@ColRay. Thanks Col, and very much appreciated, you are with out doubt a Gentleman and a Scholar, and there is not many of us left these days , more is the pity. Regards, Gary.
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TVR1A Steam Engine.
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Hi Gary, I would also like to have some decals made and had no idea where to go to get them, so I will also be contacting CS Models in due course to find out more about them.
The Web Fittings adverts for their huge range of fittings remains ingrained in my mind as I remember seeing them -especially in the Keil Kraft catalogue.
I always wondered what happened to them.
I am looking forward to seeing some pictures of your superb model under steam in the near future.
Bob.
Hi Gary, I would also like to have some decals made and had no idea where to go to get them, so I will also be contacting CS Models in due course to find out more about them.
The Web Fittings adverts for their huge range of fittings remains ingrained in my mind as I remember seeing them -especially in the Keil Kraft catalogue.
I always wondered what happened to them.
I am looking forward to seeing some pictures of your superb model under steam in the near future.
Bob.
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Hi All, finally I can honestly say that my open launch Ivy May is almost complete, except for the deck fittings and seats. Can anyone point me in the right direction to find brass fairleads and bollards. every thing I have found to date is either white metal or resin, it has to be brass as anything else would not look right. A really big thankyou to Andy Haynes for the decal info and Shona at C S Models certainly delivered the goods, as can be seen in one of the photos. Years ago there was a company called Webb who had a catalogue full of really excellent quality fittings and fixtures, and nothing seems to exist along those lines anymore, more is the pity. I will post some photos of my progress to date, and must mention that the walnut box on the front deck is functional but not very pretty, it hides the gas canister valve, and allows access to the same. If any one out there can help me find some decent brass fittings I will be forever grateful. I have come to the conclusion that the fittings I require do not exist here in the UK. So hopefully I need to venture further afield as per the US of A, or Europe. Hopefully someone out there can help me to solve this problem. Don't hold back feel free too comment. Regards, Gary.
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@GaryLC A little more progress on the building front, hiding a gas canister in plain site. there is a little more to do as in hiding the canister and leaving access to the valve, which requires a little more work as not quite there yet. Mind if all goes according to plan there is not to much to do with regard to completing the launch. Regards, Gary.
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@GaryLC. Hi Andy, and a very big thankyou for the information on Shona and sales@csmodels.com.uk. I have been in touch and placed my order, thanks once again for helping me out of a tricky situation. My cry for help was answered by you ONLY. There is 2,000+ people on this web site so much for band of brothers? Regards, Gary.
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@AndyHaynes Hi Andy, I really appreciate that info, and I will give it a try, thankyou, Regards Gary.
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@muddy Me again, I would be very interested in some photos of what you have on the steam boating front. Regards, Gary.
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@muddy Hi Muddy, I decided on a chain drive as the engine is about an inch higher than the prop shaft, and also used a chain drive to operate the rudder, A normal servo operates at 90 degrees, but with altered gearing you can have 180 degrees and use it for braking if you feel that way inclined. Regards, Gary.
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@AlessandroSPQR Hi Alessandro, I am opting for " Ivy - May," Named after my Mum, who was very special one in a million. She managed the grand old age of ninety four years. Regards, Gary.
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@GaryLC
What will you call this stunning model?
If you’ve already mentioned it, please forgive me—I missed it.
What will you call this stunning model?
If you’ve already mentioned it, please forgive me—I missed it.
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@GaryLC . Thank you for this.. I have the makings here for a steam launch, but often wondered about the coupling between engine and the prop shaft, it never entered my head about chain drive, although I have seen chain drives on paddle boats before.
Thanks again.. Regards muddy..
Thanks again.. Regards muddy..
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@GaryLC hHi Gary, try contacting Shona at sales@csmodels.co.uk, they've done decals for me in the past and they are excellent, let her know what you want word wise, height, colour and font, she always sends a proof beforehand. Cheers Andy
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TVR1A Steam Engine.
A little more progress on the almost complete front, the end is definitely in sight at long last. The front bulkhead is complete along with the front deck, which requires a hatch making for access to the gas canister, and some planking on the top edge of the open section. Can anyone point me in the right direction with regard to custom made stickers so as she can be christened with a name? I have tried the internet with little success. I would very much appreciate a little help with regard to this problem. A few photos of my progress and I am pretty damn chuffed with the almost complete result, seats and fittings will come eventually after the launching and trials. Regards, Gary.
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