Want the latest issue of Model Boats? Hi its been a pleasure to read and has got me motavated so much so i have just bought the kit so thank you. Back to the Fireboat in the new year after a few other boat repairs, so hopefully the build log will pick up. Require good close up pictures of the anchor, mast and the foam tubes and fittings please. Condition: Used. 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. Fire Trucks. The Member Contribution area offers space for short informativemini articles which would not normally find a place inModel Boatsmagazine. I still have a 34 and a 46 inch still new in boxes. Free delivery for many products! It utilised mixed balsa and ply construction ( a combination of both strength and lightness gained through Phils model aircraft design experience). Have you finished the rest of the hose yet? The boat is grey, with black hull, RAF markings and white roofing. After all the effort and care you've put into this build excellent idea to keep it safe.Your build blog is amazing and although i'm learning with Doug's and DaveM help on shaft re position I will be using some of your tips when I get to the deck fittings and cabins . The wooden contents of this 1/12th-scale kit are CNC cut from good-quality plywood which ensures accurate slots and more precise fitting of bulkheads and superstructure. Ww2 boat engine. AMERICAN RIVER & LAKES 1960'S PUSHER TUG RADIO . Two English model boats, including a star pond yacht & Victory Industries Vosper RAF Crash tender & Miss England boat Victory models Leyland Comet bat tery operated plastic large scale model with orange cab, grey Tipping body, black Chassis in original illustrated box (Af) Please note: Orders to surcharge areas may incur an additional cost if a parcel is oversized, overweight or contains flammable goods. I was weird as we went on to build another five in all. Frames should be painted in silver or aluminium colour for realism. I have followed this build since the start, and am starting to wonder if or when it's going to hit the water. 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. . Secure the hatches and raise the flags ! The anchor looks to be about 50 to 60mm, I may make my own. Forward and central cabin tops lift off for access, as the rear cockpit floor. As well as a 46" PT 109 with a 26cc in her that also sits on the water the same way. 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. Glow powered boats always took a 'hammering'. Detail of twin motor installation in one of the kit models constructed by a modeller in the Welwyn Club. 93 was delivered to the RAF Marine Craft Section based at Calshot on Southampton Water in approximately March 1952, it appears to have spent most of its life in storage probably because the Sunderland Flying Boats were being withdrawn from service during this period and its role therefore became redundant. Thanks Robbob. Ww2 boat engine. Ended: 30 Jan, 2023 04:37:47 AEDST. A theme militaria and also to a conflict world war ii 19391945 , a service represented by air force . So I made a widget that locates into the slot in the breast hook and provides a parallel surface well see when we get to glueing! Ended: 18 Sep, 2022 06:50:39 BST. Kind of "finishes things off", especially as I knock things about with my clumsy hands, , Simply magnificent, museum+ quality, and too good to hide in a museum . The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. Use our magazine locator link to find your nearest stockist! 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. 1/16" Scale 34.5". Winning bid: 23.75 [ 3 bids] Postage: . Scale . 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. I look forward to receiving your suggestions. 2) of this type were produced by Vospers. I know these work well on 40 to 50 2 blade prop. RC Model Vehicles & Kits | eBay! Excl VAT: 14.58, 25.50 Hi,This is my first boat build of 2018, it took 9 days to build! Virtually no roll at all, it's as if they are glued to the waters surface. Window overlays and screens included. 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. Plywood is used throughout except stringers which are obechi strip. Full set of new decals with a number of these installed. 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'. This fine High Speed Vosper R.A.F. Ah, but the boats were French. A set of clear plastic push-fit windows and frames have been produced for the VMW 46 Crash Tender kit. RAF Crash Tender including PR802A fittings kit. 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. Page 3 20th Jan 2020 . You can find out more here. Some of the contents of the Kit Box which weighs in at approximately 8kgs. Costume, Occasion & Specialized Clothing, Shoes & Accessories, Mobile Phones, Smart Watches, Accessories & Communication, Bathroom Fixtures, Accessories & Supplies, Industrial Printing & Graphic Arts Equipment, Shaving & Hair Removal Products & Equipment, Aerokits vintage raf vosper fire crash tender boat from the 60s, eBay (UK) Limited is an appointed representative of, Learn more about Product Partnerships Limited - opens in a new window or tab. Please see Postage for more information regarding surcharge areas. 