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[jaymci]

Just picked up a 42" open launch model with Marten, Howes and Baylis markings on the boiler and 2 cylinder engine. their web site has no information regarding their power plants. Nice looking modeles. Does anyone have any info. no response yet to an email sent requesting info. thanks

[Proteus]

have you got a picture of the engine they have used 3 makes in the past but there own boilers

Proteus,

[jaymci]

Yes I do, I've attached as a pdf.

thanks

[jaymci]

and here... hopefully...

[Martin (Admin)]

Oops! Try again please. 

[Proteus]

That is one of there own engines , they have not made for some years , but give Brian Martin a ring his number is on there web site or e-mail  and he will be able to help you out with any info you need (he is slow), they are a very nice engine and boiler, the boiler is very light weight to keep the weight down the later ones had a ceramic burner.

http://www.model-steam-boats.co.uk/


Proteus

[wideawake]

Hmm that looks like a Topaz hull built up as an open launch rather than as the Topaz.  Nice though.

Guy

[Proteus]

No it's an Opel they have not built them for a good few years I have one to build shorter in lenth.


Proteus

[wideawake]

No it's an Opel they have not built them for a good few years I have one to build shorter in lenth.


Proteus

Ah right.  I don't think they were making that one by the time I found their models.

Cheers

Guy

[logoman]

stunning launch, wish i had something like that.

[Proteus]

The boiler wrapper is made of a nicke,l cannot remember if it was steel. it was used to keep the weight down low that is why it is so short for a vertical boiler with a copper cover, they are very nice the way they are made. so care has to be taken with the boiler as they are not replaceable.
that is a very nice boat by the way, it should sail very well, each cylinder has its own oil supply, there was a build for one in model boats by Jon Godsell

[jaymci]

Thanks all, this has been very helpful. I will await a response from Brian Marten. I purchased the model at a local store here in Newburyport, they normally deal with sailing ship models and knew very little about the model. Looking forward to running it.