That or as others have said, posting on a model boat specific forum. Vent, height 24mm. Fuel consumption at top speed was nearly 48 gallons per hour. MK1 Design. Plan view of parts The contents of the kit showing pre-cut wood parts. Crash Tender makes up into a magnificent model 34.5 in length with a beam of 10 in, thus providing a scale model of truly seaworthy proportions, ideal for radio control installation. I have a 46" to refurbish and have scaled one down and built a 28" in Balsa wood. Consisting of plastic injection-molded parts and metal pipes, silicone hose and required fitting parts. 185799205809 The Austin K6 Crash Tender/Fire Engine was the typical RAF Fire Truck of the Battle of Britain's RAF Emergency Services, built by the Austin-British Leyland Company during the Second World War. 1 x Joysway 2.4ghz 4 Channel Receiver. AEROKITS WWII RAF FIRE CRASH TOWING TENDER RADIO CONTROL SCALE MODEL BOAT SHIP. This model is a single shaft version but can be adapted for twin screw and rudder. This example is by a member of the Phoenix Model Boat Club in Surrey. I have tried araldite etc but the contact area is just too small - cross section of 1.5 mm bar onto a semi- round monitor body part. 5 watchers, 0.2 new watchers per day, 30 days for sale on eBay. 93 moored at PortsmouthBRIEF HISTORY OF FULL-SIZE CRAFTOnly two Vosper 46 foot RAF Crash Tenders (or firefloat Mk. At 15amps each your motors will get hot so you need the look at cooling coils also you will need a heat shunt or cooling under the speed controller to be safe, for boats around 4.0" I use 2x12v low rpm motors (app. RAF Crash Tender - Fire monitor - handle attachment, RAF Crash Tender - Fire monitor - handle attachment, OK - a couple of useful ideas.thanks guys. A.M.O's Air Ministry Orders. Here are a few ideas - it should be quite easy to better them. All rights reserved. The final finish is applied with car acrylic paints, the total number of individual fittings is 56, as below. Y13 RAF tender: This has to be one model with the most casting changes I have ever seen. The SLEC fittings are die cast white metal so you can't solder brass to them and you definitely need to make a mechanical fixing rather than a chemical fixing (glue) for the handles. JavaScript is disabled. Ocean Tug" R/C Model Boat Kit + Fittings Kit, NEW. Production of the MK6 ended around 1963, although they remained in service until 1978. We will buy your second hand model boats, no matter how small or large the collection! if i were you i would keep it, cos the longer it stays in the unmade condition then the greater the value will be. "American SOXO Fire Truck Water Fog and Foam Unit" tested. - Home Page! 9. Close. Repainted. 1 x Standard Rudder Servo. I've been looking at conversions on the Airfix Austin K6 crash tender and I am led to wonder what the kit actually represents. 0% negative feedback. There are a couple of groups where info may be found The Model Fireboat Website! Full size boat on test in the Solent in 1952 The introduction of the full-size Crash Tender in 1952 in Flight Magazine. Sometimes called L-track. The Lesro kit comes with laser cut parts and sheeting for the hull, with the running gear and accessories supplied as extras to match the model. 46 CRASH TENDER FITTINGS Part Number Description Quantity DF1 11 diameter searchlight & cradle 1 DF2 Lifebuoy 2 DF3 Foam/Water Monitor 2 DF4 Breeches Connection & two control wheels 1 DF5 Towing Hook and Chafing Plate 1 DF6 Danforth Anchor & Arm 1 DF7a 3 Cowl Ventilator 2 DF7b 5 Cowl Ventilator 6 DF7c Mushroom Ventilator 5 DF8a Bollard 4 DF8b Stern Fairlead 2 DF8c Forward Fairlead 2 DF11 Kent Clearview Screen 9.5 diameter 1 DF12a Rescue Davit 1 DF13 Mast Crutch and Light 1 DF14 Stern Post 1 DF15a Chain Pipe 1 DF15b Porthole 4 DF15c Hinge 4 DF15d Navigation Light 2 DF15e Aerial Base 1 DF15f Horn 1 DF16a Bi-pod Mast and Feet 1 DF16b Cleat 4 DF22a Loud Hailer & Cradle 1 DF24 Goose Neck Vent 2 DF25 Filling Caps 2 56 Wooden Hull before cabin roofs are added The hard chine construction method is straightforward . Price - 1960`s Victory Industries Vosper RAF Crash Tender Boat Model In Box. untested. That is defenately a collectors item and should be either put on Ebay with a suitable reserve on it or sold by auction at a specialist auction house that deals with such items. I was not aware that this much tooling had been completed. 48 A 48 hour leave pass, A 24, A 36 , 0r A 72 also applied. Having Website problems? CA. Water slide transfers as the original Vosper design are included in the kit. 1,445+ items sold. Test No.2 Same appliance but different technique based od findeings of first test. In stock online. 