Though built in the 1950's this boat is still in use on the Norfolk Broads and can be hired out.
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269 posts · Page 9 of 23Though built in the 1950's this boat is still in use on the Norfolk Broads and can be hired out.
- davidhgreatbatchWarrant OfficerAs I am retired she only took about 10 months to build and is based on a "Models By Design" GRP hull. The rest of the model is scratch built. You can view her sea trials and more details on you tube.Liked by Brightwork and Inkoust
The main hull is a standard Damen hull purchased from Mobile Marine Models, see their website for Portgarth.
the hull is fitted with 2 x T12 Motors for the main propulsion,2 x 60 degree kort nozzles for steering, with 2 x purpose made brass props.
Also fitted is a 12v Graupner water pump for the working fire monitor and Fwd spray bar, 2 x Mtronks 15 amp ESC's, Futaba steering servo and Futaba 40 MHz Receiver.
Approx Dimensions including fendering Loa 41" Beam 14"
- circle43nauticalChief Petty Officer 2nd ClassBRAVO ZULU! THAT BOAT IS BEYOND BELIEF. NICE RESCUE OF THE BEAR IN DISTRESS, TOO.
Powered by four 385 electric motors
- RNinMunichFleet AdmiralLooks great 👍 Same scale as my Belfast and Graf Spee. Shame we can't re-enact the Battle of the River Plate! I live in Munich.
If you ever come to Bavaria .... Cheers, Doug 😎Liked by Dave M
- mactinChief Petty Officer 2nd ClassU35... Finally done! 2 Months this one took! 3 Ballast Tanks Clockwork Timer for the compressed air system clockwork motor for the coaxial contra rotating tandem props. Maximum time on the bottom 1 hour. clockwork tinplate submarines are great fun!
- DonnieboyWarrant OfficerNice fleet of ships.You must have a lot of room for them.Must be difficult to decide which ships to take out for a sail.Liked by Ronald and SelwynWilliams and
It takes about 15-20kg of ballast but it tows well.
Here are a couple of pictures one on its maiden "tow"
- sigfortunataPetty Officer 1st ClassAs a lad I used to see this type of barge in use all the time which I why I wanted to make one.
There are a few still in use but no "Lightermen" to row them about anymore since the passing of the East End Docks
- figtree7ntsAdmiralTrillium, great job on the model it looks so realistic. the smoke adds an amount of realism that's unsurpassed !
what is her LO£
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