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Re: Southport Meet
“With thanks to Model Boats I've been given permission to publish the article online. Please see the SM2010.pdf file attached! it's page 64 of the January 201…”
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16 years ago by fireboat
Started 16 years ago by normie
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Winter project of WL Mackenzie Fireboat
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Started 16 years ago by morningcalm
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Vosper Firefloat Mk. 1
“Well I have now exhausted my search for what my boat is modelled on, having communicated with Terry Holtham , an acknowledge expert in the field of RAF Marin…”
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16 years ago by ads90
Started 16 years ago by ads90
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46" fireboat monitors
“If you are looking for non working monitors, speak to Lesro. As part of their "new" 46" kit they are supplying a nice fittings kit which they will sell separ…”
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16 years ago by tiggy_cat
Started 17 years ago by harleydream1
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Happy xmas
“Very best wishes to one and all, lets hope we have a good one in 2011 with lots of "Fireboat meets" ooh! just bought me an Aerokits P.T. Boat off ebay for Ch…”
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16 years ago by dbninja
Started 16 years ago by tidtug
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Plan for RAF scrash tender
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Started 16 years ago by danielcolmar
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fire boat restoration
“hI peter thank you for your reply,if it's possible to have some more pics of your crane it would be a big help and how you mounted it to your boat thank you.…”
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16 years ago by bat44
Started 16 years ago by bat44
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Fireboat Funday 2010 - Given Go Ahead!
“And more photos”
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16 years ago by froggyt996
Started 16 years ago by Pete D
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Deans Marine Kit
“Outrunner brushless generally work better in boats. I see you intend to use LiPo's so suggest you also buy a wattmeter from GC. This will help you select the…”
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16 years ago by Dave M
Started 16 years ago by m500dpp
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froggyt996 what Is In your Sea queen
“Okay, all received and understood. Much obliged just the same.”
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16 years ago by PMK
Started 16 years ago by Peter HS93
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1:16th scale RAF crew
“Thanks for that! Will do my best! regards Chris”
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16 years ago by hslmouldingscouk
Started 18 years ago by hslmouldingscouk
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1/12th Scale Figures
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Started 16 years ago by sunworksco
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range safety boats
“hI , Im also making a pair of range safety launches , but have chosen to use the aerokits fpl hulls as they have both lost their original s/s , if you look t…”
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16 years ago by triumphjon
Started 16 years ago by chiffs
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Online shop
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Started 16 years ago by shane
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paint
“hI Dave thank you for your reply,I was only asking the question as I was told the dark grey was the wrong color as I'am not doing a scale boat I would like t…”
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16 years ago by bat21
Started 16 years ago by bat21
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Graupner speed 600 8.4v half price
“Thanks db Ordered a couple and received today. Excellent value and I also picked up some "C" cell 2200 NimH in packs of two for A£2. Thanks for the info Dave”
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16 years ago by Dave M
Started 16 years ago by dbninja
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Beale Park Event 2nd & 3rd Oct
“yes will attend beale park will try and get there early as there might be a few trade stands so I can spend some money lol without the girlfriend knowing”
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16 years ago by fryer1966
Started 16 years ago by Tall Paul
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2010 18 & 19 Sep at Hop Farm
“I'm thinking of going on the Sat 2nd Oct 2010 as we have our boating on Sun 10:00 to 12:00 Stoke Park, Guildford. For info from one of the organisers please …”
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16 years ago by Tall Paul
Started 16 years ago by Tall Paul
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Pauls Fireboat
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Started 16 years ago by Tall Paul
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Crash tender plans
“HI everyone my name is Jason and I'm new to join this web site dad and me are trying to build or purchase a crash tender model 34 inch he had one years ago n…”
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16 years ago by cakfilth
Started 16 years ago by Rabbit21
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34" Fireboat, mast & superstructure
“regarding plans for fireboat kingston mouldings have a fair set that comes with their glass hull might be persuaded to sell a set ron38l”
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16 years ago by ron38l
Started 16 years ago by chrislang
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Seattle Fireboats
“Looking for any available plans for Seattle's Fireboats. Plans for the Alki, Duwamish, Snoqualimie, Leschi. I would like to attempt to scratch build one of t…”
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16 years ago by BigDutch
Started 16 years ago by steiner
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nasty blue esc's
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Started 16 years ago by dbninja
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50a esc from Hong Kong
“Hi Sorry to hear that. Graupner's 900 bb motor is rated at 6v to 40V 1.1amp no load to 8amp at max efficiency. The stall current is 54 amps. it would appear …”
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16 years ago by Dave M
Started 17 years ago by Bluethunder
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Sea Commander
“No problem on the plan now.... see my post about Aerokit Plans...”