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. A Superb range of 4 Blade, Fabricated Brass Model BoatPropellers. Frames should be painted in silver or aluminium colour for realism.No. What a brilliant bit of work. Could you announce in this blog, so I dont miss it. The lines of the Vosper design are good from all angles. Parts are stamped for quick identification. It is an opportunity for Website Members to freely share their expertise and experience butI am afraid that virtue is its own reward as there is no budget to offer more material recompense! See original listing. 93 was struck off charge in July 1958 and disposed of.No. model-boats.com model-boats.com Page 27. Telford, Shropshire. 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. Military Modelling. The OS60 was about 1.6HP @ 16,000rpm and generally the props where to big for the motor. You must show the boat in action now. Excl VAT: 5.25, 17.50 You have put so much into her and so much detail. 0 bids. RAF Crash Tender This fine High Speed Vosper R.A.F. There were only two vosper crash tenders ever built were numbered 93 and 94, and these numbers were painted white. . This is a 36 version needing some TLC which I just bought off a friend. I am very impressed with your superb work on this kit. Model Trains. Select PayPal Credit to have the option to pay over time. Hopefully will glue bulkheads later today once dads taxi shift is over. Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750, RAF CRASH TENDER REVIVAL KIT Many modellers have expressed interest in these vintage designs and it was decided to produce a limited number of kits of this 1950s RAF craft for the enthusiast. . Our customer support and service is comprehensive, and we wont disappear after you have made a purchase. BOXED VICTORY INDUSTRIES R.A.F. RAF CRASH TENDER. Sorry to waffle on it just brings back old memories. Model RC Vintage Early Model Vosper Speed Boat. eBay (UK) Limited acts as a credit broker not a lender. Once again that is brilliant. 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. material, and it differs appreciably from other published versions. The hard chine construction method is straghtforward. 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. A full new kit was sold here last week for $470 AU, original bought in 2011 for $600 AU. For sale is a Vintage Model of an Early Vosper RAF Crash Tender it is made of wood construction and finished to a good standard it requires a motor of some type it has been in storage for some years it's length is 89cm width 28cm it has a Rudder Prop. A range of kits designed by Les Rowe, in the early 1950/60s. Following the legendary Keil Kraft Eezebilt plans for a Royal Air Force Crash Tender boat from the 1950's.. Plans exploded to 130%. I have just built the fire tender raf and I did have pictures up but they seem to have vanished but I will send some pictures of the fire tender, and the Wattle both scratch built I acquired the fire tender kit from Marky but remade it all in balsa and thin ply kept the patterns for future ref. . Came to me in an instant while I was staring at the problem. Tri-ang, Scalex Boats. This enables easier alignment of the motor to the propshaft. Will bring a . Refresh your browser window to try again. Looks great on the water. I find it hard to do move about in mine. Check out FAQs here. Price: GBP 85.00. The scale drawing for this model The wiring in the closed up wheelhouse section is another problem, it is a mess and some of the lights do not work. Click & Collect. Hobbies have built a reputation for providing first class goods and excellent service, with over 125 years of experience supplying model makers, machinists, craftsman & enthusiasts alike. Please note we have recently moved to a new website and your old account password will not work, if you had an account on the old website then please register with the same email address to gain access to your account. That's a neat idea, I had to resort to wedges and packing pieces to form parallel surfaces for the clamps to pull against. RC Boat Radio Controlled Fuel Engine Wooden RAF Crash Tender KeilKraft Aerokits. Thanks you for your generous words kind sir. 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. 1 bid. 4.50 postage. 99. It has a brushed motor in there but no other electronics. The Vosper RAF Crash Tender Kit 46. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. boat that many will remember from years ago. $23.89 + $27.72 shipping . Seller - 16,429+ items sold. DHL normally advise an estimated delivery slot via SMS or Email notification. Thanks for the link to the clips, I've ordered 3 sets, I like a bit of stock, Thought so! This will be a useful practice for when the 46 boat needs doing. 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. The original deck was painted white and was screwed down. i have an "Aerokit vosper high speed RAF crash rescue tender" It also say on the label trade distributors "E. Keil & CO LTD". . I cant find a single picture of the original boat!! I bought one of these for a good price. Seems to work. All. radio control race boat bat boat twin motors project . It has twin fire I have just gotten hold of an original aerokits 46" to restore. Vosper 46ft RAF Crash Tender . Nice model Harry, which brings back memories. Then just ask one of our many thousands of satisfied customers, both here in the UK and overseas. [Other models of Greg Reid] [other Military Launch Models] Tags: Greg Reid. So which one are you in. . This will help prove all the frames correct height port & starboard before I commit to glueing. Using foam board for the construction. