Only a very limited amount of time is available for editing contributions into a suitable format for placing on the website so it is important that the material is well presented, lucid and free from obvious spelling errors. Photos not available for this variation. I cant find a single picture of the original boat!! Ww2 boat engine. , very good !. Please see below for shipping charges. His own label says 1952, i had a friend look over it who has built a lot of models and he . These were also pinned in place with 12mm brass pins. Greg Read's model of RAF Crash Tender 94; built from plans on a moulded hull. Shipbuilder's plans, so it has all the elegant flared hull sections and Click here to see the contact details of our overseas distributors. Hull Depth Markings - Imperial - Custom Decals. All of the balsa and ply sheet parts and deck and skins are computer laser cut for accuracy and etched deck lines for added realism, obechi stripwood, balsa block and cabin window material are included. Completed model should be around 27" in length. The hull was copied from the original Shipbuilder's plans, so it has all the elegant flared hull . Excl VAT: 21.25, 37.64 There is a full-sized two-sheet detailed plan and instructions and white metal deck fittings. Page 3 20th Jan 2020 . Yup. . Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Aerokits vintage raf vosper fire crash tender boat from the 60s at the best online prices at eBay! plans include side and plan elevation, full lines plan, stem and bow view plus bridge and carley float details.. Marine Modelling Vosper 72' 6" MTB General Arrangement . Costume, Occasion & Specialized Clothing, Shoes & Accessories, Mobile Phones, Smart Watches, Accessories & Communication, Bathroom Fixtures, Accessories & Supplies, Industrial Printing & Graphic Arts Equipment, Shaving & Hair Removal Products & Equipment, Aerokits vintage raf vosper fire crash tender boat from the 60s, eBay (UK) Limited is an appointed representative of, Learn more about Product Partnerships Limited - opens in a new window or tab. Will that be part three? Hi Rob, it's just really like riding a bike ( excuse the pun ) but once you get it out there on the water you soon remember. The Vosper RAF Crash Tender - Perhaps Victory's most popular model and certainly their most enduring. . I find it hard to do move about in mine. model-boats.com model-boats.com Page 27. sexy heavyweight champion Angel. A Pair of VOSPER Electric R.A.F Crash Tender Model's 1960s Original Box Victory . Interesting suggestionperhaps not the functional torpedo's, a bit anti social perhaps. A comment on YOUTUBE asked for details and Martin said see Model Boat Mayhem. Price: GBP 85.00. Introducing the 36 large scale Thames Police Launch c.1950. The new 46" large-size kit of this popular and exciting RAF craft. Doorgaan naar hoofdinhoud. Voer uw trefwoord in Uitgebreid zoeken: Hulp en contact; Huidige taal Nederlands Nederlands. Which glue do you use. Vosper double-screw RAF crash rescue tender boat (Victory Industries), Vosper triple-screw yacht (Victory Industries), 1954 - A Big Year for Victory Industries (madmalc.screaming.net), https://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Vosper_double-screw_RAF_crash_rescue_tender_boat_(Victory_Industries)&oldid=53583. I like the 1/24th scale mini version by Deans Marine and in their sales info. 10.00. Airfix 1/32 American M3 Lee Tank Classic Vintage 1976 Armour Series 8 08. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal (Europe) S. r.l. Model Boat RAF Crash Tender. Nubian. Also used the clamp widget in anger as I attached the inner gunwhale stringers. The other five that we built he actually gave away to friends and one even went to the milkman. I still have a 34 and a 46 inch still new in boxes. This "RAF Crash Tender" was built by Graham93 who is a member and contributor to Model Boats Website. After test fitting the hose ends to establish the correct lengths the hoses were trimmed to size and the fittings were then glued into the hose ends with some epoxy. Airfix 1/32 American M3 Lee Tank Classic Vintage 1976 Armour Series 8 08, 1/72 Revell Sikorsky Hh-3e Jolly Green Giant Us Airforce Very Rare, VINTAGE RARE AIRFIX 1/8th SCALE HONDA 750 FOUR BOXED, German Half-Track Sd.Kfz.7/2 W/ 37mm Gun UNIMAX Forces Of Valor 1:72 850, REVELL 1/144 Lufthansa Airbus A380 Lufthansa Plastic Model Kit 04270, Revell 1/32 Scale MESSERSCHMITT BF110G NIGHT FIGHTER #4745 VINTAGE 1992, Revell Model Kit - Audi A4 DTM 2011 M Rockenfeller Car - 1:24 Scale - 07, 1/72 Matchbox Boeing P-12e Pursuit Bi-plane Fighter Rare. I found this site has very good info on RAF boats. Sorry to be nosey. Also look forward to your next build. 99. A powerful electric motor drives twin screws, incorporating forward and reverse. The wooden contents of this 1/12th-scale kit are CNC cut from good-quality plywood which ensures accurate slots and more precise fitting of bulkheads and superstructure. 2) of this type were produced by Vospers. Victory Industries Vosper Crash Tender. After Tri-ang then went bust, the boat appeared in the January 1974 Wrenn pricelist as a new item for June 1974, as the "R.A.F. 14 photos. The other thing that's slowing things down is my 5 year old grandson who wants a boat as well so I'm building a Freeman 22 alongside my crash tender. Quantity. Listen to video summary for more information from Gra. Having made a sturdy building board, it seems sensible to work from the bows backwards, as once the bow structure is glued accurately everything else should follow. Crash boats, at the time known as "aircraft rescue boats" or "air-sea rescue boats", were wooden speedboats built to rescue the crew of downed United States and other Allies aircraft during World War II.US boats came from the observation of British experience with high-speed launches during the Battle of Britain.. By the end of World War II, America had produced 300,000 planes, creating a need . This fine High Speed Vosper R.A.F. Thanks you for your generous words kind sir. Lovely looking example, have a look at Vintage Model Works they still sell the kit & fittings and have some photos of the originals (fullsize) only 2 built which didn't get much use. The box is a little worse for the wear but all the wooden parts are in good shape Includes Stuffing tube Stainless steel shaft and a strut also both dumas drive dogs & coupler. I had one of these when I was a kid and I have recently acquired this example from an RAF Air Cadets Sqn who wanted rid of it. Hope its not too long now ? 