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[Edward Pinniger]

Apologies for not posting on here for a while - also, I have some problems with my webspace currently (changed to a new web host and the old host still haven't got round to transferring the domain name yet) which means that the image links in all my build logs are probably dead; I'll reinstate them once I get things sorted out (alternatively I've thought of putting the photos on Photobucket instead)
I have a build log on Paddleducks for one of my current projects, P/S Britannia: http://www.paddleducks.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=5983.0 - my other current project is Caldercraft's HMS Sir Kay which I hope to post on here once the web space issue is sorted out, along with some photos of previous completed projects.

Anyway, my question is, I'm intending to buy a plaster's mixing bath (about 4x2x1ft in size) as a testing tank for my boats. A Google search shows numerous UK retailers selling them and there are also a number on eBay. However, the postage cost for such a large item is pretty hefty (around £10). Are there any building/DIY retail chains which usually have these in stock? I'd be interested to know - though, looking at the variation in prices, it may work out cheaper to buy online anyway!

[mikgo]

Hi Have you tried looking at the large storage boxes. The last time i was in B&Q they had  4ft  x 18 inch x 16 inch blue storage boxes with clip on lids for about £12.00.

[regiment]

how about a childs paddling pool

[john s 2]

You could make your own using pondliner and a frame or dig a hole. If you have right angled wall the thats two sides done. John.

[ray123]

do you have a jewsons near you?  not to sure if b&q have them   worth a go      i have one  that cost me about £28  from a builders yard   they are a lot stronger than plasic boxs  & will last 

[boneash]

A few concrete or thermalite blocks and a sheet of DPM and you have a 9" deep pond of any shape, and if you put it against the house at least 1 side is made.
and all for a few quid ...

[tobyker]

Screwfix?

[mk1]

Hi my test tank is a Plastic/fibreglass Bath its light. I got it for a couple of pounds from the recycle centre and you can drain the water out when not in use

John

[Captain Flack]

Talk about coincidence, I was leafing through a catalogue today and came across exactly want you want.   Try a company called "Toolstation", they have them listed.

[Edward Pinniger]

Talk about coincidence, I was leafing through a catalogue today and came across exactly want you want.   Try a company called "Toolstation", they have them listed.

Thanks - there are a couple of Toolstation branches in my area so I'll check one out soon.