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16 years ago by dekane
Started 17 years ago by paulc1484
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Sea Scout plans
“I have recently bought Aerokits plans from Lesro... Lesro Models, Stony Lane, Christchurch, Kent. BH23 7LQ 01202 476902 They have copies of all the full rang…”
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16 years ago by [deleted]
Started 17 years ago by seascout
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Deck finish
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Started 16 years ago by Wudipat
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All Metal Brass/SS USS Holland Submarine
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Started 17 years ago by sunworksco
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Deans Marine Crash Tender
“Thanks for the welcome Peter As I said, I'm not much of a builder as I don't have the patience, or indeed the space to have a workshop, I am limited to the d…”
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17 years ago by nige52
Started 17 years ago by nige52
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Vosper RTTL
“Sorry Martin,but it's not a Veron model. The Veron RTTL came out at just under 30"OAL,mine is 35"OAL,and having seen a Veron kit,I can tell you that the bulk…”
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17 years ago by Dreadstar
Started 17 years ago by Dreadstar
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handrail stanchions for 34" wanted
“HI David, call scale models in skelmerdale, you can collect, he has a little unit like an Aladins cave but only opens a couple of times a week. I gave him an…”
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17 years ago by pmdevlin
Started 17 years ago by dbninja
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Website Reaches 1,000 Members!
“Magic but it is the best boat web site”
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17 years ago by tidtug
Started 17 years ago by fireboat
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Events
“I have already booked the hotel.”
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17 years ago by tidtug
Started 17 years ago by wavedancer
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arun lifeboat
“HI Steve Welcome to the site. What sort of sounds are you wishing the Arun to make? if its a diesel sound then Action, Robbe/Graupner and others offer severa…”
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17 years ago by Dave M
Started 17 years ago by stevecoull
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Dusseldorf post rebuild??
“YES ! there are some really good pictures of this conversion on the german fireboat website [sorry for plug!]. it also means that the lifeboat now sits forwa…”
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17 years ago by Gregg
Started 17 years ago by wotu2uk
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scale
“34" boat 3/4" = 1 foot or 1/16 scale 46" boat 1" = 1 foot or 1/12 scale David”
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17 years ago by dbninja
Started 17 years ago by dragon1
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AEROKITS logo wanted
“now sorted...... Fireboat..... you are a dude! (thats good according to my young-un) thanks David”
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17 years ago by dbninja
Started 17 years ago by dbninja
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1/16 34" fireboat plans
“I now have the plan and will get it photocopied. As a guide to reconstructing a Fireboat I found the plan invaluable. True it needs adjusting in places to fi…”
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17 years ago by Dave M
Started 17 years ago by redroadster
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Aerokit Sea Queen Fire Boat
“Hi you can contact Lesro models on 01202 476902 the full range of plans are listed on ebay item number 170462838484 hope this helps David”
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17 years ago by dbninja
Started 17 years ago by basil99
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Mike Cummings Crash Tender
“Glynn, I too am a 'beginner'. I'm just making one now and I'm on the painting stage. it has been a bit of a mission and, right from the beginning, every stag…”
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17 years ago by Mark Kruk
Started 17 years ago by glynnb1
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