π¬ Re: Halstow
6 months ago by
π¬π§ howard (

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Where did you get your drawings for this motor barge? , Iβd like to model something similar, cheers Howard
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π Vesper MTB scale 1/32 hull size 660x 180mm sarik hobbies dwg mm2062
2 years ago by
π¬π§ howard (

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Morning Scratchbuilder, thanks for that, I did try and contact Cornwall model boats, line was busy so tried Howes Models found to be helpful ,Iβll let you know when my bits arrive , meanwhile Iβm working on my Mastman Bantum tug happy steaming , Howard
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π Vesper MTB scale 1/32 hull size 660x 180mm sarik hobbies dwg mm2062
2 years ago by
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Thank you scratch builder for your reply ,nice looking vessel ,mine however has a long way to go ! . I took your advice and contacted Deans marine , as luck would have it ,Deans marine do a crash tender of a similar size except my hull is 50 mm longer , Iβve asked the nice chap at Deans to quote for the running gear of the crash tender ,but with a 10 inch prop shaft , Iβll let you know how it works out !. best regards Howard
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π Vesper MTB scale 1/32 hull size 660x 180mm sarik hobbies dwg mm2062
2 years ago by
π¬π§ howard (

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Can you guys help me want to know what size motor and propeller is suitable for this vessel , all the drawing specifies is prop tube to be 267mm long itβs a lockdown project Iβm working on ..... starting to get the bug! , thanks for your help in advance regards Howard
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π Flat iron collier
3 years ago by
π¬π§ howard (

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Thanks Doug , Iβll follow up these leads
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π Flat iron collier
3 years ago by
π¬π§ howard (

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Many years ago now ,l spent a month sailing on a flat iron Collier called the Battersea going between Battersea power station and the coal dock at Tyneside . She was about1700 tons, . Does anybody know of plans , or hull that could converted to look like a flat iron Collier as l would like to make a model of one? Thanks for any help on this , regards Howard
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