Please click here. Price: 4.99 . [Other models of Edwin Metcalfe] [other Military Launch Models] Tags: Edwin Metcalfe RAF Crash Tender. This fine High Speed Vosper R.A.F. The original deck was painted white and was screwed down. :) I got this kit from Vintage Model Works, its a great little boa. where extra blade area will create more thrust or pushing power. The hull was copied from the original I am nearing the end of building a model of the 36 inch version of the KielKraft RAF Crash Tender, from the original plans, and need the deck fittings for the craft. The new 46" large-size kit of this popular and exciting RAF craft. Eligibility determined at checkout. We believe model making is not just a pastime, but also an experience to share with friends, siblings, children and grandchildren. The hoses, along with every other aspect of the build are really good. The 34" is an original that Was Released in 1994 by Aerokits on the 50th Anniversary and the 46" is a VMW kit. 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. A family run business to this day, three generations have strived to provide a wide variety of products and expertise to allow you to make an informed choice on your purchase. 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 . It has a brushed motor in there but no other electronics. The hose I have is a bit of corrugated plastic probably from Lego. Click below to begin your paid subscription. A very familiar sight at collectors toy-fairs today. Any hints on what she might be ? Click & Collect. 76WOT002 Oxford Diecast 1:76 OO Gauge Ford WOT1 Crash Tender RAF Catterick (Red) Ford WOT1 (No Plastic Case) JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Nice model Harry, which brings back memories. . Only a very limited amount of time is available for editing contributions into a suitable format for placing on the website so it is important that the material is well presented, lucid and free from obvious spelling errors. . 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. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. 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. My model gave good performance and was powered by an OS60 glow motor. 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 . All our kits come with all parts cut by CNC router or laser, plus all the necessary strip wood is included, along with building instructions and plan. Greg Read's model of RAF Crash Tender 94; built from plans on a moulded hull. i cannot wait to see the finished hose. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. S.H.G - Raboesch 4 Blade Brass Model Boat Propellers. The box is a little worse for the wear but all the wooden parts are in good shape Includes Stuffing tube Stainless steel shaft and a strut also both dumas drive dogs & coupler. So while 2nd layer of gunwhale stringers glue is setting on 46 boat I thought Id do some renovations on the recently acquired 36 boat, starting with the rear deck. . The similar pose of the model is evident. Charity Boat Show 2020; Scale Section Xmas Lunch 2019; . Select PayPal Credit to have the option to pay over time. UK mainland orders will be delivered by either Royal Mail or DHL. 30 min Glue is running a bit slow as the temperature in the garage isnt exactly warm. Perhaps time to do something similar then?. 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. RAF Crash Tender (46") by Vintage Model Works. The anchor looks to be about 50 to 60mm, I may make my own. Airfix 1/32 American M3 Lee Tank Classic Vintage 1976 Armour Series 8 08. 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. This kit has been modernized to make construction easy, full building instructions are included This kit has been designed for the discerning modeler that has previously built boats or model aircraft. was 46 foot Firefloat Mk 2'. 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. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Aerokits vintage raf vosper fire crash tender boat from the 60s at the best online prices at eBay! Rob, who said I should get on with it So I have. . The bearings in the drive line are shot, so a mate is making a set and resizing to 4mm shaft with dog drive setup. Ended: 30 Jan, 2023 04:37:47 AEDST. 10.00. In order to maintain a consistent standard and format, all suggestions should first be sent to me by Personal Message for approval in principle. To access our initial disclosure document, please click, Get the item you ordered or your money back. have not noticed them in your build. Thanks for such an engrossing blog and a fabulously detailed construction.Kindest wishes, Dave W. The switch panel and wiring loom was made, tested and dry fitted a while ago and so it only needs securing to the bulkhead with four fixing screws, the two NiMh batteries were strapped down to the bearers with cable ties as close to the chines as possible and the XT60 connectors mated. 