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SCALE SECTION ADVERTS
Project: HMS Harlech CastleApril 18, 2025Club member John Edwards suggests “this looks like a nice project for one of our members to take on?” …
Andy Sweet writes:
“My friend was a ship’s Master and during various world wide voyages started a 1/96 scale model of the Castle Class Corvette HMS Harlech Castle. Sadly illness prevented model completion. This incomplete project comprises a hull and basic superstructure with two sets of plans. The hull is soundly built probably requiring a light sanding and paint respray to produce a good start for detailing. There is a motor but no RC gear. It is free for anyone interested. Please see photos.”
If you are interested please email Andy: sweetjas@uwclub.net [...]
Boats for SaleMarch 18, 2025Three model boats for Sale…
Harbour Tug built by club member the late Harold Hartigan.
More photos available here.
Length = 35″
Price = £100
Fishing Vessel built by club member the late Harold Hartigan.
More photos available here.
Length = 35″
Price = £100
Sea Wind yacht, many years old but still sails well.
Price £100
Some radio gear available.
Contact: Garry Boyd
Phone: 077 5921 0968 [...]
For Sale: FolkboatFebruary 20, 2025For Sale: 1:8 scale Mini Folkboat. This is an ex-customer model refurbished by me. Completely “Ready to Sail” as it includes, winch, servo, battery and RC set (Abisma 2 Ch). Fibreglass hull, wood trim, sails and rig by PJSAILS. Wooden stand. Length:39″.
Very good clean condition and ready to join the other four Folkboats on our Pond.
Asking for £600 (less than half of the new cost). Trial sail by arrangement.
Contact: Charles Chambers ( email: scalecaptain@srcmbc.org.uk ) for more information. [...]
SOLD: Louise HeloiseFebruary 20, 2025SOLD: Louise Heloise, French sailing fishing boat. Includes drum sail winch and rudder servo (no radio). Sails very well.
Length: 42 inches + bowsprit (10”).
Price: SOLD
Contact Charles Chambers ( email: scalecaptain@srcmbc.org.uk ) for more details. [...]
Boat PlansFebruary 17, 2025The Club have recently been given the following Boat Plans, if anyone is interested in one or all, please contact Lorna
SS Noggsund 1.72 scale
Scandinavian Coaster
Boulogne Etaples
Queen Mary – detailed
Cruiser – detailed
Shrimp Trawler 1.15 scale
Fast River Patrol Boat Delfijn 1.24 scale
Trygve Braarud Fishing Boat
Ross Darling Fishing Boat
V66 Destroyer H M S Starling
S S Hunan
Norfolk Wherry Gleaner
TSMV Arran Mail 1936
Vortigern
VIP Cruise 1.10 scale [...]
Brian Severn’s Models for SaleFebruary 13, 2025(Click on the thumbnail above to see photos of the model on Setley Pond and Brian’s notes about the model. Nearly all the models have sold since this advert was first displayed in April 2024, illustrated is the one now remaining)
Scale Captain Charles Chambers writes:
I recently visited Mrs. Brenda Severn to photograph her late husbands models so that they can be offered for sale. I know Brian was known to a number of the long-standing members of the Club and his models may be familiar to you?
All the models are scratch built in wood using the plank on frame method, they are highly detailed with interiors. Brian was an engineer by profession so certain parts of the builds are very intricate. For example the paddle wheels on the two paddle steamers are made of metal and are “feathering”. They all have electric motors installed (some with twin set ups), although the radio control electronics are dated (27MHz/40MHz) and would probably require replacing.
Brian spent many years designing and then building a twin cylinder steam plant for the Duchess of Kent paddle steamer, I don’t know if it has been run but it is a wonderful piece of engineering in it’s own right. The steam plant and paddle steamer are to be sold together since this would make a great project and complete the vision that he obviously had.
It is fair to say that they are all in need of cleaning, TLC and in some cases restoration as Brian passed away over two years ago and due to his illness the models were untouched for several years prior to then.
The models are in Redlynch near Salisbury for viewing and purchase. I have indicated guide prices for each model based on my experience, condition and the model desirability. Cash is the preferred form of payment.
Feel free to contact me for further information… scalecaptain@srcmbc.org.uk [...]
Wanted: 2 Cylinder steam engineJanuary 18, 2025Club member Cliff Newell is looking for a Marine Steam Engine 2 cylinder, in or out of a boat.
If you have one and would like to sell it, please contact Cliff on 01425 273822
Thanks [...]
- Wanted: Graupner 6volt smoke unitJanuary 5, 2025Club member John Edwards is trying to obtain a Graupner 6volt smoke unit. New units seem to be unavailable now and wonders if any members might have a spare one they would consider parting with?
If you can help please email John Edwards ( johnedwards@srcmbc.org.uk ), Thanks! [...]
GRP tug boat hullSeptember 11, 2024For Sale: Bare GRP tug boat hull, make not known, prepared with grey etching primer complete with running gear. Except for batteries and receiver it is ready to run. The model was a restoration project used for ‘testing & training’ purposes so no superstructure was ever made or fitted. Being a bare hull the buyer has a blank canvas for an own design.
Dimensions: length 31”/79cm, beam 10”/55cm, depth 6.5”/17cm.
Sale includes: two Kort nozzles with two 57mm brass props, (one left-hand one right hand), two geared (2:1) 500 motors and two Hi-tec SP-6/10A (6V-8.4V) speed controllers plus rudder servo. The model should be run on 6V as these Hi-tec (no BEC) speed controllers are an early type and can easily be ‘cooked’. Can be viewed running at Setley Pond by arrangement, if required.
Offers invited: (in region of) £135
Contact: Paul – 07486 361 043 [...]
” Time Flies ” A Thames Style Motor BoatAugust 28, 2024This model was scratch built and is in excellent condition, with no leaks and is fully working. The electric motor runs on twin 12v Lead Acid Batteries that are included with the boat, along with the stand, and the fitted speed controller. No Rx or Tx supplied.
Length: 113cm.
Width: 30cm.
Price: £420
Collection only, phone or email to view or collect.
Contact: Simon Jeffs – Email: y2sjeffs@gmail.com Mobile: 077577 12709 [...]