Topic: Aerokits Vosper R.A.F Crash Rescue Tender 46 " (Read 9756 times)

CrashRescue · « **on:** July 06, 2007, 07:26:07 am »

i have just picked this boat up and am refinishing it. any pics and or comments would be very helpful:) thanks in advance....

madrob · « **Reply #1 on:** August 12, 2007, 10:47:44 am »

I had one of these once, built by by late granddad in the 60s still had the original box the fittings came in, unfortunately my ex wife burnt it, along with my collection of mtbs and my destroyers ???

Model Boats Website · « **Reply #2 on:** August 12, 2007, 06:18:12 pm »

Hi Crash Rescue! I see you're avatar......

Anyone else interested in refurbishing Crash Tenders see:-

www.modelfireboats.co.nr

CrashRescue · « **Reply #3 on:** October 22, 2007, 09:44:40 pm »

well here i am again... so far i have the decks made the hull is sealed with envirotex.... i did this also with my nitro vee stuff works awesome....now i am trying to locate the parts for this boat? deck fittings and such... also i have to figure out how the deck lids are attached to the boat? should i use square stock on the inside of the deck holds? or should i attach to the lids themselves? i still have yet to find the right engine for this boat... i want to go with a 21 but so far i cannot afford this engine. so used is in the future for this project... i will be making windows out of clear pop bottle plastic.... maybe tinted i still do not know however. may use green pop bottle.... anyone have any ideas? pls post them as i am goin nuts here:)
thank you all for looking......

The long Build · « **Reply #4 on:** October 22, 2007, 11:01:35 pm »

Any Pictures.

CrashRescue · « **Reply #5 on:** October 26, 2007, 12:55:56 pm »

yes i do... i am currently looking for an o.s .21 inboard for it... i have some items for trade if anyone is interested pls let me know...

CrashRescue · « **Reply #6 on:** October 26, 2007, 01:01:52 pm »

another

CrashRescue · « **Reply #7 on:** October 26, 2007, 01:04:56 pm »

1 more:)

DickyD · « **Reply #8 on:** October 26, 2007, 01:09:43 pm »

Hi Crashrescue as a matter of interest did you know that the maximum attachment size allowed: 256 KB, per post. So you can post more than one photo each time, its quicker.

CrashRescue · « **Reply #9 on:** October 26, 2007, 01:18:22 pm »

yes i know:) but the pics are too big as is so i had to post different.. but thanks:) i'll have to shrink them down probly too around 200 pixels... then i can get more in one post... more pics to come:)

DickyD · « **Reply #10 on:** October 26, 2007, 03:12:01 pm »

Quote from: CrashRescue on October 26, 2007, 01:18:22 pm

yes i know:) but the pics are too big as is so i had to post different.. but thanks:) i'll have to shrink them down probly too around 200 pixels... then i can get more in one post... more pics to come:)

Do you have the photo resizer on your computer? If not there is a section on Mayhems main home page that explains how to get it. Also although your pictures were a bit on the large size all three only came to 225.88Kb so would have gone on one posting, just.

Circlip · « **Reply #11 on:** October 27, 2007, 03:57:43 pm »

Going back to the 60s' when the smaller one was the only available one, a frame made from same ply as the bulkheads
was glued and pinned to the underside of the 'lid' which were tight enough to be push fit into the top of the cabin.
My mates' boat had a watercooled ED Hunter and used to go like a bat out of, and despite the lids weighing a ton
cos the fittings were heavy castings, when he made a replacement rear lid ( it flipped off and sunk) he then
Mechanically fixed it, sooo take your pick.

HS93 (RIP) · « **Reply #12 on:** October 27, 2007, 04:58:59 pm »

This is how I did it but used plasticard but you could use wood and made a simple catch out of a bit of K&S brass folded as a catch.

peter

CrashRescue · « **Reply #13 on:** November 01, 2007, 11:32:37 am »

update on the engine situation:) i have just purchased an irvine 20 marine engine. complete at that:) will be throwing this engine into the fireboat:) now all i wait on getting is another futaba reciever:) then i shall be all set to go except the fittings and such as well as paint....but all in due time:) great winter project....:)

djrobbo · « **Reply #14 on:** November 01, 2007, 08:35:17 pm »

:) :) :) Hi crash rescue.....been after one of these for years...in the 60's couldn't afford one , then when i could afford one they had dissapeared of the shelfs..any way i have just purchased an origional 60's aerokits kit not started on it is the 36 inch one and not the larger but ,hey ho its an original, only problem , there are no fittings with it,so gonna need help finding them....................................................
regards......bob

The long Build · « **Reply #15 on:** November 01, 2007, 08:38:39 pm »

I got my fittings from Waverley Models.

djrobbo · « **Reply #16 on:** November 01, 2007, 08:43:33 pm »

Hi guys ....thanks for that tlb , i will give the a look

regards.....bob..

Circlip · « **Reply #17 on:** November 01, 2007, 08:54:15 pm »

All you need now DJ is a GENUINE water cooled ED Hunter to make it original.

djrobbo · « **Reply #18 on:** November 01, 2007, 09:10:55 pm »

Hi circlip....unfortunately i had one until last year...thought iv'e had this old engine sitting around doing nothing for too long , time to sell it !.......sad aint it.. :( :(

:'(

Otter06 · « **Reply #19 on:** November 01, 2007, 10:30:51 pm »

Model Slipway do a set of 87 metal parts for £32, £35 with postage.

Ged

CrashRescue · « **Reply #20 on:** November 03, 2007, 09:27:14 pm »

and whats that equal too in canadian funds?

DickyD · « **Reply #21 on:** November 03, 2007, 09:36:28 pm »

Quote from: CrashRescue on November 03, 2007, 09:27:14 pm

and whats that equal too in canadian funds?

£32 is just over 61 Canadian dollars.

cdsc123 · « **Reply #22 on:** November 04, 2007, 08:36:47 pm »

I think you'll find this fittings kit is for the smaller 34" Crash Tender.

banjo · « **Reply #23 on:** November 04, 2007, 09:26:19 pm »

Off the subject slightly....

What motors are people using in their 1:16th boats and or twin or single screw....?

Its my first scratch build...now I know why scratch...I'm scratching about for inspiration...plenty of info thanks to Model mayhem

alan

djrobbo · « **Reply #24 on:** November 06, 2007, 01:43:39 pm »

thanks for all the info on fittings guys as mine is the 34" variety i will be ordering a set of fittings from model slipway....now where did i put that e.d.sea otter......oh poo :'( i sold that one aswell....oh well , i.c engines seem to be the kiss of death round here anyway, so it's back to a quick leccy motor....

regards....bob..

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