Class Lifeboat

“HI Biggriff I have now had the Solent plans copied and will photocopy the original instructions that came with the kit- definitely not for the beginner! The …”

16 years ago by Dave M

“HI Matt Welcome to the site. The Douglas Currie is listed as ON 1021 (48-016) and was a gift from the Douglas Currie Trust and legacy of Mr Davidson. Built i…”

16 years ago by Dave M

“My victory Industries boat had a grey deck, and when I built a 34' Aerokits model way back, I painted the deck grey. The Vosper drawings I have been loaned c…”

16 years ago by Wudipat

What motor & battery?

“HI David I put an outrunner brushless motor in my 36" RAF Crash Tender. I sourced the motor and speed controller from China. You can use Nimh but I purchased…”

16 years ago by Dave M

All Metal Brass/SS USS Holland Submarine

“I'm building a 1/12th scale USS Holland submarine In 304 stainless steel and 342 brass.The symmetrical hull will be lathe spun In 304 stainless steel and the…”

16 years ago by sunworksco

water tight boxes

“I am building a model of an RAF Crash Tender. I want to install the servo, receiver and speed controller and wish to put each in a sealed waterproof box. I w…”

16 years ago by sunworksco

Painting Deck, Dusseldorf Fireboat

“Just joined group. I am working on a Dusseldorf Fire boat and have a paint question. I found two bar antI skid plate on the Plastruct website. The plate Is 1…”

16 years ago by ir3aus

Deans Marine Crash Tender

“Thanks for the welcome Peter As I said, I'm not much of a builder as I don't have the patience, or indeed the space to have a workshop, I am limited to the d…”

16 years ago by nige52

handrail stanchions for 34" wanted

“HI David, call scale models in skelmerdale, you can collect, he has a little unit like an Aladins cave but only opens a couple of times a week. I gave him an…”

16 years ago by pmdevlin

Wiring for three motors

“Many thanks for putting me in my place, Andy. I hadn't considered the possibility of interference..... I was only trying something new and found a solution. …”

16 years ago by Valheru01

“I have already booked the hotel.”

16 years ago by tidtug

“HI Steve Welcome to the site. What sort of sounds are you wishing the Arun to make? if its a diesel sound then Action, Robbe/Graupner and others offer severa…”

16 years ago by Dave M

Dusseldorf post rebuild??

“YES ! there are some really good pictures of this conversion on the german fireboat website [sorry for plug!]. it also means that the lifeboat now sits forwa…”

16 years ago by Gregg

NEW FIREBOAT LOGO!!

“I like it, good choice of colours.”

16 years ago by Justintime

“I have only just recently joined this site and the information available along with the help & advice is certainly worth a donation, try purchasing a book to…”

16 years ago by redoctober

AEROKITS logo wanted

“now sorted...... Fireboat..... you are a dude! (thats good according to my young-un) thanks David”

16 years ago by dbninja

Website Upgrade... MORE SPEED!

“HI Stephen Noticed the site was a bit slow recently. Today (2/5) it is much quicker so lets hope your service provider keep their promise. Keep up the good w…”

16 years ago by Dave M

1/16 34" fireboat plans

“I now have the plan and will get it photocopied. As a guide to reconstructing a Fireboat I found the plan invaluable. True it needs adjusting in places to fi…”

16 years ago by Dave M

Aerokit Sea Hornet Plan

“Hi, did you ever have any luck with the above? I'd be interested as I lost my Sea hornet and would love to build another. Cheers, Westquay”

16 years ago by Westquay

2mm propeller shaft bearings

“If anyone Is trying to source some of these for smaller scale prop's, try your local train shop. I found out that these are same size as "O" gauge train axle…”

16 years ago by Gregg

Paint stripping

“yes, id strongly confirm that "fairy power spray" is far the simplets and easiest to use and clean off. I have tried "langlow. safe stripper" but this is a g…”

16 years ago by Gregg

Aerokit Sea Queen Fire Boat

“Hi you can contact Lesro models on 01202 476902 the full range of plans are listed on ebay item number 170462838484 hope this helps David”

16 years ago by dbninja

Mike Cummings Crash Tender

“Glynn, I too am a 'beginner'. I'm just making one now and I'm on the painting stage. it has been a bit of a mission and, right from the beginning, every stag…”

16 years ago by Mark Kruk

fire boat crash tender

“HI Laurence, Pete Dimberline here Fireboat Funday organiser, if you are looking for plans I have both 34 1/2" and 46" plans, also have frame drawings for the…”

16 years ago by Pete D

posts dont fit?

“Hopefully now fixed completely!?? I've added a javascript variable to detect the browser width and display an advert size to suit. Ie. if your resolution is …”

16 years ago by fireboat