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. This example constructed by Grahame Palmer of the Phoenix MBC Surrey, Prototype No. This fine High Speed Vosper R.A.F. Goes very fast! Completed model should be around 27" in length. I dont know what new ideas to show, but I will try keep a regular update of progress on the boat. This "RAF Crash Tender" was built by Graham93 who is a member and contributor to Model Boats Website. Wow Robbob, I have just seen the video of your Crash Tender. Secure the hatches and raise the flags ! It wasn't as well detailed as yours. I talked with the builder/ owner, Rob, who has extensively posted on here his build blog ( and very useful reading it has been!) The final finish is applied with car acrylic paints, the total number of individual fittings is 56, as below. I say he I should say my parents both bought them for me. The final finish is applied with car acrylic paints, the total number of individual fittings is 56, as below.Crash Tender Transfers A set of clear plastic push-fit windows and frames have been produced for the VMW 46 Crash Tender kit. 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. I am familiar with RC stuff as I do a lot of modern electric cars - I have a decent Futaba transmitter (4pm) and I . Victory Industries Vosper Crash Tender. Price: She is amazing. The contents of the kit showing pre-cut wood parts. 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. The Vosper RAF Crash Tender - Perhaps Victory's most popular model and certainly their most enduring. 50.00. Extra realistic detail is applied to a kit model which enhances the appearance. How I envy. The other five that we built he actually gave away to friends and one even went to the milkman. . . Wow. It may well bring nostalgic memories to senior modellers and it will also appeal to anyone who enjoys building with traditional materials. After test fitting the hose ends to establish the correct lengths the hoses were trimmed to size and the fittings were then glued into the hose ends with some epoxy. A credit to you sir. This For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. S.H.G - Raboesch 4 Blade Brass Model Boat Propellers. the instructions are there and its in its original box, which is damaged. After Victory shut down in 1969, Wrenn bought the stocks and tooling for the two popular "Vosper" boats in . This model is a single shaft version but can be adapted for twin screw and rudder. I know its a Vosper 46' RAF crash/asr/fire float , probably Mark Two. The new 46" large-size kit of this popular and exciting RAF craft. The 34" is an original that Was Released in 1994 by Aerokits on the 50th Anniversary and the 46" is a VMW kit. The remaining hose fittings are the male & female connectors and fortunately require nothing more than drilling to take the four short brass turning handles which were soft soldered in place and then filed to length. The 34" boat, I burnt out the motor some how so fitted a brushless + 2S Lipo. $103.83 + $51.85 shipping . it's wonderful that the asylum has these facilities, and modelling is such good therapy . A blue boxed battery-powered twin-screw model RAF rescue tender boat, with original box and instruction sheet. Superb Vintage "JOFFRE Tug Boat" R/C Model Boat, ( Quality Restoration Project ) $161.24 + $54.05 shipping . . The original design for this model was based on the Metropolitan Police Thames Division River Police Launch constructed at Teddington by Toughs Boatyard in the late 1940s/1950s period. It is not known what happened to the two craft after this date. Fitted the cabin sides, using marks to ensure they were fully seated to the bulkheads. Firefloat No. In 2003 after many modellers had expressed an interest in this popular design, the Vosper RAF Crash Tender or 46 Firefloat Mk. We also deliver all over the world. AirFix RAF Air Sea Rescue Launch 1:72 Model Kit. A very neat well built 'firefloat', just one point,are you fitting the fuel filler caps? [Other models of Edwin Metcalfe] [other Military Launch Models] Tags: Edwin Metcalfe RAF Crash Tender. I have a 46" to refurbish and have scaled one down and built a 28" in Balsa wood. 5.07. Bulkheads are 6mm ply with skins of 1.5mm forming a strong hull. I cant wait to see her on the water performing. Eligibility determined at checkout. When Tim O'Hara's plane is hijacked and forced to crash land in the middle of the Andes, his troubles are only beginning. First time for the Tender and I was happy with her performance, but not with my photography. A very familiar sight at collectors toy-fairs today. As our first ever build, he brought home broken down tea chests . sexy heavyweight champion Angel. Your payment information is processed securely. And so were the many hundreds of . You have the right to cancel within 7 working days after the day you take receipt of goods. Updated November 1, 2022. Please click here, Sign up to Model Boats Special Offers Product condition: New. RAF Crash Tender, model: Edwin Metcalfe. This, coupled with authentic deck fittings and accessories, makes for an extremely realistic model with an excellent performance. The model on the stand showing further detail. Well Robbob, congratulations on whetting your baby's head, sorry, it's perfect botty . Plans, Fretsaw Blades, Flags, Decals and Vinyl Lettering, Orders Over 100 & Hobbies Catalogues (UK Only), Maximum Postage (Wood Packs, Panels and Flammable Goods), Express Next Working Day & Nominated Delivery (Placed Before 2pm). More powerful and smaller than the Graupner 900. I found on YOUTUBE a video of this model posted by Martin. The boats did not need a building board, and accurate alignment was simple to achieve. Haha. I ordered the batteries and a ESC for that plan, but the plan is getting a few mods( battery hatches in the sponsons). 