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(Working Vessel) Claughton Paddle Steamer Mersey Ferry
… ictoria had a journey on her. She was a double ended paddle steamer ferry. She is total scratch built, no plans just from drawings and photos and reference to museum models. The model was very heavy and carted about on a motorized golf trol …
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(Working Vessel) IOM Steam Packet Snaefell
… ing bow rudder, smoke unit, home made sound unit for triple steam horn. Working anchor. Deck lights and nav lights all functional. (Motor: johnston) (ESC: viper) (9/10)
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Steam Engine
… est you find a book on the subject. One I have, Scale model steam boats by Philip Vaughan Williams. it should be available your side of the pond. You will also have to find a supplier for the valves, pipe & connectors. I use Polly Model Eng …
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Waverley Paddle Steamer
For sale- Is this one off model of the waverley paddle steamer made back In the late 80s by waverley models.The only ever made In this size. I love this model but just have not got the time to sail her any more and Its Is sad to see her In …
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This Is a scratch built paddle steamer named "Jeanie Deans "
… T5 Tx and Rx, 5 channels. I have a smoke generator pushing steam out of the twin funnels,synchronised to forward speed, faster the revs, faster the steam. Conventional rudder operation. Have an operating Radar, ships horn, simulated steam …
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(Small river steam) Moon River
Drawings made from a photo on internet Steam boiler false Fiberglass hull With a resistance plus antifreeze have the smoke (Motor: 600) (5/10)
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(Naval Ship) Steam Picket Boat
Built from a Deans marine hull and plan. Steam boiler and twin oscillator made by fellow club member John Moore (of Bogstandard fame). Also sails with a large electric motor (1/4 shaft) from Model Motors Direct, fits in place of the steam u …
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Crash Boat & Steam In Oz by Lyle
… since. These and more Images are of Peter at the helm of my Steam boat' Lady Halina ' and his successfully (ha ha) steering my Crash Boat as I did not know it was so fast/ ballistic. More pictures to follow of this gracious man at the helm …
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Re: North Sea Drifters and Steam Engines.
@GaryLC Here you go. Rob
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Re: North Sea Drifters and Steam Engines.
@lindemann06 Hi Rob, and not a problem, I think a few more photos of your fantastic boat would not go amiss. Especially fired up and on the water. Regards, Gary.
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Re: North Sea Drifters and Steam Engines.
@GaryLC Thanks for the info! So, the aluminum tape isn't stuck to the metal itself? What is the insulating material? (I'm asking these questions because I have a heat problem, also):
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Saito Hercules Live Steam Tug
Another resurrected boat (15 years on a shelf)
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Model boat club at Hamilton Steam Museum
The Confederation Marine model club put on a static show Saturday & Sunday.Rain all day Saturday, so I could not visit the small ship that is a replica of 1813 Hamilton sloop that sank along with the Scouge Aug.18 1813 Club had a good turno …
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Re: Nina, Windermere style Edwardian paddle steamer
The photos have loaded out of sequence but hopefully they are OK. It is a flat bottomed hull creating a minimal draft as would have been necessary on the lake where it would have been beached for picnics in the summer months.
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TVR1A Steam Engine.
Hi Bob, and good morning, yes I have to agree that the Enfield Continental was definitely the bike to have in the sixties. The best looking and the fastest and most expensive, the boy racers dream, plus a very reliable machine into the barg …
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TVR1A Steam Engine.
Royal Enfield Continental GT. This was the last time a saw a mint example of the original 250cc Continental GT at a show in Southport. It was a really nice example that was fitted with the optional factory fairing that was available from Ro …
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TVR1A Steam Engine.
My last bike, gave up riding when I was diagnosed with heart issues
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TVR1A Steam Engine.
It's your thread Gary so you can go off at a tangent whenever you want and it was my fault for mentioning motorcycles in the first place! Some of my bikes are big and heavy and at 72 I'm noticeably losing strength so before long I'm going t …
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TVR1A Steam Engine.
Hi Bob, as per your request for Continental GTs, yes I have found a few both the 250 and 535, all the bolt on goodies and tuning stuff is care of Hitchcock's, the main Royal Enfield dealer. The 535 was and is a great bike but it was never m …
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TVR1A Steam Engine.
It has been quite a while since my last progress update, in fact it was last year this could be down to age, and being on the wrong side of EIGHTY. I think I have finally decided exactly where I am going with this project, and how it will l …
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Steam Glorious Steam.
Many thanks one and all for your kind and very much appreciated comments. This is the boat that started it all, with a Maxwell Hemmings 4" x 4" boiler and Caton engine in the 1970s. (I think the boat is in much better condition than I am.) …
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Re: MODEL EXPO STEAM TUG "SEGUIN"
Chug!!!! This is Simply...
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Re: MODEL EXPO STEAM TUG "SEGUIN"
That's a real beauty. Mine is simple, not as elaborate as yours, But Mine goes forward & reverse left & right. And I bet not too many use a Traxxas XL-1 for speed control & springs to feed power to the Navigation lights & deck lights.
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MODEL EXPO STEAM TUG "SEGUIN"
Ship’s Name The ship’s name is provided in the kit as a printed and laminated vinyl sticker. It should be applied to a thin substrate (I used a leftover piece of wood) before installing it on the hull. This gives it a bit more depth and a c …
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MODEL EXPO STEAM TUG "SEGUIN"
MAST, BOOM (DERRICKS) AND RIGGING: I usually taper the mast using a powered drill, checking it constantly against the blueprints as I go. Before starting, I wrap the end with masking tape so the drill chuck won’t leave any marks on the wood …
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MODEL EXPO STEAM TUG "SEGUIN"
Companionway For the companionway, I started by laminating two pieces of 1/8" ply using a light coat of spray adhesive. This allowed me to work both sides together and keep everything perfectly symmetrical while shaping. Once glued, I marke …
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MODEL EXPO STEAM TUG "SEGUIN"
Steering Servo Covers, Davits and Stern Grating. Moving along, I worked on the steering servo covers, the davits, and the stern grating. The servo covers were made from 1/16" x 1/4" planking stock. Simple parts, but they add a nice bit of s …
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MODEL EXPO STEAM TUG "SEGUIN"
GALLEY STACK Next up is the galley stack. The main body was made from the 1/4" wooden dowel supplied with the kit, but I decided to add a small twist to improve the overall look using some leftover .010 brass sheet. Step 1 – Painting the st …