Wings and Wheels Model Spectacular

Event

“http://www.wingsnwheels.net/”

JUN 23 2012

14 years ago by bigmacmodels

Started 14 years ago by bigmacmodels

Steering Servo

“Thankyou for the photos and information. I had not thought of laying the servo on it's side.It works much better and operates smoother than upright. Thankyou…”

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14 years ago by Keith

Started 14 years ago by Keith

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RTTL Plan Query

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Started 14 years ago by Norseman

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Smoke generators?

“Any other members of this forum out there who have had some dealing with smoke generators before, who would like to share them? We would like to hear from yo…”

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14 years ago by Gregg

Started 14 years ago by Gregg

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Fire Tender Mast

“Thanks for the reply. I did go to model slipway and buy all the parts they had but unfortunately they didn't do the mast (I see a market there for anyone who…”

3 posts 0 likes

14 years ago by penfold9763

Started 14 years ago by penfold9763

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Polystyrene sheet and plywood

“Good information Guys, I know what to use myself in future. Cheers”

8 posts 1 like

14 years ago by Stonemonkey

Started 14 years ago by Tall Paul

8 1

East Midlands Lifeboat Day

Event

“Yes, nice to hear that the few that attended had a reasonable time, but suppose typical bank holiday weather cant be guaranteed to be nice for all except duc…”

JUN 3 2012

14 years ago by Gregg

Started 15 years ago by froggyt996

Vintage Model Boat Days

Event

“HI all Just a few days to go before this great event takes place. if you're interested in old/classic/vintake model boats then this is the event for you. A g…”

JUN 9 2012

14 years ago by froggyt996

Started 14 years ago by froggyt996

Fender making.

“jelleybaby the fenders look brilliant you will be ask to sell some soon I can see”

5 posts 0 likes

14 years ago by tidtug

Started 14 years ago by Colin H

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Mayhem at Wicksteed!

Event

“real busy weekend but would like to come if I can fit it in, any idea of starting/finishing times and events etc? safe harbour, Seafairer”

JUN 2 2012

14 years ago by seafarer

Started 14 years ago by modelboatmayhem

How to set up boat motor equipment

“Glad to help, Bill Richard”

9 posts 0 likes

14 years ago by richald

Started 14 years ago by BillClark

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Finding a great sailing venue.

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1 post 0 likes

Started 14 years ago by Colin H

1 0

Electric Motors

“HI Keith Some good info on this site. They briefly touch on the subject of overloading. it is Important that you do not overload either the motor or the batt…”

4 posts 0 likes

14 years ago by Dave M

Started 14 years ago by Keith

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Could somebody please help me Identify this model???

“Well would you believe it, not only was Chris B spot on (Thanks Chris), but on finding the box that I mentioned earlier..... I found the plans for the Zwarte…”

9 posts 0 likes

14 years ago by bigmacmodels

Started 14 years ago by bigmacmodels

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Keilkraft Neptune, motor choice

“How would the 250 or 280 perform with the 25mm prop? I am on a budget, so trying what I still have lying around. Thanks. Tijn”

3 posts 0 likes

14 years ago by africatijn

Started 14 years ago by africatijn

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West Midlands Model Lifeboat Rally

Event

“One of our own club membrs visited the event on Sunday and was NOt very Impressed with the organisers of the event. heres a section of his response to me :- …”

MAY 20 2012

14 years ago by Gregg

Started 14 years ago by Dave M

Engine

“Thankyou for the replies. I assume when you say IC motors taht is internal Combustion.I live in country Victoria so the noise would not be aproblem. I think …”

4 posts 0 likes

14 years ago by Keith

Started 14 years ago by Keith

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Lifeboat Related Show

Event

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JUL 15 2012

Started 14 years ago by Dave M

International Model Lifeboat Rally

Event

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JUN 24 2012

Started 14 years ago by Dave M

CADMA Model Boat Show

Event

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JUN 9 2012

Started 14 years ago by Dave M

Which motor?

