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MooseMan · Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 11:36 pm Post subject: SERIOUS model steam launch

Hi folks,

I want to shift the focus of my collection, and to that end I'm looking for a serious radio controlled model steam launch, something like a Krick "Victoria".

I know these come up on eBay every so often, but I'd much rather buy here from someone I know, trust and know how to contact again. As I will be selling a significant portion of my current collection in the near future, I can afford to spend a bit of money on this.

Any proposals will be carefully and courteously considered.

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CCairns · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 1:53 am Post subject:

Good luck with your quest Odilon.

What engine are you going to put in this steam launch?

I've got a Cheddar Models Pintail, and had been loosely considering getting a Alexandra or Victoria to put that engine into. But been playing the waiting game on ebay for a suitably priced steam launch, which is not 'Pick Up Only', as seems to be the case with a few recently. It's a long way from Glasgow for some of those pick ups!

MooseMan · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 8:05 am Post subject:

Chris, I'd love something like a Pintail, or a Hemmens V Twin.
If it was in Glasgow it wouldn't be a problem for me....I can fly there and back for about 20 quid!
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CCairns · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 11:28 am Post subject:

johnreid · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 12:30 pm Post subject:

There are serious rumors that this one is for sale
http://tinyurl.com/2w49ef
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tmuir · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 2:14 pm Post subject:

John, your link isn't working for me.

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Les · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 2:21 pm Post subject:

tmuir · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 2:59 pm Post subject:

johnreid · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 4:59 pm Post subject:

Well it is a Serious Steam Boat
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Les · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 5:16 pm Post subject:

Moose, how big is your local pond?
Big enough for what John has in mind?

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Nick · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 5:17 pm Post subject:

Bogstandard · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 5:18 pm Post subject:

Odilon,

The Pintail is a bit underpowered for the Victoria, which is a very 'beamy' boat, unlike the Alexandra which is a lot sleaker, and the Pintail is perfect for it. The Puffin is the correct engine for the Victoria.
I have worked on the Hemmens v-twin (in fact, the chap bought three at the same time, and they are all the same), and wouldn't recommend it to anyone, unless I didn't like them. The engine has bad design flaws.

It all depends on if you want a finished boat or not.

John
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MooseMan · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 7:13 pm Post subject:

Good advice John, thanks.....

Finished boat or not.....my modelmaking skills are, to say the least, modest and my metalworking skills nonexistent. I'd certainly have to buy a finished or at least fully machined engine.

As for the hull....I've built the Hobbies Arrow from scratch, and that is rated as an easy beginners model....it was quite a battle at some times. I'm not sure if I'm brave enough to venture into plank-on construction.

However I'm a fast learner and as persistent as a limpet.....

Any advice gratefully received.
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H2o vapour · Junior Member Joined: 16 Feb 2007 Posts: 282

Hi Moose,

Hope this is the write way to go, although I sail most weeks and have for some years. I find it very relaxing and a great release.

I agree that the Engine for the boat would be the Chedder Puffin , I have several boating friends with ththis combination and it is really good!! That is one nice engine and boiler combination. I have also seen it mounted on the plate and the plate mounted so that it can be taken out of the boat and used in other models.

Also, what about a Vic Smeed design clinker boat, River Queen. Nice thing about this is that Kingston Moulding do a glass hull for it and it is very good. They are a quality outfit. That boat is 36 inch long and 12 wide, all wood and brass very nice. My father made one years ago and put a peter Arnot v twin in it, went well. He still has it and it desperalty needs playing with but that's another story.
This hull would be ok for the Pintail.

Have a look at the link for Kingston Mouldings, they do some nice boats.

http://www.kingstonmouldings.com/

Regards

H20

MooseMan · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 7:41 pm Post subject:

Thanks H20 - bookmarked!
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