I found this site has very good info on RAF boats. Very impressive, you should be very proud of your work! Nice model Harry, which brings back memories. Vintage Model Works 46" RAF Crash Tender: by robbob (Admiral) . Goes very fast! More Items From eBay UK. Unless you are like me and then after a while to get a bit over confident. 3 sets , that's 150 clips if my geography serves me well. Pmdevlin you could donate yours to a caring amateur like me . When Tim O'Hara's plane is hijacked and forced to crash land in the middle of the Andes, his troubles are only beginning. sheeting is also pre-cut. 4 1.5 V. Ever-Ready U11 or equivalent (not included). A theme militaria and also to a conflict world war ii 19391945 , a service represented by air force . Charity Boat Show 2020; Scale Section Xmas Lunch 2019; . My model gave good performance and was powered by an OS60 glow motor. For over 50 years, Sussex Model Centre have been serving the modeller. 76WOT002 Oxford Diecast 1:76 OO Gauge Ford WOT1 Crash Tender RAF Thanks for the link to the clips, I've ordered 3 sets, I like a bit of stock, Thought so! Following the legendary Keil Kraft Eezebilt plans for a Royal Air Force Crash Tender boat from the 1950's.. Plans exploded to 130%. My usual supply of 5 minute two pack epoxy has stopped stocking it, so looking for a new recommendation. More. . 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. Competitive delivery rates, next day delivery available. . I bought one of these for a good price. The next piece I tackled was the bulkhead connector to which the assembled hose is connected. This fine High Speed Vosper R.A.F. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information. Not convinced? You can find out more here. 93 was struck off charge in July 1958 and disposed of.No. AEROKITS VOSPER HIGH SPEED R.A.F CRASH TENDER BOAT WOODEN MODEL KIT. The Vintage Model Boat range are now being produced by SLEC Ltd. All our kits come with all parts cut by CNC router or laser,plus all the necessary strip wood is included, along with building instructions and plan. 6-volt battery operated. 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. Forward and central cabin tops lift off for access, as the rear cockpit floor. Parts are stamped for quick identification. Fire Escape Route Signage Decals. 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. A comment on YOUTUBE asked for details and Martin said see Model Boat Mayhem. I'll leave it there. Near completion prior to paint finish with additional detailing by Rob Briancourt St. Albans & District Model Engineering Society. Secure the hatches and raise the flags ! Telford, Shropshire. great idea with the masking tape Rob, they look very nice. It is not known what happened to the two craft after this date. 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 . Detail of twin motor installation in one of the kit models constructed by a modeller in the Welwyn Club. Miniature Flags & Decals For Model Boats | Hobbies I LOVE Your attention to detail & quest for perfection, and I can't wait to see it in person!!. AeroKits Vosper 46" RAF Crash Tender - RC Groups I cant wait to see her on the water performing. Brilliant looking Model Rob - good to meet you the other day. I still have a 34 and a 46 inch still new in boxes. I found on YOUTUBE a video of this model posted by Martin. Firefloat No. Will bring a . All. 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. Using foam board for the construction. Arch Four , Area 35 Toy and Model Boats (display). vosper boats products for sale | eBay 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. That's when I find the concrete banks. Unsold See similar items $467.69 Buy It Now, $113.60 Shipping, 14-Day Returns, eBay Money Back Guarantee. Excl VAT: 4.84, 6.30 We welcome well written contributions from Website members on almost any aspect of Model Boating with a particular emphasis on practical hints, tips, experience and builds. Another view showing additional detailing of cockpit with access to radio control equipment through small hatch. Voer uw trefwoord in Uitgebreid zoeken: Hulp en contact; Huidige taal Nederlands Nederlands. Require good close up pictures of the anchor, mast and the foam tubes and fittings please. 139 forum posts. Perhaps time to do something similar then?. I can't wait to see this beauty in its natural habitat to see how it performs. the detail you have put in on this build. Phone us on01903 207 525or use ourContact Form. The 34" boat, I burnt out the motor some how so fitted a brushless + 2S Lipo. , So Ive made some progress today, glueing the bulkheads in place. Extra realistic detail is applied to a kit model which enhances the appearance. I think it goes without saying that contributions should be illustrated by appropriate photos. This fine High Speed Vosper R.A.F. No. Omg, what a quality job!!! That is really some thing else. