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tduggan

Leading Seaman 12 years ago

dusseldorf fireboat

built this one after the first one was stolen which has turned out for the better. Has working fire monitors,anchor,bow thruster,sounds,searchlight,lightsand a bloke on the back having a wee, which in turn acts as a bilge pump to tell me there is water in the boat

#fire monitors #fireboat #bilge pump #bow #monitors #working monitor #fire boat #rc boat #fire monitor #built

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mbrownhillRecruit10 years ago
Hi I am just starting to build a Vosper fire tender using Robbe fire moniotrs. I already nixed the vertical motion but is there any other recommendations you would make before I go any further?

Thanks

Martin
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circle43nauticalChief Petty Officer 2nd Class9 years ago
BRAVO ZULU! That fireboat is amazing!
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jimgriffiths

Recruit 12 years ago

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Wm. Lyon Mackenzie

100% scratch built model of the Toronto harbor Fireboat. Been in the making for almost five years now. When finished it will be RC and have water pumping capabilities. Toronto Fire Services are celebrating the boat's 50th anniversary this year and appear to be interested in my model. The boat will be powered by two Dumas six volt motors geared three to one.

#dumas #fireboat #model #motor #scratch #scratch built #water pump #fire boat #rc boat #built

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HughMaster Seaman9 years ago
beautiful!👍
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circle43nauticalChief Petty Officer 2nd Class9 years ago
BRAVO ZULU! What a fine vessel!
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Dave M

Vice Admiral 13 years ago

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46" Original Aerokits Fireboat find

I have just acquired a part built original kit. I will be restoring this to its full potential in due course but am sharing the pics for now. I will post as a build blog.
Condition is good and the build seems to be to a good standard. I intend to replace the single proptube with a double and use a couple of brushless motors. 👍

#aerokit #brushless motor #build #fireboat #kit #motor #prop #prop tube #brush #brushless #build blog #fire boat #built

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FlackWarrant Officer13 years ago
Good one Dave - I look forward to watching your blog with interest.

Shaun
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dbninja

Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class 13 years ago

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34" Fireboat with Sunderland Flying Boat

here is my 34" 1/16 scale Fireboat with the ultimate accessory..

my 1/16 scale Sunderland Flying Boat! which was test flown today

got to be the first time in 70 years that these two were seen on the water together..

David

#fireboat #16 scale #fire boat

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Aeronut1Leading Seaman13 years ago
Well done Brian, my proposed 1/12 scale Sunderland has been set back a while due to working currently on 5 metre span glider SF27M - the M denotes motor (retractable electric on pylon), trying for completion by May 2014.

NB: 1/12 scale Sunderland (Palmer) plans (& CNC cut part kit) are available from Belair Kits, Dereham, Norfolk

Jim
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circle43nauticalChief Petty Officer 2nd Class9 years ago
BRAVO ZULU! WELL DONE
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peteinoz

Recruit 14 years ago

Cervia,Wyola, Old Trafford

Hello from Australia Thought it was time I made a an effort. Three of my models shown here at last years local model show in Port Macquarie. L to R they are Cervia,now 20 years old,Wyola, an Australian built tug.Twin motors and Kort nozzles.and Old Trafford, MSC paddle tuc in 1/35 scale. All are totally scratch built. The only things bought were materials,paint and glue, Except the stantions for Old Trafford. Currenly finishing a Maycraft Mercury(started in 1962 in England) and a Vosper fireboat.Hope this may be of interest

#fireboat #glue #model #model show #motor #paint #scratch #vosper #port #scratch built #show #tug #paddle boat #nozzle #kort nozzle #fire boat #built

jelley_baby

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class 14 years ago

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Motor and Gearbox Combination used In three of my boats.

HI All, I had a request for infomation on the Motor and Gearbox setup that I have fitted into a Wavemaster, a Sea Commander, and Fireboat, all shown in various posts of mine. The gear boxes are fitted with a 2.92:1 reduction gear, and were purchased from Hong Kong on Ebay, this is the information if I can publish it in this post. I mount the gearbox this way up to position the motor in the boats as low as possible.

RC Model Big Size Metal Gear Box
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RC-Model-Big-Size-Metal-Gear-Box-with-3-Metal-Motor-Gear-for-R-C-Airplane-GB090-/270842196092?pt=US_Character_Radio_Control_Toys&hash=item3f0f73f07c

Ebay Number

270842196092

Specifications
Material: Steel Brass and Aluminium
Main Gear: 38 Teeth Aluminium
Motor Gear: 13 Teeth Brass
Gear Rate 2.92:1
Prop Shaft Diameter: 4mm
Prop Shaft Length: 13mm

Hope this helps those who have asked Graham

#brass prop #fireboat #model #motor #prop #ebay #show #shaft diameter #e bay #commander #fire boat #motor mount #sea commander #prop shaft #gearbox

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chrislangWarrant Officer14 years ago
HI Graham

What motor are you using with the gearbox please.

