Model Boat Mayhem
Mess Deck: General Section => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: Martin13 on March 29, 2008, 08:22:22 am
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I have been told by a Moderator that there are a number of Aussies on the forum - Great ;D ;D ;D
I know of 2 members, I'm in country Victoria and nobody around here share my hobby- where are you ???
Martin Down Under
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Martin13,
Hi mate Roy from the Apple Isle you can contact me anytime, email in profile................
Roy
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Hi Martin13 and all Aussies
I live on the Gold Coast in Sunny?? Queensland. I am pretty alone here on the Gold Coast when it comes to RC Scale Boats. There are no clubs that deal in RC Scale, there are plenty of Sail, Power and even those crazy lot who shoot holes in their boats and the nearest clubs are in Brisbane or Northern NSW????? thats where a fellow member Peter Fitness is from. Any how as Roy said if you need to contact me just look at my profile the contact details are there.
Hay Martin Mayhem maybe we Aussies can have or own section??? Just kidding
Regards David O0 O0
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Hello Aussies everywhere looking for your modelling soulmates in Aus? Find more than a few buckets full on www.paddleducks.co.uk where we may contemplate an Aussies only section . Only joking, there are a few on there who are currently worling on 12" to the Foot or 1:1 scale. So come along and bring the sausages and beer for the BBQ. You know wlike any Mayhemmer the welcome carpet awaits.
cheers
Jim
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Hello Aussies everywhere looking for your modelling soulmates in Aus? Find more than a few buckets full on www.paddleducks.co.uk where we may contemplate an Aussies only section .
cheers
Jim
Your right Red Hamish - you do have a few Aussies on your site-must look into this. I live south of Bendigo Victoria and am interested to see if their are any modellers out this way. I'm a member of Surrey Park Model Boat Club although it takes me about 90 mins to get there.
Mind you, not interested in the IC boats that go like a bat out of hell. My poor eyesight can no longer keep up with them...
Also trying to find who else lives in this great country of ours...
Bigfella...we have spoken before and also CBR900...keep in touch
Have sent Peter Fitness a few emails too - he's currently on holidays in the UK
Where are the rest of you guy's - Come on Aussie Come on
Martin Down Under
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Hi Martin
I'm in Bendigo about 10km from the exact centre of Vic
Jock
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Martin13, just one iddly-diddly question...
You been on this forum for some time now, right? With the possible exception of Jock, are you telling me you didn't notice all those names there before?
Patriotism not your strong point, perchance?
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Martin13, just one iddly-diddly question...
You been on this forum for some time now, right? With the possible exception of Jock, are you telling me you didn't notice all those names there before?
Patriotism not your strong point, perchance?
What do you mean - all those names?
I have corresponded with Bigfella and CBR900 before although they probably do not remember. Also with Peter Fitness, but I have been told that there are a lot more Aussies on the forum.
I often look at a persons profile (when I have conversed with them) only to find that they are in the UK or elsewhere
Martin where its dry and very little water
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Hi Martin
I'm in Bendigo about 10km from the exact centre of Vic
Jock
G'Day neighbour, must send you a PM - have you ever been to that Model Engineering Exhibition in Kangaroo Flat ;) ;)
Martin
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aussie is nearly a part of nz and theres just about as many of us there as here so hello martin ;)
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Yes I have always considered that NZ was the seventh state of Australia {-) {-).
Only Joking. To be honest their is only a little stretch of water that divides the ANZAC Brothers. A strange relationship we hate each other when it comes to the sporting field and yet together in situations against others, we are one, the true ANZAC spirit. I think it comes from being so far away from anywhere else.
Regards David O0 O0
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There is also Neptune in South Australia.
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Martin13
I do recall our exchange previously. I was just making sure you had all my details.
Regards David
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aussie is nearly a part of nz and theres just about as many of us there as here so hello martin ;)
Hopeitfloats -
Great to hear of another modeler in near enough our time zone..How's RC boats in NZ ? Are there many clubs?
Keep in touch...As David/Bigfella mentioned, we are ANZAC brothers
Martin
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Martin13
I do recall our exchange previously. I was just making sure you had all my details.
Regards David
G'Day David,
I think we had a discussion offline line re Task Force 72. Got your details and will keep in touch - hopefully one day we can cross paths.
