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What motor size for S boat 1/35th
“HI DAve, How did you know I "used" to be a flyer? Yep, I still have one of my old favorites, a Helicopter. Hirobo falcon, c/w 10cc Os engine. To be honest, I…”
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14 years ago by Gregg
Started 14 years ago by Gregg
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new club
“Thanks Dave! I'm glad Im not the only one who could see the potential for a problem with the initial details. It was the simply "asking" people that they had…”
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14 years ago by Gregg
Started 14 years ago by froggyt996
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Huntsman rescue
“Yes tested with all linkages removed first JUST IN CASE, Then as you see in pics, the speed controller is surprisingly smooth considering its age and the fac…”
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14 years ago by Colin H
Started 14 years ago by Colin H
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New restoration project
“If it is a BL maybe somenone from their enthusiasts socy can supply you with an original picture. Good luck with the metalwork”
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14 years ago by Dave M
Started 14 years ago by Colin H
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Veron tug
“as of last weekend the little titian tug boat has been fitted out with a new 400 brushed motor , a ripmax sd200 minI servo and a push/pull cable system to op…”
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14 years ago by triumphjon
Started 14 years ago by surreykev
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Billings Boat
“Hello!!! A little late, but nevertheless all the best and good health for your birthday. I hope you celebrated it accordingly! Best wishes from Lucerne, Cent…”
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2 years ago by Mike Stoney
Started 14 years ago by bikerjohn57
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Chasewater MBC bring n Buy Sale
Event
“The event started almost as soon as the doors opened! there were plenty of people eager to grab an early bargain. Rod, from RG racing set his stall up with a…”
SEP 23 2012
14 years ago by Gregg
Started 14 years ago by Gregg
Fireboat/Vintage Model Boat Day 2012
Event
“Thanks Dave, Very sorry you missed the event, like many others,other events always seem to come in batches around the same period throughout the year and dec…”
SEP 9 2012
14 years ago by Pete D
Started 15 years ago by Pete D
Yeoman Wavemaster
“HI Graham, Excellent photos! Yours was in pretty good condition by the looks of it. I paid about £70 for mine but I like to keep that fairly quiet. What happ…”
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14 years ago by ianed57
Started 14 years ago by froggyt996
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planet5
“I expect this is a bit late but I spent a good deal of time confused the other day, trying to bind my Planet rx to a tx- it wouldn't bind, so I went back to …”
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14 years ago by ianed57
Started 14 years ago by russell
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Working Hydrant
“looks like you have changed the drive mechanism.Yours looks neat er . how have you done it?”
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6 months ago by PeterS2
Started 14 years ago by RogerS
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Fireboat on e-bay
“Another 48" Fireboat on e-bay - item number: 120969074721 in interesting colours, currently around £50 including a vintage Tx Chris”
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14 years ago by chrislang
Started 14 years ago by Dave M
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bring&buy
Event
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SEP 30 2012
Started 14 years ago by numan
Billings Boat conversion
“Hi I believe you can buy the Coast Guard version on line (Cornwall Model Boats etc). The basic structure is identical but you will need to modify to the Wave…”
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14 years ago by Dave M
Started 14 years ago by Panelman
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need more speed
“Sounds like your battery is delivering the power. Some heat is inevitable when you draw lots of amps, provided its not too hot to pick up I would consider th…”
4 posts 1 like
14 years ago by Dave M
Started 14 years ago by phishedin
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Wallasey RNLI fund raising
Event
“HI Dave, I'm not really sure. it seems there are two clubs both on the same lake! I think both still exist... I got the event off mayhem this morning which i…”
AUG 19 2012
14 years ago by fireboat
Started 14 years ago by fireboat
Colwyn Bay MBC's Mayors Cup regatta 2012.
Event
“Looks like the weather was as good in Colwym Bay as Nantwich. Will view all the pics on your club web site.”
JUL 22 2012
14 years ago by Dave M
Started 14 years ago by Gregg
Launching
“Thanks for your update. I hope the item purchased suits your needs to the full. happy sailing.”
