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Suction hose fittings

“I have not seen any so you will prob have to make them, they are quite easy to do , the tubes are made from drinking straws from fast food chains stuck toget…”

17 years ago by Peter HS93

“Alan hello and welcome to Fireboat.. How much for a Fireboat?.... "How long is a piece of string?" there is no guide price, it all depends on condition, and …”

17 years ago by dbninja

aerokits crash tender for sale unmade

“hI I have a 34inch crash tender for sale It Is In the original box all parts look to be there to complete (I cannot guarantee this tho) theres over 100 bits …”

17 years ago by torston2006

reversing switch

“Hi. its quite easy. Just buy a pair of lightweight "push and hold, to make switches". Then glue them directly to a minI servo, spaced so that the servo arm i…”

17 years ago by WrinkleyP

Chit Chat Live?

“I'm sure you've all noticed the new page footer... any good? Pro's/con's? There's a few reasons behind It... firstly I saw something similar on another websi…”

17 years ago by fireboat

Restoration Help!

“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…”

17 years ago by Dave M

“mtb pekasa for sale 34 Inch long plenty of detail A£80 ono to Include p&p photo by email”

17 years ago by gordon

unbuilt fireboat kit on ebay

“just a quickie..... there Is an unbuilt 34" Aerokits fireboat on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Aerokits-RAF-Crash-Tender-36_W0QQitemZ190369694324QQcmdZViewItemQ…”

17 years ago by dbninja

LATEST WEBSITE UPDATES FOR 2010! - Admin

“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 …”

17 years ago by fireboat

Firefloat restoration

“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…”

17 years ago by Dave M

1/16 scale figures available

“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*”

17 years ago by Gregg

Fireboat Side Windows.

“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,,…”

17 years ago by pmdevlin

Dynamic Hull No 104

“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…”

17 years ago by mikethebike

Fixture on Range Safety Launches.

“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…”

17 years ago by Lyle

what Is this controller?

“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…”

17 years ago by dbninja

“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…”

17 years ago by Robert

Steam boat Dunlin

“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…”

17 years ago by ianed57

“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…”

17 years ago by pmdevlin

PAINT ! how do you...........

“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…”

17 years ago by Gregg

Robbe motors versus engine sound modules

“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…”

17 years ago by Gregg

“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 …”

17 years ago by Gregg

Aerokits Crash Tender

“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”

17 years ago by regiment

plans for a sea rover

“good plan”

17 years ago by Grandturk

Fireboat Fittings?

“scale hobbies in skelmersdale, lancs does white metal fittings, they are ok, if you spend a bit of time cleaning them up”

17 years ago by pmdevlin

Replacement motor - suggestions?

“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…”

17 years ago by Dave M

Protocol for Transom Boat name / registered port

“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…”

17 years ago by Gregg

Jotika Sea Queen

“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 '…”

17 years ago by ianed57

“A couple of boat pictures. Peter”

17 years ago by Peter HS93

Some help needed here !

“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…”

17 years ago by pmdevlin

46" MODEL FIREBOAT ON EBAY

“NOW SOLD. Thanks”

17 years ago by ocscars