Martin
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Martin13
I do recall our exchange previously. I was just making sure you had all my details.
Regards David
G'Day David,
I think we had a discussion offline line re Task Force 72. Got your details and will keep in touch - hopefully one day we can cross paths.
Martin
If ever you are up my way give me a hoy and we can have a sail together.
David
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G'Day David,
I think we had a discussion offline line re Task Force 72. Got your details and will keep in touch - hopefully one day we can cross paths.
Martin
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If ever you are up my way give me a hoy and we can have a sail together.
David
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I will hold you to that David O0
Have you ever been inclined to attend a TF72 Regatta at Wentworth Falls NSW??
Martin
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I did try and join the Brisbane chapter of TF72 however they told me I had to have at least one 1/72 scale RC boat to join. Unfortunately all my craft are Patrol craft and at 1/32 and 1/24 scale. So I am still on my lonesome. I have viewed their site many times and like their work. But anyone who wants to sail on the Gold Coast come on up. There is a lake that was the site of the World Champinship Sail Competition in the 1990s and is just there waiting to be used.
Regards David
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I did try and join the Brisbane chapter of TF72 however they told me I had to have at least one 1/72 scale RC boat to join. Unfortunately all my craft are Patrol craft and at 1/32 and 1/24 scale. So I am still on my lonesome. I have viewed their site many times and like their work. But anyone who wants to sail on the Gold Coast come on up. There is a lake that was the site of the and is just there waiting to be used.
Regards David
David, the lake you are referring to, is that where you and TF72 Brisbane Chapter sail (World Champinship Sail Competition in the 1990s) ?
If so, your a lucky chap - I have seen pictures of it.
Also from APS Models, I have an Arleigh Burke DDG including Anzac class FFG at 1:72 and lastly Freemantle Class Patrol Boat 1:32 on order - due late June. Allan mentioned that I could join TF72 Wagga cos I have the boats on order - still thinking about it
Martin
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The lake is in Burleigh on the Gold Coast, it has not been used for anything since the 90s and is in a Council run sports complex, Pizzey Park, it has Rugby League, Aussie Rules, Soccer, Tennis and the swimming complex where Grant Hackett used to do all his training . I asked the Council if it could be used fro a RC Boat Club and they gave their approval. Only thing is I haven't a club and if more than two or three people start sailing you need insurance.
I never joined the TF72 because of the scale I like to sail. However tell me more about the Fremantle Class Patrol boat. I love those and their predecessor the Attack Class.
Regards David
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Hi Martin
South east of Melbourne here, nearest club is 30km away. No water close by and no public transport past water. So just building boats and waiting to win lotto lol
Like the other guy's my email addy is in my profile feel free to contact.
I lived in Castlemaine for quite a while and sailed boats on the lake at Kangaroo Flat many times.
Damien.
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I asked the Council if it could be used fro a RC Boat Club and they gave their approval. Only thing is I haven't a club and if more than two or three people start sailing you need insurance.
I never joined the TF72 because of the scale I like to sail. However tell me more about the Fremantle Class Patrol boat. I love those and their predecessor the Attack Class.
Regards David
David,
Don't worry about the boat club now that you have council permission - just sail on it yourself. I'm sure that if the UK based Mayhemmers saw the lake, you would be the envy of the forum - what a great spot.
When I eventually finish my 1:16 Brave Borderer, I'll see if the missus would like a holiday up north.
A week before Easter, their was a Sub Regatta in Yea, Victoria at the local swimming pool. The local kids were not too impressed as the pool was closed for the day - temp 38 Degrees C. It was great to see fully submerged subs as one chap also had a camera attached to his Batman sub then downloaded to a laptop for all to see. A member from my club had all three of his boats on the water as well - Attack, Freemantle and Armidale Class Patrol Boats - they are worth a look.
I will see if I can get a picture of all 3 models together and send to you.
If you need info on the boats - email me O0
Martin
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Hi Martin
South east of Melbourne here, nearest club is 30km away. No water close by and no public transport past water. So just building boats and waiting to win lotto lol
Like the other guy's my email addy is in my profile feel free to contact.
I lived in Castlemaine for quite a while and sailed boats on the lake at Kangaroo Flat many times.
Damien.
Thanks for posting Damien,
I knew there had to be other modelers about. If its okay, I will send you an email in a couple of days and exchange info.