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Once again that is brilliant. By using this website you agree to our use of cookies. Your payment information is processed securely. Greg Read's model of RAF Crash Tender 94; built from plans on a moulded hull. Sorry to waffle on it just brings back old memories. So as the first one went together and it seemed to go well then the Aerokits one followed on. One was given to my younger brother, his had a Taycol Standard in it, and I had the job of taking the accumulator to the local model shop to have it charged up as we never had a charger for it. Also used the clamp widget in anger as I attached the inner gunwhale stringers. Having made a sturdy building board, it seems sensible to work from the bows backwards, as once the bow structure is glued accurately everything else should follow. 2 to give it its correct description was re-introduced as an improved all wood kit for the vintage enthusiast. We will contact you before posting. FOR SALE! Haha. Sorry to be nosey. At the moment he's selling insurance for Direct Line., Anyone noticed the similarity between our Harvey Kitten and the actor Harvey Keitel ?hmmmm.I reckon it's an alias, Thx v much. 275.00 Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for RC Boat Radio Controlled Fuel Engine Wooden RAF Crash Tender KeilKraft Aerokits at the best online prices at eBay! The boat is a credit to model making. Excl VAT: 6.46, 1.60 I have followed this build since the start, and am starting to wonder if or when it's going to hit the water. RC Boat Radio Controlled Fuel Engine Wooden RAF Crash Tender KeilKraft Aerokits. The final finish is applied with car acrylic paints, the total number of individual fittings is 56, as below. Hi,This is my first boat build of 2018, it took 9 days to build! this builds a beautiful model. 2 to give it its correct description was re-introduced as an improved all wood kit for the vintage enthusiast. Cummins. A powerful electric motor drives twin screws, incorporating forward and reverse. Parts are stamped for quick identification.White metal fittingsAll deck fittings are cast on white metal and are easily cleaned with a Dremel tool, files, wet & dry paper or sponge sanding pads. But then Alice Cooper found he could do things in his. Utterly beautiful Robbob. A sort of n00b here. Airfix H0/00 Scale Built Bedford K6 Fire Engine RAF Emergency Set Crash. The Scorpion brushless motor installed in a model built from the kit. 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! 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. 5.07. A crew of five was intended in service, construction was wood, hard chine, plywood frames and double diagonal planking. Oct 11, 2016 - RAF MK.9 airfield crash tenders (models) Thorneycroft Nubian Major, 16 litre Cummins V8 naturally aspirated . I am very impressed with your superb work on this kit. or Best Offer. I look forward to receiving your suggestions. He used an "egg-box" technique, sliding the bulkheads onto slots in the superstructure which acted as a jig. Military Modelling. Water slide transfers as the original Vosper design are included in the kit. Stripwood is obechi.The deck fittings are traditionally cast in white metal.A full sheet of the correct size and design transfers is included which adds to the appearance of the model.The windows are laser-cut in clear perspex with acetate frames which gives added realism.The performance of this newly-produced model has, after exhaustive experiment and testing, proven to be extremely fast and exciting on the water if fitted with an appropriate motor and compatible equipment. The kit parts are cut using our laser cutting technology, that not only gives very accurate and precise cut parts, that fit together without any sanding but also details like planking on the decks and the cabin roof . I have a 46" to refurbish and have scaled one down and built a 28" in Balsa wood. What's next Rob?. This fine High Speed Vosper R.A.F. eBay (UK) Limited acts as a credit broker not a lender. Excl VAT: 7.21, 4.70 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. These were also pinned in place with 12mm brass pins. Thanks, I will have to look at the local model shop. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. Vosper RAF Crash Tender Model Boat Victory Industries Ltd Spares Or Repairs. I say he I should say my parents both bought them for me. Having dry fitted all the frames to the keel and measured for alignment, I was nervous that a mm out anywhere could accumulate errors, so I decided to steam and bend the gunwhale stringers and dry fit them as well. Please see Postage for more information regarding surcharge areas. First time for the Tender and I was happy with her performance, but not with my photography. This enables easier alignment of the motor to the propshaft. Came to me in an instant while I was staring at the problem. victory industries products for sale | eBay Nubian. This model is a single shaft version but can be adapted for twin screw and rudder. RC Sailing :- RAF Crash Tender - YouTube 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 . I do have a couple more questions, first is what motor is in her and second is she going full throttle on the water or not. A separate smaller Ford V8 engine was used to operate the two foam/water monitors and a smaller JAP engine for the bilge pumps. Comes complete with the additional metal fitting set. Well Robbob, congratulations on whetting your baby's head, sorry, it's perfect botty . Mersey Marine RAF Crash Tender Fittings Kit, Built Airfix Raf Emergency Set Austin K 2 