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Genarator/alternator

“Dynamo's take very little in the way of "horespower" to drive them, however the output amperage is very low, scale wise you would be looking at maybe getting…”

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15 years ago by Gregg

Started 15 years ago by bayoueagle

Searching for members and a venue.

“Firstly, try these two things. 1/ contact your local council's parks & recreation dep't and ask if they have any pools that you could use. my local councillw…”

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15 years ago by Gregg

Started 15 years ago by Colin H

Lifeboat fun day

“Stevenage MBC Lifeboat Fun day is on Sunday 29th July 2012. 9am till 4pm. Sorry that bit seems to have been missed out. opps!!!”

15 years ago by BillD203

Started 15 years ago by jefferyHolmes

34" fireboat fittings.

“HI Colin, The only fittings I have found so far for the 1/16 Fireboat are from Model Slipway, the monitors are non working, but you could try and fit some br…”

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15 years ago by Rookysailor

Started 15 years ago by Colin H

Outboard motors

“If you're feeling rich.... http://www.jet-drive.de/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=13&Itemid=17”

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15 years ago by Frank

Started 15 years ago by jd

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Started 15 years ago by larrywhetton

Northern Modelling Exhibition

“HI Peter Crewe MBC are already booked in. We will be showing the Titanic, Olympic and Lusitania as well as 11 other models. Dave”

15 years ago by Dave M

Started 15 years ago by Peter HS93

Boston Blenhiem fd137 stern trawler

“hi thank you dave I will google it wilson”

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15 years ago by wilson

Started 15 years ago by wilson

My fire boat build

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Started 15 years ago by loinerlad

“I did remove my post from the media section so as not to embarrass you any further. I will not be sharing this very rare build plan as it keeps my work and v…”

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3 years ago by Brightwork

Started 15 years ago by boatflyer

Ellesmere Port Model Boat Show

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Started 15 years ago by fireboat

“I was in the RAF stationed at Mountbatten in 1961/2 and there were a number of RTTL's there then. This was the main base for the Marine section of the RAF an…”

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15 years ago by nasraf

Started 15 years ago by olly49

“Morning Andy. Thanks for your message and keep up the good work. You have talent my friend,keep at it. I will sort out some pictures of the Schnellboat and s…”

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6 years ago by Scratchbuilder

Started 15 years ago by wilson

Where do I start

“Many thanks - Off I go Regards”

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15 years ago by Inessex

Started 15 years ago by Inessex

wavemaster plan wanted

“Thanks to all I now have a wavemaster plan and kits will be avalible soon as to the spray master plan I have a copy if your freind requires one go to www.vin…”

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15 years ago by ipengineering

Started 15 years ago by ipengineering

Solent lifeboat crew

“Thanks Richard for your comments. The tugboat lights could be different in the waters of the Atlantic and UK. My resource is for the waters off British Colom…”

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5 years ago by Ronald

Started 15 years ago by olly49

Any one Interested Fireboat?

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Started 15 years ago by Mataroa

“Sorry for the delay Cliff, I have just replied to your PM. Many thanks, Dave”

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15 years ago by rolfman2000

Started 15 years ago by Mataroa

Fireboats In service?

“Dave fire monitors are fully operational... vauxhall astra windscreen washer pump Ã‚A£3.50 off ebay! the sunderland will be getting the full escort from mine…”

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15 years ago by dbninja

Started 15 years ago by dbninja

“HI Olly I've simply used Car-Plan Acrylic Plus formula Car sprays on my Fireboat, Satin Black for the Hull, Grey Primer for the deck & Cabin sides & Gloss Wh…”

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15 years ago by chrislang

Started 15 years ago by olly49

Double-sized EeZeBilt Crash Tender...

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Started 15 years ago by DodgyGeezer

“Hi I like your huntsman 31 can can you tell me what motor size and what kv it is and what is performance like many thanks Alan”

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8 years ago by BigAlio

Started 15 years ago by loinerlad

restoration Info on crash tender

“hI Dave it did have Ic engine but there is no gunge and the boat is sound it was better kept on the inside than the out side if have found a plan for the aer…”

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15 years ago by wilson

Started 15 years ago by wilson

RC Floating Musical Fountain

“It could be due to it loading in HD. Try going to this link instead and watching straight from the YouTube page [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOZjPueNi…”

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15 years ago by fireboat

Started 15 years ago by fireboat

Billings model Mary Ann

“Hello again thanks for your answer i wonder were you have get those led light from were can i buy them // Jörgen”

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8 years ago by jugge

Started 15 years ago by jimlake

vic smeed telectra

“The cheapest price including packing, collection, delivery to Heathrow and shipping to the USA would have added circa $110 Hope you find what you are looking…”

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9 years ago by bilzin

Started 15 years ago by fordqpr

2011 Fun Float - Pictures ?

“Hi Charlie The motor is a Hobbyking 3639-1100kv, 60Amp car ESC, 5800mah 3S Lipo and a 37mm CNC 3 blade prop. A 3639-750kv would have been better, but, I had …”

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8 years ago by canabus

Started 15 years ago by Robert

Fireboat Funday 2011!! Sunday 11th Sept.

“Richard, I live in north Swindon, Tadpole Garden Village so not too far away from Minety There’s a gathering of some decidedly amateur model boat guys on 31 …”

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9 years ago by Penfold63

Started 15 years ago by Pete D

“HI PeteG Apologies I was speaking from memory when I suggested the push setting should be pulled back. You are correct in setting it forward. Yes it is a set…”

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15 years ago by Dave M

Started 15 years ago by PeteG

“HI Seaspray If you are asking about my club (C&DMBC) then yes we include 3rd party public liability insurance with the membership fee. I believe most clubs o…”

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15 years ago by Dave M

Started 15 years ago by bikerjohn57

Fireboat Mast Fixing

“Hi Andrew, Just to let you know the Solent has arrived, many thanks. Regards, Steve.”

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9 years ago by smear56

Started 15 years ago by PeteG

Radio Remote control gear

“Hi Bill £120 will be fine, don't ask you don't get would i be able to collect Sunday afternoon as i am near your neck of the woods in Gloucester over the wee…”

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9 years ago by DimReaper

Started 15 years ago by PeteG

Members In Herefordshire England

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Started 15 years ago by Colin H

Selection of Plywood for use Model Boats

“HI Aeronut1 Welcome to the Forum. Nice looking model finished to a high standard. I agree with your comments re the quality of wood in the 1950/60's kits. Mi…”

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15 years ago by Dave M

Started 15 years ago by Aeronut1

Fireboat Funday 2011!!

“HI Pete Any update on the weed situation at Branston? Marie”

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15 years ago by froggyt996

Started 16 years ago by fireboat

“My name is figtree7nts I'm a sys/admin for the Model Boat Website! You are sending a message to yourself! If you what to ask a question? Go to Forum Click on…”

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8 years ago by figtree7nts

Started 15 years ago by chuckgeo1

“http://lesromodels.co.uk/ Hi Sven , have you tried contacting them to see if they have any available info in their archive perhaps . Good Luck”

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9 years ago by CraigRobotham

Started 15 years ago by Pooley

“My boat is controled by an ACE RC 5 channel dual throttle. Boat sunk, and receiver shorted out. I just bought a new (21 years old) and unused ACE RC for $280…”

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15 years ago by chuckgeo1

Started 15 years ago by chuckgeo1

“Dave, the boats on all fireboats I've built are static. I was thinking of installing a micro motor and speed control to launch boat, but it just wasn't pract…”

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15 years ago by chuckgeo1

Started 15 years ago by chuckgeo1

Sea Commander on e-bay

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Started 15 years ago by chrislang