raf crash tender model boat

. Zap z poxy is what its called - Im using 30 m glue for the hull as 5 m wouldnt allow enough time to get everything clamped. I can't believe the detail you are including on your craft. I just love your Build such detail. I was never happy with the performance and sold the model at auction. FOR SALE! Ending Today at 2:36PM GMT 1h 29m. Extra realistic detail is applied to a kit model which enhances the appearance. The boat is a credit to model making. Their are some things which you admire there are others to which you aspire. Best price and value when compared to PicClick similar items. After Victory shut down in 1969, Wrenn bought the stocks and tooling for the two popular "Vosper" boats in . Charity Boat Show 2020; Scale Section Xmas Lunch 2019; . You must show the boat in action now. Forward and central cabin tops lift off for access, as the rear cockpit floor. Clamping the gunwale stringers will be difficult as there is no sensible place to locate the other end of the clamp. Please click here. . The boat is grey, with black hull, RAF markings and white roofing. HITCHIN. I am converting to RC a Victory Industries Vosper RAF Crash Tender. Seller - 16,429+ items sold. The bearings in the drive line are shot, so a mate is making a set and resizing to 4mm shaft with dog drive setup. don't know why I thought you where lake district? His own label says 1952, i had a friend look over it who has built a lot of models and he . from the slab-sided and none too accurate all plywood kit version of the same I ordered the batteries and a ESC for that plan, but the plan is getting a few mods( battery hatches in the sponsons). This example constructed by Grahame Palmer of the Phoenix MBC Surrey, Prototype No. . i have an "Aerokit vosper high speed RAF crash rescue tender" It also say on the label trade distributors "E. Keil & CO LTD". The Vosper RAF Crash Tender - Perhaps Victory's most popular model and certainly their most enduring. Victory Industries Vosper Crash Tender. See terms. The catch poles each side of the wheelhouse require replacing (no problem). Itll be set by tomorrow . 5.07. I talked with the builder/ owner, Rob, who has extensively posted on here his build blog ( and very useful reading it has been!) Updated November 1, 2022. A range of kits designed by Les Rowe, in the early 1950/60s. Having made a sturdy building board, it seems sensible to work from the bows backwards, as once the bow structure is glued accurately everything else should follow. Perhaps time to do something similar then?. Free delivery for many products! You must find it hard in that canvus jacket doing all those fiddly bit's. One of the motors I am thinking of installing(3648-1450kv) is a little over 2HP @ 16000 on 3S Lipo or 21,460 on 4S. RAF Crash Tender including PR802A fittings kit. RC BOAT RADIO Controlled Fuel Engine Wooden RAF Crash Tender KeilKraft Aerokits - 85.00. Excl VAT: 7.65, 11.82 Ww2 boat engine. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SOLID-BRASS-PANEL-PINS-15mm-20mm-25mm-30mm-40mm-CHOOSE, http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/cgi-bin/ss000029.pl?TB=A&GB=&SS=brass%20pins, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/50Pcs-Spring-Clip-Fuel-Line-Hose-Water-Pipe-Air-Tube-C. Secure the hatches and raise the flags ! Awesome and a real credit to you. Excl VAT: 7.21, 4.70 4 years ago by Harvey Kitten ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class) So while 2nd layer of gunwhale stringers glue is setting on 46" boat I thought I'd do some renovations on the recently acquired 36" boat, starting with the rear deck. the instructions are there and its in its original box, which is damaged. Fuel consumption at top speed was nearly 48 gallons per hour. Since completing this model have started work on a new boat and I promised those following my Crash Tender build blog that I would post an update here. this builds a beautiful model. . One final note which I have noticed with other RAF vessels in model form, the roundel on the bow of a crash tender should not have the yellow outer ring, the yellow ring signifies an air sea rescue boat in the RAF air sea recue . I think it goes without saying that contributions should be illustrated by appropriate photos. Scale . (The reason for me joining this Forum). Dont seem big enough the whole front end - keel + breast hook are glued and screwed, this seems the likeliest place for damage and needs to be sturdy. Large Scale 1" to 1 Length 46" Plan view of partsThe contents of the kit showing pre-cut wood parts. 