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[Star Yachts Forever]

Can anyone steer me towards a supplier of deck vents suitable for a 1930 - 40s type launch / speedboat, about 3/4 - 1" wide, metal. Or if you have any yourself, I would be interested. I require at least 3 of these but 6 would be better. Thanks.

[RST]

This is the closest I've personally seen off the shelf but would need painting:

https://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/CAP-Maquettes-Deck-Scoop-Vent-24mm-x-16mm-CMA82.html#SID=2334

Might be a bit small though.  If you want metal do you have any 20mm copper pipe scraps?  I'd be tempted to dig a hacksaw and some files out or you could cut from brass sheet?  You might be a bit like me though and end up with 2 perfect, 2 under-scale and 2 completely different cutting by hand though LoL.

Rich

[Star Yachts Forever]

Many thanks for that Rich, I'll get in touch with Cornwall Model Boats and see if they have any options on the size. As for making my own, I can cut out from thin sheet but cannot bend the scoop profile, I think I would need a former to get a double rounded shape and a set of gas bottles! .