October 25, 2009

October 22, 2009

October 12, 2009

FELIX



Hamburg harbour launch of the 1960's. Used as a working and transport boat, they are often used to ferry visitors around the harbour.

This remote control model has an ABS hull.

Scale 1/25 Length : 64cm Beam : 15cm.

FANTAIL LAUNCH



A pleasure steam boat of 1890.

This is a remote control model by Midwest operated by a small steam engine and boiler.

Scale 1/12 Length : 49cm Beam : 20

ZEESCHOUW



A 1914 Dutch yacht by Billing boats.


Scale 1/22 Length : 50cm Beam : 15cm.

HMS VICTORY's LIFEBOAT



A scale model of the type of sloop that was carried aboard Admiral Lord Nelson’s flagship HMS Victory.

Scale : 1/16 Length : 62cm. Beam : 20cm.

VAPORETTO



Venician passenger motor boat that has been operational in Venice since 1965.

This Mantua model kit is also an R/C boat.
Scale 1/28 Length : 83 Beam : 18




HELLEN


A typical English coastal fishing boat.

This remote control model boat, by Artesania Latina has an ABS hull.

Scale 1/20 Length : 85cm Beam : 24cm

BERLIN







A modern rescue ship operated by the German Association for the Rescue of the Shipwrecked (DGzRS).

This remote control model boat by Robbe is a multifunction type equipped with fire monitors,daughter boat Steppke,cable winch and wide range lighting system.  I have built this kit in 2 years.

Scale 1/25 Length : 110cm Beam . 26cm

Two cylinder steam engine.


Super mini

This engine is made from scrap.  PM Research boiler behind.






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CALYPSO





 
An old minesweeper bought by Captain Jacques Yves-Cousteau in 1950 and turned to a fully equipped ocean research vessel.

A remote control model by Billing Boats - ABS Hull


Scale : 1/45 Length : 94cm Beam : 17cm






BOULOGNE ETAPLES



 
A stern trawler that still operates along the French Channel.
A remote control model by Billing Boats - Plank on frame construction.

Scale 1:20 Length 56cm. Beam 20cm.