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Figures for Jaws boat Orca
“just realised! the boat in question is my avatar, but here it is,”
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16 years ago by pmdevlin
Started 16 years ago by pmdevlin
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v fireboatintage model co
“Just building one now. it's a really nice kit.”
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16 years ago by Mark Kruk
Started 17 years ago by terrysadler
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Fire boat kit
“You can get one from Mike at Vintage Model Works, 0208 542 3100.”
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16 years ago by Mark Kruk
Started 17 years ago by jamesbowles
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Challenge time !
“like what you are doing up too now keep up the good work will look the biz when it is finished”
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16 years ago by Michael R
Started 17 years ago by Gregg
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My Unknown British Boat - What Is It?
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Started 17 years ago by Cabincruiser
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plans
“Late in "Tiger," author Steve Helling re-creates the scene of the besmirched golfer stepping to a lectern in Ponte [url=http://www.golfclubsbest.com/]discoun…”
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16 years ago by [deleted]
Started 17 years ago by torston2006
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Will It ever be warm enough?
“so you must be local, new Brighton is finished now till it is re built somewhere else, peteryes peter I live in eastham,my friend P.thomas memberNo.217 lives…”
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17 years ago by gerry
Started 17 years ago by dbninja
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Gannet 15cc engine
“Ok thanks it was me cofused with the talk of two engines on flea bay .. ok got it now.. peter”
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17 years ago by Peter HS93
Started 17 years ago by Graham
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Gannet 15cc four stroke
“Good evening, My computer skills are not good at 80 yeas of age. I have only today found your comments about my model od the Dido class cruiser HMS Euryalus.…”
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4 years ago by Mervyn
Started 17 years ago by jimlake
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Suction hose fittings
“I have not seen any so you will prob have to make them, they are quite easy to do , the tubes are made from drinking straws from fast food chains stuck toget…”
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17 years ago by Peter HS93
Started 17 years ago by Eric2283
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reversing switch
“Hi. its quite easy. Just buy a pair of lightweight "push and hold, to make switches". Then glue them directly to a minI servo, spaced so that the servo arm i…”
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17 years ago by WrinkleyP
Started 17 years ago by fryer1966
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Chit Chat Live?
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Started 17 years ago by fireboat
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Restoration Help!
“HI Coedleys, Glad to see the model is progressing. Take note of the two very good points from Lyle. Spray rails will help your model plane and a balanced rud…”
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17 years ago by Dave M
Started 17 years ago by Coedlys
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unbuilt fireboat kit on ebay
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Started 17 years ago by dbninja
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Firefloat restoration
“HI Bluethunder Yes I thought it might be that high. Electronize do a high capacity controller but its quite pricey. Mtroniks are another supplier and they ad…”
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17 years ago by Dave M
Started 17 years ago by Bluethunder
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Dynamic Hull No 104
“Hiya Joe This looks more like a Tug hull to me - but that doesn't stop you building it as a fireboat of course - no two models are the same - my 46" fireboat…”
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17 years ago by mikethebike
Started 17 years ago by joe31hat
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Fixture on Range Safety Launches.
“Hello there I also built the Range Safety Launch all those years ago & still running & with the second I/c motor or is it the third as I gave one away and th…”
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17 years ago by Lyle
Started 17 years ago by overthesea
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great online small fireboat plan!
“A goof afternoon Can you sent me your e mail so i can sent you the relevant information/ plans on the Graupnet Weser? Regards Herman”
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2 years ago by hermank
Started 17 years ago by dbninja
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Steam boat Dunlin
“Hi, No problem. I'm glad you liked the video though. My next project will be a Sea Queen- have a *** kit sitting on the shelf- I have admired these since I w…”
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17 years ago by ianed57
Started 17 years ago by seanymph
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hello from DB
“another consideration is where are you going to sail;? if you go in summer on a sunday afternoon, its a drag waiting for a spare 40 or 27 meg frequency if yo…”
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17 years ago by pmdevlin
Started 17 years ago by dbninja
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Aerokits Crash Tender
“hI peter a couple of photos all paint now removered big problem cannot seem to put photos on only had computer a couple of weeks will try and try regiment”
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17 years ago by regiment
Started 17 years ago by cakfilth
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Fireboat Fittings?