Pity you left Castlemaine - that's close O0
Also keep in touch on the forum
Martin
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Yeah that's ok Martin anytime.
D
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Ok martin13 here is a other one for you, all the way from the top of down under "Darwin"
I have been a member for about 6 months and this is my first reply on to this forum so i hope it works
and this is my me :angel:
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Any Australians from Kangaroo Island or just outside Adelaide, Gawler.?
Brian
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Ok martin13 here is a other one for you, all the way from the top of down under "Darwin"
I have been a member for about 6 months and this is my first reply on to this forum so i hope it works
and this is my me :angel:
Mokumer,
Well done Darwin O0 a member from the pointy end of this great country ;D
keep in touch mate, Don't suppose there's much in the way of modeling supplies up your way? If your ever in the need of something - give us a shout and keep on posting - we were all new starters once.
Martin in the land of the big red roo
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Any Australians from Kangaroo Island or just outside Adelaide, Gawler.?
Brian
Do you have relatives out that way ?
As TT stated, Neptune is in South Aust.
Martin doon under
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I have relies in a lot of Australia, three of my ancestors went out there between 1855 and 1860 all landed in Port Adelaide but spread out from there.
Brian
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Hi Martin
I an treasurer of the Bendigo Model Engineers who run this bi-annual event
Jock
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Hi Martin
I an treasurer of the Bendigo Model Engineers who run this bi-annual event
Jock
Jock,
You little beauty O0 O0
I went to one of the shows a few years ago and was totally astonished by a gentleman that build some sort of calculating machine from Meccano - even the swmbo was impressed...
How can I be kept in touch for the next event?
I vaguely remember seeing model boats their as well - are they a part of your club and do you have a web site???
Martin the excited :) :) :)
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The show is a bi-annual event so the next one will be june 2009
Jock
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Ok martin13 here is a other one for you, all the way from the top of down under "Darwin"
I have been a member for about 6 months and this is my first reply on to this forum so i hope it works
and this is my me :angel:
Mokumer,
Well done Darwin O0 a member from the pointy end of this great country ;D
keep in touch mate, Don't suppose there's much in the way of modeling supplies up your way? If your ever in the need of something - give us a shout and keep on posting - we were all new starters once.
Martin in the land of the big red roo
Martin13 you are so correct regarding modeling supplies, it can be difficult there are a couple of hobby shops one of them has been here for a long time and is not bad and if something has to be ordered in then it comes by camel, yes by camel you know that animal with four long legs and one or two humps on its back :)
same with the delivery of the bismarck (yes I am building that one) and that is delivered 8 days later than the rest of Australia BUT if you live up here long enough you get used to that . patients is a virgue and I will stay in contact
from Mokumer at the top end
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Hi guys,
Not really to do with boats but it is something to do with water.
A new edible fish as just been introduced over here in the UK Baramundi (hope I have spelt that right). I have tried some and it is delicious.
Thing is it is being marketed as the Aussies favourite fish could you guys confirm or deny that.
Thanks Colin H.
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Unusual, a fish the Aussies eat as apposed to a fish that eats Aussies. No wonder they like it. ;)
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Hi guys,
Not really to do with boats but it is something to do with water.
A new edible fish as just been introduced over here in the UK Baramundi (hope I have spelt that right). I have tried some and it is delicious.
Thing is it is being marketed as the Aussies favourite fish could you guys confirm or deny that.
Thanks Colin H.
Yes colin the most popular fish to catch and eat
Here in darwin they even have fishing championships on the baramundi catch and reliese
O0
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You might find this interesting Colin http://www.fishingcairns.com.au/fish03.html O0
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Hi Guys,
Thanks for the quick replies both very interesting, someone in marketing is actually telling the truth for a change.
Gee I did not know they grew that big. Over here they are produced by a company based in the New Forest in briny water. They are harvested at about 12" in the afternoon and delivered overnight for sale the next day to ensure freshness.
I first came across they in Sept last year and as I love all fish bought one filleted it and flash pan fried it in olive oil, (lovely chubbly) if I say so myself, It is now a regular on my table.
I wonder if you guys have a recipe for the barbie (I love barbies to) and would like to cook some friends an original recipe should summer ever come.
Yours in hope Colin H.