93 was delivered to the RAF Marine Craft Section based at Calshot on Southampton Water in approximately March 1952, it appears to have spent most of its life in storage probably because the Sunderland Flying Boats were being withdrawn from service during this period and its role therefore became redundant. One of the distinctive features of the RAF fire boats are the suction hoses in the rear well of the boat, and they were something that I was keen to reproduce with some accuracy. Well Robbob, congratulations on whetting your baby's head, sorry, it's perfect botty . ProductID: A total of 16 window frames and 20 windows and port-holes are included in the kit. Asylum ?? Telford, Shropshire. A full sheet of the correctly sized and design transfers is included which adds to the final finish of the model. It is an opportunity for Website Members to freely share their expertise and experience butI am afraid that virtue is its own reward as there is no budget to offer more material recompense! 93 was struck off charge in July 1958 and disposed of. I use some on the Sea Hornet and in the Northwind. With the end of RAF Flying Boat operations in the late 1950's brought the demise of the Fire Floats for the RAF Fire Service but the Service would venture again in the marine world in the 1960's. . Close. That's when I find the concrete banks. The boat looks really good on the water, and if ever I get to your neck of the woods I'd really like to see it close up as it's certainly an inspiring build. A crew of five was intended in service, construction was wood, hard chine, plywood frames and double diagonal planking.Aft view of craft moored at PortsmouthMonitors being tested at Southampton BUY WITH CONFIDENCE HIGH STREET RETAILER FOR 36 YEARS Lesro Models Stony Lane Christchurch Dorset BH23 7LQ Opening Hours 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday Phone / 499354 Email Web site www. 1 bid. The crew I have for it are 4 and 3/8" or 135mm, all wrestling figures with pony tails but at $2 each cheap. Description. The cross hatch grid for the foam tanks was made on my 3D printer and once painted will be OK. Ill make the brass connectors for the hose on my lathe, and the hatch needs a recess milled out for the handles. Excl VAT: 21.25, 37.64 Socit en Commandite par Actions Registered Office: 22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg). Full set of new decals with a number of these installed. I do have a couple more questions, first is what motor is in her and second is she going full throttle on the water or not. Firefloat No. The model can be powered by a 7.2 volts standard buggy battery pack or ic power of 2.5 - 3.5cc engines which is not in the kit, we have not included any running fittings as we feel a lot of modelers will have or would like to choose for themselves. Edited By harry smith 1 on 07/03/2017 10:04:16. There are a few other members of this great website who have built/are building this model and I have read several blogs & looked at pictures which are a fantastic resource, but a bit worrying as Im not sure my modelling skills are as good . I know you said you have a wizard behind the scene's, ( your brother I believe ) but you have drawn up the plans and sent him. Winning bid: 23.75 [ 3 bids] Postage: . The rear foam hoses are missing, but, I found a bit of black 240 volt power extension cable look the right size. I am trying to rebuild it, it has a lot of fittings and peices missing. The last photo illustrates what my withdrawing room looks like now. The main power units for the craft were provided by two Meteorite 8-cylinder petrol marine engines of 375 bhp at 2400 rpm, this gave a top speed of 28.4 knots. Shipbuilder's plans, so it has all the elegant flared hull sections and The Scorpion brushless motor installed in a model built from the kit. If there is anything you need help with, or even just a general enquiry, then please Contact Us. Forward and central cabin tops lift off for access, as the rear cockpit floor. Trying to build it completely out of Foam Board. KM-RAF I know these work well on 40 to 50 2 blade prop. VMW with Colin Smith (Phils Son) has enlarged the original model to the increased length of 36 (1:10 scale). Airfix 1/32 American M3 Lee Tank Classic Vintage 1976 Armour Series 