Ambulance Austin K 6 Crash Ten, KitShack Vosper 34" RAF Crash Tender / Firefloat 2 Wooden Model Boat Kit, KitShack Vosper 34" RAF Crash Tender / Firefloat 2 Kit RC, Airfix H0/00 Scale Built Bedford K6 Fire Engine RAF Emergency Set Crash, 2023 - WorthPoint Corporation | 5 Concourse Parkway NE, Suite 2900. I shall be happy to give advice on this. Vosper Type ASRL Semi-Scale - Plastic Boat Set by Sarik Hobbies. Speed-boats-for-sale in Shropshire | Stuff for Sale - Gumtree 4 years ago by Harvey Kitten ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class) So while 2nd layer of gunwhale stringers glue is setting on 46" boat I thought I'd do some renovations on the recently acquired 36" boat, starting with the rear deck. Seller: lesroinf5km5 (1,445) 0%, Location: Poole Dorset , GB, Ships to: GB & many other countries, Item: 183637732728 The Vosper RAF Crash Tender Kit 46 . 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. The hull was copied from the original Sadly I never got to have radio control in it. Hi Robbob, now you've asked I have been 'distracted' with other projects - wasn't feeling confident about the skins for the 46" boat, didn't want to mess up, so I bought a Sarik semi-kit for MTB379 to practice with, and that seems to have gone OKish. Is your new Fire boat the big one 46" or the smaller 34" ? The catch poles each side of the wheelhouse require replacing(no problem). 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. Its been a while since the boat had its maiden voyage on the lake at St. Albans and Im pleased to report that it looks really good in the water and goes like stink if you open up the throttle. RAF CRASH TENDER. VMW with Colin Smith (Phils Son) has enlarged the original model to the increased length of 36 (1:10 scale). Some of them are almost vertical seriously tho Im a bit pedantic about keeping both sides of the boat at the same height so clamped all the bulkheads as I glued and adjusted as necessary. Oct 11, 2016 - RAF MK.9 airfield crash tenders (models) Thorneycroft Nubian Major, 16 litre Cummins V8 naturally aspirated. He then bought me a ED Hunter 3.46cc Diesel engine for my Christmas present that year. This will be a useful practice for when the 46 . There is order and simmetry and aesthetic realization; real outstanding work! Please click here. Tri-ang, Scalex Boats. radio control race boat bat boat twin motors project . Secure the hatches and raise the flags ! . http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SOLID-BRASS-PANEL-PINS-15mm-20mm-25mm-30mm-40mm-CHOOSE, http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/cgi-bin/ss000029.pl?TB=A&GB=&SS=brass%20pins, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/50Pcs-Spring-Clip-Fuel-Line-Hose-Water-Pipe-Air-Tube-C. 3.36. All deck fittings are cast on white metal and are easily cleaned with a Dremel tool, files, wet & dry paper or sponge sanding pads. The cross hatch grid for the foam tanks was made on my 3D printer and once painted will be OK. Ill make the brass connectors for the hose on my lathe, and the hatch needs a recess milled out for the handles. This new 36 (940mm) kit follows that tradition. RC Boat Radio Controlled Fuel Engine Wooden RAF . Will that be part three? Virtually no roll at all, it's as if they are glued to the waters surface. Price - 1960`s Victory Industries Vosper RAF Crash Tender Boat Model In Box. The Graupner 900 motor bolted to the supplied adjustable motor mount. RAF Crash Tender This fine High Speed Vosper R.A.F. Rob, who said I should get on with it So I have. The model on the stand showing further detail. Crash Tender 34.5 - SLEC UK Excl VAT: 5.25, 17.50 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. Winning bid: 23.75 [ 3 bids] Postage: . or have I missed the water trials? RAF Crash Tender Model Boat Kit Vintage | #305451732 - Worthpoint . I know these work well on 40 to 50 2 blade prop. Having spent so much time adding fittings and detail to the removable cabin roofs and hatches the last thing I want is for them to be dislodged and see them sink without trace ! 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. Please see below for shipping charges. A very familiar sight at collectors toy-fairs today. I have one in a offshore ABS racer and it moves!!!! Good idea as it's also very easy to keep clean - repels virtually everything and anything , Obvious when you think of it. Listen to video summary for more information from Gra. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal (Europe) S. r.l. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. i have an "Aerokit vosper high speed RAF crash rescue tender" It also say on the label trade distributors "E. Keil & CO LTD". Totally AWESOME. many thanks i will try them and again thanks for all your advice, colin, Hi jaffy, try Cornwall Model boats, there website is superb, hi can you help me i have purchased the 46" vosper, and i have looked every where for the brass nails, i have the brass pins but are no help, can you tell me where in uk i can buy them, i would much appreciate it, i live in australia and ive tried everywhere here, i think your build is out of his world, i only hope mine will look like yours, hoping for reply, colin.

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