“Many thanks for the information Dave M I am about to put the rubbing strips and the chine strips on. Still a fair bit to do but I suppose after this length o…”

3 posts 0 likes

14 years ago by peteinoz

Started 14 years ago by peteinoz

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Model shop location

“Thanks Dave M,and Larryehetton, Looked at your suggested options, good links and found some usefull stuff. Waverley models was well worth looking into as wel…”

7 posts 0 likes

14 years ago by Colin H

Started 14 years ago by Colin H

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The National Model Boat Show 2012

Event

“Great, let me know if you want them. Shouldn't be pricey to send them over. I won't ever be building these. gerritv@psgv.ca is my email address Gerrit”

APR 21 2012

5 years ago by gerritv

Started 14 years ago by Gregg

Fireboat colours

“Yeh, I think the difference makes the boat look great. Have a look at my boats in the gallery to see the colours.”

4 posts 0 likes

14 years ago by tompallister

Started 14 years ago by Balders

4 0

NEED INFO ON BOAT

“HI Yankeegirl Welcome to the site. I see you are from the sunny part of the USA so your model is probably from your side of the pond. The engine is a spark I…”

2 posts 0 likes

14 years ago by Dave M

Started 14 years ago by yankeegirl

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old age

“Yes I suppose as you are adding minor intentional blemishes this will look OK. The reason I asked was that once clear cote is applied any touch up work is a …”

7 posts 0 likes

14 years ago by Dave M

Started 14 years ago by keitht

7 0

Motor connectors Size and From ???

“You may be interested in the post at http://giantcod.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=121&t=1486&p=6204&hilit=connector rated#p6204. This gives good test details …”

7 posts 0 likes

14 years ago by Dave M

Started 14 years ago by Tall Paul

7 0

Wattmeters

“I ordered one of these wattmeters the other day - it arrived this lunchtime. I made up a couple of leads to adapt the Deans connectors on the wattmeter to th…”

4 posts 0 likes

14 years ago by richald

Started 14 years ago by richald

4 0

Surfury

“olly49, thanks for your message, if you want to sell it on call me, or if you can take a mould id be interested. The one I sold 40 years ago had an os engine…”

10 posts 0 likes

14 years ago by vortex

Started 15 years ago by vortex

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propshaft

“Hi,I'm just about to take the shaft out, both shafts get a drop of oil before sailing, one runs hot, the other is fine, something is amiss!. I will check for…”

5 posts 0 likes

14 years ago by nimbus42

Started 14 years ago by nimbus42

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EVENTS IN MY AREA

“HI Stephen, Sorry it goes straight to the calender.”

8 posts 0 likes

14 years ago by Colin H

Started 14 years ago by Colin H

8 0

Newbie aboard

“Thank you for the kind words We all do our best and are very lucky to have some excellent members on board who are always happy to help. Pleased you found us…”

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14 years ago by fireboat

Started 14 years ago by Balders

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The Model Boat Convention

Event

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AUG 25 2012

Started 14 years ago by Gregg

Chasewater Transport Festival

Event

“Hi Arnoud yes l have a complete set of plans and the complete building instruction books. The plans are on 4 large sheets the building instructions are some …”

APR 15 2012

4 years ago by jimdogge

Started 14 years ago by Gregg

Fleet System Radio control.

“I have the digi-fleet omega just a bit later than yours but the inbuilt batteries are not charging right now.So I have changed to a 2.4GHz system yes you are…”

8 posts 0 likes

14 years ago by tidtug

Started 15 years ago by Colin H

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what to build

“Yep, looks a lot more like tug hull to me too. I agree with Dark Star.”

3 posts 0 likes

14 years ago by Gregg

Started 17 years ago by joe31hat

3 0

Model of Fireboat David Campbell

“I am the present owner of the Portland Fireboat 'David Campbell" which was built at Portland Oregon in 1913 of Iron on steel frames, coal fired and steam pow…”

4 posts 0 likes

15 years ago by SockeyeJohn

Started 16 years ago by tvonseggern

4 0

Mast-RAF Crash Tender

“these are the plans from the full size boat they may help Peter”

2 posts 0 likes

15 years ago by Peter HS93

Started 15 years ago by olly49

2 0

34" fireboat restoration

“Glad to help - wish I had as much time to model - there's just so much to do...”

34 posts 0 likes

7 years ago by DodgyGeezer

Started 15 years ago by triumphjon

34 0

dussldorph

“You can still buy the proper "upgrade kit" to get the fire monitors to elevate and rotate, but a lot of work and the nylon thread is prone to wearing and bre…”

4 posts 0 likes

15 years ago by Gregg

Started 15 years ago by larrywhetton

4 0