8 08. Vosper RAF Crash Tender Model Boat Victory Industries Ltd Spares Or Repairs. The model can be powered by a 7.2 volts standard buggy battery pack or ic power of 2.5 - 3.5cc engines which is not in the kit, we have not included any running fittings as we feel a lot of modelers will have or would like to choose for themselves. Raf launches - model dockyard, Vosper r.a.f 73ft rescue launch: 1:24 scale detailed drawings, hull length 36in of ww2 r.a.f air sea rescue craft. et Cie, S.C.A. Fire Rescue. Excl VAT: 14.58, 25.50 Thames Police Launch 36 Kit NOW AVAILABLE. As our first ever build, he brought home broken down tea chests and orange boxes and he got me to draw round all the parts and he went on to cut each piece out with a nice new fretsaw. Looking forward to you're next build. Allan Read's Model Boats for sale; Crusader Yacht for Charity; Scale Section Events. Seems to work. We will contact you before posting. Just in case! We also deliver all over the world. You must notify us within. Looking good in this view how about adding some more pictures to show the whole boat. VINTAGE AEROKITS TORPEDO BOAT Item number: 140191381656 RADIO CONTROLLED MODEL BOAT, WOODEN HULL Item number: 280184522678 The 34" is an original that Was Released in 1994 by Aerokits on the 50th Anniversary and the 46" is a VMW kit. Stripwood is obechi. Fire Trucks. More. A Crossley FWD Type 4X4 Crash Tender which carried 300 Gallons (1,350 Litres) of Water, (28 Litres) of Foam Compound and 4 60Ib CO2 cylinders. Model RC Vintage Early Model Vosper Speed Boat. Full set of new decals with a number of these installed. . I had one of these when I was a kid and I have recently acquired this example from an RAF Air Cadets Sqn who wanted rid of it. 1/16 SCALE - 34.5" X 10.5". Photos not available for this variation. (Quote from the P.E.P. radio control race boat bat boat twin motors project . London SW20 9HN. hi may i ask what size planking you used on the floors and how did you get the black effect between planks, many thanks colin. It has a brushed motor in there but no other electronics. S.H.G - Raboesch 4 Blade Brass Model Boat Propellers. Ww2 boat engine. And so were the many hundreds of . boat that many will remember from years ago. Excl VAT: 6.46, 1.60 Thanks you for your generous words kind sir. Tenders. I have one in a offshore ABS racer and it moves!!!! The other five that we built he actually gave away to friends and one even went to the milkman. The whole of the floor can also be removed for access. Forward and central cabin tops lift off for access, as the rear cockpit floor. There are crash tenders listed regularly and also other aerokit boats like the sea commander, PT boat, sea queen, solent and waveny lifeboats. It is thus passable to have r/c installation and steering servo quite separate . All. The Hobbyking 10mm square magnets(magnet to magnet) work well and are very cheap. I wish! 9" x 4mm Prop Shaft 8mm Diameter - PR830I, 2 Bladed 40mm Propeller with M4 Thread - PR834A, 35.00 Excl VAT: 29.17, 7.75 Nice model Harry, which brings back memories. Crash Tender makes up into a magnificent model 34.5 in length with a beam of 10 in, thus providing a scale model of truly seaworthy proportions, ideal for radio control installation. award brochure 1983)Deans Marine a Uk based company producing a large range of scale model war ships and merchant vesuals constantly improving . After Victory shut down in 1969, Wrenn bought the stocks and tooling for the two popular "Vosper" boats in the range and continued production, with Rovex Tri-ang as distributor. VINTAGE VICTORY INDUSTRIES VOSPER RAF ELECTRIC CRASH TENDER CIRCA 1950'S - $16.31. it's wonderful that the asylum has these facilities, and modelling is such good therapy . R.A.F. Click & Collect. The full-size craft performing at speed in 1953. He then bought me a ED Hunter 3.46cc Diesel engine for my Christmas present that year. Sorry to be nosey. 300.00. Please see Postage for more information regarding surcharge areas. Superb Vintage "JOFFRE Tug Boat" R/C Model Boat, ( Quality Restoration Project ) $161.24 + $54.05 shipping . This will be a useful practice for when the 46 . It wasn't as well detailed as yours. Cresta Tamar Lifeboat - 12" Otter Mermaid Neptune Alma Scow - 12" Black Rose Pirate Ship - 26" Beaver Tug - 12" Original plans: 50+ range: Thames Lighter - 16" Sea Princess - 23" Elco PT Boat - 20" OSA-1 Missile Boat - 32" .