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  1. Another nice rainbow trout caught today. Again, with my Mepps Anglia no. 3. I am really starting to like this spinner!

     

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    1. .AJ.

      .AJ.

      Don't curse yourself lol

       

      lovely fish by the way :) 

    2. PraetoR

      PraetoR

      Haha, don't worry, that's a jinx-free fish, gifted by good karma... after I helped a dog who had his leg caught with a line and hook. ^_^

       

      And thank you!

    3. .AJ.

      .AJ.

      Well deserved then :) 

  2. Nice 3.5lb Rainbow Trout caught, with my brand new Mepps spinner, this evening!

     

    Added bonus... last time out, I lost a brown toby, when it got lodged in some reeds, forcing me to cut the line. Today, my hooked fish swam into the reeds, thrashed around, and when I got it into the landing net, my toby had caught on the trout's flanks, so I got my old lure back! Result!

     

    I love fishing ^_^

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    2. Carpmart

      Carpmart

      Another keen angler right here!  I've fished for everything over the years, but I've mainly been a carp angler since the late 70's. 

       

      Im in France trying to catch some carp at the moment... However, the lake is kicking our buts right now.... They run to a lake record 95lb in here, with a good few 70's too... Chance of a whacker!  

       

      At present it Feels more like camping than fishing though! :D 

    3. PraetoR

      PraetoR

      OHO, I always catch to eat. Even if I wanted to, I couldn't catch and release, since I use bait lures (spinners, tobys, spoons etc), which cause more damage and get more "hooked" than fly fishing. I don't know anywhere that allows bait fishing to catch and release?

       

      Carpmart, you need to take a photo, if you catch a monster!

    4. Oh How Original

      Oh How Original

      Might very well get some then and give it a whirl, I'm really keen on getting a bit more fish into my diet to be honest, I've been doing reasonably well lately but main mackeral cod and haddock, wouldn't mind trying a few more variations to be honest.

      Cheers for the feedback chaps.

      As for different ways to fish, I didn't have a clue mate about the amount of damage caused or how it hooks etc.... I'm certainly no angler :P I used to enjoy it as a kid, but not really been into it since I was about 10 lol.

  3. Ahh... whisky.

    1. turok007

      turok007

      im on the captain morgan spiced gold.

    2. RCbutcher

      RCbutcher

      I emptied the pubs bottle of jd I neatly asked if I could take the empty bottle home for a 5p jar but didn't really want to carry it lol. 

    3. turok007

      turok007

      how much is a short nowadays.

  4. Ordered a part, yesterday afternoon on standard delivery, from Modelsport... arrived this morning. Seriously, wow!

    1. dazp1976

      dazp1976

      For the £3.50 shipping they charge on small parts they should be WOW!! :D

    2. PraetoR

      PraetoR

      It was only £2 shipping.

    3. losi8igh

      losi8igh

      Also nice when RM get their act together and 1st is actually delivered next day like it is supposed to be.

  5. Ordered a fishing lure... received a gnome! :boredlook:

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    2. turok007

      turok007

      i have everything ready for some bass fishing this year.  Just hope to get some warm days.

    3. .AJ.

      .AJ.

      Yea, still too early for bass, give it another month and I'll be out most Friday nights having a crack 

    4. PraetoR

      PraetoR

      Lovely collection.

       

      It's trout I'm mostly after. Caught one blue and two rainbows, day before yesterday. Shakespeare rod and reel, flourocarbon line. Nice new Rapala floating minnow lure that I'm looking forward to using.

  6. RIP, Ronnie Corbett :( The Two Ronnies are now splitting sides, in the afterlife!

    1. The Hound
    2. The Hound

      The Hound

      he's an old man there. look at how well he does that . utter legend

    3. turok007

      turok007

      old apple  lol

  7. Basher Pitbull is fantastic! Had a proper laugh filming an unboxing and running video, with the brother-in-law, as well. Brilliant fun. Rendering now, but my ancient pc takes ages :(

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    2. johninderby

      johninderby

      Gave it a brief run this morning. Much better than expected. Handles well and reasonably fast considering the price.

    3. PraetoR

      PraetoR

      Exactly my thoughts. How do your shocks feel? Mine feel like they're a bit low on oil.

    4. johninderby

      johninderby

      Front shocks a too hard (overfilled?) and rear shocks a bit soft but OK.

  8. Basher Pitbull 1/18 brushless Desert Truck RTR are finally back in stock, chaps. £28!!! Get them, while they're hot!! :D

     

    http://hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/store/__78291__Basher_34_PitBull_34_4WD_1_18_Mini_Desert_Buggy_RTR_UK_plug_UK_Warehouse_.html

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    2. jony nitro

      jony nitro

      Mine will be here then. haha

    3. RCbutcher

      RCbutcher

      I'm sold for the next run. 

