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Paddler Modelling => Kits & Hulls => Topic started by: PeeWee on June 23, 2009, 06:14:18 PM

Title: By Chance
Post by: PeeWee on June 23, 2009, 06:14:18 PM

The other half enjoys Meccano and other types of construction, on browsing the web for her next project I came across the following

http://www.moah.org/exhibits/archives/constoysmotion/riverboat.html

On further investigation it is still available at one site for $2,500!!!

details 1992 Märklin Set 1082 Mississippi River Boat
Limited Edition 5,409 Parts 47" Long 35 lbs!
Wood Chest As New, Unused Condition…$2,500.00 


(http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww169/peacocki/Paddle/marklin1.jpg)
(http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww169/peacocki/Paddle/marklin2.jpg)
(http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww169/peacocki/Paddle/marklin3.jpg)

Title: Re: By Chance
Post by: poodge on June 24, 2009, 09:11:36 AM

Ah,but will it float? ;D

Title: Re: By Chance
Post by: steamboatmodel on June 24, 2009, 10:32:11 AM

I recall Mechano had a floating hull at one time.
Regards,
Gerald

Title: Re: By Chance
Post by: mjt60a on June 25, 2009, 04:31:51 AM

I saw this Medway Queen at Kew Bridge Steam Museum last year but the Charlotte Dundas model I hadn't seen before.... http://my-meccano.co.uk/0700.html