Classic Model Power Boats
Classic Model Power Boats is a title that I have used for many years to describe the group of model boats that most interest me and that I remember seeing (and sometimes owning) in the 1950’s- 1970’s time period when this type of model was probably at its peak.
Many of these models came from kits produced by the like of Aerokits, Veron, HHM, NorStar, Yeoman, LesRo, Stirling and many others, but some came from plans drawn up by Vic Smeed and others from this same time period.
Models both before and after this era are also included in this category if they are of the same type - ie, a model of boat powered by a motor which was (back in those days) most often a glow plug engine, diesel engine or a petrol engine, although some were powered by electric motors such as those from Taycol or the smaller types from Mabuchi.
These days, most Classic Model Power Boats are powered by electric motors, not always by choice, but often because the use of ic motors is generally frowned upon and is banned from many waters due to the risk of pollution.
Electric motors can be thought of as being comparatively soulless and are quietly very efficient - but lack the noise and smells that accompanied the whole procedure of fuelling-up and starting our power boats back then.
Restoring and building Classic Model Power Boats has been my main interest for several decades now and I am pleased to see a revival in interest in this type of model boat….although in real life, they’re never actually went away!
I am hoping that this blog will attract fellow enthusiasts of this type of model boat to contribute with their pictures and share their experiences of building and operating their Classic Model Power Boats.
Those that currently collect Classic Model Power Boats (and plans) with a view to building and /or restoring them all one day and those who are just generally interested in them may like to contribute too?
Bob.
Many of these models came from kits produced by the like of Aerokits, Veron, HHM, NorStar, Yeoman, LesRo, Stirling and many others, but some came from plans drawn up by Vic Smeed and others from this same time period.
Models both before and after this era are also included in this category if they are of the same type - ie, a model of boat powered by a motor which was (back in those days) most often a glow plug engine, diesel engine or a petrol engine, although some were powered by electric motors such as those from Taycol or the smaller types from Mabuchi.
These days, most Classic Model Power Boats are powered by electric motors, not always by choice, but often because the use of ic motors is generally frowned upon and is banned from many waters due to the risk of pollution.
Electric motors can be thought of as being comparatively soulless and are quietly very efficient - but lack the noise and smells that accompanied the whole procedure of fuelling-up and starting our power boats back then.
Restoring and building Classic Model Power Boats has been my main interest for several decades now and I am pleased to see a revival in interest in this type of model boat….although in real life, they’re never actually went away!
I am hoping that this blog will attract fellow enthusiasts of this type of model boat to contribute with their pictures and share their experiences of building and operating their Classic Model Power Boats.
Those that currently collect Classic Model Power Boats (and plans) with a view to building and /or restoring them all one day and those who are just generally interested in them may like to contribute too?
Bob.
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That sounds good Chris, an easy hull extension, but needing a completely new superstructure.
Bob.