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Norfolk WherryVery nice indeed, it looks like 'Albion",which I had the pleasure of looking around at Oulton Broad; it's an excellent model. I also bought a set of plans from the preservation society so it seems we'll have t…
♥ 1 like610 viewsRIP HS93 Peter HenshawHe was a great help during my Fireboat restoration and other exchanges through the site, very friendly and a mine of invaluable information. A lovely man and a sad loss, Rest in peace.2,423 viewsMV CAROLINEVery nice, this looks to me like 'Vivacity', a model boat which was designed by Vic Smeed. The age is abouit right although the original was 54" in length not 60.5". Check out http://www.myhobbystore.co.uk/pro…606 viewsNewBe Help Needed - Noisy Motor ArrangementMy pleasure, check this out on ebay, item number 200638458535. You'll get the whole assembly in any length you like ! Roger4,933 viewsNewBe Help Needed - Noisy Motor ArrangementCheck the condition of the shaft and tube before refitting, the bearings must be a good fit and the shaft and tube must be straight. To be honest once I've felt the need to remove the assembly I always replace…4,933 viewsNewBe Help Needed - Noisy Motor ArrangementAlso check the inner shaft is straight by rolling it on a smooth flat surface such as kitchen worktop. A bent propshaft will cause noise, vibration and probaly binding which is evident from the motor's relucta…4,912 viewsThe Hugh William Viscount Gough built by Debbie and AlanI agree with Larryshaw48. Many of the members of this site have a general interest in vintage boats including the fireboats, I'm one of them! Other categories are available to cater for that and it keeps the s…604 viewsAerokits sea nymphYou've done a nice job there, it looks a treat. She has a nice look of originality which I always like to see. Roger607 viewsVic Smeed's 'Silver Mist'What a gem, as you say it's a classic design which looks superb on and off the water. Scaling up make for a very comfortable and manageable sized boat. I like it very much, thanks for sharing :-)605 viewsRestored 34" Aerokits FireboatHI Peep31, I made the mast from brass, plasticard and some small pices of timber. I have posted some pictures on the site, if I can find them I'll send a link. Roger610 views
♥ 1 like610 viewsRIP HS93 Peter HenshawHe was a great help during my Fireboat restoration and other exchanges through the site, very friendly and a mine of invaluable information. A lovely man and a sad loss, Rest in peace.2,423 viewsMV CAROLINEVery nice, this looks to me like 'Vivacity', a model boat which was designed by Vic Smeed. The age is abouit right although the original was 54" in length not 60.5". Check out http://www.myhobbystore.co.uk/pro…606 viewsNewBe Help Needed - Noisy Motor ArrangementMy pleasure, check this out on ebay, item number 200638458535. You'll get the whole assembly in any length you like ! Roger4,933 viewsNewBe Help Needed - Noisy Motor ArrangementCheck the condition of the shaft and tube before refitting, the bearings must be a good fit and the shaft and tube must be straight. To be honest once I've felt the need to remove the assembly I always replace…4,933 viewsNewBe Help Needed - Noisy Motor ArrangementAlso check the inner shaft is straight by rolling it on a smooth flat surface such as kitchen worktop. A bent propshaft will cause noise, vibration and probaly binding which is evident from the motor's relucta…4,912 viewsThe Hugh William Viscount Gough built by Debbie and AlanI agree with Larryshaw48. Many of the members of this site have a general interest in vintage boats including the fireboats, I'm one of them! Other categories are available to cater for that and it keeps the s…604 viewsAerokits sea nymphYou've done a nice job there, it looks a treat. She has a nice look of originality which I always like to see. Roger607 viewsVic Smeed's 'Silver Mist'What a gem, as you say it's a classic design which looks superb on and off the water. Scaling up make for a very comfortable and manageable sized boat. I like it very much, thanks for sharing :-)605 viewsRestored 34" Aerokits FireboatHI Peep31, I made the mast from brass, plasticard and some small pices of timber. I have posted some pictures on the site, if I can find them I'll send a link. Roger610 views