    4. martin34

      martin34

      Looking forward to the video

  9. Had both big toenails removed today, anaesthetic wearing off... here comes the pain!!

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    2. Noj

      Noj

      Oh yes, and sausages and eggs. Nowt spicy or rice based, however, am about to cook up fajitas as we have nowt else in to make Turkey taste better :doh:

    3. Bigjimknickers

      Bigjimknickers

      I'm 39 now, I was 15 when I felt that knife up me toenail & it's something I'll never forget! Hope it's feeling better now buddy.

    4. PraetoR

      PraetoR

      Yeah, thanks, Jim. Getting there!

  10. Spent much of the day stripping-down, cleaning and rebuilding a Hong Nor X1 CR Pro Buggy, that was traded in cheap and in a mess to Tay Models. Just as a favour to Alun, the owner.

    I swore off nitros, years ago, because of the hassle, but... man, this thing is a beast! Fires up instantly, on the first pull and seems really eager to go on just a blip of the throttle. In two minds, now!

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    2. PraetoR

      PraetoR

      Yeah, I've uneartherd some long-lost respect, for nitro (as long as it's a good one) ;)

    3. evssv

      evssv

      until it goes wrong......there all good.....:lol:

    4. capri-boy

      capri-boy

      Should the roller only be avail for sale.....  E-conversion is pretty straightforward - and there excellent buggy's.

  11. I take it we can't inbed videos, anymore?

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    2. Tug

      Tug

      Glad to help, it's been very frustrating trying to figure out how to do it.

    3. PraetoR

      PraetoR

      As simple as that?? *facepalm*

      Thanks, Tug.

    4. sean-vrs

      sean-vrs

      Thanks for that, 

  12. Just to let you know... Anki Overdrive is awesome!!

    1. RCbutcher

      RCbutcher

      That's cool, I saw something like this it's rc or scaletrix I forget what it was called. Is this the final version of that or is ther two brands?

      I think I liked the first one I saw more more scale looking cars I think. 

      Could be an easy special Xmas gift for next year tho. Provided cost's line up with wii u ect.

       

      I brought a top level scaletrix set up tho and my daughter quickly got bored of it.

    2. PraetoR

      PraetoR

      This is the second version, after Anki Drive. Anything else would be a different brand, I would think.

      If it was scale looking cars, then it won't have been Anki Drive/Overdrive, as they both have the generic supercar looks.

      It's great for multiple players, single player is slightly dull, but two or more is an absolute riot!

  13. Made a complete ass of painting a body shell for the first time... forgot to mask the windows!!

    Only the first, small coat. Any way of removing the paint, or is it new body shell time??

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    2. RCbutcher

      RCbutcher

      I screwed up my daughters barbie jeep. The jeep has a cab usually a different colour to the body. 

      I was trying to get the roof line nice and straight so much I totally forgot to mask the cab sides and rear.

      So it's a pink body with white body kit and roof but looks very odd at the back. Totally gutted when I snapped the first finished pic and realised. 

    3. PraetoR

      PraetoR

      I ended up just getting a new shell. I read that Tamiya PS paints are among the hardest to remove and it's a Christmas present, so want it perfect.

    4. RCbutcher

      RCbutcher

      Best way. Atleast you'll have a spare for bashing hard or the rougher uses.

      Or madd maxx the body caged windows, meshed vents ect ect. 

  14. Sad state of affairs, the offshore oil & gas industry. Might have to give up my job, completely, and consider a different career path. Been after this job since I was a little boy. So many people have lost their jobs. Ships sold, dry-docked, scrapped. It's never been this bad. :(

    What really hit home and (I'm not afraid to admit it) made me tear up, was this photograph of my all-time favourite ship, the mighty Ramform Challenger, sitting in-port... Crew-less. Empty. Silent. Unloved.

    Such a shame.

    https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/t31.0-8/12291051_451702525025517_1564903614203933722_o.jpg

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    2. mini-z-awd

      mini-z-awd

      my big bro lost his job a few days ago up there he was fixing the genny`s they use 

    3. Oh How Original

      Oh How Original

      I'll do that when you stop lickin' LiPos... Hmmm, ever likely to do that? :P

    4. PraetoR

      PraetoR

      Applied for a job doing post-mortem dissections in a veterinary disease surveillance centre laboratory. Investigating how to overcome diseases in livestock etc. Not nearly as adventurous, or fun as sailing the oceans, doing marine mammal conservation, but beggars can't be choosers.

      Noj, of course. Especially considering that, on most vessels, the title of "Captain" is, in fact, "Master". So you would be Master Noj! You could wear a cloak, too...

      OHO, coffee is good! Drink up!

      Mini-z-awd, I feel for him. It's a tough situation.

