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Mess Deck: General Section => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: bigoggy on October 01, 2016, 09:44:23 am

Title: New guy saying hello.
Post by: bigoggy on October 01, 2016, 09:44:23 am
Hi I'm John.

I'm from near Alfreton, Derbyshire.

I have been into RC vehicles for over 25 years.

I've custom built trucks, scale 4x4's, crawlers, drifters, etc...

Most recently I have been a sponsored driver in 1/8 IC truggy racing.

I am now looking for a bit steadier pace, and would like to get a sailboat, and a scale tug, and possibly also a narrow boat.

If anyone is local to me I would be interested to hear where you sail, and where to go locally.
Title: Re: New guy saying hello.
Post by: BFSMP on October 01, 2016, 10:39:06 am
And where is "local" to you? how near Alfreton.

You haven't put your location on your profile.

Jim.
Title: Re: New guy saying hello.
Post by: steamboat66 on October 01, 2016, 12:23:27 pm
alveston pirates will be the closest.
Title: Re: New guy saying hello.
Post by: BFSMP on October 01, 2016, 12:26:34 pm
Cheers, .It now gives those closest to get in touch and help.

Hope someone is close to give you a hand.

Jim.
Title: Re: New guy saying hello.
Post by: steamboat66 on October 01, 2016, 12:35:24 pm
having just looked on googlemap, the nottingham one is as close, but closest is kingsmill is closest.
Title: Re: New guy saying hello.
Post by: bigoggy on October 01, 2016, 01:53:30 pm
Quote from: BFSMP on October 01, 2016, 10:39:06 am
And where is "local" to you? how near Alfreton.

You haven't put your location on your profile.

Jim.
Sorry, I've added it now. I'm only 1/2 mile away from Alfreton.
Title: Re: New guy saying hello.
Post by: ballastanksian on October 01, 2016, 02:31:39 pm
Welcome to the forum John.

I like the idea of a Narrow boat. I always wondered if anyone has dug a realistic miniature canal in their garden to sail Narrow boats? I reckon it wouldn't be difficult to build and operate locks.

I look forward to seeing your projects.
Title: Re: New guy saying hello.
Post by: timgarrod on October 01, 2016, 03:23:55 pm
Hi John

I'm part for the Alvaston Pirates model boat club. If you would like a chat I send you my number.

Please feel free to pop down on any Wednesday/Saturday/sunday. from 9ish

Cheers

Tim
Title: Re: New guy saying hello.
Post by: Arrow5 on October 01, 2016, 03:56:17 pm
Quote from: ballastanksian on October 01, 2016, 02:31:39 pm
Welcome to the forum John.

I like the idea of a Narrow boat. I always wondered if anyone has dug a realistic miniature canal in their garden to sail Narrow boats? I reckon it wouldn't be difficult to build and operate locks.

I look forward to seeing your projects.
  Yes , there is a chap in the USA has done a lock system in his back yard.  Do a search on RCGroups.com   He updates it from time to time.  Umi will know, she checks Mayhem frequently.