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Dunlin Underhill designed Police Launch

“This is the model seen in the video of Dunlin but now electric powered. Gave her a repaint which involved stripping right back to bare wood as the original f…”

17 years ago by ianed57

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

Aerokits Solent Class Lifeboat - Douglas Currie

“Hi Yes you can still get the pewter handrailings from Speedline. if you PM me I'll send some more photo's to you. Regards, Marie (alias Mrs Froggyt…”

17 years ago by froggyt996

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

“HI All, This was recently purchased through Ebay and undergoing restoration. The previous owner built it with his father late 50's This has been in storage f…”

17 years ago by harleydream1

Steam Patrol Boat 'Dunlin'

“This boat was scratch built from Harold Underhill plans, available still from Brown,Son and Ferguson. The hull was mahogany on 6mm ply frames. The engine was…”

17 years ago by ianed57

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

Steam Launch Wild Rose

“Steam launch designed and built by me. I used a computer program called Plyboats to design it and it is a double chine ply hull. The power plant is a twin cy…”

17 years ago by ianed57

“Fishing cruiser built from kit by Dumas- no longer available I believe. Powered by Graupner Speed 500 on 7.2 volts with MTroniks 15 amp ESC. Travels at brisk…”

17 years ago by ianed57

anyone know the pennant colours?

“HI all, on a lot of the photos we are all using to build our Fireboats, many have a pennant flying, along with the RAF flag. It has been suggested (Thanks HS…”

17 years ago by pmdevlin

Lesro Sportsman

“Lesro Sportsman kit, wood sports fishing boat 33'' in length, weight about 8lb. MFA 850 on 12v (10 NiMHcells 3.5ah) MTroniks 40amp esc, X50 prop. Built by Ia…”

17 years ago by ianed57

32" RAF Fire Tender being restored by Salv Bambino

“HI Shambi, if you need a drawing or other info about the 34ins Fireboat I have plans and drawings etc that may help,if you need anything just get in touch wi…”

17 years ago by Pete D

“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…”

17 years ago by Scepanovic

“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…”

17 years ago by howymon

Use of Glues on Boats.

“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…”

17 years ago by Gregg

“still to run , but it will be soon, Ill weigh it and add it soon now run and it's a bit to fast, silly speed a little overpowerd (Motor: Mystery 1700 X …”

17 years ago by Peter HS93

Robbe Dusseldorf fire Boat

“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 …”

17 years ago by Gregg

48"fireboat renovation

“Great thanks for that painting tips, are you using regular spray paint,”

17 years ago by cakfilth

Mast and davit assembly for 34" CTender

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

17 years ago by nasraf

RC In a Victory Industries Crash Tender

“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…”

17 years ago by Gregg

Main power supply.

“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…”

17 years ago by Gregg