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barriew

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Mystery Model
« on: January 29, 2008, 02:57:11 pm »

Does anyone recognise this model? Looks a bit like a fireboat to me, but I have no information. I don't think it is a kit.

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Re: Mystery Model
« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2008, 03:05:33 pm »

Looks like an Aerokits Fireboat to me  :)
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Re: Mystery Model
« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2008, 03:10:35 pm »

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Re: Mystery Model
« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2008, 03:14:41 pm »

Thanks guys - obviously correct, it just doesn't look like a kit!

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Re: Mystery Model
« Reply #4 on: January 29, 2008, 03:45:58 pm »

Most kits used to look like that once, no GRP, ABS or Styrene, just good 'ole plywood, obeche and cascamite.  ;)
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Re: Mystery Model
« Reply #5 on: January 29, 2008, 03:53:11 pm »

Most kits used to look like that once, no GRP, ABS or Styrene, just good 'ole plywood, obeche and cascamite.  ;)

Cascamite....Now those were the days.....
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Re: Mystery Model
« Reply #6 on: January 29, 2008, 04:05:02 pm »

Aerolite glue surely, smelt like cats pee. Oh, takes you back. :embarrassed:
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Re: Mystery Model
« Reply #7 on: January 29, 2008, 04:26:48 pm »

My mate used Aerolite, I was always a Casco man. That was about it in those days if you wanted a waterproof wood glue. Used to like Durofix as well, UHU doesn't quite match up. I suppose if they sold it these days it would have to be called "Getafix".
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Re: Mystery Model
« Reply #8 on: January 29, 2008, 05:37:09 pm »

As far as we know this was built in the 70's. Doesn't look like Cascamite though :)

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Re: Mystery Model
« Reply #9 on: January 29, 2008, 07:23:01 pm »

It certainly is an aerokits fire tender.............i am building one at this very moment..........origional 60's kit.....all wood.....and i am using cascamite ( now called extramite )..............
                             Aerolite glue ..... >>:-( would have stuck better if id used polycell.

                                    regards.......bob.

               by the way model slipway do the fittings for the 34 inch version for 35 quid ...and very nice they are too !
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Re: Mystery Model
« Reply #10 on: January 29, 2008, 10:46:26 pm »

I used Aerolite on the hoy in 1967 and she's still sailing. Not cat's pee, though - smells of ants. (formic acid)
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Re: Mystery Model
« Reply #11 on: January 30, 2008, 10:28:42 am »

i used aerolite 306 in the sixties on a sea urchin......useless !......thought it must be me so i tried it again on the aerokits m.t.b.....same result.....too watery and just didn't stick..........so iv'e stuck with cascamite ever since......never had a problem with it !! O0


                     regards......bob.
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Re: Mystery Model
« Reply #12 on: January 30, 2008, 03:37:43 pm »

It certainly is an aerokits fire tender.............i am building one at this very moment..........origional 60's kit.....all wood.....
               by the way model slipway do the fittings for the 34 inch version for 35 quid ...and very nice they are too !

Is the deck and wheelhouse roof solid ply or planked? This one is planked. I've seen the fittings - I will pass on the info to whoever restores it. Don't think it will be me :)

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Re: Mystery Model
« Reply #13 on: January 31, 2008, 08:34:20 pm »

Hi barriew.......decks and all roofs are ply..........top of forward cabin and wheel house roof are made of three seperate pieces each. 1/8 th thick.

         hope that helps.if you need any more info dont be afraid to ask.

             regards.bob.
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Re: Mystery Model
« Reply #14 on: February 01, 2008, 08:16:04 am »

Thanks - PM sent.

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