Model Boat Mayhem

Mess Deck: General Section => Model Boating => Topic started by: Dave_S. on May 23, 2020, 12:31:34 pm

Title: Billing's website
Post by: Dave_S. on May 23, 2020, 12:31:34 pm
Has anyone managed to visit Billing Boats' website recently? I have been trying for the last few days and just get a '403 forbidden' message. Used to work perfectly.


I'd be interested to know if it's just picking on me or whether its a widespread problem.
Title: Re: Billing's website
Post by: jaymac on May 23, 2020, 12:42:41 pm
It's Down for everyone use this for testing https://downforeveryoneorjustme.com/ (https://downforeveryoneorjustme.com/)
Title: Re: Billing's website
Post by: Dave_S. on May 23, 2020, 12:43:53 pm
Thank you, didn't know there was a way to check!
Title: Re: Billing's website
Post by: Taranis on May 23, 2020, 03:22:33 pm
Looking for anything in particular Dave?
Title: Re: Billing's website
Post by: Dave_S. on May 23, 2020, 03:30:14 pm
Just a mixture of curiosity, looking for inspiration, and any references to the Boulogne Etaples that has just ground to a halt until further supplies arrive by post.
Of course, as I am not a complete beginner, I have several other projects I can work on in the mean time!
Title: Re: Billing's website
Post by: Taranis on May 23, 2020, 03:34:39 pm
I don't think there was much information of any value when the site was up  {-)


Probably get more info on sellers websites and eBay


I look in this search for bargains
https://www.ebay.co.uk/b/Billing-Boats-RC-Boat-Watercraft-Models-Kits/87480/bn_7027722075 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/b/Billing-Boats-RC-Boat-Watercraft-Models-Kits/87480/bn_7027722075)


I got a brand new nordkap for £150 delivered just because the box had a hole in it  {-)
Title: Re: Billing's website
Post by: Dave_S. on May 23, 2020, 03:35:53 pm
Quite a close match to the search I am doing on eBay right now!
Title: Re: Billing's website
Post by: Taranis on May 23, 2020, 03:39:04 pm
Sorry that was wrong link  {-)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2499334.m570.l2632.R3.TR4.TRC2.A0.H1.Xbillings+boats.TRS0&_nkw=billings+boats&_sacat=2562



Title: Re: Billing's website
Post by: Dave_S. on May 23, 2020, 03:41:12 pm
Just tried your first link - someone's selling a Billings Kadet kit for 140 quid! I built one with my daughter when she was 5 or 6, and last year it re-emerged when she was clearing some junk out of her old room at her mum's house, so it is now sitting on a shelf behind me waiting for a good clean and fresh radio so we can sail it together when she's back in the country (living abroad at the moment).


I'm fairly sure I paid less than £20 for the kit from Harrow Model Shop back then. It is over 25 years ago, though.
Title: Re: Billing's website
Post by: Taranis on May 23, 2020, 03:42:47 pm
I love the new updated rudder but I'd want two for that price
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Billing-Boats-Beckerruder-Brass-BF0631/233440250497?hash=item365a1f8a81:g:kVUAAOSwJ4xerGaf
Title: Re: Billing's website
Post by: Dave_S. on May 23, 2020, 03:46:04 pm
That's not cheap, especially with the postage from Germany.


Look at the stuff people also viewed - all those packs of Billing's fittings. I remember when just about every model had a rack of those, now you're lucky to find a model shop at all!


(I am one of the fortunate few, though, as I have Howes less than half an hour away)
Title: Re: Billing's website
Post by: Taranis on May 23, 2020, 03:47:31 pm
Me too, Leeds model shop 15minutes  O0