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Pair of side Paddle Wheels wanted
… ve been given a challenge In the way of an 85cm long Paddle Steamer Hull which will need to have approx 8-9cm diameter Paddles. I have no Idea how to start building these, I can't find any commercially available, so all Ideas and Informatio …
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Hello Model Boat World
… ch....) My Grandad was a founder of the Victoria Park Model Steamboat Club and they are a wonderful bunch, even today. Long live hydros and straight runners! Martin
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Nordkap Model Boat plans wanted please, any scale!
… with clay before coating with un-ibond and then painting. A steam generator plant has been made using a Graupner steam generator and feeding with baby oil through a home made 4 roller pump and soft silicone tube motorized with a 30RPM motor …
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Model Boat Club - how do you set one up?????
… set up a club It would be electric power and sail only, no steam or I/c! Also, just out of Interest, I was down In Burnham on sea last weekend and visited Apex lake which apparently the Sedgemoor mbc use, the lake Is Impressive but about 1 …
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On Display 2nd batch.
… which I think I'll buy. Also found some Interesting marine steam engines which I hope to Inspect and possibly buy.
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On Display.
Here are the models on show at the Abbergavenny Steam and Vintage Show last weekend. They attracted a great deal of Interest and I ended the weekend with a sore throat, didn't expect so many queries .
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St Helens mbc fun day and sale of HS93's boats etc
… brass fittings, a very special model, no running gear 3 mhb steam boats, all unbuilt a load of hulls, one is very big, 3 foot pibber vietnam boat, unbuilt, witn bvery expensive brand new german jetdrives, very nice unique project a selectio …
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South African Stream Tugs
Anyone Interested In the old South African steam tugs, most of which were built on the Clyde. I have a lot of photographs taken of and on the tug J. R. More In Durban. For anyone Interested these photographs are available and can be printed …
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2000 Members!
… 12 inches ---------------- Motor Type: Brushed, Brushless, Steam, IC, (Include "not powered"?) - Everything below only if powered - Drive Type: Belt, Chain, Geared, Direct Number of Props: Single, Twin, Triple, (Include "4 or more"?) Max C …
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Classic Sailing Ships
HI All As well as my steam and electric models I enjoy sailing yachts. I'm sure my club site Is not alone In having low water and weed sometime during the year. Result - unable to sail any deep keeled vessels, plus difficulties with weeds I …
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Clinker waterproofing
HI All I have a clinker built open boat that I want to be steam powered. Does anyone have any Ideas how to waterproof the hull but retain Its wooden appearance? I was going to put glass cloth on It but I think this will look bad. Regards Ed …
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new club
… powered In any form such as some early models were Rubber, Steam and Clockwork and later on they where Glow, Diesel, Petrol and Electric. Our goal Is to get together with other like minded modellers and help the models of yesteryear to con …
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Veron tug
… nice to get her up and running. I think It would have been steam powered when new, the boat has never been fitted with any power unit. I think It maybe late 50s or 60s, but not sure but hoping someone out there will knots all about It. Man …
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Clinker waterproofing
HI Edward As you are intending to fit a steam power plant you will need to make sure the planks are well protected both from the inside and out. Ian's suggestion about sealing the plank joints should work and I assume you will be using a va …
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Veron tug
motor / or even a small steam plant may be possible ! should look good accompaniying your sun xxI on the water ! !
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Fireboat/Vintage Model Boat Day 2012
… I was unable to attend as we exhibit annually at the Malpas Steam Rally, which always seems to be on the same weekend! It would be good to see some video of the event, as the pictures posted already indicate the high standard of the models …
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The COROMANDEL
… Somehow by 1880 he was the " providore " on a small coastal steamer. Unfortunately he appears to have fallen off this In Auckland harbour and was drowned leaving a wife and 6 children. As I have no photographic record of him, I thought It w …
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Cabin Roofs
… e front end of the roof with a fixing at the rear. My model steamer uses dowel across the transom with a tool clip fixed to the roof. My pond yacht uses a magnet for the front hatch and rubber bands for the cabin. My steamer uses clips for …
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Which Radio Control System?
… lot cutter), Solomon Browne (Watson lifeboat) and a clinker steam launch. I already have the auxillary motor (6v) for the pilot cutter together with the sail winches (Futaba and HiTec) but everything else Is In the air. Can anyone advise me …
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Finding a great sailing venue.
… itality of Cwmbran. I will be exhibitting at the Abergaveny Steam Rally this coming Sunday and Monday If anyonee fancies seeing my harbour and having a chat.
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Model of Fireboat David Campbell
… land Oregon in 1913 of Iron on steel frames, coal fired and steam powered. it was retired in 1926 and converted to a diesel powered sail/schooner fur trader at lake Union Seattle and renamed Aleutian Native. in 1932 it was converted to an o …
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Fun Boats for Sale.
… 6 -16 cell,controller, + 6volt battery for the Graupner 6v steam generator smoke stack,also comes with a battry charger/Zebra 4 FM Remote.Has a moving gun wich can be used to spray water ,pump Inc. To use the water Cannon + the Radar rotat …
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The COROMANDEL
… luck. So the paint colours will my guess as the " Cromandel Steam Ship company" only had one ship and was taken over by the " Northern Steam Ship Co." in the 1890's, so it is unlikely that any record exists. There appears to no small coasta …
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Genarator/alternator
No doubt that it is an exercise for satisfaction - like steam power - and to be encouraged. That is one of the reasons for our hobby. I have seen an article about a model with a home built four cylinder marine diesel engine driving a genera …
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The COROMANDEL
… ll drawings included and one was for a single screw coastal steamer, that had the characteristics I wanted, so I had a photocopy made at twice size. From this with a bit more assistance from a local print shop I was able to produce prints o …
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The COROMANDEL
… ok to see if I could find any other models of small coastal steamers from NZ. I looked at a number of places on the internet with no result. I then contacted a member of the World Ship Socy. in NZ who replied with a detailed e mail on ships …
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St Helens Funday June 26 2011
… aters to come and sail with us. no I.C. engines allowed but steam, sail, electric all welcome. website Is www.sthelensmodelboatclub.co.uk if you could let me know If you are coming that would be handy just so we have an Idea of numbers than …
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34" Fireboat
… ould straighten out if you apply gentle heat ( you may need steam) and allow to dry whilst clamped between two flat pieces of wood. Dave