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new club
… powered In any form such as some early models were Rubber, Steam and Clockwork and later on they where Glow, Diesel, Petrol and Electric. Our goal Is to get together with other like minded modellers and help the models of yesteryear to con …
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Veron tug
… nice to get her up and running. I think It would have been steam powered when new, the boat has never been fitted with any power unit. I think It maybe late 50s or 60s, but not sure but hoping someone out there will knots all about It. Man …
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Clinker waterproofing
HI Edward As you are intending to fit a steam power plant you will need to make sure the planks are well protected both from the inside and out. Ian's suggestion about sealing the plank joints should work and I assume you will be using a va …
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Veron tug
motor / or even a small steam plant may be possible ! should look good accompaniying your sun xxI on the water ! !
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Fireboat/Vintage Model Boat Day 2012
… I was unable to attend as we exhibit annually at the Malpas Steam Rally, which always seems to be on the same weekend! It would be good to see some video of the event, as the pictures posted already indicate the high standard of the models …
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The COROMANDEL
… Somehow by 1880 he was the " providore " on a small coastal steamer. Unfortunately he appears to have fallen off this In Auckland harbour and was drowned leaving a wife and 6 children. As I have no photographic record of him, I thought It w …
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Cabin Roofs
… e front end of the roof with a fixing at the rear. My model steamer uses dowel across the transom with a tool clip fixed to the roof. My pond yacht uses a magnet for the front hatch and rubber bands for the cabin. My steamer uses clips for …
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(Tug Boat) Strongbow
Paddle Steamer Tug Internet plans (Motor: self made) (5/10)
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Which Radio Control System?
… lot cutter), Solomon Browne (Watson lifeboat) and a clinker steam launch. I already have the auxillary motor (6v) for the pilot cutter together with the sail winches (Futaba and HiTec) but everything else Is In the air. Can anyone advise me …
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46' Vintage RAF Crash Tender Re-do.
… egar mix also CLEANS the engine bays of fuel oil (and on my STEAM boats) of all residue as well. Regards Lyle.
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Vintage Model Boat Days
… to 1970 Sea Queen, Swordsmans, Crash Tenders and more. IC, Steam & Electric welcome, own Insurance please. Froggyt996
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Mayhem at Wicksteed!
… ower boats, Demo run of Bill's Honda powered Arun Lifeboat, Steam boats, Straight running, Plastic Duck Games!!! ALL forms of boats welcome even IC! (we can't run power type IC boats on the water, our Insurance doesn't cover us.. sad) but s …
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Finding a great sailing venue.
… itality of Cwmbran. I will be exhibitting at the Abergaveny Steam Rally this coming Sunday and Monday If anyonee fancies seeing my harbour and having a chat.
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MV CAROLINE
… the rest of my harbour, will be on view at the Abbergavenny Steam Rally this weekend June 3rd and 4th(Sunday Monday) in the model section marquee.
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The National Model Boat Show 2012
… from M43 10 minutes vrom M1 5 minutes from A511. * Rail and Steam on show as well.*
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Mersey 12-26 Moira Barrie
… so you can vary it from apair of V8 petrols, twin diesels, steam, to jet turbine for the perkasa's ! I bought the upgraded package and modified the horn sounds to closely match the lifeboat. The upgrade system comes complete with a long en …
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Model of Fireboat David Campbell
… land Oregon in 1913 of Iron on steel frames, coal fired and steam powered. it was retired in 1926 and converted to a diesel powered sail/schooner fur trader at lake Union Seattle and renamed Aleutian Native. in 1932 it was converted to an o …
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Fleeting Star
… y required cleaning up and finishing off. A graupner 6 volt steam unit is fitted in the funnel and to make the boat a little more realistic on the water,a maplin steam sound system has been used to generate the sound of the engine. A simple …
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African Queen
… t for me as a Christmas pressent in 2009. A graupner 6 volt steam unit is fitted in the funnel and to make the boat a little more realistic a maplin steam sound system has been used to generate the sound of the engine. A simple mod allows t …
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Lifeboat fun day
… f 1 Pound will be made for each boat entered. Slower IC and steam lifeboats & Fire/Rescue Boats are also welcome. If you would like to come along please contact: Bill Warder on 07712 465863 or email (Email Removed - PM Only) Roland Duffet o …
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RAF CRASH TENDER 46 Inch
… arch so time is precious. I sail yachts, scale electric and steam boats. Have a look at my harbour for some of the models. My 34" Fireboat gets an occasional outing if I feel in need of some excitement I use a brushless and LIPO set up and …
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Propulsion
… the wheelhouse and out to the escape roof where, with mast steaming light and search light they will be wired into a small pcb strip mounted under the hatch lid. A bigger job I have in mind is to try to replicate the Meteorite engines as f …
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Fun Boats for Sale.
… 6 -16 cell,controller, + 6volt battery for the Graupner 6v steam generator smoke stack,also comes with a battry charger/Zebra 4 FM Remote.Has a moving gun wich can be used to spray water ,pump Inc. To use the water Cannon + the Radar rotat …
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The COROMANDEL
… luck. So the paint colours will my guess as the " Cromandel Steam Ship company" only had one ship and was taken over by the " Northern Steam Ship Co." in the 1890's, so it is unlikely that any record exists. There appears to no small coasta …
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Everything else
… ake on the ships name, I got it confused with my other trampsteamer. This is the Theodore Ferris all wooden cargo steamer. S.S. MOJAVE. I am truely sorry.
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Everything else
Ahoy Here is my George Ferris Emergency cargo Steamer the first all wood trampsteamers. durring the first world war the U-boats were sinking more cargo vessels then what they could produce. ECF aquired under contract to George Ferris to con …
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Plating of hull commences
… l know more then. Still waiting to contact the owner of the steamer, Dave
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Plating of hull commences
… r blog or some large batteries or it could all be driven by steam !!!! nasraf