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Building Hull With No Bulk Head Lines
… all, I'm looking into my next build, I've gone for a Tramp Steamer (SS / HMS Clan MacNaughton) I'm managed to get the plans from the Nation Maritime Museum which show the profile and over head view, problem is no Hull lines. Has anyone had …
by Pav403 · 10 years ago
23 Feb 2016
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Boat club
… also try Model boat Mayhem. By googling I found Windermere Steam Boat museum have a club based there, that maybe able to help. Also Blackpool And Flyde model boat club. Think there's one at Hoylake also. Ellesmere port museum are having an …
by Derek · 11 years ago
14 Feb 2016
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Boat club
… model boat club and Windermere model boat club based at the steam museum. They may be able to help. There is a list on this site, see if any areas are close to you. Another site to post on is Model-boat Mayhem.
by Derek · 11 years ago
14 Feb 2016
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Model Slipway Tsekoa
Thanks Dave, I have a Rother & 54" steam coaster on belt reduction 600's and theyre great. As you say different boats need different things. After talking at the club yesterday, I'm now looking at Brushless outrunners 1000kv. Quicrun do som …
by Derek · 11 years ago
21 Jan 2016
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MYSTERY HULL
… ner or cargo vessel, so it looks rather more like a coastal steamer. The only vessel I have found which looks similar is the yacht USS " Williamsburg". Would appreciate any other suggestions for a build.
by Rowen · 11 years ago
2 Nov 2015
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PS Waverley
… of Devonshire, you can see how I built one of my two paddle steamers. The other being the Glen Usk. Both built from photographs.
by hammer · 11 years ago
25 Oct 2015
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Sail boat
… she who should be obeyed" in the house. Good Luck Roger Fullsteamahead P.S. would you please advise the name of the retailer your are to purchase the kit from. II could be interested in one myself!
by Fullsteamahead · 11 years ago
24 Oct 2015
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Sail boat
… s to be recommended. I hope the above is of use Roger - Fullsteamahead
by Fullsteamahead · 11 years ago
22 Oct 2015
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PS Waverley
… ilable - http://www.clydemodelboats.co.uk/userimages/Paddle-Steamer-Hulls-and-Plans%283002434%29.htm paddle wheel kits - http://www.clydemodelboats.co.uk/userimages/Paddle-wheel-kits%282995226%29.htm development - http://www.clydemodelboats …
by jgs43 · 11 years ago
21 Oct 2015
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PS Waverley
http://clydemodelboats.co.uk/userimages/Paddle-Steamer-Hulls-and-Plans(3002434).htm Shows a hull and semI kit dunno if its any help
by Haverlock · 11 years ago
20 Oct 2015
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PS Waverley
… ave has a good look and appear to be a good site for paddle steamers but unfortunately not for the illusive Waverley , but will keep looking any links you may come across please pass them on I will be very grateful . Peter
by Peter501 · 11 years ago
20 Oct 2015
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Stolen Boat
… kout for a stolen boat Krick Victoria with a Chedder Puffin Steam Unit If they should see it or be offered it please contact the police or Colin Travis 07905028298 Stolen over the weekend 5th 6th September 15 from the Burnley area Regards C …
by ColinT · 11 years ago
18 Oct 2015
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PS Waverley
You could try the Model Steamer Club. http://www.sfmbc.net/page81.html
by jgs43 · 11 years ago
16 Oct 2015
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PS Waverley
… ve you had any luck with your quest for the Waverley paddle steamer as yet ?, My son and I are going to the pond on Sunday it is the end of season sail, I will make enquiries with those in attendance, to see if any one has one they no longe …
by felix · 11 years ago
3 Oct 2015
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Ventilators
… o answer your question why brass the project is a model 30s steam launch which I have converted to electric power, with a dummy boiler and steam engine compartment which houses the motor. All fittings are brass and exposed timber is varnish …
by felix · 11 years ago
25 Sep 2015
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Ventilators
… t of trouble finding some. You may contact http://www.model-steam-boats.co.uk/index.html The do very high class fittings in brass. Failing that why brass are you not going to paint them? if all else fails you could manufacture your own in c …
by Haverlock · 11 years ago
24 Sep 2015
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Stolen Boat
… kout for a stolen boat Krick Victoria with a Chedder Puffin Steam Unit If they should see it or be offered it please contact the police or Colin Travis 07905028298 Stolen over the weekend 5th 6th September 15 from the Burnley area Regards C …
by ColinT · 11 years ago
15 Sep 2015
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Milford Star
… p SLA, Mtronic ESC, Rudder servo, Low drain Motor, Technics Steam sound unit and speaker. £250 ono Collection only from Biddulph, Cheshire, UK area.
by Dave M · 11 years ago
12 Sep 2015
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Diagonal planking
… tart to delaminates with hot water. I did try making my own steaming cabinet using a copper tube lagged with string but this needed a lot of steam before it stopped condensing so this has joined the scrap heap! All the best Edward
by cenbeth · 11 years ago
29 Jul 2015
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Diagonal planking
hi, as dave m says, you will defiantly need to steam the planks, I had to on all my builds no other way of getting them to shape. I have a piece of plastic waste pipe and plug one end then pour boiling water in leave for 5 mins then gently …
by jtdavid · 11 years ago
29 Jul 2015
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Diagonal planking
… uild first and see how the planks form. You may need to use steam to form to the correct shape. You may wish to experiment with the plank widths and some chamfering along the joins may improve the fit. Good luck. A build Blog would be very …
by Dave M · 11 years ago
28 Jul 2015
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hinges
… epair a hinge on the door to the on off switch on me paddle steamer. I can't remember if I posted making the originals. Someone may find my method useful. A square of brass about 1mm thick or less. I got mine by flattening a .5inch tube fro …
by hammer · 11 years ago
22 Jul 2015
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Mobile Marine Lady Jan.
… piece superstructure would make a good project for a model steamer. There are pictures on the web site of finished models and if you search the internet under Empire Tugs you will find plenty of detail of the various craft of which this mo …
by Dave M · 11 years ago
19 Jul 2015
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Mobile Marine Lady Jan.
… ith a one piece large superstructure makinbg it ideal for a steam engine.
by GaryLC · 11 years ago
19 Jul 2015
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Paddle wheeler lists
… tainly find modelers, who have experience with models paddlesteamers and can help with your problem. My model Lulonga has two independently driven wheel, each has its own ESC. Driving is a double ... classic rudder control but especially ES …
by tomarack · 11 years ago
3 Jul 2015
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Paddle wheeler lists
… .uk < forum specifically for modellers and models of paddle steamers of all sizes and types Tom
by tomarack · 11 years ago
26 Jun 2015
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Does anyone know. . . . . . . .
… with the Bowmans Seahawk of 1932, which was a twin-cylinder steam speedboat. it was essentially an H216 Diana, upgraded with additional trim. At 37/8d in 1966 it was the top of the range sailing boat once the 24" Osprey was withdrawn in 196 …
by DodgyGeezer · 11 years ago
5 Jun 2015
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Waves, Wings and Wheels Scale Model Show
… e and interact with. Flying display by the helicopter group,steam trains steam traction engines team boats(static). GVMBC put on a good show to convey interest in our hobby..it worked. Looking forward to the next one in 2016, well done chap …
by DennisRobotham · 11 years ago
26 May 2015

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