Paddleducks
Other Marine Models => Live steam => Topic started by: Tony O on December 01, 2011, 06:48:23 AM
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Here are some photo's of my model of HMS Warrior.
It is scratch built, the hull constructed from wooden formers covered with marine ply and coated with glass fibre.
Power is by a Marcher twin cylinder steam engine and a gas fired boiler.
Control is by six channel radio control.
The model is of 1/72 scale giving an overall length of 6 feet.
Tony
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Now that is a bit different! ;)
Congratulations on an eye catching model.
Andy
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Absolutely fabulous!!!...how long did the build take and do you have amy pictures of the process?
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Bernie
A few more photos during construction plus one of the Marcher steam engine. The cross sectional plan is one I found in a book detailing the restoration of the real boat, now moored at Portsmouth. The plan was about 1 1/2 inches square and was enlarged on the works photocopier.
I can't say how many hours it took me to build as I did it between other projects and interests over a period of many years. The most time consuming task however was the rigging all of which is hand sown and knotted.
Tony
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A great model, and live steam as well even better ;D
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Hi PD's....& welcome Tony O...I missed your original posting
That is truly a magnificent build....I am sure many other members with a passion :-* for steam would love to see more images of you steam plant and vessel build...........Derek
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Wow, the ship looks great on the water. Please post more detail pictures, also with the whole steam plant and set up. And a video if available :)