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Re: Graupner Optimist
… llow you with admiration. . . Too busy with the stern wheel steamer. Michel-C. PS: See my “harbor”.
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Even a blind squirrel...
… d, but, I have just purchased plans for a Windermere paddle steamer. I now need to clear enough space to build it.
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Pre-Dreadnought Era Models
… the pre-dreadnought era as navies transitioned from sail to steam, there are several projects underway on opposite sides of the pond - the Pacific, in this case - that should be of interest. Cactus RC, who I have cooperated with to develop …
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Sail material
… I bought had a quirk that I hadn't been expecting; I used a steam iron to iron in the hems (I expect there's a nautical term for these), and found that, as a result, the edges of the sails had shrunk somewhat. This was after I'd washed the …
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Re: Graupner Optimist - Jib improvement
… o applies to all other models) It bothers me that my paddle steamer requires so many solutions. One day, I hope, mine will be back on the see. Tinkerer's greetings Michel-C.
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Model engineers lathe
… onze for the steering mechanism on the William C Daldy (old steam tug here in Auckland, google daldy.com) with a bore of 1-1/4 inches finished true and parallel. The OD of the gears was close to 3.5 inches. The lathe handled the job well an …
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BYMS 2079
… D-Day landings. I posted about the book on here and nickthesteam very kindly offered me a Sirmar hull, all the plans and some fittings. I've just finished my last large build, the RAF Crash Tender (just waiting for the last few fittings to …
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BYMS 2079 (continued)
… painting. The bulwarks needed finishing with the top rail, steamed over a former to get the correct curve. With this done it was time to add all the fittings to the rear deck. With the rear deck complete it was time to add the foredeck. Th …
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American Scout C-2 Freighter
… hen again, you can go Maine "old-style" and build this huge steam barrel out in the back yard like the Friendship Sloop guys!!!
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Lak Luzern
One of the steam vessels we were on to explore the lake.(1st photo) Marvelous drive machinery for the paddle wheels. 2nd photo; the motor vessel we traveled on from Lucerne to Fluelen.
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Re: Lucerne
… ee who is eagerly awaiting a resurrection! About the paddle steamer Gallia: When you get to grips with this mechanism, you realise that our grandfathers were brilliant guys. Let's follow in their footsteps and we'll make it, even if it's so …
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Motors and prop shafts
… s of this size, I'd repurposed two motors from my original "steampunk subsubmarine " which had originally been on a toy aeroplane which was destined for the bin. Only problem is that due to their size, although they fit inside the hull, I n …
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Re: Jetty for model boats
Grüezi Zäme! (Good day together) In addition to the paddle steamer, I also laser test parts for the construction of the harbour jetty. Here is a small harbour house . . . The jetty material is slowly coming together, 50mm PVC pipes and an a …
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Re: Caldercraft LT Maggie May Lowestoft Trawler
… y. (I have a few photos of the build, the power source is a steam engine, shoe horned into the narrow hull.)
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Re: Graupner Optimist - Another refit
… ve inspired me with their photos. But first the Mississippi steamer has to be finished. Then yes, then . . . (It's been stored untouched in a box from one corner to the other for over 35 years, poor thing). As I said, one thing at a time . …
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Models being built
… use B&Q 6mm square spruce for this job it is too strong! It steams OK but takes up the bends determined by the wood grain and I had to beat it into submission. Apart from that and somewhat limited time now as anno domini creeps on. I find I …
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Clive Puffer
… ships during WW2 & the Admiralty placed a order in 1939 for steamships on that design Class VIC for Victualling Inshore Craft so my Clive Puffer will fit right in. Hope for no rain & I'll post a few war ship Photos.
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re Tug hull paint
… swer to this, the only thing I can say is that all my 1900s steam tugs are all black below the water ling and Red above, the ones that are from the late 1940 are red oxide below. Fred
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Island Supporter "Borkum" (with some modifiactions)
Kit is by Krick and it will be steam powered. Scale is 1" to 1 foot. Only have a few hours into at this point.
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The BIG StAlbans Model Show 2024
… 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, rockets, jet engine demonstrations, hot air balloons, …
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Encouraging young people to do handicrafts
… ve some things 2 or 3 times. Even now, with the Mississippi steamer, they have seen how something can be spontaneously adapted and recreated. Positive demonstration: there is a solution for everything, even if it has to be adapted several t …
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Encouraging young people to do handicrafts
… Outside there are train rides and have a go RC boats, live steam etc. We have a lovely man who brings in the makings for small flying aeroplanes. He does more 'business' with us than he ever did at Alexandra Palace. Meccano is well represe …
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Lowestoft Maritime Museum
… favourite places. Incidentally I saw this photo today of a steam trawler returning from a fishing trip coming through the pier heads - looks a dangerous occupation.
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Fairey huntsman 47 restoration
… y process and next time I think I'll use thicker planks and steam them to get the curves required. Chris
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Re: Lydia Eva restoration
… Eve but it’s not easy to see the rigging as there are other steam trawlers behind. The forward mast is used as a derrick so is down most of the time. I’ve attached a couple more which may be of help.
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Graupner Krabbe Ton 12…the kit, not the boat😁
… n a simple tug. Basically a 1930s or so diesel or converted steam tug, something smaller that you might see in the Great Lakes. With that decision out of the way I went to work. First thing I did was to make up a 4mm shaft and tube. I used …
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Re: Island Supporter "Borkum" (with some modifiactions)
Nice one. I love steam engines. Picture of one at a show years ago and a video of a live demo of one of the engines. Isaac
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Father's Day
… e” internationally. Up to the 80s many routes were still on steam and some of the locos were really impressive “beasts” Like The class 26/26, 16E and GMA class Garrets.