Producing Controlled Vectored Thrust In any Direction

Hobby Chit Chat

“HI David Dynamic positioning is fairly advanced technology for a model boat. Do you have a particular model / purpose in mind? The VP system seems to be much…”

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13 years ago by Dave M

Started 13 years ago by Graybeard

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nangee tug

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Started 13 years ago by deepstar

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RNLI SOS Event

Event

“EVENT CANCELLED ! YET AGAIN THE WEATHER HAS SEEN FIT TO FORCE CANCELLATION. SNOW HAS FALLEN AND CONTINUES TO FALL IN THE AREA. THE ROADS MAY BE OK, BUT THE F…”

MAR 23 2013

13 years ago by Gregg

Started 14 years ago by Gregg

Precedent Perkasa kit problem

Building Related

“I presume you are talking about the inside edges of the hull, where you are going to bond the wooden reinforcing strips to., rather than the deck edge. Be ca…”

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13 years ago by Gregg

Started 13 years ago by lesfac

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The National Model Boat Show

Event

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APR 13 2013

Started 13 years ago by fireboat

Aero Kit Sea Commander

Hobby Chit Chat

“HI Pete I agree with Colin. A good solid building board is also essential. 3/4" MDF is my preferred choice. Mark a centre line down the length of the board. …”

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13 years ago by Dave M

Started 13 years ago by PeteA

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Fireboat on e-bay

For Sale/Wanted

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Started 13 years ago by chrislang

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Vosper RTTL

Hobby Chit Chat

“HI Ian This is Christian from Gibraltar, I still haven't found the original plans and would be very grateful for a scan of the ones I sent to you. I have sen…”

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13 years ago by cdsc123

Started 15 years ago by ModelHover

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Galleon For Sale

For Sale/Wanted

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Started 13 years ago by fireboat

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Aerokits patrol torpedo boat 40"

Hobby Chit Chat

“HI Gabby, thank you very much for your speedy response, it must be just my mind playing tricks , after cutting some card templates for the bulkheads it all s…”

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13 years ago by bobbob

Started 13 years ago by bobbob

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Aerokits patrol torpedo boat 40"

Building Related

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Started 13 years ago by bobbob

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RNLI colour

Building Related

“Many thanks for your assistance. George”

4 posts 1 like

13 years ago by Olifant

Started 13 years ago by Olifant

4 1

Punctillio Models

Hobby Chit Chat

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1 post 0 likes

Started 13 years ago by Pete D

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Motor wanted

For Sale/Wanted

“Hi Simon, Some more precise information would be very helpful . . . . Beste Grüsse Michel-C.”

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1 year ago by Mike Stoney

Started 14 years ago by kevinsharpe

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R/C Advice for novice

RC & Electrics

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Started 13 years ago by Horatio

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Can some one Identify this boat?

Hobby Chit Chat

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Started 13 years ago by nicktheboat

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new recruit!

Hobby Chit Chat

“John: many thanks for your swift reply. I am currently wrestling with the site's personal messaging, which is why I haven't yet been able to PM you. Meanwhil…”

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13 years ago by teeps

Started 14 years ago by teeps

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Bring & Buy sale

Event

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MAR 24 2013

Started 14 years ago by ColinT

Robbe Najade

For Sale/Wanted

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Started 14 years ago by TONYMACE

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What was yout first boat?

Hobby Chit Chat

“Hi My first boat is a Southamton tug, being converted and upgraded with various mods.”

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14 years ago by Panelman

Started 19 years ago by froggyt996

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submarine ballast tank

RC & Electrics

“Thank you for your reply and the information. Looks like I need to do some experimenting.”

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14 years ago by Eraser5661

Started 14 years ago by Eraser5661

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Fireboat/Vintage Model Boat Funday 2013

Hobby Chit Chat

“HI all King Lear Model Boat Club would like to invite to the Fireboat funday/Vintage model boat day which will take place on the 8th September at King Lear L…”

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14 years ago by froggyt996

Started 14 years ago by Pete D

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Water cooling motors

Hobby Chit Chat

“HI its actually an old MFA Avenger which has been rubbish since the original MFA motor failed.Even a new modern type but with non replaceable brushes was no …”

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14 years ago by Derek

Started 14 years ago by Derek

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Scale brass fittings

Hobby Chit Chat

“HI Just noticed this thread or brass work, I purchase direct from RB models so much cheaper than any UK supplier.”

3 posts 1 like

14 years ago by Panelman

Started 15 years ago by Gregg

3 1

New Member

Non-Hobby Chat

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1 post 1 like

Started 14 years ago by A66GPL1000

1 1

loyal class tender plans

For Sale/Wanted

“Modeltugman, I may be able to help you, I built the Loyal Moderator five years ago and still have it, now I must try to remember where I put the drawings bec…”

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14 years ago by Aeronut1

Started 14 years ago by modeltugman

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northsider or Ironsider

For Sale/Wanted

“hI I have now managed to get a Ironsider and am well pleased rgds deepstar”

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14 years ago by deepstar

Started 14 years ago by deepstar

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Graupner Moonraker for sale

For Sale/Wanted

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Started 14 years ago by terryaki

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Esc for twin 700 motors

RC & Electrics

“HI Ian If they are 9.6v motors then I would expect they generate quite a lot of sparking on the brushes at 11.1volts. Over time this will if not properly sup…”

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14 years ago by Dave M

Started 14 years ago by ianed57

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tug boat wanted

For Sale/Wanted

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Started 14 years ago by deepstar

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Steam boiler Insulation

Hobby Chit Chat

“Thanks to you both for your advices. it gives me something to experiment with. Edward”

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14 years ago by cenbeth

Started 14 years ago by cenbeth

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speed controller

Hobby Chit Chat

“HI look up www.micro gyros.co.uk Micheal sells some really good ones 25 amp or 40 amp for about £25.”

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14 years ago by modeltugman

Started 14 years ago by grandaddave11

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Sail arms

Building Related

“Hi... thanks for that. We will have to make it a token genny I guess and then practice the timing and, as you say, let the wind take it round the mast. it is…”

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14 years ago by edmet

Started 14 years ago by edmet

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ESC help

RC & Electrics

“I have used this size motor with 14.4v with no problem but I wouldn't exceed the voltage rating of the esc- you probably wouldn't get away with it for long. …”

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14 years ago by ianed57

Started 14 years ago by fid2b

4 0

semI kits

Hobby Chit Chat

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Started 14 years ago by bangzoomer

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wyeforce tug

For Sale/Wanted

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Started 14 years ago by deepstar

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Crash Tender from new.

Hobby Chit Chat

“HI Chris, Thanks for your reply. I'm bit backed up with projects at the moment-re-furbishing a Maycraft Mercury and have a Sea Queen to build, but I have alw…”

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14 years ago by ianed57

Started 14 years ago by ianed57

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norstar crashtender

Building Related

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Started 14 years ago by draper454

1 0

Midhurst Model Engineering Show

Event

“Thanks Alan, Will try and make it weather permitting Tall Paul.”

FEB 17 2013

14 years ago by Tall Paul

Started 14 years ago by ads90

Chantry 25th anniversary

Event

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JUL 6 2013

Started 14 years ago by modeltugman