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. Fire Trucks. You must find it hard in that canvus jacket doing all those fiddly bit's. I thought it would provide a 3D reference for what Im building, also a platform for prototyping some of the extras such as fire hoses etc. It is thus passable to have r/c installation and steering servo quite separate from the central cabin engine room. This enables easier alignment of the motor to the propshaft. I cannot wait to see what you put out for part two of this hose. You just take it easy for a while until you get used to the one you are running. I had previously assembled and primed the anchor, having added a little additional detail to the white metal castings, as described in a previous blog update. BTW, real name is Steve Harvey is my cat, Harvey just come across your build blog I am a bit further on with mine, just doing some paint experiments at present.You comment about your ability level, judging by your approach to prep before gluing and your innovative solution to clamping that doesn't seem in doubt. The Aerokits Crash Tender was my very first boat back int 1959, it was my 9th birthday present and my father and I started to a build. No. I am very impressed with your superb work on this kit. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. For over 50 years, Sussex Model Centre have been serving the modeller. I look forward to receiving your suggestions. One of the kit prototypes performing realistically, The model planing at speed using a brushless motor. is an accurate scale model of an RAF Crash Tender, two of which were built by it's wonderful that the asylum has these facilities, and modelling is such good therapy . 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. Price: These were also pinned in place with 12mm brass pins. In preparation for the first public showing of my boat I have made a new display stand that looks a bit prettier than the first one I made. Qualifying purchases could enjoy 0% interest if paid in full in 4 months on purchases of 99+. I can't wait to see this beauty in its natural habitat to see how it performs. . Some of the contents of the Kit Box which weighs in at approximately 8kgs. When the councils started to frown on i.c power, I did attempt an electric conversion, but at the time there was no brushless and lipo. My build is coming on OK but the detailing takes such a long time to get it to the right standard, but this is the enjoyable part of modelling for me. This all started about 15 months ago, when I saw a completed model at Alexandra Palace model engineering exhibition. But he wasn't happy about building the original kit straight outright. 9" x 4mm Prop Shaft 8mm Diameter - PR830I, 2 Bladed 40mm Propeller with M4 Thread - PR834A, 35.00 There is a full-sized two-sheet detailed plan and instructions and white metal deck fittings. Using foam board for the construction. 2 to give it its correct description was re-introduced as an improved all wood kit for the vintage enthusiast. AeroKits Vosper 46" RAF Crash Tender. The hull was copied from the original Shipbuilder's plans, so it has all the elegant flared hull . He used an "egg-box" technique, sliding the bulkheads onto slots in the superstructure which acted as a jig. The only problem is the long-legged Victoria's Secret model standing in the way of getting him back. I had a look at your build blog on this boat and along with Robs, these are my 2 go to blogs for help. Forward and central cabin tops lift off for access, as the rear cockpit floor. Could you announce in this blog, so I dont miss it. $42.74 + $41.02 shipping . Use our magazine locator link to find your nearest stockist! don't know why I thought you where lake district? A blue boxed battery-powered twin-screw model RAF rescue tender boat, with original box and instruction sheet.Made by Victory Industries Ltd in collaboration with Vosper Ltd, Portsmouth, circa 1954.. Oh the joy of retirement! 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Frames should be painted in silver or aluminium colour for realism.No. many thanks i will try them and again thanks for all your advice, colin, Hi jaffy, try Cornwall Model boats, there website is superb, hi can you help me i have purchased the 46" vosper, and i have looked every where for the brass nails, i have the brass pins but are no help, can you tell me where in uk i can buy them, i would much appreciate it, i live in australia and ive tried everywhere here, i think your build is out of his world, i only hope mine will look like yours, hoping for reply, colin. HITCHIN. 