Regards
Chris
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jelley_babyChief Petty Officer 1st Class14 years ago
HI Chris,
They are motors widely available on Ebay there are a couple of sellers, one can be found with this item No 110951138152 or just search for Johnson 600, and find ones that are Fan cooled if you can 😊 .
Regards Graham
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Keith

Able Seaman 14 years ago

Phoenix

In 1963/64 my father built a 34" Fireboat for me. Being only about 12 the job was a little above my knowledge or expertise. Another chap in my class at school had the same boat but rigged as a Fireboat. So I wanted something different.My boat was painted Red.White and Black. When I migrated to Australia I sold the boat about 1970.Earlier this year I had an article published in a Melbourne newspaper saying I was looking to repurchase the boat I had sold 40 years ago. Although I was unable to get my boat, someone had a fireboat that had been sitting around for years.After purchasing the boat, I restored it to the same colours etc that I had had 40 years ago. Thereby naming it Phoenix.

#fireboat #newspaper #paint #phoenix #wanted #fire boat #rc boat #built

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jd

Leading Seaman 14 years ago

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Fire Boat 38

Finally finished the project. This boat was built from scratch. I took pictures and measurements from a real fireboat that I operate. I built it on a 1/12 scale using wood that I had left over from scrap. This was my first project boat. I was able to get a lot of technical information from this forum. So thanks guys. I have really fallen in love with boat model building. I have wired the boat and am waiting on two model electric outboards to mount on the transom. it took almost 6 months to complete. 🕊

#build #fireboat #model #scratch #wood #scratch built #12 scale #boat building #electric #wood boat #scale model #scratch build #forum #fire boat #built

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HoweGY177Petty Officer 1st Class13 years ago
Love the look of it, awaiting the plans for my next project and like you will be scratch building her. To anyone interested if you are modelling about 1/32 scale and are looking for scale crew and get stuck purchase wwe 2" high micro wrestling figures. There solid plastic and can be cut about and re-modelled using hot glue to any position that you want. Coat with unI bond before using air drying modelling clay to sculpture the clothing. Let dry and apply a couple of coats of unI bond before painting with Humbrol or similar paint.
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circle43nauticalChief Petty Officer 2nd Class9 years ago
BRAVO ZULU!
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jd

Leading Seaman 14 years ago

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Fire Boat 38

Finally finished the project. This boat was built from scratch. I took pictures and measurements from a real fireboat that I operate. I built it on a 1/12 scale using wood that I had left over from scrap. This was my first project boat. I was able to get a lot of technical information from this forum. So thanks guys. I have really fallen in love with boat model building. I have wired the boat and am waiting on two model electric outboards to mount on the transom. it took almost 6 months to complete.

#build #fireboat #model #scratch #wood #scratch built #12 scale #boat building #electric #wood boat #scale model #scratch build #forum #fire boat #built

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circle43nauticalChief Petty Officer 2nd Class9 years ago
BRAVO ZULU! Great work on your maiden project. I also love using scrap & leftover template wood.
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jd

Leading Seaman 14 years ago

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Fire Boat 38

This boat was built from scratch. I took pictures and measurements from a real fireboat that I operate. I built it on a 1/12 scale using wood that I had left over from scrap. This was my first project boat. I was able to get a lot of technical information from this forum. So thanks guys. I have really fallen in love with boat model building. I have wired the boat and am waiting on two model electric outboards to mount on the transom.

#build #fireboat #model #scratch #wood #scratch built #12 scale #boat building #electric #wood boat #scale model #scratch build #forum #fire boat #built

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circle43nauticalChief Petty Officer 2nd Class9 years ago
BRAVO ZULU! NICE BOAT! 1:12 scale is great for detail. Now you have the RC fever, right?
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ads90

Warrant Officer 14 years ago

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Fireboat

Sometime back I posted pictures of my Fireboat questioning it's heritage. it is not a Vosper Mk II but could be the elusive Mk I.
I gave her a makeover earlier this year and thought I would post some pics.
Alan

#fireboat #vosper #fire boat

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RaydindayalRecruit14 years ago
it looks beautiful. thanks Ray
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jelley_baby

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class 14 years ago

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34inch Fireboat not an aerokit.

HI I am not sure what kit this is or was but I know that its not the Aerokits version. it was bought on Ebay about 2 years ago and it has been restored to what you see attached. it is running on a Johnson 600 and a 35x prop, power is from a 11.1 volt Lipo.

#aerokit #fireboat #kit #lipo #prop #ebay #e bay #fire boat

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RaydindayalRecruit14 years ago
Hi! Fellow modelers, The Vosper kit was matketed by KeilKraft a British agent some time during the 60's, I actually was their agent in South America, but I believe that now they are no longer in business. it is a beautiful model. I did have a good run at my previous home in Guyana, in a cane field then flooded, it worked beautifully with the diesel engine/ screw prop assembly by Graupner. Now I have to look at electric of which I know very little., but I am hoping that the model shop will help when I am ready. Thanks Ray
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jelley_babyChief Petty Officer 1st Class14 years ago
HI Ray, The sail at Cwmbran today was a success the boat out performed the previous setup. Several members run Vosper fireboats all running electric power, one with a gearbox 2:1 reduction and two models like mine with 700 size electric my run time on 7.2 volt 3600Mah battery is about 30 to 35 minutes with some fast runs, shorter with all fast running. On 9.6 volt 3700Mah (4.8 x 2 in series) runtime is about the same but model is very quick. On 11.1 volt Lipo 2200Mah battery run time is about 15 to 20 minutes but very very quick. I buy most of the Johnson motors that I use on Ebay the prices vary but all are cheap and I have had no problems with any of them. Our Club is all Electric, but that does not mean slow boats. Electric power has evolved in leaps and bounds over the last few years.
Regards Graham
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