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Interwar cargo ship - lines plan
Does anyone have the lines plan for a twin-screw cargo steamer built between WW1 and WW2? I'm looking to build a model of Canadian Pacific's "Beaverford" 1928. NMM have copies of Barclay Curle's GA drawings, but the lines plan Is In too poo …
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Mast Lighting
… , and do the same. then glue it back together. On my paddle steamer I used the stays as the supply.
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Precedent Huntsman 461/2 Inch
… the answer to free joints glued with titebond3, I used our steam wallpaper stripper and fitted a small nozzle so the steam was concentrated where I wanted it. it did the job so well that restoration jobs will be a tad easier. Regards Glyn
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Precedent Huntsman 461/2 Inch
… e glue is Titebond 111 ultimate. Think I read someware that steam can help with some glues. Hope it workes with Titebond.
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Precedent Huntsman 461/2 Inch
HI Mate Glad the steaming worked for you, as to a sealer, what about acrylic varnish, thinned 50% or more, then brushed or sprayed on. The thinner the first coats the quicker it sinks in, then change to thicker coats to cover the grain etc. …
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Precedent Huntsman 461/2 Inch
… h acrilic paint from spray cans. A note to "jarvo", I tried Steaming and it was completely successful, after steaming I retained the shape using masking tape. Regards and thanks, restin.
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Precedent Huntsman 461/2 Inch
HI jarvo, Many thanks for your reply, I had thought about steaming, but my situation does not lend itself to that. I will try your other suggestion and lightly score the part and reinforce it with a coat of resin. Thanks again for your help …
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Precedent Huntsman 461/2 Inch
… he forum, the stern of the Huntman is a problem, if you can steam the piece to fit the top bar/deck brace. Failing that try cutting slots part way through so that the wood semI snaps, this will allow the curve of the stern to be made, then …
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Reluctant Crash Tender Sale
… ease let me know if you receive ok as am still using an old steam driven P.C. ! Best regards Rob
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knitted fenders
many thanks fullsteamahead I will try method 2nd Dennis
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Lesro Pilot Boat
… weight. Any help or advise greatly appreciated. Roger - Fullsteamahead
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How to post video
… eech and brass. All fittings scratch built, boiler from Maccsteam In Macclesfield, engine TVR 1 A BB from Macclesfield model engineering supplies. Runs on 60/40 butane propane mix. Radio 3 channels used on Futaba 6EX 2.4 ghz set, 1 fo1 for …
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New Member
… d. R/c tanks 1/16th, & 1/6th scale. 3 1/2", & 5" gauge live steam locomotives.
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Paddleducks
Among the boats I have built are 2 paddle steamers, still working on a third. When building these I found the Paddleducks web site dedicated to paddle steamers very useful. Sadly this site Is In danger of closing, various reasons quoted. Fi …
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milford star
… he rust was all too evident. Even the cruise ships and Manx Steamers were not all pristine but were better maintained, probably to keep the public happy. The New Brighton and Hoylake lifeboats were always kept pristine as they are today as …
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Aerokits sea scout hull skins
… pegs from the washing line) dry fit the panels, when happy steam one panel and glue and clamp / pin that panel into place, leave it to set, preferably over night, carefully remove the clamps and pins this should give you one complete side …
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Neptune
… n this model please. Also I have been offered a Rita Lea, a steam launch. Any advice would be great. No I have no experience of boats at all.
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Colwyn Bay Mayor's Cup Regatta
… weather nice and good sailing. I picked up a Trophy for my Steam Tug MSC Archer which was very nicely presented by the Mayoress. Thanks again to Colwyn Bay Club for the invite. The Capt..
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New Workshop
… African Queen, which is almost complete, Followed by a nice steam engine, either a Brunel Models Alpha, or a Reeves Borderer.....
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The African Queen
… worth reversing gear. Boiler Is a 3.5 Inch vertical from Macsteam. Nearly finished now, just the winch to make and a few bits of woodwork, followed by some rust and dirt and all will be ready for Lifeboat Day on the 27th of July.
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Tug Day
… ECAPT2012 (see post above) for his scratch built, including steam engine and boiler, MSC. ARCHER, a worthy winner. 2nd prize went to Paul Smith for his EMPIRE PAUL a wartime tug. 3rd prize went to Reg Crompton for his American Harbour Tug. …
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Tug Day
… iling. I managed to pick up first prize plus 25 quid for my Steam Tug MSC Archer. My Pilot Cutter Amelie Rose sailed beautifully in the very light winds. Thanks again Bury. The Capt..
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Sail Material
… edge) of the sail. Cut 1/4" larger all-round. I have an old steam Iron which I use to Iron a hem with practice 1/8", but to start 1/4" will be fine. Then I paint PVA ( not to thick) glue in under the hem and Iron again. I clamp a section of …
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Fitting hull skins
… en adding the skins. I usually use 3/8 MDF. You can soak or steam the skins to make them more pliable and then tack them (unglued) in place until dry. if you have a good fit the glue will have bonded each stringer and former to the ply skin …
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1/60th Scale Figures
… though anything that can be modified will do, for my Paddle steamer project. Any Ideas please. Chris
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Scaling up Plans
In conjunction with my Paddle Steamer project I need to scale up some plans by around a quarter. Does anyone know of any suitable software (preferably low cost or free! ) that will do this on a PC running Windows XP, 7 or even 8. Many thank …
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Scaling up Plans
Any details on the paddle steamer yet? Name, power & scale. I have built two. The Duke of Devonshire build blog. Bob
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waverley
For sale- Is this one off model of the waverley paddle steamer made back In the late 80s by waverley models.The only ever made In this size. I love this model but just have not got the time to sail her any more and Its Is sad to see her In …