1 x Marine Hitec Speed Control. PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS: RAF BOAT NUMBERS: 93 & 94 BUILDER: VOSPER LTD, Portsmouth DISPLACEMENT: 12.16 Tons (Full Load) 10.33 Tons (Light) HULL DIMENSIONS: Length oa. The main power units for the craft were provided by two Meteorite 8-cylinder petrol marine engines of 375 bhp at 2400 rpm, this gave a top speed of 28.4 knots. White metal fittings All deck fittings are cast on white metal and are easily cleaned with a Dremel tool, files, wet & dry paper or sponge sanding pads. VIEW. Stern access Another view showing additional detailing of cockpit with access to radio control equipment through small hatch. Hanging from the ceiling are the electrical steel conduits and what is left of the bulkhead light fittings. Vent, height 34mm. 2. Bollard, length 20mm. Fittings Available Separately . My fittings are from SLEC.the brass rod forming the operators handles need to fix to the monitor body somehow? "The 'Pyrene' Foam and CO2 Crash Tender 1st Test A.M.F.S.Test Ground 10th Aug 1944". The whole of the floor can also be removed for access. Copyright document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Website Acquisitions Inc. All rights reserved. Its like this boat didnt exist! The kit, see below, includes plans and detailed building instructions and colour scheme to be used.Further, there is a clever adjustable bulkhead to enable easy alignment of the motor installation. RAF Airfield Crash Tender Royal Airforce (RAF) Crash Tender photographed 4 July 1987 at fire engine rally at Teesside Airport.. 1942 Fordson WOT I CRASH TENDER 1942 Fordson WOT I CRASH TENDER . RAF Crash tender model by Mike Pusey. (Quote from the P.E.P. Horsepower: 90 at 2.500 rpm. A preserved WOT1 (War Office Truck 1) at the Museum of RAF Firefighting. By continuing to use this site, you agree to our use of cookies. Fittings are cast in white metal and require cleaning before painting, this is done using files, wet & dry paper, and flexible sponge sanding pads. Fittings numbered 2, 13, 14 & 22 are suitable for 34 inch Crash Tenders. Plan view of parts The contents of the kit showing pre-cut wood parts. . Sign up to our Newsletter or Special Offers, Distributors of Model Boats for our overseas readers, Make your own contribution to the Website. 25. Seller - 16,429+ items sold. I know its a Vosper 46' RAF crash/asr/fire float , probably Mark Two. "American Crash Tender trial on standard A.M.F.S. 5000 rpm) and 65mm 3 blade brass racing props. By 1940 the RAF Fire tender stock was mostly comprised of the Crossley FE1, . If it was me however i would keep it :-), A 46" model was sold recently on ebay usa for over $300 and they are going over hear at times for a kit in unstarted condition for about 150 + , I have bult a few and they are a nice boat, there is more info on the The Model Fireboat Website! Forward and central cabin tops lift off for access, as the rear cockpit floor. The model had a tinplate ladder and brass bell, with the appliances rear fittings painted silver. The Vosper RAF Crash Tender Kit 46 In 2003 after many modellers had expressed an interest in this popular design, the Vosper RAF Crash Tender or 46 Firefloat Mk. Vosper 1/16th scale crash tender I've chosen this model as my next project because it will be fun to run and because there will be the challenge of making working fire monitors. A total of 16 window frames and 20 windows and port-holes are included in the kit. ***Here is a tip Chris for building from vintage kits,take the printwood to your local printshop,ask them to copy them onto sticky back paper,all that you have to do then is roll down the paper onto fresh wood with a printers wooden roller ( obtainable from art shops ) cutting out the wood is aided by the sticky back paper holding the grain together ( thats a bonus for starters ) and turned fittings can be spun up in an electric drill used as a lathe,in other words just copy everything the best way you can think of,best of luck. "The 'Pyrene' Foam and CO2 Crash Tender 1st Test A.M.F.S.Test Ground 10th Aug 1944". I tried a 24v bus fan motor with a 12v and 6v lead acid linked together to make 18v. seems to me noone looks anything up here they just double post on a subject that has already been posted. try doin a search on the forum next time. Free shipping for many products! Topic: My fleet of Coastal Craft is growing. Twin rudders, propeller shafts, tubes and ventilators all in brass. Forward and central cabin tops lift off for access, as the rear cockpit floor. Reel four: Further experiments with various types of Crash Tenders and combinations of extinguishing media - American "Cardox" Fire Truck Mass application of CO2." Thanks for your input - Peter. Price: 8.72 Vintage Aerokits "RAF Fire / Crash Tender" R/C Model Boat ( Restoration Project). Item: 183637732728 The crash tenders are British-made and are posted with ambulances around the airfield when aircraft are due to land in order to provide a quick response to any emergency which may occur. test ground 24/8/44". FOR SALE! