Sea Rover

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“HI Phill Looks like a scratch built model and possibly not based on any particular ship. I am posting a picture of my HMS Grenville a 1:96 scale destroyer fr…”

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13 years ago by Dave M

Started 17 years ago by Rookysailor

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Chit Chat Live?

Hobby Chit Chat

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Started 17 years ago by fireboat

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Restoration Help!

Hobby Chit Chat

“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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mtb model boat

For Sale/Wanted

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Started 17 years ago by gordon

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unbuilt fireboat kit on ebay

Hobby Chit Chat

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Started 17 years ago by dbninja

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LATEST WEBSITE UPDATES FOR 2010! - Admin

Website Related

“Just an update: I've been working on the 5 star rating system to get the stars to load up faster. They're now embedded properly into the web pages. Also, to …”

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17 years ago by fireboat

Started 17 years ago by fireboat

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Firefloat restoration

Hobby Chit Chat

“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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1/16 scale figures available

For Sale/Wanted

“I thought this might of stood a better chance of publicity if you placed it in the "for sale" section. perhaps if you edit and report. *ADMIN - Topic Moved*”

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17 years ago by Gregg

Started 17 years ago by pmdevlin

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Fireboat Side Windows.

Building Related

“Hi, yes you are correct, cabin roof is in 3 pieces, and also "slopes" to the front, terrible explanation sorry! its actually quite a complex shape. I (well,,…”

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17 years ago by pmdevlin

Started 17 years ago by Robert

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Dynamic Hull No 104

Hobby Chit Chat

“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.

Hobby Chit Chat

“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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was to get a nice fire boat

Building Related

“i see you built one of these as 12th scale i have recently acquired one i am interested in the size and construction of the forward mast and merry xmas to you”

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4 years ago by Stephen T

Started 17 years ago by jamesbowles

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what Is this controller?

RC & Electrics

“all it was definately connected between the motor and battery, and has a wired in servo lead.. I wasnt sure if it was a "proper" speed controller or a staged…”

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17 years ago by dbninja

Started 17 years ago by dbninja

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great online small fireboat plan!

Hobby Chit Chat

“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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plans

Building Related

“It would be very difficult to redraw a single part such as a bulkhead from a set of plans and expect it to be a dimensionally exact replacement. Most plans a…”

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17 years ago by Robert

Started 19 years ago by chiffs

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Steam boat Dunlin

Hobby Chit Chat

“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

Hobby Chit Chat

“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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PAINT ! how do you...........

Building Related

“have now tried out the Langlow safe stripper AND fairy power spray on my graupner lifeboat. Ive attatched some pics to show the results. I firstly applied th…”

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17 years ago by Gregg

Started 17 years ago by Gregg

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Robbe motors versus engine sound modules

RC & Electrics

“Ive finally managed to cure the problem, and now have engine sound with my original robbe navy motors! How? you all ask, Thats my secret [ha ha]. lets just s…”

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17 years ago by Gregg

Started 17 years ago by Gregg

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Sound Module.

RC & Electrics

“id of thought with how cheap these modules are, it would be easier to just buy a ready made one, Ive personally found the train modules more convincing then …”

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17 years ago by Gregg

Started 17 years ago by captain pugwash

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Aerokits Crash Tender

Hobby Chit Chat

“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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plans for a sea rover

General Resources

“good plan”

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17 years ago by Grandturk

Started 18 years ago by jamesbuchanan

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Fireboat Fittings?

Hobby Chit Chat

“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?

Hobby Chit Chat

“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?

Hobby Chit Chat

“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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11 years ago by beardedpapa

Started 18 years ago by Smaze

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Protocol for Transom Boat name / registered port

Hobby Chit Chat

“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 19 years ago by Robert

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Jotika Sea Queen

RC & Electrics

“HI Peter, I've just come back from a sail and tried a 40X and 45X prop. On the 40 the motor was getting barely warm after a few minutes and performance was '…”

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17 years ago by ianed57

Started 17 years ago by ianed57

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boat Pictures

Building Related

“A couple of boat pictures. Peter”

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17 years ago by Peter HS93

Started 17 years ago by Peter HS93

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Paint Colours for fireboats

Hobby Chit Chat

“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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Wiring Issues

RC & Electrics

“Hi AlanR, 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 for t…”

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4 years ago by fireboat

Started 17 years ago by don6398

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Some help needed here !

Building Related

“WOW! You got a big job on there, but worth it to bring that old girl back to life, that "thing with the gear on" in the rear section, mine was also originall…”

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17 years ago by pmdevlin

Started 17 years ago by Killerwhat

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46" MODEL FIREBOAT ON EBAY

For Sale/Wanted

“NOW SOLD. Thanks”

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17 years ago by ocscars

Started 17 years ago by ocscars

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anyone know the pennant colours?

Hobby Chit Chat

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Started 17 years ago by pmdevlin

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Smit Hunter

Hobby Chit Chat

“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

Hobby Chit Chat

“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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Use of Glues on Boats.

Building Related

“The silicon sealant is a good idea! I will hang on to that one for future use. it would be difficult to achieve on this boat, without fully removing the main…”

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17 years ago by Gregg

Started 17 years ago by Gregg

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Robbe Dusseldorf fire Boat

Hobby Chit Chat

“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

Hobby Chit Chat

“I pressed submit to soon before I had added pictures so here they are.”

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17 years ago by nasraf

Started 18 years ago by Mark Kruk

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RC In a Victory Industries Crash Tender

Building Related

“I have a Robbe "Dusseldorf" Fireboat, for my sins, bougth it a couple of weeks ago, secondhand and am in the process of undergoing a refit/rebuild. its had a…”

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17 years ago by Gregg

Started 17 years ago by smiggy

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Main power supply.

RC & Electrics

“Right ! I thought id try something.......... I had originally set my boat up on the 1st channel on my Futaba transmitter, so decided to simply try setting up…”

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17 years ago by Gregg

Started 17 years ago by Gregg

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