10.00. thus passable to have r/c installation and steering servo quite separate . or Best Offer. 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. 11mm holes are for cable runs. 1/72 Revell Sikorsky Hh-3e Jolly Green Giant Us Airforce Very Rare. 3 sets , that's 150 clips if my geography serves me well. Ending Today at 2:36PM GMT 1h 29m. RAF Crash Tender - colours & trim: Hi Doug. Will that be part three? The bearings in the drive line are shot, so a mate is making a set and resizing to 4mm shaft with dog drive setup. 5.07. The similar pose of the model is evident. Winkelen op rubriek. RC Boat Radio Controlled Fuel Engine Wooden RAF Crash Tender KeilKraft Aerokits . 5.07. RAF Crash Tender; model: Greg Reid. Allan Read's Model Boats for sale; Crusader Yacht for Charity; Scale Section Events. But he wasn't happy about building the original kit straight outright. (Length 16 1/4 ins. 268 Cannon Hill Lane Well see how all this comes out and adjust for the 46 boat in due course. Excl VAT: 4.84, 6.30 A total of 16 window frames and 20 windows and port-holes are included in the kit. This website uses cookies to give you the best experience. It is thus passable to have r/c installation and steering servo quite separate from the central cabin engine room. I wish! This fine High Speed Vosper R.A.F. 2 to give it its correct description was re-introduced as an improved all wood kit for the vintage enthusiast. Hi Hmsnostalgia and welcome to the website. I have never gone into it that deeply. has been copied largely from old Vosper drawings and other contemporary Here at Hobbies we aim to dispatch all in stock items on the same working day, if ordered by 2:00pm. 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. He then bought me a ED Hunter 3.46cc Diesel engine for my Christmas present that year. Dont seem big enough the whole front end - keel + breast hook are glued and screwed, this seems the likeliest place for damage and needs to be sturdy. She is powered by two Graupner Speed 600 ECO motors which produced a . Full set of new decals with a number of these installed. have not noticed them in your build. 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. I've just signed up to your blog - never stop learning. et Cie, S.C.A. Oh the joy of retirement! My model gave good performance and was powered by an OS60 glow motor. This example is by a member of the Phoenix Model Boat Club in Surrey. Raf launches - model dockyard, Vosper r.a.f 73ft rescue launch: 1:24 scale detailed drawings, hull length 36in of ww2 r.a.f air sea rescue craft. 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. Brought the Wesmac and this winter's RAF Crash Tender to my local model club meet. Omg, what a quality job!!! Interesting suggestionperhaps not the functional torpedo's, a bit anti social perhaps. Condition: New. This fine High Speed Vosper R.A.F. RC Scale Boating - Aerokits RAF fire boat/crash tender - I have an old aerokits crash tender, 34 version. From Vintage Model Works comes the new 46 largesize kit of this popular and exciting RAF craft. Another view showing additional detailing of cockpit with access to radio control equipment through small hatch. For modellers wishing to renovate old Aerokits models these may be modified for use. $42.74 + $41.02 shipping . 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. This model was produced from 1954 through to 1969 by Victory and then when the company closed in 1969, the tooling and remaining stocks were bought by G&R Wrenn of model railway fame. The Royal Navy was by any measure the superior of the Kriegsmarine, and Nazi surface vessels never left port without exposing themselves to extreme hazard. 14 photos. HITCHIN. 93 moored at PortsmouthBRIEF HISTORY OF FULL-SIZE CRAFTOnly two Vosper 46 foot RAF Crash Tenders (or firefloat Mk. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. this builds a beautiful model. See terms. Perhaps time to do something similar then?. A separate smaller Ford V8 engine was used to operate the two foam/water monitors and a smaller JAP engine for the bilge pumps. It very well built, minus motor, radio, servo and battery. By continuing to use this site, you agree to our use of cookies. The hose I have is a bit of corrugated plastic probably from Lego. Finally, the windows are laser-cut in perspex with matching frames for added realism. Not convinced? But then Alice Cooper found he could do things in his. Airfix H0/00 Scale Built Bedford K6 Fire Engine RAF Emergency Set Crash. A very RARE MODEL VICTORY INDUSTRIES VOSPER RAF ELECTRIC CRASH TENDER (MODEL 195624626065 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. It very well built, minus motor, radio, servo and battery. If that weren't enough stress, her Jack Daniel's-loving mother, Candy, returns to stir .