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Crash Tenders for sale on E-Bay

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Started 12 years ago by Dave M

Seaforth Clansman

“Thanks Stephen, have sent one to Peter Rowen”

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12 years ago by Rowen

Started 12 years ago by PEDRO54

Woodvale Rally @Victoria Park

“HI Max What they really mean is they can be bothered with the admin and paperwork!!!!! Cheers mate Mark”

12 years ago by jarvo

Started 12 years ago by MAXTON

BLACKPOOL MODEL BOAT SHOW

“No need to apologise. You are not the first to ask the dates for events and I am sure you won be the last. Kind regards Max”

12 years ago by MAXTON

Started 12 years ago by MAXTON

Festival of flight

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Started 12 years ago by bassman

MARTIN MERE WETLANDS CENTRE MODEL BOAT WEEKEND

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Started 12 years ago by MAXTON

MODEL BOAT SHOW

“No need to apologise dear friend I am only too happy to be of help. Hope I didn't sound too cocky with the advice. Kind regards Max”

12 years ago by MAXTON

Started 12 years ago by MAXTON

Newby needs help

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Started 12 years ago by grandad

“HI jarvo Thanks for the welcome aboard. Your "mine is usually of the nature of guess how I found not to do that"!!!!! Sometimes we all do it that way, only h…”

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12 years ago by Oldsmokey

Started 12 years ago by Oldsmokey

a couple of pics of the whinch

“Nice one mate, your weathering is superb, you can almost smell the burning brake drums Mark”

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12 years ago by jarvo

Started 12 years ago by dasbootu47

“Starting to build the boat, as static model. Chicken out. My base of operations lol is lough key Ireland. Boat would not be really suitable for the lake. lig…”

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12 years ago by joergn

Started 12 years ago by jamesw2638

Mutual Model Boat Society

“To the committee and members of Mutual model boat society. Thanks for a great morning Improved no end with a bacon buttie and a coffee, the bring and buy sal…”

12 years ago by jarvo

Started 12 years ago by ColinT

“hI dave if only we could do that know I was lucky to have been brought up in australia and we spent a lot of time in sydney harbour around circular quay and …”

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12 years ago by dasbootu47

Started 12 years ago by dasbootu47

Bury Metro Marine Gala Day

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Started 12 years ago by slinger

“Thank you for the direction, it's rewarding to build, but I don't want it to become a submarine, that's next years project!”

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12 years ago by Squirtgun

Started 12 years ago by Squirtgun

nor star crash tender

“HI mark, I to had not heard of the nor star kit until it arived (ebay rescue). I will sort some pics out over the weekend.”

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12 years ago by peter06

Started 12 years ago by peter06

“HI there, I have the lindberg pt109. Im using a 550 brushed motor and quite a small prop witha mild pitch. This keeps the motor nice and cool without water c…”

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12 years ago by orcaman

Started 12 years ago by boaty

Graupner Acrylfix paints

“HI IQS If you are still looking Humbrol do a match list on there web site Tamyia also do a match list, try the Revell web site as well Regartds Mark”

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12 years ago by jarvo

Started 13 years ago by jgs43

“Tried substitute, takes three days to dry! only use water base now, cheaper and smells better Roger”

39 posts 1 like

12 years ago by shavings

Started 13 years ago by Deswelham

Fireboat Funday/Vintage Model Boat Day 7/9/2014

“Well I did make it with my little Victory industries Fireboat but didn't sail it there was lots of wash from the bigger boats. it was a good event and I'll d…”

12 years ago by smiggy

Started 13 years ago by froggyt996

28th Model Ships rally

“A great day was had by all. The weather was very kind to most of us, we could have had a bit more wind for the yachts!!! As always it was hard work setting e…”

12 years ago by CaptainJohn

Started 12 years ago by ramsgateVikingsmbc

bautier louis heloise

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Started 12 years ago by terijay

Colwyn Bay Mayor's Cup Regatta

“The lads who attended from Crewe And District Model Boat Club had a really enjoyable day weather nice and good sailing. I picked up a Trophy for my Steam Tug…”

12 years ago by THECAPT2012

Started 12 years ago by kinmel

“and history of R184 here -http://www.uboatarchive.net/R-184INT.htm”

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12 years ago by Peter47

Started 13 years ago by John2059

“HI Oldtimer Cant remember if you wanted the kitshack model, fireboat, if so there are a number of manufactures producing them, try Deans marine, cornwall mod…”

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12 years ago by jarvo

Started 12 years ago by Oldtimer

[Cancelled] Chasewater MBC Sailing regatta

“UNFORTUNATELY, due to a problem with one of the recently installed replacement valves, CRT are currently reducing the water level in Chasewater Lake to allow…”

12 years ago by Gregg

Started 12 years ago by Gregg

“Very nice work Hammer, will have to try that myself Roger”

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12 years ago by shavings

Started 12 years ago by cenbeth

Plea for help!!!

“HI Oldtimer Welcome to the forum, Fireboat is right, Kitshack have stopped making kits, all is not lost. Try Cornwall model boats, or have a look on ebay, sh…”

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12 years ago by jarvo

Started 12 years ago by Oldtimer

Swiss Cottage Model Boat and Public House Charity Cgala

“Well make sure you come and say Hi. Lets hope its a lovely day like Saturday. Roger F”

12 years ago by Lovejoy226

Started 12 years ago by Lovejoy226

Southern Model show

“Its at Heacorn airfield in Kent doors at 10am and £10.00 admission unless you wish to display boat or boats, then its free”

12 years ago by bassman

Started 12 years ago by bassman

The Model Boat Convention, Haydock Park Race Course

“I went on Saturday, bought quite a few bits and bobs, met up with friends to compare notes and had a very enjoyable day. There were many fantastic models of …”

12 years ago by chippy

Started 12 years ago by MAXTON

“Had a quick look on the web and it looks a smart boat. I have no experience of surface piercing props but this video on YouTube may help you find a starting …”

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12 years ago by Dave M

Started 12 years ago by navyman

welsh national vintage extravaganza

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Started 12 years ago by Colin H

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Started 12 years ago by AlanP

“Thanks for that Jarvo. Yes getting close to getting it wet bit to go at yet but would like to test it out soon , that will give me the winter to finish off t…”

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12 years ago by deltaman

Started 12 years ago by deltaman

Where to use my Boat In Dorset

“HI again Richard If you're available on Wed 20th we'll be at Millers Cross Farm ( see Symondsbury location on : https://sites.google.com/site/wpmbclub/sailin…”

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12 years ago by chrislang

Started 12 years ago by randhbarker

Rawdon Model Boat Club Open weekend

“We have a new website for Rawdon MBC sites.google.com/view/rawdonmodelboatclub”

3 years ago by MikeC3

Started 12 years ago by plowst

Aerokits Crash Tender

“I have seen model fire boats at boat shows that have the decks painted blue and they don't look right at all”

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12 years ago by tidtug

Started 12 years ago by olly49

Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Day

“Well thats Lifeboat done for another year. Not so many members of the public around this year. All the boaters seemed to have enjoyed themselves and took the…”

12 years ago by BillD203

Started 13 years ago by jefferyHolmes

Liverpool Club Anniverary Fun Day

“As the lake has been overtaken by blue green algae we have had to cancel this event. We regret any inconvenience caused but hope to have the event next year.”

12 years ago by MAXTON

Started 12 years ago by MAXTON