ive just purchased this boat from ebay and plan to get it back into water,it has a really old motor in it and wonder if I can fit a speed controller to it,it has three connections. one for pos and two for neg can anyone help
{"text":"ive just purchased this boat from ebay and plan to get it back into water,it has a really old motor in it and wonder if I can fit a speed controller to it,it has three connections. one for pos and two for neg can anyone help","subject":"renovation of 48\" fire boat","media":[{"id":"1254850412","name":"1254850412.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1254850412/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1254850412/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1254850413","name":"1254850413.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1254850413/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1254850413/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1254850414","name":"1254850414.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1254850414/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1254850414/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1254850415","name":"1254850415.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1254850415/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1254850415/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
ive just purchased this boat from ebay and plan to get it back into water,it has a really old motor in it and wonder if I can fit a speed controller to it,it has three connections. one for pos and two for neg can anyone help
Custom made fire boat.Was a Marx Dukw . No motor ,just for display.something a little different. 1/32 scale
{"text":"Custom made fire boat.Was a Marx Dukw . No motor ,just for display.something a little different. 1/32 scale","subject":"Dukw Fireboat","media":[{"id":"1254477126","name":"1254477126.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1254477126/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1254477126/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1254477127","name":"1254477127.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1254477127/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1254477127/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1254477128","name":"1254477128.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1254477128/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1254477128/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Thames Fire Service fire boat,this has twin 540 motors,12v pumps(not working yet) and nav lights.Fibreglass hull with wood decks etc.
The model is quite old and has been a static for some time until it fell into my hands,the name Gamma on the bow.
Looks pretty much scratch built and a very good job whoever did it.
Sails occasionally at Gang Werily Fawley Hants.
This is another work in progress,hopefully we will make it to a fun-day maybe next year.
{"text":"Thames Fire Service fire boat,this has twin 540 motors,12v pumps(not working yet) and nav lights.Fibreglass hull with wood decks etc.\r\nThe model is quite old and has been a static for some time until it fell into my hands,the name Gamma on the bow.\r\nLooks pretty much scratch built and a very good job whoever did it.\r\nSails occasionally at Gang Werily Fawley Hants.\r\nThis is another work in progress,hopefully we will make it to a fun-day maybe next year.","subject":"Thames Fireboat","media":[{"id":"1253130690","name":"1253130690.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1253130690/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1253130690/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Thames Fire Service fire boat,this has twin 540 motors,12v pumps(not working yet) and nav lights.Fibreglass hull with wood decks etc.
The model is quite old and has been a static for some time until it fell into my hands,the name Gamma on the bow.
Looks pretty much scratch built and a very good job whoever did it.
Sails occasionally at Gang Werily Fawley Hants.
This is another work in progress,hopefully we will make it to a fun-day maybe next year.
"Gamma' was a sister ship to the well known Massey Shaw fire boat the latter on which I served during the sixties. Both craft did trojan service during WW ll, Fb. Massey Shaw also took part in the Dunkirk Evacuations. Gamma was retired in the mid 50's, the company that bought her removed her pumps and converted her to a Thames Passenger Cruiser whereafter she plied between Greenwich and Westminster Piers for several years.
"Gamma' was a sister ship to the well known Massey Shaw fire boat the latter on which I served during the sixties. Both craft did trojan service during WW ll, Fb. Massey Shaw also took part in the Dunkirk Evacuations. Gamma was retired in the mid 50's, the company that bought her removed her pumps and converted her to a Thames Passenger Cruiser whereafter she plied between Greenwich and Westminster Piers for several years.
WOW! BRAVO ZULU! That's really cool that you gave her life. I have built static kits most of my life, but in 89, I built my 1st RC USCG MLB. I still love statics, but watching a boat (or plane) that I've built, actually perform like the actual craft is wonderful.
WOW! BRAVO ZULU! That's really cool that you gave her life. I have built static kits most of my life, but in 89, I built my 1st RC USCG MLB. I still love statics, but watching a boat (or plane) that I've built, actually perform like the actual craft is wonderful.
looking for this fire boat .It a Russian Fire Boat
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Thanks to all those that made suggestions about making the Suction Hoses, here are my efforts. The boat looks OK now thought there is much to do still. I am using two Johnson drill motors in paralell with one 50 amp ESC & 20A fuses in each motor + supply lead, all running on 8.4V NiMhi. the current props are 40 X 21 three blade. The boat is fast enough but battery life is short and the battery is very hot after the end of the run. I water cooled the motors and ESC. I will try some smaller props and 7,2V to see if there is an Improvement.
