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Steam Glorious Steam.
Fabulous model. I'm very envious
by DuncanP · 3 months ago
7 Apr 2026
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Steam Glorious Steam.
Well Gary, that's a stunning model. Some time and love given on that task - outstanding....
by Northernflotsam · 3 months ago
7 Apr 2026
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Steam Glorious Steam.
Hi Gary, Beautiful model. Cheers, Stephen.
by stevedownunder · 3 months ago
7 Apr 2026
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Steam Glorious Steam.
Wonderful work GLC Rick
by Newby7 · 3 months ago
7 Apr 2026
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Steam Glorious Steam.
Beautiful!
by Ronald · 3 months ago
7 Apr 2026
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Steam Glorious Steam.
Those are some stunning boats! Dave B
by DWBrinkman · 3 months ago
7 Apr 2026
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Steam Glorious Steam.
Gary: Those are gorgeous models—excellent work indeed!
by chugalone100 · 3 months ago
7 Apr 2026
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motor for large paddle steamer. Advice required
here is the progress on the front deck. Still trying to sort out a place to work on the 3 metre 35kg hull!
by Hermione · 5 months ago
20 Jan 2026
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TVR1A Steam Engine.
I decided to plank the rear section of aluminium plate, in the hope it would look better, and I think it is an improvement. The next step will be to plank the section under the boiler to match. My tip of the day is do not use super glue to …
by GaryLC · 7 months ago
3 Dec 2025
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Modelexpo MS6006 Model Trailways Allerton Steam Pump Fire Engine 1:12 Modeling
Looking really good lot of work gone into that Philuk
by PhilH · 7 months ago
30 Nov 2025
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Modelexpo MS6006 Model Trailways Allerton Steam Pump Fire Engine 1:12 Modeling
This is a refurbishing job that Model Expo assigned to me because it will be one of the models exhibited at the Vegas Model Table Top Show. It’s an incredibly intricate piece—packed with what feels like a billion parts—and it’s heavy. This …
by chugalone100 · 7 months ago
30 Nov 2025
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Modelexpo MS6006 Model Trailways Allerton Steam Pump Fire Engine 1:12 Modeling
WELL DONE YOU Rick
by Newby7 · 7 months ago
30 Nov 2025
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Modelexpo MS6006 Model Trailways Allerton Steam Pump Fire Engine 1:12 Modeling
Beautiful Work Chugalone!!
by pressonreguardless · 7 months ago
30 Nov 2025
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Modelexpo MS6006 Model Trailways Allerton Steam Pump Fire Engine 1:12 Modeling
After several months of restoring and reworking every component possible, here are the final results. I hope you guys enjoy it—I sure enjoyed bringing it back to life! Last time I asked the Production Manager about this model, he said it wa …
by chugalone100 · 7 months ago
30 Nov 2025
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Modelexpo MS6006 Model Trailways Allerton Steam Pump Fire Engine 1:12 Modeling
Practically every component of the model required refinishing and re-securing. The hose straps had been painted incorrectly, so I stripped them back and refinished them to replicate a more accurate leather appearance, including proper color …
by chugalone100 · 7 months ago
30 Nov 2025
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TVR1A Steam Engine.
Hi Mike, I have tried to take a couple of photos of the widening of the transmission tunnel come keel, to suit the drive chain and prop shaft sprocket. Please be warned that the hull is very thin, and it is a fibre glass repair job, good lu …
by GaryLC · 7 months ago
29 Nov 2025
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motor for large paddle steamer. Advice required
Hi Hermione, I'm glad I could be of help and, above all, that you had the patience to read old threads with already-existing information (many don't have the patience to do so). This doesn't mean you can't ask any questions at any time; it' …
by AlessandroSPQR · 7 months ago
29 Nov 2025
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motor for large paddle steamer. Advice required
Hi Alessandro I have looked through the links you supplied. Excellent thank you. The motor work will need to wait a bit till we can establish the condition and “sea worthiness “ of the hull. We also need to do a bit of garage conversion to …
by Hermione · 7 months ago
29 Nov 2025
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TVR1A Steam Engine.
Congratulations on your patience and meticulousness in building the Mturpin hull; the result is exceptional. I agree with the decision to resin it.
by AlessandroSPQR · 7 months ago
28 Nov 2025
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TVR1A Steam Engine.
Hi Gary Its a long time since I posted anything however I have a couple of question for you. 1) I see your latest launch is under construction, is it the Lady Jane hull ? 2) I see you current TVR1A unit is mounted horizontally above the pro …
by mturpin013 · 7 months ago
28 Nov 2025
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TVR1A Steam Engine.
Hi Gary, that's exactly what I wanted to know. You were very thorough. Lots of useful and interesting information. I was surprised by the duration. Half an hour seems like a good amount of time. I was thinking much less, 10 or 15 minutes at …
by AlessandroSPQR · 7 months ago
26 Nov 2025
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TVR1A Steam Engine.
Hi Alessandro, just a couple of photos to hopefully explain what an attenuator, the pressure operated gas valve, and a home made condenser come separator with prices. Regards, Gary.
by GaryLC · 7 months ago
26 Nov 2025
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TVR1A Steam Engine.
Just a question, Gary, you've probably been asked this a thousand times. How much range do you have on your models (maybe tell me which is the best performing and which is the least durable if you don't want to make a full list)? How much f …
by AlessandroSPQR · 7 months ago
25 Nov 2025
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motor for large paddle steamer. Advice required
Thank you very much Alessandro! I very much appreciate the time you have taken to find good information for me. I will look through the links carefully! (probably next week) Thanks again
by Hermione · 7 months ago
23 Nov 2025
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motor for large paddle steamer. Advice required
Hi Hermione, as I told you, I searched and collected some interesting discussions on this topic. I'll provide the links at the end. There are several issues to address: the right engine power (and therefore size), the correct gear ratio, th …
by AlessandroSPQR · 7 months ago
23 Nov 2025
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motor for large paddle steamer. Advice required
Again, thank you to Algon and now to ColinJ2 and IanL1. your advice and pointers are much appreciated.
by Hermione · 7 months ago
22 Nov 2025
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motor for large paddle steamer. Advice required
Here is an inexpensive transmission and a 12V brushed gear reduction motor I found that may help getting power to both paddles with one motor: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256808737621956.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt And a 12V gea …
by algon · 7 months ago
21 Nov 2025
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motor for large paddle steamer. Advice required
MFA Torpedo 500 Motor and Gearbox 6:1 Ratio | Howes Models https://share.google/0g7OkpRQivghCzeew This is a link to one similar to my purchase. How's are a reliable supplier I have used and the motors come with various gear boxes. Hope this …
by ColinJ2 · 7 months ago
21 Nov 2025

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