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Gordonsen

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Re: ARUN LIFEBOAT
« Reply #25 on: November 19, 2010, 03:15:42 pm »
Have also recieved a ARUN 52 at the Warwick show. Moulding looks good. Has anybody got a tip for motorization ?, help would be appreciated !, speed controllers, sources etc
Gordon :-)
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« Reply #26 on: November 19, 2010, 08:44:15 pm »
Im putting a 23cc petrol engine and gearboxin mine. Happy Days???
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« Reply #27 on: November 21, 2010, 01:29:14 am »
Hey Russ, didnt realise you were building the Arun ! I have quite a few photos of the Mabel Alice, showing details if you want them ?
Do I detect my Atlantic 21 on its trailer,in one of your earlier photos?
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« Reply #28 on: November 21, 2010, 01:35:23 am »
 Hey Johnno, didn't see you on here before. How is the new boat coming on, and have you refurbished the Elizabeth Ann yet?
Don't forget you half promised me a superstructure!! Cheers, Mick
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« Reply #29 on: November 21, 2010, 09:44:13 am »
Quote from: rottweiler on November 21, 2010, 01:29:14 am
Hey Russ, didnt realise you were building the Arun ! I have quite a few photos of the Mabel Alice, showing details if you want them ?
Do I detect my Atlantic 21 on its trailer,in one of your earlier photos?
Im building mine as "Mable Alice" 52-24.  If you do have any photos can i get to look at some of them?? 
Many thanks.
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« Reply #30 on: November 21, 2010, 10:43:16 am »
no problem with me! she is at Bristol now, and runs trips.She accompanied the "Matthew" during the summer, while publicising the new Narnia film. When she visited Falmouth, I was privileged to meet the Skipper, and had a trip on her. WOW.
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« Reply #31 on: December 22, 2010, 05:47:07 pm »
Hi,hope no one minds me posting on your thread.....

I'm quite new to model boats and somewhat foolishly, you might think, I've picked the 1/12 scale Arun 52 as my first project.

First question would be.....where do you guys get fittings etc for the 1/12 scale, there's a lot of awkward stuff to scratch build.

Secondly, propulsion. I fancy twin petrol engines. Overkill I know but it looks possible to fit two at a pinch.

Has anyone done anything like this on this model or anything similar.....??

Tell me if it's a mad idea.

To help it run straightish i would use a gyro on the throttle  channels to slow/increase each engine to keep it running straight

Look forward to any replies........ :-)

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« Reply #32 on: December 22, 2010, 06:03:38 pm »
Hi ,welcome aboard. as you say a big starter project! a small comment to make re I.C. engines... make sure your prospective pond allows use of this mode of propulsion. There are quite a few that dont! ALL the ponds/lakes,in my area ban the use of I.C.s
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« Reply #33 on: December 22, 2010, 09:30:37 pm »
that seems to be an ever increasing problem of banning the use of ic models on lakes , but with the developments in electric motors over the last few years means that we can now match or even out perform the ic motor with an electric one , and have the bonus of not being as limited as to where we are able to run our models ! id stick with having your lifeboat running on two electric motors . jon
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« Reply #34 on: December 23, 2010, 10:06:09 am »
Quote from: Bill D203 on November 21, 2010, 09:44:13 am
Im building mine as "Mable Alice" 52-24.  If you do have any photos can i get to look at some of them?? 
Many thanks.

bill itook a trip on mabel alice in april this year, and have al oad of pictures if you want them ?

pm me if you do...
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« Reply #35 on: December 24, 2010, 12:45:15 pm »
Quote from: adrenaline on December 22, 2010, 05:47:07 pm
Hi,hope no one minds me posting on your thread.....

I'm quite new to model boats and somewhat foolishly, you might think, I've picked the 1/12 scale Arun 52 as my first project.

First question would be.....where do you guys get fittings etc for the 1/12 scale, there's a lot of awkward stuff to scratch build.

Secondly, propulsion. I fancy twin petrol engines. Overkill I know but it looks possible to fit two at a pinch.

Has anyone done anything like this on this model or anything similar.....??

Tell me if it's a mad idea.

To help it run straightish i would use a gyro on the throttle  channels to slow/increase each engine to keep it running straight

Look forward to any replies........ :-)


Hi you go for the petrol option. You can always bring it to Stevenage to run your boat. & of course Mayham weekends
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« Reply #36 on: January 12, 2011, 06:43:54 pm »
Meet some of the crew of Mable Alice.
Went to see how the gearbox was going last saturday. Fingers crossed I should get it Mid ???? Well lets hope in time for Summer.
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« Reply #37 on: January 12, 2011, 06:45:46 pm »
Opps sorry the pic is out of focus Dam box browne.
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« Reply #38 on: January 12, 2011, 06:51:28 pm »
This should be a bit better.
By the way THANKS Lifeboatpaul for the info on where to find crew for my boat.
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