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nor star wavecrest
“I have a Wavecrest that I built in the late 1970,s. I also have an advert dating back to April 1974 for all the Norstar boats of that time See also the "Vint…”
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13 years ago by dickyp
Started 16 years ago by gilly241153
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HMS Tean
“Just to give a quick update, after having no end of bother trying to keep her upright, she now knows which was up is, even after being rolled to the side! A …”
23 posts 8 likes
13 years ago by StevenT
Started 13 years ago by DessieB
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Ellesmere port model show 2014
“Thanks Dave much appreciated”
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13 years ago by ndmb68
Started 13 years ago by ndmb68
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TOYS FOR BOYS
Event
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AUG 30 2014
Started 13 years ago by MAXTON
Rivets
“Likewise. The tips on this forum are brilliant. Thanks again”
18 posts 10 likes
13 years ago by Deswelham
Started 13 years ago by Deswelham
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Sea Queen
“Have a look in the Boat Harbour section, there is one in there that uses a JP outrunner, you could try PMing him and ask the size. Alan”
2 posts 2 likes
13 years ago by AlanP
Started 13 years ago by randhbarker
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hull / plan help
“mobile marine would be worth a go , Brian knows his tugs and is very helpful”
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13 years ago by ndmb68
Started 13 years ago by djsimple
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fiddly job
“Ok here goes , Radar reflectors are moulded in 2 halves , Polyform type dahn float and 1/12 plotter display”
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13 years ago by ndmb68
Started 13 years ago by ndmb68
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Fire boat 34 1/2" GRP/Boat kit New Build
“HI Alan and Dennis, Thanks very much for your comments about my reels, I love making them I started back in 1990 and now its my full time job , it takes abou…”
14 posts 1 like
13 years ago by zippy
Started 13 years ago by zippy
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New to model boats
“I had a go at 1/10 electric touring cars for a while good fun but a little repetitive for me and bloody expensive too lol”
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13 years ago by ndmb68
Started 13 years ago by mikeb
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Old boats
“Thanks Dave, if I remove the MM and what looks like a carrier wave receiver from the boat, they will be preserved.”
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13 years ago by AlanP
Started 13 years ago by AlanP
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Submarine Dive In
Event
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SEP 21 2014
Started 13 years ago by Aquaflite
Graupner Weser Fireboat HELP!!
“Anyone? help with this please”
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13 years ago by captnkeno
Started 13 years ago by captnkeno
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Portholes
“Have a look at these misterbee. really good quality I got some for my build http://stores.ebay.co.uk/croppersmodels-model-shop/ships-fittings-/_i.html?_fsub=…”
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13 years ago by AlanP
Started 13 years ago by misterbee
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Midhurst Model Exhibition
Event
“Hi, A great show with the usual clubs represented - Basingstoke, Southwater Dabblers, Springbok Mariners, Portsmouth Display Team and Portsmouth MBS, Phoenix…”
JAN 5 2014
13 years ago by CapnJim
Started 13 years ago by ads90
christmas lights
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Started 13 years ago by shavings
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Spray rails for a 34" RAF crash tender
“And the same to you Dave, aged quite considerably since the last time I had my hands on an RC boat in the water so I'll let you know about that one later. St…”
9 posts 0 likes
13 years ago by Flack
Started 13 years ago by EricMB
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Scaling up Plans
“HI Bob Basically I've cut out a few bits and that's about it so far. Mainly due to lack of time and many other projects but hopefully more will happen in 201…”
8 posts 5 likes
13 years ago by chrislang
Started 13 years ago by chrislang
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Fireboat Tribute to HS93 Peter Henshaw
“It's a nice thing to do Paul, you where obviously close to him and miss him, must have been a nice chap to know. Alan”
12 posts 2 likes
13 years ago by AlanP
Started 13 years ago by pmdevlin
12 2
Move to a new style
“Thanks Roger, I've seen a few photos of those, they look quite heavy but bet they're quite stunning in water Damon”
3 posts 2 likes
13 years ago by Damon
Started 13 years ago by Damon
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Ellesmere Port Model Boat Show
Event
“Traders, The David E Owen Comoetition, a Bring and Buy sale and on the water sailing from our dock system. [url="http://www.rctopshop.com/dynam-rc-airplanes"…”
MAR 1 2014
13 years ago by [deleted]
Started 13 years ago by epmbcmember
OCL Container Ship jervise Bay (1970 - 1984
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Started 13 years ago by daveh
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RAF ASR boat
“Looks like a freelance ASR vessel. if you can give a bit more detail re length, width and perhaps a view of the hull underside front and back it would help u…”
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13 years ago by Dave M
Started 13 years ago by Rookysailor
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Solent lifeboat 1:12
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Started 13 years ago by Deswelham
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Scratch build
“HI chippy, I have started the build blog, enjoy Alan”
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13 years ago by AlanP
Started 13 years ago by AlanP
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E - Bay project Sea Queen restoration
“Good luck with the lathe. Come out of retirement , that's a bit drastic Alan”
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13 years ago by AlanP
Started 13 years ago by Flack
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Victory Industries Vosper RAF Firefloats
“The main problem is the notors and the current/volts required. You can now get 2500MaH NiMh rechargeable pencells with tags which if made (Soldered) into a s…”
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13 years ago by Dave M
Started 13 years ago by Dave M
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Aquarama
“HI there, I got my hardware from www.gianhien.net, they have several models in different scales look at my build blog for my 1/7 scale Riva on this site and …”
2 posts 0 likes
13 years ago by sharpy1071
Started 13 years ago by Flycatter60
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HMS Petard
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Started 13 years ago by wullie
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scale
“thanks for that info will come in very handy”
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13 years ago by philmontague
Started 13 years ago by philmontague
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SWAMBC
“I DON'T REALY KNOW. ONLY WHATS ON THERE WEB SITE.”
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13 years ago by hammer
Started 13 years ago by hammer
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NEW model boat club Biggleswade
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Started 13 years ago by jefferyHolmes
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aero fire boat 46in
“Thanks I will try to make mine”
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13 years ago by michael1
Started 13 years ago by michael1
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plastic card
“HI Deepstar, I've found when cutting narrow strips that they curl and bend significantly. The way to avoid most of this is to use a steel rule to cut up to s…”
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13 years ago by CapnJim
Started 13 years ago by deepstar
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Graupner Lifeboat
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Started 13 years ago by shadou0
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KitShack Models Needs You!
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Started 13 years ago by KitShackModels
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Metcalfe Mouldings - RNLB The Scout
“HI Flack, a few years ago I built the Graemsey from Metcalfe mouldings, the instructions where very good that came with the kit, so you should have no troubl…”
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13 years ago by AlanP
Started 13 years ago by Flack
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new build blog for 46" Aerokits Fireboat twin brushless conv
“bring them on Alan, we could both learn, at least its not too late for you, its too late for me unless I start ripping things off!”
3 posts 0 likes
13 years ago by pmdevlin
Started 13 years ago by pmdevlin
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4 foot Aerokits Crashtender refurbed with twin brushless
“Hey guys I am new here and about to start building a KitShack 34" so I an definitely interested. Must say how Impressed I am with the skill levels you guys h…”
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13 years ago by shavings
Started 13 years ago by pmdevlin
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fire boat tow hook
“Yes, that is a work of art, as mine is a 34 inch looks like mine will have to be the same size > Saying that, there is absolutely nothing wrong with yours. Alan”
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13 years ago by AlanP
Started 13 years ago by AlanP
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