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bilzin

Petty Officer 1st Class 8 years ago

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Bargain Tomkat

Somebody was either disillusioned with model boats or impecunious to the Nth degree because he let me have this BRAND NEW Ripmax Tomkat complete with Motor, ESC, brand new steering servo,action man driver,decals and instructions for a brownie with a bluey postage.
Not my usual type of model but will make a fun change down at our 'postage stamp' lake (?)

#lake #motor #model boats #decals #model #instructions #esc #bargain #servo #steering servo

Liked by Brightwork and Northumbrian and

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DonnieboyWarrant Officer8 years ago
Great aquisition.There was an article either in Model Boats or Marine Modelling international.They did a few modifications to it.
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lesfac

Petty Officer 1st Class 9 years ago

Perkasa 49 inch

I bought an action camera from Aldi forn £50 and it seems to to be a bargain. Just had to try it out mounted on my Perkasa
Les

#bargain #action #camera

Liked by John2 and reilly4 and

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Dave MVice Admiral9 years ago
Neodym magnets are excellent for holding hatches, decks etc in place.
I have just sourced a selection from ebay and bought two 10x10mm. www.web-magnets.co.uk.I had not considered using as a rescue aid but these magnets are exceptionally strong and once attached are very difficult to remove so certainly up to rescuing a model. We sail many yachts and it can be difficult to find a safe attachment without causing damage.
I do hope you keep us posted on the automation of you features. On water shots are always good especially if they capture other models on the water.
Dave
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RNinMunichFleet Admiral9 years ago
Thanks Dave, since I just retired I have more time to realise some of these dreams. 😉 I already have the parts, will keep you posted on success or 'back to the drawing board'. Cheers Doug
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15Weyb

Leading Seaman 10 years ago

Grace of Harwich

Grace is my first and favourite rc model. I bought this for a bargain £70 on ebay, requiring a little care and attention. She sails beautifully and looks good in the water. She sits low and looks like a trading barge from days gone by.

#model #bargain #ebay #sail #e bay #barge #rc car #sails

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DeswelhamPetty Officer 1st Class10 years ago
Still sailing on the Orwell. Great to see
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lesfac

Petty Officer 1st Class 11 years ago

49 Inch Perkasa fixed after burnout

Following burning out the motor by fouling the prop on a polythene bread wrapper I fitted a new 160 amp speed controller and got a bargain motor from Giant Shark. it is an Emax GT4020 which cost about £14. I realised what a bargain it was and went back only to find Giant Shark have ceased trading. The video shows the boat running on a 4 cell Lipo, it goes a bit quicker on a 5 cell that I have. I am really sold on Lipo power as Dave said I would be. I have just ordered a 3 cell Lipo for my crash tender

#lipo #motor #prop #speed controller #bargain #show #video #giant shark #crash tender

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NorthumbrianMidshipman11 years ago
it was giant cod before the VAT man caught him
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figtree7ntsAdmiral10 years ago
She looks very nice, especially going through the gail force winds! 👍
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chrislang

Warrant Officer 15 years ago

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Car Boot RIB project a bit further on!

Now finished off cockpit and rear structure and recruited a couple of crew from bargain 4 for Ã‚A£1.50 Army pack! They are a bit on the small size or it could be a large RIB!
Chris

#cockpit #crew #bargain

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deckapeMaster Seaman15 years ago
Very Very nice I enjoyed your video this little gem gets around, HARDY WELL DONE.
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