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Just a little tid bit about the Baramundi, up until a certain age they are all the same sex (male from memory) and come time when they are at mature age for breeding they change sex to what ever is needed. Ain't Australia wonderful.
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Just a little tid bit about the Baramundi, up until a certain age they are all the same sex (male from memory) and come time when they are at mature age for breeding they change sex to what ever is needed. Ain't Australia wonderful.
Bi-sexual fish ;)
Martin doon under
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Mokumer,
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Martin13 you are so correct regarding modeling supplies, it can be difficult there are a couple of hobby shops one of them has been here for a long time and is not bad and if something has to be ordered in then it comes by camel, yes by camel you know that animal with four long legs and one or two humps on its back :)
same with the delivery of the bismarck (yes I am building that one) and that is delivered 8 days later than the rest of Australia BUT if you live up here long enough you get used to that . patients is a virgue and I will stay in contact
from Mokumer at the top end
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What scale Bismark are you building?? Did you buy it locally or from overseas ???
Martin a long way down under
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Mokumer,
Just re-read your post and realised your building the "Hachett Bismark"
You should think yourself lucky in that it only takes 8 days to get it up there. I was thinking of doing the build along side my 8 year old nephew but I cannot get the issues within cooee of here. I even have troubles getting regular monthly issues of "Model Boats".
Martin way down under
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Your local newsagent should have them in stock as they all use Gordon and Gotch who are the aussie agents. I don't have any problems up here in Bendigo.
Picked up issue 33 today.
Jim
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Jock,
The township of Kyneton is stil not Y2K compliant. Until recently, all shops closed midday on Saturday. The local Newsagent stocks a great variety of model trains and aircraft magazines and only 2 copies each month of Model Boats. >>:-( For the last three months , no boat magazines at all and I have to get them much closer to Melbourne - Should take out a subscription
martin
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i find the same problem in nz with modelboats mag. the latest issue i saw here was i think december and that was only a couple of weeks ago. model rail mags - which i am also into - are only about a month behind.
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I wonder if you guys have a recipe for the barbie (I love barbies to) and would like to cook some friends an original recipe should summer ever come.
Yours in hope Colin H.
Try here Colin http://www.aquab.com/recipes.asp O0
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Thanks Richard,
Just what I was looking for.
Colin H.
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Just looking after the local economy Colin. ;)
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I have been told by a Moderator that there are a number of Aussies on the forum - Great ;D ;D ;D
I know of 2 members, I'm in country Victoria and nobody around here share my hobby- where are you ???
Martin Down Under
Martin,
Perth. About 600km on the right side of the black stump. :)
plugger
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I have been told by a Moderator that there are a number of Aussies on the forum - Great ;D ;D ;D
I know of 2 members, I'm in country Victoria and nobody around here share my hobby- where are you ???
Martin Down Under
Martin,
Perth. About 600km on the right side of the black stump. :)
plugger
Plugger, great to hear from WA. Whom do you support-Eagles or Dockers. Any model shops over your way, although it will take me the best part of a week to drive over to Perth :embarrassed:
Martin way down under
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Hi all - another one from NZ.
BTW, you Aussies do realise you are the West Island right..?
I'm in South Auckland, very close to the Wattle Downs ponds where the I.C. and yacht guys run/sail.
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Hi all - another one from NZ.
BTW, you Aussies do realise you are the West Island right..?
I'm in South Auckland, very close to the Wattle Downs ponds where the I.C. and yacht guys run/sail.
Touche Alister. What is the Model Boat scene like in NZ. Model shops, clubs and lakes?
Regards David
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Martin13,
Your newsagent would be able to get the bismarck for you as all there mags are delivered by Gordon and Gotch, who also sned out the Bismarck kit.........
Roy
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This is a truye story.
I was studying in Shanghai University and one of the other students is from your part of the globe. Having upset two NZlanders in the past by asking 'What part of Australia are you from?', I thought I would play safe.
So I ask, 'What part of the Antipodes are you from?'
To which comes back the answer, 'I'm not'.
Now I am confused, until he follows up with 'I'm an Australian'.
Say no more.
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Martin13,
Your newsagent would be able to get the bismarck for you as all there mags are delivered by Gordon and Gotch, who also sned out the Bismarck kit.........
