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The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Steam => Topic started by: inomac on January 13, 2009, 01:27:49 am

Title: Larger fantail launch
Post by: inomac on January 13, 2009, 01:27:49 am

  Hi every one, This is my first post on this forum, and from what Iv seen so far there's allot of great stuff here.
My question is about my next steam boat project, which will be my second one. My first is the Midwest fantail launch on the picture.
Now I'm looking for a larger fantail launch that I could fit a Puffin engine in. I don't want a large boat, may be something  like the
Krick Anna Steam Launch, but more involved.  Any help would be great.

Title: Re: Larger fantail launch
Post by: tigertiger on January 13, 2009, 01:32:40 am

Nice model

And welcome aboard.

Title: Re: Larger fantail launch
Post by: Bunkerbarge on January 13, 2009, 04:02:09 am

Lovely launch, always nice to see another steam enthusiast join us.

As for your next project have a look through the Kingston Mouldings site, they do a large number of hulls to suit most tastes, many of which are suitable for steam applications.  They are only a hull and plans though so not quite as straightforward as a kit but very rewarding and superb quality.

Title: Re: Larger fantail launch
Post by: logoman on January 13, 2009, 12:04:34 pm

welcome from London, a nicely built boat you have there, great to have another steam captain join.
Any particular reason for another fantail?

Title: Re: Larger fantail launch
Post by: kno3 on January 13, 2009, 07:22:59 pm

Nice boat! How long is it? Do you have a video of it running?

Title: Re: Larger fantail launch
Post by: gyronuts on January 13, 2009, 09:06:29 pm

Hi,
    The model looks great. What size is it? Would it go on a Cheddar Pintail? bill

Title: Re: Larger fantail launch
Post by: inomac on January 13, 2009, 11:26:09 pm

  What a great reception!

  Iv bin to the Kingston moldings site, nice stuff and it looks like a interesting challenge, im still reading the information available on the site.

  I'm interested in a fantail for the size, I'm amusing there mostly small, mine is about 19 inches long.
 
  I don't yet have a video on the web, but I was planing on making one this week.

  Its the first time Iv heard of a pintail, its a interesting looking power plan! I'm glade you mentioned it. but it looks big for my fantail.
I was thinking of ordering a Hielscher Andreas which seems like it would fit.

 Thanks all for the complements, and the warm welcome.

Title: Re: Larger fantail launch
Post by: gyronuts on February 03, 2009, 04:03:55 pm

I attach a picture of my pintail . It is presently fiitted in a Krick alexandria. Bill

Title: Re: Larger fantail launch
Post by: Bee on February 03, 2009, 08:58:25 pm

Just found this
http://www.bay-com.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=49
seriously expensive though, even at last year's $ rates.

Title: Re: Larger fantail launch
Post by: steamboatmodel on February 06, 2009, 03:34:56 pm

You can get the plans for the full size launch
http://www.duckworksbbs.com/plans/wf/diana/index.htm
What about Vic Smeed's River Queen or River Princess?
Regards,
Gerald