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My new hobby,

Started by: tomplum (13744) 

Model boats, On one of my Tom's tours this year, I had a wander round fleetwood and found the Fleetwood model boating club, i was immediately impressed at the boats they had on a man made lake, Trawlers, life boats, tugs and yachts, Because Fleetwood is synonymous with fishing its not surprising that a lot of the ex mariners take up building and sailing these models, I felt the companionship and wanted to join in so, I bought this model Fire boat, it needs some refurbishment and, thats now, on the go , I've got the engine running and steering working , I'm now undergoing work on the , lights, siren , hose pipe sprays and cabin lights, Its my winter project and hoping to join in the fun in Fleetwood next year


Started: 9th Oct 2024 at 22:23

Posted by: J3mbo (180)

Looks great Tom. What sort of engine is it?

Replied: 10th Oct 2024 at 16:11

Posted by: tomplum (13744) 

Its electric 12 volt motor driven by a variable speed controller , So I only need 2channels from by receiver to drive and guide the boat, I have a ten channel receiver and. that leaves me 8 channels to work,
the boat lights
the siren
flashing blue lights
search lights
deck lights
hose pipe sprayers
tannoy speaker
and
rocket launchers,

Replied: 10th Oct 2024 at 21:48

Posted by: J3mbo (180)

Soungs great Tom!

Replied: 10th Oct 2024 at 22:08

Posted by: tomplum (13744) 

Thanks J3mbo , its one of my winter projects so, I'll be doing a video or two as we go and i'll post them here,

Replied: 10th Oct 2024 at 22:36

Posted by: cindy (5996) 

looks good Tom Keep Us posted on progress.

Replied: 12th Oct 2024 at 16:46

Posted by: tomplum (13744) 

will do. I'm learning as I go, radio electronics are new to me so. I'm buying stuff and some works and, some don't. When you get stuff doing what you want, you get a Buzz, The fun is in the building ,

Replied: 12th Oct 2024 at 23:52

Posted by: tomplum (13744) 

I also do Balsawood planes in Winter to while away the long nights, here's the first of this years



Replied: 17th Oct 2024 at 19:02
Last edited by tomplum: 17th Oct 2024 at 19:03:12

Posted by: tomplum (13744) 

Its a Hawker Hurricane and this is the progress so far,

Replied: 17th Oct 2024 at 19:05

Posted by: tomplum (13744) 

Its now covered in tissue

Replied: 18th Oct 2024 at 22:52

Posted by: tomplum (13744) 

Time now for a engine test before finishing off the Markings

engine starts at the first crack

Replied: 20th Oct 2024 at 15:57

Posted by: mortarmillbill (951)

There was a model boat club using the 3 sisters lake recently.

Replied: 25th Oct 2024 at 10:55

Posted by: tomplum (13744) 

Yes Mortie, they go there every Sunday Morning about 9 am

Replied: 25th Oct 2024 at 20:35

 

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