@AlessandroSPQR. Thankyou and very much appreciated, I gave your list of would be suppliers a really good coat of looking at, and was quite amazed that every type of material was on offer except brass. I find that very strange as any live steam model boat has numerous brass fittings connecting the pipe work. So, it would make sense to continue this trend with the fittings on the decks. I now have a solution to this problem, I have been offered help from a friend. Regards, Gary.

Hi Gary, if you don’t find what you’re looking for on these sites, I have others in mind—though I don’t want to cause any confusion. I started with the ones I know well because they are Italian, but there are many others.
Let us know if you find something that suits your needs.

@GaryLC

Hi Gary, in addition to once again complimenting you on your work, I’d like to offer a few suggestions that I hope you’ll find useful.

I have purchased small parts and nautical accessories from this shop (ROCRI Modellismo—link at the end of this message); they have a multilingual website (including English) and offer international shipping.
They carry products from brands like Amati, Mantua, Corel, etc.
Alternatively, you can go directly to the websites of these model-making companies.
You can decide which option works best for you in terms of product costs and shipping fees.

https://www.rocrimodellismo.com/en/656-fairleads
https://www.rocrimodellismo.com/en/583-cleats
https://www.rocrimodellismo.com/en/547-fittings-and-accessories-for-boat-models

https://www.amatimodel.com/it/passacavi-per-modellismo
https://www.amatimodel.com/it/bitte-da-modellismo
https://www.mantuamodelshop.com/navi-antiche-c-2/acc-navali.html?p=13

@stevedownunder. Hi Steven, a little more progress at this end, I have just ordered the bollards, and was unable to order the fairleads as this item was out of stock. Thankyou for that very much appreciated information. Hopefully the fairleads will be available soon. Thanks, once again. Regards, Gary.

@stevedownunder. Hi Steven, and many thanks for the information, the strange thing is that I tried both Cornwall Model Boats and Baylis looking for brass fittings and came up with Zilch. Now that I finally know these fittings actually exist I shall chase it up and hopefully manage to buy them.
Yes, I could make my own, as bollards are reasonably straight forward, and the fairleads are more of a milling exercise, which would take me forever to complete. As I do not have your machining skills, more is the pity, mind I do have a small milling machine, and the brass bar to cut them out of. Every thing considered I think it would be better to buy them ready made, and enjoy the peace of mind.
I am quite pleased with the finished result it has turned out quite well everything considered, and the next step is down to the boating lake. Regards, Gary.

@GaryLC a real master class in building

Hi Gary,
Your open launch is looking superb.
As for brass bollards and fairleads I don't know any suppliers would you consider making your own?

Here is a possible lead, the fairleads are out of stock, although I would guess you have looked at Cornwall model boats.
Also how big a fairlead and bollard are you looking for.
https://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/MHB002-Fairlead-21x4mm-MHB004.html#SID=3184
https://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/33120-Brass-Double-Bollard-6x20mm-33120.html#SID=3178

Cheers,
Stephen.

@ColRay. Thanks Col, and very much appreciated, you are with out doubt a Gentleman and a Scholar, and there is not many of us left these days , more is the pity. Regards, Gary.

@zooma Hi, if you google sales@csmodels.co.uk That will put you in touch with Shona, she was very helpful, and the decals are top quality.

Gary my two cents worth, Ivy-May is in a class of her own . Way way off the scale of excellence. Col

@GaryLC

Hi Gary, I would also like to have some decals made and had no idea where to go to get them, so I will also be contacting CS Models in due course to find out more about them.

The Web Fittings adverts for their huge range of fittings remains ingrained in my mind as I remember seeing them -especially in the Keil Kraft catalogue.

I always wondered what happened to them.

I am looking forward to seeing some pictures of your superb model under steam in the near future.

Bob.

Hi All, finally I can honestly say that my open launch Ivy May is almost complete, except for the deck fittings and seats. Can anyone point me in the right direction to find brass fairleads and bollards. every thing I have found to date is either white metal or resin, it has to be brass as anything else would not look right. A really big thankyou to Andy Haynes for the decal info and Shona at C S Models certainly delivered the goods, as can be seen in one of the photos. Years ago there was a company called Webb who had a catalogue full of really excellent quality fittings and fixtures, and nothing seems to exist along those lines anymore, more is the pity. I will post some photos of my progress to date, and must mention that the walnut box on the front deck is functional but not very pretty, it hides the gas canister valve, and allows access to the same. If any one out there can help me find some decent brass fittings I will be forever grateful. I have come to the conclusion that the fittings I require do not exist here in the UK. So hopefully I need to venture further afield as per the US of A, or Europe. Hopefully someone out there can help me to solve this problem. Don't hold back feel free too comment. Regards, Gary.

@GaryLC
TOP!!!!

@GaryLC A little more progress on the building front, hiding a gas canister in plain site. there is a little more to do as in hiding the canister and leaving access to the valve, which requires a little more work as not quite there yet. Mind if all goes according to plan there is not to much to do with regard to completing the launch. Regards, Gary.

@GaryLC. Hi Andy, and a very big thankyou for the information on Shona and sales@csmodels.com.uk. I have been in touch and placed my order, thanks once again for helping me out of a tricky situation. My cry for help was answered by you ONLY. There is 2,000+ people on this web site so much for band of brothers? Regards, Gary.

@AndyHaynes Hi Andy, I really appreciate that info, and I will give it a try, thankyou, Regards Gary.

@muddy Me again, I would be very interested in some photos of what you have on the steam boating front. Regards, Gary.

@muddy Hi Muddy, I decided on a chain drive as the engine is about an inch higher than the prop shaft, and also used a chain drive to operate the rudder, A normal servo operates at 90 degrees, but with altered gearing you can have 180 degrees and use it for braking if you feel that way inclined. Regards, Gary.

@AlessandroSPQR Hi Alessandro, I am opting for " Ivy - May," Named after my Mum, who was very special one in a million. She managed the grand old age of ninety four years. Regards, Gary.

@GaryLC
What will you call this stunning model?

If you’ve already mentioned it, please forgive me—I missed it.

@GaryLC . Thank you for this.. I have the makings here for a steam launch, but often wondered about the coupling between engine and the prop shaft, it never entered my head about chain drive, although I have seen chain drives on paddle boats before.
Thanks again.. Regards muddy..

@GaryLC hHi Gary, try contacting Shona at sales@csmodels.co.uk, they've done decals for me in the past and they are excellent, let her know what you want word wise, height, colour and font, she always sends a proof beforehand. Cheers Andy