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14 years ago by Gregg
Started 14 years ago by bikerjohn57
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GALAXY MODELS _ CLOSED
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Started 14 years ago by Gregg
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Cabin Roofs
“Thankyou to DaveM and Gregg for the suggestions. I will look into all of them.Yes I managed to get the roofs back as they floated to the edge of the dam Than…”
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14 years ago by Keith
Started 14 years ago by Keith
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I need some TLC
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Started 14 years ago by eaqbb
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Launching
“HI Robin Any ships chandler will sell you self sinking rope, and whilst it is strong I personally find it slips all too easily whilst lifting or carrying a h…”
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14 years ago by Dave M
Started 14 years ago by bikerjohn57
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2012 Mayors Cup Regatta
Event
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JUL 22 2012
Started 14 years ago by Gregg
Small Rescue Boat For Robbe Dusseldorf
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Started 14 years ago by timgarrod
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Geared water pump
“Thanks for the info, order been placed.”
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14 years ago by Gregg
Started 14 years ago by Gregg
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Bilge
“HI Dave, Thanks for the reply. I'm more interested in the stern section of the original boat, eg how the tubes are held, if they are faired in,and if the ori…”
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14 years ago by christobill3
Started 14 years ago by christobill3
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Mersey Lifeboat Info
“I would really like to, but unfortunately, this space is taken up with all the boats electronics so "can't". if anyone want these pics [and mor] I did take m…”
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14 years ago by Gregg
Started 14 years ago by Gregg
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Wings and Wheels Model Spectacular
Event
“http://www.wingsnwheels.net/”
JUN 23 2012
14 years ago by bigmacmodels
Started 14 years ago by bigmacmodels
Steering Servo
“Thankyou for the photos and information. I had not thought of laying the servo on it's side.It works much better and operates smoother than upright. Thankyou…”
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14 years ago by Keith
Started 14 years ago by Keith
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RTTL Plan Query
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Started 14 years ago by Norseman
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Smoke generators?
“Any other members of this forum out there who have had some dealing with smoke generators before, who would like to share them? We would like to hear from yo…”
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14 years ago by Gregg
Started 14 years ago by Gregg
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Fire Tender Mast
“Thanks for the reply. I did go to model slipway and buy all the parts they had but unfortunately they didn't do the mast (I see a market there for anyone who…”
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14 years ago by penfold9763
Started 14 years ago by penfold9763
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Polystyrene sheet and plywood
“Good information Guys, I know what to use myself in future. Cheers”
8 posts 1 like
14 years ago by Stonemonkey
Started 14 years ago by Tall Paul
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East Midlands Lifeboat Day
Event
“Yes, nice to hear that the few that attended had a reasonable time, but suppose typical bank holiday weather cant be guaranteed to be nice for all except duc…”
JUN 3 2012
14 years ago by Gregg
Started 15 years ago by froggyt996
Vintage Model Boat Days
Event
“HI all Just a few days to go before this great event takes place. if you're interested in old/classic/vintake model boats then this is the event for you. A g…”
JUN 9 2012
14 years ago by froggyt996
Started 15 years ago by froggyt996
Fender making.
“jelleybaby the fenders look brilliant you will be ask to sell some soon I can see”
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14 years ago by tidtug
Started 14 years ago by Colin H
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Mayhem at Wicksteed!
Event
“real busy weekend but would like to come if I can fit it in, any idea of starting/finishing times and events etc? safe harbour, Seafairer”
JUN 2 2012
14 years ago by seafarer
Started 14 years ago by modelboatmayhem
How to set up boat motor equipment
“Glad to help, Bill Richard”
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14 years ago by richald
Started 14 years ago by BillClark
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Finding a great sailing venue.
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Started 14 years ago by Colin H
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Electric Motors
“HI Keith Some good info on this site. They briefly touch on the subject of overloading. it is Important that you do not overload either the motor or the batt…”
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14 years ago by Dave M
Started 14 years ago by Keith
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