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amber1

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new boy
« on: August 11, 2012, 06:07:17 pm »
Hello out there
I thought as I`m new to this site I had better introduce my self.
My name is Jim Free and I have been competition model boating since 1964 (yes I`m one of your more mature model boaters).
My main obsession is with tethered hydroplanes with which I hold four separate British class speed records and in 2005 I was lucky enough to be World Champion in class B1 tethered hydroplanes.
I hope by joining this forum I can help any one that might be interested in this type of craft
Jim Free (amber1)
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Re: new boy
« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2012, 08:47:36 pm »

Hi Jim and welcome to the Forum.

We've tethered you near the Bar where most of the members will be queuing up to get you a pint.


Some pictures of your craft would be most welcome. Come on in and enjoy yourself.

regards

Ken
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« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2012, 08:55:30 pm »
Welcome Jim, a legend in your own lifetime.   Show us some of your machines, well they are boats in a way but speed on water is a whole different world.  Pictures please. Links to videos too.
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« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2012, 10:58:48 pm »
welcome  :-))
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« Reply #4 on: August 12, 2012, 12:44:38 am »
ive always admired tetherd hydro'  ive seen them a couple of times at the east park boating lake in hull when they run as this is my main lake but i seldome get chance to have a chat with them as i never seem to fined it advatised when they will be there ide be greatfull o eny advise for bulding a small nitro pawerd hydro  :-))  just to give it a try and the rules/regs ect

thanks james
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Re: new boy
« Reply #5 on: August 12, 2012, 06:18:35 pm »
Hello Mr Arrow 5
I will try to post some pics on the site.
Meanwhile go to YOUTUBE Key in tethered hydroplanes and there is a whole lot of video including one of yours truly running.
   
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Re: new boy
« Reply #6 on: August 12, 2012, 06:23:18 pm »
Hello James
Drop me an Email. My E address is on this site and also in the M.P.B.A year book I`M the southern area hydro sec so my details are there.
Jim Free
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« Reply #7 on: August 12, 2012, 07:13:41 pm »
Thank you Amber1, been on a few times before. Very impressive speeds. Thanks.
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