3 sets , that's 150 clips if my geography serves me well. RAF Crash Tender - colours & trim: Hi Doug. Detail of twin motor installation in one of the kit models constructed by a modeller in the Welwyn Club. AEROKITS VOSPER HIGH SPEED R.A.F CRASH TENDER BOAT WOODEN MODEL KIT. Airfix H0/00 Scale Built Bedford K6 Fire Engine RAF Emergency Set Crash. Useful information published by the MPBA for anyone running an event or just interested in the legal position. Summer is for real boats! Awesome and a real credit to you. If this prop does not work my mate can have it for his Spearfish. RAF Crash Tender. RAF Crash Tender - 20" Curlew. The Vosper RAF Crash Tender - Perhaps Victory's most popular model and certainly their most enduring. The Hobbyking 10mm square magnets(magnet to magnet) work well and are very cheap. is a brief history (link below). What a truly international bunch we are , Tuta-Fruiti e Tutti-Fruiti aus Mnchen!! KM-RAF 37.00. This model is a single shaft version but can be adapted for twin screw and rudder. For modellers wishing to renovate old Aerokits models these may be modified for use. Cummins. Secure the hatches and raise the flags ! Verkopen . A very RARE MODEL VICTORY INDUSTRIES VOSPER RAF ELECTRIC CRASH TENDER (MODEL 195624626065 I have managed to keep the weight down to 3.5kg by means of careful wood selection. 4.50 postage. Made by Victory Industries Ltd in collaboration with Vosper Ltd, Portsmouth, circa 1954. Here at Hobbies we aim to dispatch all in stock items on the same working day, if ordered by 2:00pm. Frames should be painted in silver or aluminium colour for realism. Stripwood is obechi.The deck fittings are traditionally cast in white metal.A full sheet of the correct size and design transfers is included which adds to the appearance of the model.The windows are laser-cut in clear perspex with acetate frames which gives added realism.The performance of this newly-produced model has, after exhaustive experiment and testing, proven to be extremely fast and exciting on the water if fitted with an appropriate motor and compatible equipment. I know these work well on 40 to 50 2 blade prop. sheeting is also pre-cut. A blue boxed battery-powered twin-screw model RAF rescue tender boat, with original box and instruction sheet. The weight of the Vosper will test it out. Winning bid: 23.75 [ 3 bids] Postage: . (Length 16 1/4 ins. The other thing that's slowing things down is my 5 year old grandson who wants a boat as well so I'm building a Freeman 22 alongside my crash tender. Which glue do you use. Forward and central cabin tops lift off for access, as the rear cockpit floor. Rc Model boat Vintage Raf Fire Rescue Tender 34"fully Restored ship. I think it goes without saying that contributions should be illustrated by appropriate photos. Military Modelling. It wasn't as well detailed as yours. The kit, see below, includes plans and detailed building instructions and colour scheme to be used.Further, there is a clever adjustable bulkhead to enable easy alignment of the motor installation. 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. The last photo illustrates what my withdrawing room looks like now. Click & Collect. Showing detail with added extra equipment. Forward and central cabin tops lift off for access, as the rear cockpit floor. It is thus passable to have r/c installation and steering servo quite separate . . Hi Rob, it's just really like riding a bike ( excuse the pun ) but once you get it out there on the water you soon remember. 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. As well as a 46" PT 109 with a 26cc in her that also sits on the water the same way. plans include side and plan elevation, full lines plan, stem and bow view plus bridge and carley float details.. Marine Modelling Vosper 72' 6" MTB General Arrangement . The catch poles each side of the wheelhouse require replacing (no problem). Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. 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. . R.A.F. This is an accurate scale model of an RAF Crash Tender, two of which were built by Vosper for the Royal Air Force in the early 1950s, where their official title was '46 foot Firefloat Mk 2'. Comes complete with the additional metal fitting set. The OS60 was about 1.6HP @ 16,000rpm and generally the props where to big for the motor. Well see how all this comes out and adjust for the 46 boat in due course. Tri-ang, Scalex Boats. London SW20 9HN. 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. 4 Blade propellers are mostly used by heavy work-boats. You must show the boat in action now. 300.00. Looks great on the water. 1 bid. For information regarding overseas orders please see Postage for further details. No. Secure the hatches and raise the flags ! Completed model should be around 27" in length. FOR SALE! Firefloat No. this builds a beautiful model. The kit parts are cut using our laser cutting technology, that not only gives very accurate and precise cut parts, that fit together without any sanding but also details like planking on the decks and the cabin roof . That's a neat idea, I had to resort to wedges and packing pieces to form parallel surfaces for the clamps to pull against. Updated November 1, 2022. 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. 