{"text":"Thanks to all those that made suggestions about making the Suction Hoses, here are my efforts. The boat looks OK now thought there is much to do still. I am using two Johnson drill motors in paralell with one 50 amp ESC & 20A fuses in each motor + supply lead, all running on 8.4V NiMhi. the current props are 40 X 21 three blade. The boat is fast enough but battery life is short and the battery is very hot after the end of the run. I water cooled the motors and ESC. I will try some smaller props and 7,2V to see if there is an Improvement.","subject":"Fireboat & Suction (pick-up) Hoses","media":[{"id":"1252074545","name":"1252074545.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1252074545/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1252074545/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1252074546","name":"1252074546.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1252074546/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1252074546/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1252074547","name":"1252074547.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1252074547/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1252074547/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Thanks to all those that made suggestions about making the Suction Hoses, here are my efforts. The boat looks OK now thought there is much to do still. I am using two Johnson drill motors in paralell with one 50 amp ESC & 20A fuses in each motor + supply lead, all running on 8.4V NiMhi. the current props are 40 X 21 three blade. The boat is fast enough but battery life is short and the battery is very hot after the end of the run. I water cooled the motors and ESC. I will try some smaller props and 7,2V to see if there is an Improvement.
My first post on site as a new member !
I can't take credit for the building this Deans Marine kit, my father did that some 15 years ago but as a static model. When he passed away the ship came to me and a few months ago I decided to make it seaworthy.
She used a standard MabuchI 540RS motor geared down using two 6v lead acid batteries - and runs for hours !
The pictures were taken at Peterborough Area Model Boat Club during our Sunday meet. I'm thrilled with it, very realistic at over four feet long, smooth and very manoeuvrable - Dad would have loved it :-))
I have a dozen or so RC boats, mostly vintage Aerokits and Veron, just bought my first Fire Boat to restore - more to follow I hope. Thanks for looking, Roger
{"text":"My first post on site as a new member ! \r\nI can't take credit for the building this Deans Marine kit, my father did that some 15 years ago but as a static model. When he passed away the ship came to me and a few months ago I decided to make it seaworthy. \r\nShe used a standard MabuchI 540RS motor geared down using two 6v lead acid batteries - and runs for hours ! \r\nThe pictures were taken at Peterborough Area Model Boat Club during our Sunday meet. I'm thrilled with it, very realistic at over four feet long, smooth and very manoeuvrable - Dad would have loved it :-))\r\nI have a dozen or so RC boats, mostly vintage Aerokits and Veron, just bought my first Fire Boat to restore - more to follow I hope. Thanks for looking, Roger","subject":"Liberty Ship USS Robert E Peary","media":[{"id":"1243878865","name":"1243878865.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1243878865/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1243878865/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1243878866","name":"1243878866.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1243878866/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1243878866/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1243878867","name":"1243878867.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1243878867/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1243878867/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1243878868","name":"1243878868.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1243878868/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1243878868/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
My first post on site as a new member !
I can't take credit for the building this Deans Marine kit, my father did that some 15 years ago but as a static model. When he passed away the ship came to me and a few months ago I decided to make it seaworthy.
She used a standard MabuchI 540RS motor geared down using two 6v lead acid batteries - and runs for hours !
The pictures were taken at Peterborough Area Model Boat Club during our Sunday meet. I'm thrilled with it, very realistic at over four feet long, smooth and very manoeuvrable - Dad would have loved it :-))
I have a dozen or so RC boats, mostly vintage Aerokits and Veron, just bought my first Fire Boat to restore - more to follow I hope. Thanks for looking, Roger
HI All,here,s a piccy of a recent gathering one sunny sunday afternoon at Gang Werily Fawley Hants.These are all electric powered models all original aerokits with the one closest has all original fittings only missing a few minor items but still goes well for an old girl.we have 93,94 and unumbered yet all 35" models.these are a regular sight at gang werily pond
{"text":"HI All,here,s a piccy of a recent gathering one sunny sunday afternoon at Gang Werily Fawley Hants.These are all electric powered models all original aerokits with the one closest has all original fittings only missing a few minor items but still goes well for an old girl.we have 93,94 and unumbered yet all 35\" models.these are a regular sight at gang werily pond","subject":"FAWLEY FIREBOAT DAY","media":[{"id":"1243542093","name":"1243542093.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1243542093/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1243542093/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
HI All,here,s a piccy of a recent gathering one sunny sunday afternoon at Gang Werily Fawley Hants.These are all electric powered models all original aerokits with the one closest has all original fittings only missing a few minor items but still goes well for an old girl.we have 93,94 and unumbered yet all 35" models.these are a regular sight at gang werily pond
first tests (after build started 30 yrs ago !) showed great speed and great handling too but short battery life on 12v set up and 700 series motor so now testing with 6v that gives less speed but much longer running.
