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Matelot · 25 pts
Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
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RAF Fitter 94AIn response to an enquirey Here is my Fire Boat the right way up!
♥ 1 like111 viewsRAF Fitters 94In reply to an enquirey here is a picture of my boat at speed
♥ 1 like112 viewsFireboat & Suction (pick-up) HosesI don't have a video but will post a picture when I can remember how! it won't turn well at full speed as it rolls a bit & the outside prop cavitates. Still it's OK if I slow dorn a bit.86 viewsFireboat & Suction (pick-up) HosesHi, The mast is scratch built from 1mm alloy sheet & a few sizes of oaaly tube, the fittings set came from Model Slipway: http://www.modelslipway.com/ about A£40.00 for the set including p&p (1:16 scale only).…85 viewsFireboat & Suction (pick-up) HosesThanks to all those that made suggestions about making the Suction Hoses, here are my efforts. The boat looks OK now thought there is much to do still. I am using two Johnson drill motors in paralell with one …
♥ 1 like156 viewsWater pick up hosesMany thanks for all the advice, I have some heatshrink to hand and have made a trial inch! more springs are on their way. Paul1,680 viewsWater pick up hosesI have noticed nice ribbed hoses on several boats on this site. Before I try to make some with cable & heat shrink tubing does anyone know of a source for the hose? My 34" boat Is coming on well, I hope to hav…6 replies1,973 viewsMotor setup for 34" FireboatI built an Areokits 46" Fireboat In 1967 which I parted with In the 70's. I have decided to re-capture my youth! and build another, and have ordered a Kingston Mouldings hull & plan, this time In the 1/16 scal…2 replies1,351 views
♥ 1 like111 viewsRAF Fitters 94In reply to an enquirey here is a picture of my boat at speed♥ 1 like112 viewsFireboat & Suction (pick-up) HosesI don't have a video but will post a picture when I can remember how! it won't turn well at full speed as it rolls a bit & the outside prop cavitates. Still it's OK if I slow dorn a bit.86 viewsFireboat & Suction (pick-up) HosesHi, The mast is scratch built from 1mm alloy sheet & a few sizes of oaaly tube, the fittings set came from Model Slipway: http://www.modelslipway.com/ about A£40.00 for the set including p&p (1:16 scale only).…85 viewsFireboat & Suction (pick-up) HosesThanks to all those that made suggestions about making the Suction Hoses, here are my efforts. The boat looks OK now thought there is much to do still. I am using two Johnson drill motors in paralell with one …♥ 1 like156 viewsWater pick up hosesMany thanks for all the advice, I have some heatshrink to hand and have made a trial inch! more springs are on their way. Paul1,680 viewsWater pick up hosesI have noticed nice ribbed hoses on several boats on this site. Before I try to make some with cable & heat shrink tubing does anyone know of a source for the hose? My 34" boat Is coming on well, I hope to hav…6 replies1,973 viewsMotor setup for 34" FireboatI built an Areokits 46" Fireboat In 1967 which I parted with In the 70's. I have decided to re-capture my youth! and build another, and have ordered a Kingston Mouldings hull & plan, this time In the 1/16 scal…2 replies1,351 views