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. Phone us on01903 207 525or use ourContact Form. BOXED VICTORY INDUSTRIES R.A.F. This will be a useful practice for when the 46 boat needs doing. Excl VAT: 4.84, 6.30 More Items From eBay UK. The boat is a credit to model making. flowing lines of the real thing, which a feature that was completely missing et Cie, S.C.A. It is in excellent condition ready to be built into a model boat The hull can be viewed by appointment by contacting Ian Fothergill at either e-mail: rnliwhitby@aol.com or by phoning the following number: 07778561169 Price: 25.00. The Scorpion brushless motor installed in a model built from the kit. Glow powered boats always took a 'hammering'. Airfix 1/32 American M3 Lee Tank Classic Vintage 1976 Armour Series 8 08, 1/72 Revell Sikorsky Hh-3e Jolly Green Giant Us Airforce Very Rare, VINTAGE RARE AIRFIX 1/8th SCALE HONDA 750 FOUR BOXED, German Half-Track Sd.Kfz.7/2 W/ 37mm Gun UNIMAX Forces Of Valor 1:72 850, REVELL 1/144 Lufthansa Airbus A380 Lufthansa Plastic Model Kit 04270, Revell 1/32 Scale MESSERSCHMITT BF110G NIGHT FIGHTER #4745 VINTAGE 1992, Revell Model Kit - Audi A4 DTM 2011 M Rockenfeller Car - 1:24 Scale - 07, 1/72 Matchbox Boeing P-12e Pursuit Bi-plane Fighter Rare. A full sheet of the correctly sized and design transfers is included which adds to the final finish of the model. Vintage Victory Industries model Vosper R.A.F electric crash tender boat + box, 20.00. Is your new Fire boat the big one 46" or the smaller 34" ? You can find out more here. Shop by category . Well Robbob, congratulations on whetting your baby's head, sorry, it's perfect botty . ?? I have just gotten hold of an original aerokits 46" to restore. VINTAGE AEROKITS TORPEDO BOAT Item number: 140191381656 RADIO CONTROLLED MODEL BOAT, WOODEN HULL Item number: 280184522678 This, coupled with authentic deck fittings and accessories, makes for an extremely realistic model with an excellent performance. The construction of the 36 version remains the same as the original Veron kit with some modifications. Just in case! I did actually get this from mturpin013, but thanks. -42cm. Superb Vintage "JOFFRE Tug Boat" R/C Model Boat, ( Quality Restoration Project ) $161.24 + $54.05 shipping . any way there's enough builders on here that have experienced everything you will come across in this build, so if in doubt give them a shout. Now how did I manage to get pictures up, RAF Crash Tender (46) by Vintage Model Works, Slec Ltd - Bob-A-Bout Footy Class Yacht Build. At the moment he's selling insurance for Direct Line., Anyone noticed the similarity between our Harvey Kitten and the actor Harvey Keitel ?hmmmm.I reckon it's an alias, Thx v much. The whole of the floor can also be removed for access. [Other models of Greg Reid] [other Military Launch Models] Tags: Greg Reid. Water slide transfers as the original Vosper design are included in the kit. 4 1.5 V. Ever-Ready U11 or equivalent (not included). Best price and value when compared to PicClick similar items. Goes very fast! Crash Tender (Vosper Double Screw)". VMW with Colin Smith (Phils Son) has enlarged the original model to the increased length of 36 (1:10 scale). Then just ask one of our many thousands of satisfied customers, both here in the UK and overseas. . RC Boat Radio Controlled Wooden RAF Crash Tender Model Aerokits by KeilKraft . This website uses cookies to give you the best experience. So which one are you in. ProductID: Model Boat Motors, Propellers & Prop Shafts, Plastic Model Car Kits & Other Vehicle Kits, Skip to the beginning of the images gallery, Order before 2pm for Next Working Day Delivery, Aeronaut 1/20 Kalle 2 Harbour Tug Model Kit, Caldercraft 1/32 Scale Marie Felling Double Screw Harbour Tug Model Ship Kit, 1/8 Scale Fairey Huntress with Fittings Kit. Excl VAT: 14.58, 25.50 I keep thinking about selling mine, its not getting used, but the amount of hours we put in, how do you put a price on that? The bearings in the drive line are shot, so a mate is making a set and resizing to . The full-size craft performing at speed in 1953. Virtually no roll at all, it's as if they are glued to the waters surface. 11mm holes are for cable runs. 94 entered service in about 1952/1953 and was damaged and stored at number 238 Maintenance Unit until July 1958 when it too was struck off charge. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. Excl VAT: 3.92, 9.18 Sep 28, 2012 - Deans Marine Started in 1981 when the proprietor Ron Dean had the idea that parts for model ships could be produced on a part time basis to part finance his lifelong hobby of radio controlled model ship building. 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. 14 photos. , So Ive made some progress today, glueing the bulkheads in place. Vosper double-screw RAF crash rescue tender boat (Victory Industries), Vosper triple-screw yacht (Victory Industries), 1954 - A Big Year for Victory Industries (madmalc.screaming.net), https://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Vosper_double-screw_RAF_crash_rescue_tender_boat_(Victory_Industries)&oldid=53583.
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