Sea Hornet with Graupner 540 series motor also undergoing tests and both models have needed 40A ESC to handle current draw.
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Aerokits 34 Fireboat first trials with new power set up
first tests (after build started 30 yrs ago !) showed great speed and great handling too but short battery life on 12v set up and 700 series motor so now testing with 6v that gives less speed but much longer running.
Sea Hornet with Graupner 540 series motor also undergoing tests and both models have needed 40A ESC to handle current draw.
here is my Fireboat after extensive testing of motors, batteries and props. Full details in "power set up".
Its about to have a gearbox fitted, this should enable me to fit a larger prop, and get longer run times, hopfully!
{"text":"here is my Fireboat after extensive testing of motors, batteries and props. Full details in \"power set up\".\r\n\r\nIts about to have a gearbox fitted, this should enable me to fit a larger prop, and get longer run times, hopfully!","subject":"fasr brushed set up","media":[],"youtubeUrl":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLOkqBsCoi8"}
This model was built from scratch except for the fiberglass hull, using styrene. The drives are Graupner VSD's and the 10 fire monitors are powered by BMW windshield washer pumps. The radio is a Spektrum DH 6 with a twin stick modification and fitted with a switch 8 to individually operate the monitors.
{"text":"This model was built from scratch except for the fiberglass hull, using styrene. The drives are Graupner VSD's and the 10 fire monitors are powered by BMW windshield washer pumps. The radio is a Spektrum DH 6 with a twin stick modification and fitted with a switch 8 to individually operate the monitors.","subject":"LA Fireboat #2","media":[{"id":"1230923321","name":"1230923321.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1230923321/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1230923321/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
This model was built from scratch except for the fiberglass hull, using styrene. The drives are Graupner VSD's and the 10 fire monitors are powered by BMW windshield washer pumps. The radio is a Spektrum DH 6 with a twin stick modification and fitted with a switch 8 to individually operate the monitors.
BRAVO ZULU! Again, very nice. The multifunction of your boat is great and lends alot of ideas. I'm definitely gonna look into the Windy City fireboat.
I once saw her up close when on vacation in Chicago in 97.
BRAVO ZULU! Again, very nice. The multifunction of your boat is great and lends alot of ideas. I'm definitely gonna look into the Windy City fireboat.
I once saw her up close when on vacation in Chicago in 97.
I began these kits when working overseas in the late 70s and never got to finish them off but a chance meeting members of Knightcote MBC in Warks this summer rekindled my interest and have readied both for their first run in the New Year at the club which I'm planning to join..... John Saunders
{"text":"I began these kits when working overseas in the late 70s and never got to finish them off but a chance meeting members of Knightcote MBC in Warks this summer rekindled my interest and have readied both for their first run in the New Year at the club which I'm planning to join..... John Saunders","subject":"Aerokits Sea Hornet and 34 Fireboat. Took 30 yrs to finish !","media":[{"id":"1230664592","name":"1230664592.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1230664592/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1230664592/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1230664593","name":"1230664593.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1230664593/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1230664593/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1230664594","name":"1230664594.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1230664594/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1230664594/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1230664595","name":"1230664595.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://hobby.land/media/1230664595/l","thumbUrl":"https://hobby.land/media/1230664595/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Aerokits Sea Hornet and 34 Fireboat. Took 30 yrs to finish !
I began these kits when working overseas in the late 70s and never got to finish them off but a chance meeting members of Knightcote MBC in Warks this summer rekindled my interest and have readied both for their first run in the New Year at the club which I'm planning to join..... John Saunders
This is a video clip of my Fireboat at Southport boating lake in June this year.
The idea of an on board cam was thanks to another member who submitted a video last year of their Sea Queen (see video gallery), I liked the effect so thought I'd give it a go myself. it seems to have worked?
See forum thread: http://modelfireboats.com/forum/thread.php?thread=428
Fireboat
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This is a video clip of my Fireboat at Southport boating lake in June this year.
The idea of an on board cam was thanks to another member who submitted a video last year of their Sea Queen (see video gallery), I liked the effect so thought I'd give it a go myself. it seems to have worked?
