Thames Slipper Launch “Sofia”
This is a Thames slipper launch called Sofia after my youngest granddaughter. [other models by Gary Elston] [other Classic...
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Classic Motor Launches / Gary Elston's Models
by Site Admin · Published November 1, 2022 · Last modified July 14, 2023
This is a Thames slipper launch called Sofia after my youngest granddaughter. [other models by Gary Elston] [other Classic...
Classic Motor Launches / Greg Reid’s Models
by Site Admin · Published September 20, 2016 · Last modified November 1, 2022
Gentleman’s yacht from another era. Model: Greg Reid. [Other models of Greg Reid] [other Classic Launch Models]
Classic Motor Launches / Offshore Power Boats / Nick Leaper’s Models
by Site Admin · Published January 26, 2016 · Last modified November 1, 2022
Le Sphinx, luxury motor yacht; model: Nick Leaper (kit: New Maquettes). The New Maquettes kit suggests that this is a Dutch...
Classic Motor Launches / Allan Read’s Models
by Site Admin · Published January 22, 2016 · Last modified October 29, 2022
Built in 1931 by Thornycrofts for Sir Malcolm Campbell, she was originally named Bluebird; Bluebird of Chelsea is her present name....
Classic Motor Launches / Greg Reid’s Models
by Site Admin · Published January 9, 2016 · Last modified November 1, 2022
Victoria steam launch, fitted with Cheddar boiler and Hemmings steam engine; one of the earliest steam models to grace the pond;...
Classic Motor Launches / Tony Crollie's Models
by Site Admin · Published January 9, 2016 · Last modified November 2, 2022
If you go down to the pond today… Model: Tony Crollie; movie: Alan Bond. Alan’s comments: “Not long after joining the...
Classic Motor Launches / Ray Hellicar's Models (Civilian)
by Site Admin · Published January 6, 2016 · Last modified October 30, 2022
Swan, an elegant motor launch; model: Ray Hellicar. [Other models of Ray Hellicar: non-Military; or… Royal Navy etc,] [other Classic Launch...
Classic Motor Launches / Ray Hellicar's Models (Civilian)
by Site Admin · Published January 6, 2016 · Last modified October 30, 2022
A steam engined launch using a propane cylinder as the heat source. Model: Ray Hellicar. [Other models of Ray Hellicar: non-Military;...
Classic Motor Launches / Ray Hellicar's Models (Civilian)
by Site Admin · Published January 5, 2016 · Last modified October 30, 2022
A classic motor launch, built in 1931 by Thornycrofts for Sir Malcolm Campbell, she was originally named Bluebird; Bluebird of Chelsea...
Classic Motor Launches / Arthur Shannon’s Models
by Site Admin · Published January 4, 2016 · Last modified October 31, 2022
Classic steam powered launch; model: Arthur Shannon. [Other models of Arthur Shannon] [other Classic Launch Models]