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Charlotte
Early 1900 Thames steam launch in 1: 8 scale, with 2 channel radio control
for steam and rudder.
Hull and canopy fibreglass, Duncan from Kingston Mouldings.
General arrangement drawing also from the above.
Decking and woodwork Mahogany, walnut and lime.
Fittings All home produced with exception of wheel, saloon lights, door
knobs, hinges, canopy supports and boiler fittings. Stanchion uprights
were bought, then modified. Navigation lights are fitted with working
bulbs, as are the saloon lights.
Steam plant Isis castings, from Cheddar Models (no longer available)
Twin double oscillating, running at up to 40 psi
Steam regulator for forward and reverse operated
by
servo.
Bore 7/16
Stroke 7/16
Vertical Boiler Flanged kit from Cheddar Models
16 boiler tubes, silver soldered throughout
Boiler is certificated.
Burner 2 ceramic gas burner and tank from Cheddar Models.
Completed in October 1999
Built and owned by Francis Fearn.
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