“scale hobbies in skelmersdale, lancs does white metal fittings, they are ok, if you spend a bit of time cleaning them up”
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17 years ago by pmdevlin
Started 17 years ago by Robert
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Replacement motor - suggestions?
“Brass props are usually much more efficient. With such a small boat why not use a modified servo as the drive motor/speed controller. You can then use AA cel…”
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17 years ago by Dave M
Started 17 years ago by Gregg
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Where to sail?
“Hi Owhogo I am a new member here. I am an experienced model boat builder having built among others the Endeavour and Victory (from kits) and a Sea Trawler "S…”
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10 years ago by beardedpapa
Started 18 years ago by Smaze
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Protocol for Transom Boat name / registered port
“depending on the width of the transom, what about "Port of London Authority", for a more official looking title to either a Pilot, or Police unit. I only tho…”
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17 years ago by Gregg
Started 18 years ago by Robert
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Paint Colours for fireboats
“Hello Rob, Yes I am still interested. Would it be possible for you to email me some more photos of the GRP Fire Boat as I probably deleted them when it looke…”
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12 years ago by Oldtimer
Started 18 years ago by Peter HS93
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anyone know the pennant colours?
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Started 17 years ago by pmdevlin
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Smit Hunter
“HI I'm new I would like to get started and want to start with a Smit Hunter. I have no plans and would like to know if any one has any duplicate copies. I wa…”
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17 years ago by Scepanovic
Started 17 years ago by Scepanovic
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vosper
“Hi If you are still keen to use the hull for a diiferent type of boat the follwing might help a little http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic…”
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17 years ago by howymon
Started 17 years ago by Les-H
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Robbe Dusseldorf fire Boat
“no problem, only too happy to assist "*removed - PM only*". Weather permitting, mine going for its first "sea trials" saturday, since Ive managed to get the …”
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17 years ago by Gregg
Started 17 years ago by Gregg
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Mast and davit assembly for 34" CTender
“I pressed submit to soon before I had added pictures so here they are.”
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17 years ago by nasraf
Started 17 years ago by Mark Kruk
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Fast Patrol Launch
“Thanks so much John I will follow that lead cheers Lynn”
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17 years ago by lynneaston
Started 17 years ago by lynneaston
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Fireboat Funday 2009!!
“ive just purchased a Robbe Dusseldorf fire boat, would this be permitted to hit the water? or stay on its display stand? I dont know if I can get it running …”
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17 years ago by Gregg
Started 17 years ago by Pete D
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Deans Marine show 4th 5th 6th sept
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Started 17 years ago by Peter HS93
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34" rttl
“Finally purchased a 7.2v Lipo.(2100Ma 25C). Much better control but motor runs hot so I will need to reduce the prop size to reduce the current. Only had one…”
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17 years ago by Dave M
Started 17 years ago by gerry
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Templates for 34" Aerokits Fire Boat
“Hello Daniel Did you try the CG Museum in Seattle? The address is Coast Guard Museum Northwest 1519 Alaskan Way S Seattle, Washington 98134 The phone number …”
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13 years ago by rustypiston
Started 17 years ago by anton70
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Water pick up hoses
“Tyhanks Chaps and Martin nice to see you on hear, dont wait so long next time. Peter ps have you started your fireboat yet ?”
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17 years ago by Peter HS93
Started 17 years ago by raffitter
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Aerokit Sea Urchin
“Fantastic, thanks very much Kalamunda. I assume that's a UK number. I'm on the west coast of Canada (Vancouver), so will add +44 and drop the leading zero. I…”
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17 years ago by chrisduncombe
Started 17 years ago by chrisduncombe
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motor for a searover
“hi, here you have link with OSA details .These are just details to the paper model, but it can also be used for your model. it likewise makes a series of mod…”
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9 years ago by tomarack
Started 17 years ago by jamesbuchanan
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raf crash tender
“HI Terry 955. You may like to try John Goodall,www.bamopro.co.uk, tel 01283 713715, he deals in older and vintage engines and may be able to help with the pa…”
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17 years ago by Pete D
Started 18 years ago by terry955
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