Roy
Roy, a couple of guys in our club did some investigating with a local newsagent as to why he is not stocking the " Bismarck Build Magazine"
His response - In order to build the kit successfully, a customer would have to purchase all mags at the full price (not as per introductory offer) in order to complete kit. The newsagent was told by the distributors that the total investment to build would amount to $2000 plus. The newsagent did not believe that his customers would spend that sort of money over a two year period - hence does not stock copies.
Personally, I agree. I would prefer to spend that sort of money on a good kit instead O0
Martin
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Hi all - another one from NZ.
BTW, you Aussies do realise you are the West Island right..?
I'm in South Auckland, very close to the Wattle Downs ponds where the I.C. and yacht guys run/sail.
Would those be the ponds around the Wattle Farm Road area Alister ?
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Kit - Yes - those are the ones.
I was there yesterday afternoon with my son to run my boats and caught the end of the yachts having a sail.
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Touche Alister. What is the Model Boat scene like in NZ. Model shops, clubs and lakes?
Regards David
Sorry David - I couldn't help myself :)
I'm not very familiar with the local club scene I have to say. I did investigate some years ago - like 5 or 6 - but then got so busy with work that I never joined it. Since then we've had kids too, so not much time there. Once upon a time in my teens I was in the Taranaki Model Marine Club, but left that when I went to Uni.
As for model shops, there are plenty around, but boat supplies are mostly kits, not many loose parts. Props are a problems as I have just discovered and I'm not sure about lite ply supplies - although I've not had to look for that as yet. There is an almost specialist boat supplier on our North shore, but they are mostly IC stuff.
Lakes, well, I can see the yacht sails and the rooster tails from the IC guys, but there is no scale club using that. They have a lake further into Auckland city, but - and I hope that if any of the members of that club is on these forums that they do not get offended - I didn't think much of the lake. It was small by any standards. I'm not sure my PT boat would be terribly suitable!
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Alister
A fellow PT Boat man. I am doing the Higgins PT Boat at 1/32 scale. What type of PT do you have??
Regards David
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David,
it's the Dumas PT-109 #1233. It's the wooden hull not the bigger GRP version. Probably very similar in size to yours. It's ended up at about 3.2Kg with everything on board and thats a little too heavy for the RS540S and 9.6v pack its running to get up and plane properly. It's taken me a few years of intermittent building to get it finished. I like to stop and procrastinate about the difficult bits but it's been a relief to finally get it going. It is what I describe as a "3 foot model" - 3 feet being the distance away from it you need to be to miss the mistakes!
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David,
- 3 feet being the distance away from it you need to be to miss the mistakes!
I love that quote {-) {-) {-) {-) {-)
can I borrow it O0
martin doon under
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If you want to! I thought I was the only one that needed it though... :)
I love that quote {-) {-) {-) {-) {-)
can I borrow it O0
martin doon under
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Hi guys,
Not really to do with boats but it is something to do with water.
A new edible fish as just been introduced over here in the UK Baramundi (hope I have spelt that right). I have tried some and it is delicious.
Thing is it is being marketed as the Aussies favourite fish could you guys confirm or deny that.
Thanks Colin H.
Colin
Just to come back to your barramundy
There is a big tournament here in darwin coming up soon. Come over and you can catch it yourself, better done the frozen ones you get over in the UK
palmerstongamefishing.com.au not sure if i have done it correct here if not try O0 over the internet www.palm etc etc
Mokumer
Top of down under O0 ;)
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Hi guys,
Not really to do with boats but it is something to do with water.
A new edible fish as just been introduced over here in the UK Baramundi (hope I have spelt that right). I have tried some and it is delicious.
Thing is it is being marketed as the Aussies favourite fish could you guys confirm or deny that.
Thanks Colin H.
Colin
Just to come back to your barramundy
There is a big tournament here in darwin coming up soon. Come over and you can catch it yourself, better done the frozen ones you get over in the UK
www.palmerstongamefishing.com.au not sure if i have done it correct here if not try O0 over the internet www.palm etc etc
Mokumer
Top of down under O0 ;)
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Mokumer Hi,
I love that idea, would love to visit Aus, maybe when I retire so that I could spend some time there.
As to the bara we have a company based `would you believe` in the New Forest that is breeding them. So we get them the day after harvest.
Yours Colin H.