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« Last post by Pioneer on April 28, 2026, 09:39:34 PM »
Below is a link to a film of the Model Steamer Club's Spring Show which was held at Rouken Glen pond on Saturday 25th April 2026. Sailing every Saturday afternoon, weather depending. If you are local to Glasgow or visiting the area come along and see us. Visitors to watch or sail are made most welcome. https://youtu.be/kekTk56ozcg?si=XmDXum5GF2motHmEAndrew [img] [img]
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« Last post by melvyn on April 11, 2026, 07:35:03 PM »
Thanks Eddy
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Hi
I too am unable to download is there something I need to do to enable this?
Melvyn
You now have limited downloads Melvyn... Regards Eddy
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« Last post by melvyn on April 06, 2026, 09:59:56 PM »
Hi
I too am unable to download is there something I need to do to enable this?
Melvyn
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« Last post by Hankwilliams on April 02, 2026, 06:55:06 PM »
Dear friends and neighbors,
the boat without propulsion now is nearly finished - last work will be set up of the masts and rigging. I have ordered a slide geared Microcosm twocylinder engine. Flame tube boiler I will make by myself. Probably this boat with engine and boiler will be finished completely at the end of April or in the beginnig of May.
This is my third blockade runner and my first 3-stack model. Dimensions: Lenght 1604 mm with 205 mm breadth. Weight now without boiler, engine and R/C is only 3800 gram - so there would be enought clearance for weight of steam propulsion. Name of the boat will be not "CONDOR" - because I prefer "FALCON". Elder shipyard has build the blockade runners "CONDOR", "FALCON"; " EVELYN" and "PTARMIGAN" after same plans in 1864 for CSS Marine.
Thomas
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Lovely work Thomas, please keep us updated on your progress....
Regards
Eddy
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« Last post by Hankwilliams on February 18, 2026, 03:55:05 AM »
Dear friends and neighbors,
in mid december 2025 I startet my last project: Blockade runner CSS "CONDOR". Scale of model is now a little bigger in 1 : 42, caused of sufficient space for the steam engine in this rather slim hull, which shows rather sharp lines, as you see. Plan of the boat I draw by the pictures of the wooden models in American and British museums. In the past I`ve post the pictures in our forum.
Now the rough work with sawing and grinding wood is nearly finished, in the moment I made deck planking with 3 mm red cedar fillets. This is my 3. model of blockade runners after CSS "HOPE" and "COLONEL LAMB". Of course she will be steam driven. Last 3 pictures are again the models in museums, from which I made the plan.
I hope, you will like all pictures!
Thomas
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You now have limited ability to download John....
Regards
Eddy
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Hi everyone,
I have been a modeller on and off most of my life. My interest is very definitely in the making and not using. I recall getting into a lot of trouble with my wife when I made a yacht kit given to me as a gift. On the day I finished it I put it in the bin. She called me weird but, whilst that undoubtedly has the ring of truth, I gain pleasure from solving problems and using my hands and brain to make something.
Anyway, during Covid lockdown, I made a Thames barge "Veronica" from Sarik plans. Its finished now bar minor modifications. I haven't sailed it yet as I have just changed my car and it no longer fits in the boot! I have almost finished making the mast fold properly (as does the real thing) to make it transportable.
One feature of interest is the winches which I 3d resin printed gears and all. This now enables me to fold the mast down. I always like to bring new skills to the party and hope that I can share my experiences.
I am now starting to do the research into Waverley. My goal is to use live steam to power it and, if I can get access to parts of this forum which are currently denied to me, I can see that there is a wealth of knowledge to be tapped.
John
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