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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 …
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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 …