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1st Gunwhale stringers
… t each side to see what sort of curvature will be needed to steam the stringers prior to final fitting. I decide to make a jig for the stringers to “set” after steaming, I made this jig to accommodate all 4 stringers creating the same curva …
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Set of bench lightweight rolls
… have a width of 9inchs and I used them when I was building steam locos, ideal for lightweight brass, I have not used them for some time and have been well greased when not in use.. They are very heavy so collection would be best. Looking f …
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(Tug Boat) Clare
Scratch built planking on frame steam tug free lance no plans has smoke and sound work in progress (Motor: Torpedo x2) (5/10)
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"Westbourne"
Westbourne is a Port of London Authority steam Tug from the Caldercraft Mini-Fleet Range - it is 1:48 scale. This model was discontinued a few years ago but I did manage to purchase a brand new boxed one via ebay a couple of years ago. Duri …
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Excelsior
… ailing. I was intrigued to discover that the deck winch was steam powered,no doubt to help with taking in the trawl net.
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HERO
… tug and recovery work on the Norfolk Broads. Was originally steam powered with a fire pump engine,now using diesel. Funnel is hinged to go under low bridges!
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(Tug Boat) HERO
… sed by a Norfolk broads boat hire firm. This was originally steam powered,now diesel. Unique in the tug world. (Motor: Speed 600) (8/10)
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MV TEAKWOOD
… e of the vessel when she was chartered to the British india Steam Navigation Co. Evidently BI usually painted chartered vessels in their livery. Although the picture does not show the traditional and attractive BISNCo white hull cheat line, …
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More handrails fitted
… to the rear in progress. interesting tip I bought some 3/32 steam nipple fittings which after running a 2mm drill to the point allow my 2mm brass wire to push through. The idea being a nice finish to the bottom of the handrail and a secure …
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Totnes Castle 1894
… r on the model without fixing. it will be removable as with steam plenty of room & quick access is required. the marks on the foam are the run of the plates.
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MY other hobby build.
… e its not going to many shows due to moving it. Steve (make steam not war)
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Totnes Castle 1894
… e engine will fit but will a boiler that fits supply enough steam for it we will see. I will often change tack, can't see plan as there isn't one. Engine can be seen running here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PsbzyY5hjQ And the Duke of D …
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(Tug Boat) Imara
… it and builds into a great boat of good size. Plan to put a steam plant in it at some point. (8/10)
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K Class Submarines
Steam powered submarines eh? just some tinkering here,its the motor for my next tin boat. The K class killed more of our side than the Germans! The motor took 2days to build from scrap. just got to figure a way to clutch in the clockmotor f …
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3 x Brushless Motor control?
… please -- in my case I have two brushed DC12V motors in my steamer Lulonga . I use an external HK mixer. (transmitter HKT6A \V2, throttle on right stick) I control the model only with the right stick, Thr 3 canal=>forward and backward, mix …
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What motor for my Sanson tug
… ed controller which gives it a realistic movement of an old steam Sanson tugboat, any ideas or tips would be appreciated. I will start a build blog soon.
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Jane and Puffer
… t Ilfracombe pond on Monday with light wind so we could get steam up quite readily. Picture shows my coal fired puffer project and Duncans steam paddle boat fired by tablets.
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(Tug Boat) J R MORE
1:48 SCALE Model of a Steam powered oil burning harbour tug built for South African Railways & Harbours in Scotland in 1960.Last of steam powered tugs built by Fergusons for South Africa.Decommisioned in 1982 and now on permanent display at …
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Lindow common.
… ewick pumping station and found the day I had chosen was a "steam punk" day.They were sailing on the "lake" and had some really fine sailing boats, some live steam and some really fine "Jules Vern" boats and subs.I took lots of pics but fou …
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TB 1 HMS Lightning (1878) A
… ull a year ago. it measures 5'6" from stem to stern and was steam powered. it is carved out of one piece of timber. Now electric powered and using 12v invalid battery. if I can extract the picture from the computer I will include it !! if I …
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Imara
… swapped for a 2 cylinder cheddar models Proteus boiler and steam plant. With ABC boiler control. Lovely detailed model, cruses well on 4 Lead acid batteries in parallel lots of power from the MARXX motor and 60 ~ 70mm I forget, 4 blade bra …
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(Tug Boat) Imara
Built with an optional steam plant as well as electric. Cheddar models proteus and boiler with ABC boiler control. (Motor: Marx Hectoperm Motor) (ESC: Viper Marine) (8/10)
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smart phone problems
… lly bad Scottish humour) ,this is my actual phone long live steam power
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Help wanted
… hat It Is supposed to be but the hull shape reminds me of a steam assisted sailer like the great eastern. Only It was a loft find, (nobody had been up there since the 2nd ww) It appears to be made of news paper layared over a wooden frame. …
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Turbine boat
… ed stainless boiler[home made and tested to 200lb] into the steam turbine launch to see how it goes!! The boiler is fan assisted [ computer fan ] and controlled by rheostat to limit draught .If you saw my video in VIDEO GALLERY a few weeks …
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Jet Sprint Boat
… n but have to do some R and M on the Corvette and Amara tug steam engines before then as well Have posted latest pictures Cheers
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copper boiler
… ewhat easier. The boiler will probably be going in a paddle steamer like the Medway Queen but we shall see later. I have so many projects on the go at once that it might be some time !! Les Breame
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New to the game
Hi Marky I have the Deans 4' glass fibre hull steam picket boat, uses either electric or a Miranda Twin oscillator steam plant. Mine is the gunboat version as against the Admirals barge, but all capital ships of the period have several pick …