Model Boat Mayhem

The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Steam => Topic started by: Flyerjeff on April 05, 2009, 03:56:49 pm

Title: A place to start????
Post by: Flyerjeff on April 05, 2009, 03:56:49 pm: I see all these Launches and all I can say is Beautiful work! And BerhardBB you Sir have a gift, your work is Exceptional.
My question, where do you get plans to build a Steam Launch of say 40” or larger? Not that I could ever duplicate what you guys have done here but I would sure like to try, could you suggest a place to start.
Thanks,
Jeff
Title: Re: A place to start????
Post by: flashtwo on April 06, 2009, 06:56:39 pm: Hi Jeff,

I had the same problem.

The UK's Windermere Steam Launch Museum ( http://www.lakelandartstrust.org.uk/steamboat/history_of_the_museum.html ) used to sell the plans for their collection of launches, but the chap that organised that aspect of the museum I believed retired and they no longer sell the plans; its worth checking though.

I bought some plans of a full size vessel from a boat yard called Selway Fisher ( http://www.selway-fisher.com/ ) who specialises in launches.

Although the plans are expensive, its worth explaining that they are just for a model boat and you might be able to negotiate a worthwhile reduction.

I selected the 30 foot Edwardian steam launch, the plans of which are very detailed.

Ian.
Title: Re: A place to start????
Post by: Bernhard on April 08, 2009, 06:53:43 am: Many Thanks Jeff
here is one............ http://cgi.ebay.com/RADIO-CONTROL-STEAM-LAUNCH-WIDE-a-WAKE-NOTE-PLAN-on-CD_W0QQitemZ290308661310QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRadio_Control_Vehicles?hash=item290308661310&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

And here is a photo of Member Wideawake launch

Regards Bernhard
Title: Re: A place to start????
Post by: wideawake on April 08, 2009, 10:22:25 am: Quote from: Bernhard on April 08, 2009, 06:53:43 am
Many Thanks Jeff
here is one............ http://cgi.ebay.com/RADIO-CONTROL-STEAM-LAUNCH-WIDE-a-WAKE-NOTE-PLAN-on-CD_W0QQitemZ290308661310QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRadio_Control_Vehicles?hash=item290308661310&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

And here is a photo of Member Wideawake launch

Regards Bernhard

Two things. The canopy shown on my launch is not part of the original Wideawake plan and I shan't be using it when i install the plant in my launch. Progress is slow at the moment. I'm working on the adaptions to my engine. It came with no exhaust manifold or lubricator and I need to change the inlet piping.

Second thing. The CD is clearly offering scans of the Model Boats build articles from the early 1970s. I have the original magazines which I have kept since those far off days. I wonder if the seller has cleared the right to use Model Boats magazine copyright material to sell for profit!

Guy
Title: Re: A place to start????
Post by: MCR on April 08, 2009, 11:03:43 am: Every time I see your model Guy I fall in love with it. I am about to start the planking on my Wide A Wake while I continue to work on my Borderer engine, exhaust and displacement lubricator next.
Have you seen this?
http://s734.photobucket.com/albums/ww346/phosphatetangjade/launch/?action=view&current=Videoborderer.flv
Title: Re: A place to start????
Post by: Flyerjeff on April 09, 2009, 11:45:16 pm: MCR, thats a Great looking boat!
And thanks again Bernhard, I think I have found some plans on the link you provided.

GREAT Stuff and GREAT People on this site !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: A place to start????
Post by: MCR on April 10, 2009, 12:05:07 am: Thank you, by the way I have just found plans for a 40ft US armed naval cutter 1900sit looks great if you're interested I could pass on the details over the weekend as a friend has just borrowed the model magazine that they are in.