GaryLC
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Redcar, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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Gary Steam Marine, the only way to go.
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12 boatsHighlander Clyde Puffer,(Mountfleet.)
Highlander is a Mountfleet kit and as the boiler and steam engine are both at the rear end, this leads to s…
The Anteo my very first ever steam powered tug.
My very first steam-boat back in the 70s, the Anteo by Panart probably the best kit ever, a plank on frame …
Marian Belle' Tug Mobile Marine Kit.
A Mobile Marine tug kit, modified to take a steam plant, TVR1A-BB steam engine, 3 1/2" diameter x 6" length…
Marian Belle' Empire Class Tug
Finally completed on 5th April, I must be slowing down with age. Despite the weight of the installed steam …
Marian Belle' Empire class tug (Mobile Marine.)
This model has been on the go for the last three years and is now finally almost complete, this one as per …
(Other) Lady Ayla and Elena.
Clinker built open launches built to show off the boiler, steam engine and complex plumbing. (Motor: The Ca…
(Other) Lady Marian
This Drifter was a Marvon Models Kit and was incredible value for the money, a double planked plank on fram…
(Tug Boat) Anteo Harbour Tug
My first ever Tug about fifty years ago, and my very first steam engine hence the super-structure looks a l…
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♥ 4 likesRe: Outboard Fisherman.@ColRay You and I both my friend. Regards, Gary♥ 1 likeRe: TVR1A Steam Engine.@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 w…
♥ 13 likesRe: TVR1A Steam Engine.@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 fo…♥ 13 likesRe: TVR1A Steam Engine.@AndyHaynes Hi Andy, I really appreciate that info, and I will give it a try, thankyou, Regards Gary.♥ 13 likesRe: TVR1A Steam Engine.@muddy Me again, I would be very interested in some photos of what you have on the steam boating front. Regards, Gary.♥ 13 likesRe: TVR1A Steam Engine.@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…♥ 13 likesRe: TVR1A Steam Engine.@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.♥ 13 likesTVR1A Steam Engine.A little more progress on the almost complete front, the end is definitely in sight at long last. The front bulkhead is complete along with the front deck, which requires a hatch making for access to the gas c…
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