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Spray Rails.
… square Obeche that I had in stock but this would need to be steam-formed to follow the line of the chine without snapping or splitting. Fortunately, I have a wallpaper stripper, of which the steam generator is ideal for such a process. Firs …
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Guess I will be building a Springer
… s. Virtually all the boats are electric powered, with a few steamers. Gas motors are expressly prohibited from club events. The original Springer was designed in 1998 by Dave & John Springer. John, a NWRCSM club member, designed the boat af …
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Re: Classic Model Power Boats
… ld Southport waters this morning was this lovely model of a steam powered gun boat, based on HMS Tiger as it would have been around 1912. The model looked great on the water was nicely finished with lots of detail. Bob.
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P2000 patrol boat (HMS EXPLOIT) 1/16
… is, I was moving ok with this till I injured my left hand. (steam burn) Had the drawings for this and some parts cut for over a year now.. Finaly got things on the move.. messed up a few times due to issue with the drawing (frames off from …
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what am I recent acquisition
… rved deck plank and frame construction I think some sort of steam turbine boat any ideas any one
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The Countess - By Hemmens
… All these models were inspired by real Windermere or Thames steam launches, so the other suggestion received was to look at the real boats like the photo I have attached and see if plans are available. In the meantime I will continue to res …
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The Countess - By Hemmens
… va built in 1886, however it may be a typo since there is a steam launch called EVA - I have not found anything about DEVA?. Also from the scale the original steam launch would have been 33 feet long. The aim is to locate and purchase drawi …
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Re: Classic Model Power Boats
… old skins supplied in this kit did not even respond to the steam from the kettle spout - so brute force and a pair of screws were employed! The second picture shows one of the skins “mid-fit” with the screws not fully tightened and the bra …
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Second navigation (4 September 2025) to Lake Turano.
1:60 scale model of a schooner-armed steam gunboat. https://youtube.com/shorts/6FioZ4dWl4c?si=m9Av1XeOWTtZMGlE https://youtube.com/shorts/b0HivCxQYKg?si=NvTzJZiXsQVDm1-r https://youtu.be/1n47Dna3K94?si=EiAlnFO1LS7VlkH6 https://youtu.be/wb8p …
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VIC SMEED SS UNITY
This simple Vic Smeed design was originally for the 'Unit Steam Powerplant' but the plan does say suitable for electric...! I've had this plan for decades, finally using it to give myself a break from building RC planes and re-kindling my i …
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Ron in Scotland
… or everyone. We took the train to Glenfinnan to see the old steam train crossing the viaduct a6 km walk/hike. Then we boarded the train to Malliag where we toured them museum where I photographed several model fishing boats called Drifters …
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Historic ships on the Baltic coast.
Hello, a few more pictures of fishing boats, a paddle steamer and an electricity distribution box painted with graffiti, which is becoming more and more popular here in Germany and is co-financed by the municipalities and cities. More pictu …
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Animal and nature photos to enjoy.
… e (This is the second operational test). The schooner-armed steam gunboat model sailed with cannons and central lifeboats (unlike last time, when they weren't present), but it's not yet complete; the side lifeboats and other small details a …
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Ron in Scotland
… to handle it. It needs repair but the model appears to be a steamer with two masts and sails. Name on the bow is Cormorant. One old anchor One motorcycle
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For Sale - Model Of Barry Pilot Boat - Chimaera
… A High Quality Built Marvon Models "Chimaera" Barry Pilots Steam Radio Controlled Model Boat. Fitted with an electric motor and a Hobby RC ESC and servo. This superb model is finished to a very high standard and built to run but add your R …
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Fleet Admirals in record time
… ached. Alessandro, Roy, Southport(soon to be), EDw, Nickthe steam(soon to be), I am sure there are a few more. Congratulations boys. Contact me for your mail in University degree in any masters you like. Just $10. You can be anything you co …
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History of boating
… and rafts in prehistory to sophisticated vessels powered by steam and advanced engines. Early boats, appearing around 10,000 years ago, were used for fishing and coastal travel, with Egyptians developing reed and wooden boats for transport …
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Pats QOD 22/08/25
I agree with you if you mean the first steam turbine and not the first steam ever.
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Pats QOD 22/08/25
The first successful steam turbine-powered ship was the Turbinia, built by Charles Parsons. It appeared at the 1897 Spithead Review where it made the Patrol boats trying to catch it look very silly. Cheers, Doug An 'Oldie but Goldie' Pat
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Valley Gardens
… Harrogate. We sail all smaller size boats eg Scale electric Steam and Micro Magic Yachts. We sail every Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings in the summer months.
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Pat's QoD - A Taster
… Armoured/Protected cruiser classes which had both sail and steam but relied mainly on steam. Such as HMS Shannon 1873-75.)
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Saîing at the lake
… of interested visitors and a new clubmember who starts with steamdriven boats. Some one who ‘s testing his model …
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The BIG St.Albans Model Show
… Come and have a go with our radio controlled boats, take a steam train ride, see big Tamiya radio controlled trucks in action, drive our electric ride-on train. You can also see drones, hot air balloons, model steam lorries, Meccano models …
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120 th anniversary
… expertise. The oldest is of course the boats ( electro and steamdriven) trains ( electro and steamdriven) and the lastest division is the lorries and they will lay out an inside track to show their models) Hereby you will find the invitati …
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Youngsters at the pond
… skippers Yesterday we had our monthly club competition for steamdriven modelboats. Every time we announce the event on 2 different websites what people can do in Antwerp that specific day.yesterday we had a couple of families with youngste …
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Hand Painting
… water without problem. The Craftmaster enamels are used for steam trains and traction engines etc. and so have to resist rain and steam so a bit of lake running isn't going to bother it! Also many models have been painted with household glo …
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3D Printed Models
… age and PLA+ just suits my environment better.Like Nick the Steam I am in my seventies, I don't expect my models to last longer than me. I build them for pleasure. Anyway good luck to you. Fellow ship builders please don't judge the quality …
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Day 11
… ndency to split when pinning them to the hull. I started by steaming them in a pot for about 30 minutes until they were softened up quite a bit. Then I laid them up on the paper where I traced the outline of the hull on day 2. I used glass …