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I am after replacement needles for a 25 and 45 OPS motor . If anyone has them or can point me in the direction of a supplier it would be much appreciated.

Can anybody help with decent quality finish paint for Nitro Boats . I have tried a few options but still not satisfied with the end result . The last I tried was Du Pont Nason paints . I need paint that is available to Canada and preferably can be shiped my post rather than Courier .Dangerous...

I am looking for a complete Carb for a 3.5 cc OPS motor . Has anyone got one or can someone put me in touch with someone I might get one from. Thanks Gavin

I have always run Prather props because of their easy to follow recommended chart. I was wondering what are the ABC and Octura props that are as close to the Prather 215 , 220, 225. I use the Prather props on a 3.5 Outrigger and also on a Sports 20 Hydro. Prather props are becoming harder to...

Can any one help with what length the exhaust manifold shoud be on a Picco 67 rear exhaust motor.(ie exhaust port faces the transom) I am wanting to fit the tuned pipe to exit through the transom between the engine bay walls and wondered if their is a rule of thumb for setting the length. Also...

I have just finished the 1979 ? Cathedral style spoiler Miss Circus Circus and was watching some boating DVd's and see there are several similiar boats of the same style.Just different color schemes. Just wondering if anyone just happens to have a list or knows the names of the other boats...

I have a 7.5 cc crapshooter and have fitted some Hughie sponsons to it. I need some imput as to if turn fins are required and if so where is the best place to fit them. I have tried on the side of the sponson and also attaching it to the rear narrower part of the sponson. In the past I have...

I am looking for several water proof radio boxes.They are for different boats and are different sizes.Can anyone give me a contact for a supplier of good water proof boxes in a variety of sizes. Water entry let me down this summer on several boats so would like to replace with reliable boxes...

I have been using a Prather 245 and Prather 250 two bladed prop. I would like to try some different props and was thinking of either some three bladed Octura props or maybe some of the newer ABC props. I am going to be using a Picco 67 motor and should imagine will need a lifting prop. Some...

I have in the past always set up the strut so that the center of the prop is 1/16 to 1/8 in closer to the pan of the hull from the riding point of the front sponsons.I make sure the hull is level first and when I have the prop at the correct height tighten the prop suppots for this height. I...

Can someone point me to a good supplier for stuffing box tubing for 1/4in flex cables.Have been on the phone earlier today going around several of the Hobby Shops and its like I am talking a second laungauge. I would like the tubing in approx 20 inch lengths and would prefer not to run teflon...

I am after some pictures of the 1979 Miss Circus Circus. It had the open cockpit and windshield rather than the fully enclosed canopy.The spoiler also was not straight across like later versions raising slightly towards the center of the spoiler ,and it had a different paint scheme. I need...

This morning I placed an order with Tower Hobbies for a few odds and ends.A turn fin for a Vegas ,some AA Nicad Batteries and two Spray gun needles.Total value of order $39 US.At check out I ticked the box that gave Standard Postal Rate...approx $16-00. I have just received the confirmation...

In the past I have painted my boats using the Autotouch up spray cans finishing off with coats of Auto touch up Laquor. I have just invested in a airbrush and was seeking advice on what are the better paints to use with it.I have a friend who is a spraypainter by trade and he has recommended...

I am considering purchasing a air brush largely to do trim work on boats. I have a mixture of paints I would like to use ranging from K&B to autopaint and also finishing lacquor. I had earlier purchassed a Pasche airbrush and compressor.The K&B paint wouldn't go through it despite adding...

I am looking for replacement decals for my 40 Atlas Van Lines.(U71)I have had the hydro for many years and it is a sentimental favorite.It is overdue for a new paint job and I want to tackle the restoration over winter.I have contacted Dumas and they no longer have decal sheets as the kit has...

I am nearly finished two Scale hydros and was looking at different ways to fit drain plugs .I am not using foam/styrofoam in the hulls.I would however like to fit drain plugs at several critical spots to be able to drain the inevitable seapage of water. I have considered fitting autobailers and...

I have been building several ply boats using West System Epoxy.I have recently viewed a Dumas video that recommended completly covering the hull with fiberglass matting and epoxy to seal the hull and completly waterproof it. I had planned on just coating the hulls with a sealer coat of West...

I am looking for a sorce for fiberglass Cowls for boats I have under construction. Unfortunitly they are not Cowls John Bowden has as I have already contacted him. Any good leads please. Making Cowls is one of my pet hates as I never seem to get them right. :( :( :(

I am after details of the sponsors for the 1988 Mr Pringles. I am attaching a picture that is the best copy of details I have been able to obtain sofar. Can any one help with better details that I can scan and print off or point me in the direction as to where I can obtain them