1/16" Scale 34.5". I talked with the builder/ owner, Rob, who has extensively posted on here his build blog ( and very useful reading it has been!) Window overlays and screens included. et Cie, S.C.A. . Forward and central cabin tops lift off for access, as the rear cockpit floor. Thanks, I will have to look at the local model shop. Aerokits 46 RAF Crash Tender. This is an accurate scale model of an RAF Crash Tender, two of which were built by Vosper for the Royal Air Force in the early 1950s, where their official title was '46 foot Firefloat Mk 2'. Thats the great thing about this site- we all share, we all win. The boat is grey, with black hull, RAF markings and white roofing. Only two Vosper 46 foot RAF Crash Tenders (or firefloat Mk. I am familiar with RC stuff as I do a lot of modern electric cars - I have a decent Futaba transmitter (4pm) and I . This enables easier alignment of the motor to the propshaft. Plywood is used throughout except stringers which are obechi strip. Hi Rob, thank goodness these changes/modifications have come before I get to that stage so I can incorporate them in mine. 76WOT002 Oxford Diecast 1:76 OO Gauge Ford WOT1 Crash Tender RAF Catterick (Red) Ford WOT1 (No Plastic Case) JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Verkopen . Dont seem big enough the whole front end - keel + breast hook are glued and screwed, this seems the likeliest place for damage and needs to be sturdy. The crew I have for it are 4 and 3/8" or 135mm, all wrestling figures with pony tails but at $2 each cheap. 4 1.5 V. Ever-Ready U11 or equivalent (not included). from the slab-sided and none too accurate all plywood kit version of the same It is in excellent condition ready to be built into a model boat The hull can be viewed by appointment by contacting Ian Fothergill at either e-mail: rnliwhitby@aol.com or by phoning the following number: 07778561169 Price: 25.00. I am converting to RC a Victory Industries Vosper RAF Crash Tender. I can't believe the detail you are including on your craft. I am nearing the end of building a model of the 36 inch version of the KielKraft RAF Crash Tender, from the original plans, and need the deck fittings for the craft. i have an "Aerokit vosper high speed RAF crash rescue tender" It also say on the label trade distributors "E. Keil & CO LTD". (of Suite D2 Josephs Well, Hanover Walk, Leeds LS3 1AB) which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (with firm reference number 626349). A separate smaller Ford V8 engine was used to operate the two foam/water monitors and a smaller JAP engine for the bilge pumps. All sheeting is also pre-cut. I build a scratch built boat model generally over two winters. This kit has been modernized to make construction easy, full building instructions are included and comes with window overlays and screen. Le migliori offerte per RC Barca Motore Carburante Radiocomandato Legno RAF Crash Tender KeilKraft Aerokit sono su eBay Confronta prezzi e caratteristiche di prodotti nuovi e usati Molti articoli con consegna gratis! 93 was struck off charge in July 1958 and disposed of. Scale . 14 watching. Great seller with very good positive feedback and over 50 ratings. Glow powered boats always took a 'hammering'. The hull RC BOAT RADIO Controlled Fuel Engine Wooden RAF Crash Tender KeilKraft Aerokits - 85.00. The hose I have is a bit of corrugated plastic probably from Lego. There is order and simmetry and aesthetic realization; real outstanding work! has been copied largely from old Vosper drawings and other contemporary award brochure 1983)Deans Marine a Uk based company producing a large range of scale model war ships and merchant vesuals constantly improving . We welcome well written contributions from Website members on almost any aspect of Model Boating with a particular emphasis on practical hints, tips, experience and builds. It utilised mixed balsa and ply construction ( a combination of both strength and lightness gained through Phils model aircraft design experience). That's a neat idea, I had to resort to wedges and packing pieces to form parallel surfaces for the clamps to pull against. I am very impressed with your superb work on this kit. After Victory shut down in 1969, Wrenn bought the stocks and tooling for the two popular "Vosper" boats in . Secure the hatches and raise the flags ! After all the effort and care you've put into this build excellent idea to keep it safe.Your build blog is amazing and although i'm learning with Doug's and DaveM help on shaft re position I will be using some of your tips when I get to the deck fittings and cabins . I am having the original Graupner X50 converted in to 3/16" dog drive and I can sleeve it to 4mm. A separate smaller Ford V8 engine was used to operate the two foam/water monitors and a smaller JAP engine for the bilge pumps. As our first ever build, he brought home broken down tea chests . It may well bring nostalgic memories to senior modellers and it will appeal to anyone who enjoys building with traditional materials. The construction of the 36 version remains the same as the original Veron kit with some modifications.