50a esc from Hong Kong

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“ok mate Im new to all this never built a boat befor just wounderin if you new any one that I could get boat building tuitions off jeff”

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13 years ago by jeffreycollo28

Started 17 years ago by Bluethunder

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Sea Commander

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“Hello my Dear. My name is Anita, I saw your profile today at (model-boats.com). and became interested in you, I will also like to know you the more, and I wa…”

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12 years ago by anilove

Started 16 years ago by paulc1484

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Repowering Sea Queen and 46 Fireboat wit

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Started 16 years ago by john saunders

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Sea Scout plans

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“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 16 years ago by seascout

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lifeboat

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“HI Matt I have just noticed that my original reply gave the wrong Op Number. The correct number is 48-016. My apologies for any confusion. By the way I notic…”

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16 years ago by Dave M

Started 16 years ago by scooter

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Deck finish

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Started 16 years ago by Wudipat

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What motor & battery?

RC & Electrics

“HI David I put an outrunner brushless motor in my 36" RAF Crash Tender. I sourced the motor and speed controller from China. You can use Nimh but I purchased…”

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16 years ago by Dave M

Started 16 years ago by daviddacosta

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All Metal Brass/SS USS Holland Submarine

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Started 16 years ago by sunworksco

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water tight boxes

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“I am building a model of an RAF Crash Tender. I want to install the servo, receiver and speed controller and wish to put each in a sealed waterproof box. I w…”

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16 years ago by sunworksco

Started 16 years ago by Nuy

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How to determine bulkheads from 2 views

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“HI Murlough. I built a Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter "Cariad" and planked the deck with 5 mm wide by 1.5 mm lime planking. I used some black card between the …”

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11 years ago by chippy

Started 16 years ago by Robert

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Painting Deck, Dusseldorf Fireboat

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Started 16 years ago by ir3aus

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Deans Marine Crash Tender

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“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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16 years ago by nige52

Started 16 years ago by nige52

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Vosper RTTL

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“Hi Andrew I have a PDF copy of the plan. harrysmith2@dodo.com.au”

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10 years ago by canabus

Started 17 years ago by Dreadstar

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handrail stanchions for 34" wanted

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“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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16 years ago by pmdevlin

Started 16 years ago by dbninja

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Wiring for three motors

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“Hello my Dear. My name is Anita, I saw your profile today at (model-boats.com). and became interested in you, I will also like to know you the more, and I wa…”

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12 years ago by anilove

Started 16 years ago by stubev

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Website Reaches 1,000 Members!

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“Your motorboat looks great! The boat sits nice and rides well in the water. A cabin cruiser is exactly that, a cruiser, with the ability to get from point A …”

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2 years ago by Ronald

Started 16 years ago by fireboat

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Events

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“I have already booked the hotel.”

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16 years ago by tidtug

Started 16 years ago by wavedancer

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arun lifeboat

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“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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16 years ago by Dave M

Started 16 years ago by stevecoull

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Dusseldorf post rebuild??

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“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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16 years ago by Gregg

Started 16 years ago by wotu2uk

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scale

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“Hi Dave, I supply Model boat bits with these kits. You can buy them from Steve or direct from me. Matthew”

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9 years ago by matthew lowe

Started 16 years ago by dragon1

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NEW FIREBOAT LOGO!!

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“I like it, good choice of colours.”

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16 years ago by Justintime

Started 16 years ago by fireboat

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donations

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“I have only just recently joined this site and the information available along with the help & advice is certainly worth a donation, try purchasing a book to…”

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16 years ago by redoctober

Started 16 years ago by tidtug

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AEROKITS logo wanted

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“now sorted...... Fireboat..... you are a dude! (thats good according to my young-un) thanks David”

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16 years ago by dbninja

Started 16 years ago by dbninja

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Website Upgrade... MORE SPEED!

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“HI Stephen Noticed the site was a bit slow recently. Today (2/5) it is much quicker so lets hope your service provider keep their promise. Keep up the good w…”

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16 years ago by Dave M

Started 16 years ago by fireboat

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1/16 34" fireboat plans

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“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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16 years ago by Dave M

Started 17 years ago by redroadster

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Aerokit Sea Hornet Plan

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“Hi, did you ever have any luck with the above? I'd be interested as I lost my Sea hornet and would love to build another. Cheers, Westquay”

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16 years ago by Westquay

Started 16 years ago by Big-Keith

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2mm propeller shaft bearings

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Started 16 years ago by Gregg

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Paint stripping

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“yes, id strongly confirm that "fairy power spray" is far the simplets and easiest to use and clean off. I have tried "langlow. safe stripper" but this is a g…”

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16 years ago by Gregg

Started 17 years ago by rchick1152

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Aerokit Sea Queen Fire Boat

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“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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16 years ago by dbninja

Started 16 years ago by basil99

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Mike Cummings Crash Tender

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“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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16 years ago by Mark Kruk

Started 16 years ago by glynnb1

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fire boat crash tender

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“HI Laurence, Pete Dimberline here Fireboat Funday organiser, if you are looking for plans I have both 34 1/2" and 46" plans, also have frame drawings for the…”

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16 years ago by Pete D

Started 16 years ago by laurence

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posts dont fit?

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“Hopefully now fixed completely!?? I've added a javascript variable to detect the browser width and display an advert size to suit. Ie. if your resolution is …”

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16 years ago by fireboat

Started 16 years ago by pmdevlin

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Figures for Jaws boat Orca

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“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

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“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

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“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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Water cooling ?

RC & Electrics

“I wonder if you need watercooling. I use a Torpedo 850 with a 12v 3AH lead acid battery without any cooling at all on my 34" Aerokits Crash Tender. I get fiv…”

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16 years ago by Mark Kruk

Started 16 years ago by sgtbarnes

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600bb Vs. 700bb

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Started 16 years ago by dbninja

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Challenge time !

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“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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Graupner 600BB with NiCad's??

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“Hi Rogerdotcom, You have been picked as one of the prize winners for the December Prize Quiz. If you'd like to accept, kindly let me know your postal address…”

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4 years ago by fireboat

Started 17 years ago by Pete D

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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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