  15. Looking for a good vintage boat for my brother-in-law's birthday. Anyone??

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    2. PraetoR

      PraetoR

      Might not have enough coinage for your suggestion, Noj. :confused:

    3. Noj

      Noj

      It could be considered an overly generous gift for a sibling....more an Anniversary gift for a long suffering other half....

    4. Tamiyacowboy

      Tamiyacowboy

      Dumas ace sloop kit or the dumas lightning sailboat kit, both of these require the user to build but you get a full authentic pond model, plush sails and all. they can be rc'fied but its not advised.  lightning cost around 60 quid and the sloop around 40 quid for the kit.

  16. The Force Awakens tickets booked for opening night!!!!!

    YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSS!!!!!!!!

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    2. smeghead28

      smeghead28

      No,VHS is about 240p at best.

      4K is 3840x2160 so about 10 times less resolution.

    3. smeghead28

      smeghead28

      Opps,replied to wrong post :)

    4. Bigjimknickers

      Bigjimknickers

      I'm booking in, even my missus & my daughters all want to come! Me & the lad will go again on our own though over the Xmas season just for good measure.

  17. MotoGP finale today! I hope, but fear, for Valentino Rossi's chances...

    1. Leo

      Leo

      I'm sure he'll kick his was through.

    2. Leo
  18. 'Tis a sad day. I had to retire the best motor I've ever owned: my specially-selected, Trinity Revenge of the Monster Pro, which I've ran for 12 years; starting out in the stock 27t brushed class and then in the amateur fun club I run amongst friends. She's been skimmed and rebrushed dozens of times and served me so well, but now, there is no metal left on the commutator to do any more. After many race wins and even more good memories, I have laid her to rest. :bye2::clapping:

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    2. RCbutcher

      RCbutcher

      Stick it on the rc shelf as a trophie in its own right. We only need a tiny excuse to hoard anything rc or could use for rc items lol. But sounds like that motor truly deserves a spot on the shelf. 

      I had a trinity revo exhaust and it was the best I used out of 7 pipes. Only matched by a clone version i got later. Only exhaust I've seen with variable stinger on nitro.

      I think bajas have something end bleed tho if that's the same thing. 

    3. Noj

      Noj

      I'll have a malt or two and toast the passing ^_^

    4. PraetoR

      PraetoR

      As will I :D

      RCButcher, yup, totally correct. Infact, the "hoarding" symptoms we RCers display, are the only reason why I still have a few of my less-favoured RC models. But, yes, that motor deserves a place on display. All of the trophies in that photograph were won by that motor.

  19. AJ, has your speed car thread disappeared?

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    2. PraetoR

      PraetoR

      Shame. Yeah I thought as much. My Jumpshot stuff is all gone, too, but... who even cares! :P

    3. .AJ.

      .AJ.

      Started a new thread just for you mate x

    4. PraetoR

      PraetoR

      What a hero!

  20. My God, I love AC/DC!! \m/

    1. NITO

      NITO

      I took my kids (9&10) & wife to watch them at Wembley this year \m/ they loved it!

    2. PraetoR
    3. chewbacca

      chewbacca

      We salute you!

  21. AJ, she's finally finished. :thumbsup:

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    2. .AJ.

      .AJ.

      You don't want the underside get all scratched up tho 

    3. PraetoR

      PraetoR

      I know. I'm torn, if I'm honest...

      Would need to be a really nice one.

    4. PraetoR

      PraetoR

      Or completely clear.

  22. Castle Neu motor finall arrived for the Exotek Mini 8ight T. Only thing is, the motor shaft is extremely long and has no flat surface for mounting the pinion grub-screw onto! I have no choice, but I'm pretty worried about taking a dremel to a £115 motor!!

    1. .AJ.

      .AJ.

      Stupid that they don't grind a flat on the shaft, how the hell are you meant to mount anything without it flying off lol

    2. PraetoR

      PraetoR

      Yeah, maybe I should have held off buying it from you until you'd bought and fitted the Neu Motor, yourself ;)

    3. RCbutcher

      RCbutcher

      That is pretty naff, I would try to contact castle and yell them you want to know what they recommend and if you grind it and hurt it they'll replace the shaft free? 

  23. Neu Castle 1110/1y arrived... kind of...
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    2. Oh How Original

      Oh How Original

      AJ's Exo Mini 8ight-T?

    3. PraetoR

      PraetoR

      And the prize goes to... OHO!!

    4. .AJ.

      .AJ.

      I ain't got a mini 8t tho lol

  24. AAAAHHHH!!! Noj, what has happened to your display pic!?!? I don't like change!!!

    1. froggy8

      froggy8

      he got it on the bus, you get it? on the bus lol

    2. Noj

      Noj

      Baddum tisch, he's here all week folks!

      Been confusing me! Had a Blakey moment and the deed was done....

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