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chiffs

Petty Officer 2nd Class 14 years ago

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British Power Boat Co.Type 3 Hants 7 Dorset

RAF High Speed Launch, speed 400 motor,Mtroniks Viper 10,ESC. 7.2v 3300Mah, model is 22".Scratch built, from photos and my own drawings scaled down and modified from my aerokits fire boat, I get about 15 minutes on the water running time on full speed.

#aerokit #high speed #model #motor #run time #scratch #power boat #mtroniks #drawings #fire boat #mtroniks viper #built

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ianed57Sub-Lieutenant14 years ago
What great photos.I've just logged on here this morning and find all these treats! Excellent stuff-and you must know yours to work up your own drawings- thanks for posting these pictures.

Ian
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chiffsPetty Officer 2nd Class14 years ago
Thank you for your comments Ian will try put some more on when have time
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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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derekhensey

Leading Seaman 14 years ago

FIRE BOAT

A recent purchase from a buy and sell website, soon for restoration, (along with the rest!!!!!!)

#restoration #web site #website #fire boat

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jd

Leading Seaman 14 years ago

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Fire Boat 38

This is pictures of the real boat in action. As soon as I get the outboards for the model it will be operational.It also flows water out of the deck gun.

#deck #model #action #fire boat

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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 Class14 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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scobe

Recruit 14 years ago

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fire boat

hI Im james I have a fire tender which I got about a year ago as you can see it needs some work doing on it in the boat as you can see in the photos is a diesel engine I need to know how to start it I do have the cord and the engine has got compressios I was told when I got it it did run I would be gratefull if some one can advise me on how it statrs and what I need to do it it came with a can of diesel fuel my email address is ( e-mail removed by admin. PM Only) cheers james await a reply thanks

#engine #fire boat

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scobeRecruit14 years ago
hI this Ios james thanks to all who have been a help in answering my email I have decided to remove the engine and replace it with a electric one so any offers for the engine cheers its got compression cheers james
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hammerLieutenant14 years ago
I have been given one of these. Mine has a FROG I think it is about 2cc.
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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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frankburgess

Master Seaman 14 years ago

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no 94

HI everybody

Another ebay purchase, a Fire Tender which I think is from the 50's. it is fitted with a very unusual old motor with sprung loaded brushes, capacitors, and a fan.... seems to run happily on 12v, which I plan to reinstall. Does anybody recognise it? it was fitted with a 'spring' universal joint. I am fitting a conventional UJ. There is also a circular switch attached to the motor. This appears to be wired to switch in up to 3 battery supplies! but I think I will fit a modern controller with modern nicads.

I sail at the Maldon and Blackwater Model Boat Club at Heybridge.
Regards Frank Burgess

#club #model #motor #nicad #rank #supplies #switch #brush #ebay #sail #capacitor #e bay #fire boat #boat club #model boat club #blackwater #rc boat #battery

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frankburgessMaster Seaman14 years ago
HI

Yes it is...I scratch built it using a GRP 'workboat' hull as a base. I used a simple drawing from the 'Jolie Brise' book blown up to size. I altered the bow, stern and the keel to match the drawing. The rig is slightly undersize and simple the keel is deeper, the deck layout is very approximate taken from photos but simplified to make it more robust for sailing. it has a winch for sail control and the rudder is controlled from the tiller via lines and blocks to a servo under the cabin top.

As you probably know the boat was bought as a Le Havre Pilot boat by EG Martin who then instigated the Fasnet Race, which Jolie Brise won 3 times.

Thanks for recognising it.....best regards Frank
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chiffsPetty Officer 2nd Class14 years ago
HI Frank I have built model of jolie brise from plans I got from France made few years ago as static model, I have made uo a false keel that I can fit as and when I get round to making sails, have provision for steering via chords running thro the deck in tubes to the steering servo, as yet no thought as to how to install sail winch as have only small openings where hatches fit. you are right about her being pilot cutter and winning fastnet 3 times, she was however built by Monsieur Paumelle in 1913, I hope at some time to get her on the water.
Regards Chiffs
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