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fullboat

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Found in Rubbish
« on: January 26, 2009, 09:33:18 am »
Hi folks
I've not been on for a while but am still modeling.  %%
A friend of my parents found this in the rubbish and knowing I am building a model has asked me for help.
Firstly we would love to identify the model in the pics.
He intends to refit with motors as a RC model.
Superstructure is a bit shabby apparently but I have not seen it. (Sorry no pics yet)
Hull is plastic and it would appear to be a kit model of some sort.
I can sort electrics out but would love to here from anyone who knows of this model or the boat it is based on.
Any help would be greatfully received.
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Re: Found in Rubbish
« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2009, 10:47:57 am »
It would help to see the superstructure, but it looks like a Billings "Samson".
Try googling Billings Samson and compare the pics.

Bob
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Re: Found in Rubbish
« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2009, 02:25:01 pm »
It's not a Samson, but I think it's a Billings 'North Star' trawler - or something like that. I've got the hull of one in the back of the shed somewhere.

It's not on the current catalogue, so I guess it's been discontinued.


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Re: Found in Rubbish
« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2009, 03:50:50 pm »
I think you both could be right!
Billing used the same hull for the Samson & Polar Trawlers, not sure about the 'North Star'.
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Re: Found in Rubbish
« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2009, 05:57:14 pm »
Hi there it is the Billings Samson . I know because I built one here's a few photos.

John
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Re: Found in Rubbish
« Reply #5 on: January 26, 2009, 06:43:34 pm »
Thank you so much everybody.
"Samson" does look likely to be the model ........
Nice looking boat too from the pics
Fantastic.
I told my parents ModelBoat Mayhem was a brilliant site.
Can you help with a good excuse for not going to work today ....41 C in Adelaide for next 3 days  :((
some relief on Friday though only 39 C

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Re: Found in Rubbish
« Reply #6 on: January 26, 2009, 08:54:08 pm »
Thats not a problem, the pull of the pool far too much!!

Bob
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Re: Found in Rubbish
« Reply #7 on: January 26, 2009, 09:03:43 pm »
Quote from: fullboat on January 26, 2009, 06:43:34 pm
Can you help with a good excuse for not going to work today ....41 C in Adelaide for next 3 days  :((

Heatstroke?? - not that I'd know  :(( :((  I have to put the Araldite in the oven for half an hour just to get it out of the tube  %) {-)

Danny {-) <- this isn't a laugh, it's his teeth chattering!!
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Re: Found in Rubbish
« Reply #8 on: January 26, 2009, 10:15:03 pm »
fullboat,  i'm jealous nothing that good on junk heaps in Melbourne. Samson will look great when restored to former glory.
Heat wave 38c today next 4 days forecast 41c, 40c,40c,40c then some relief 31c for sunday. i'll sit by aircon and browse Mayhem and dream of next build.
Damien.
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Re: Found in Rubbish
« Reply #9 on: January 27, 2009, 04:46:29 am »
Quote from: fullboat on January 26, 2009, 06:43:34 pm
Can you help with a good excuse for not going to work today ....41 C in Adelaide for next 3 days  :((
some relief on Friday though only 39 C

Hi fullboat, that'll teach you to live in Adelaide  {-) {-) If it gets too hot here, I just go for a swim in the lake, 200 metres away, or walk to the beach, 450 metres away  ok2 :-)) It's only been around the 30 mark here.

Peter.
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Re: Found in Rubbish
« Reply #10 on: January 27, 2009, 06:39:55 am »
Thanks a heap Peter. I'm only about 20min walk to the beach myself but by the time you walk or drive back in your now stinking hot car your cooked.
Don't you love Australia......... O0
Might just have to lock myself in the newly air conditioned hobby room hey!   :-))
 
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Re: Found in Rubbish
« Reply #11 on: January 27, 2009, 08:47:54 am »
Quote from: fullboat on January 26, 2009, 06:43:34 pm

Can you help with a good excuse for not going to work today ....41 C in Adelaide for next 3 days  :((
some relief on Friday though only 39 C



Fullboat,

Try "Heat Stress". Worked for me - 2 days off. Dizziness and throwing up are the symptoms, although in my case it could have been the VB {-) {-) %% %) :-))

Martin doon under
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Re: Found in Rubbish
« Reply #12 on: January 27, 2009, 09:58:58 pm »
Quote from: fullboat on January 27, 2009, 06:39:55 am
Don't you love Australia......... O0

Definitely. I feel sorry for all those poor sods in the snow, freezing, miserable, cool......cool.......cool.  :o  Bloomin' 'eck, where's the travel agent's phone number  {-) {-)

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Re: Found in Rubbish
« Reply #13 on: January 27, 2009, 10:06:48 pm »
Laugh while you can Peter!  Don't forget when your freezing at 15 deg in winter - it will be summer here and we'll be sweltering at 15 deg O0 {-)
Danny
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Re: Found in Rubbish
« Reply #14 on: February 15, 2009, 05:40:25 pm »
In south eastern Idaho this morning it is 14f with a high today of 20f and two new inches of snow on the ground (for about two feet total).  R/C snow mobiles are gaining popularity around here each winter with global warming! LOL
Foo
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hemayann

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Re: Found in Rubbish
« Reply #15 on: June 13, 2010, 05:34:01 am »
nice find mate i have one but its only half finished i'll upload some pitures on my other post soon

good luck
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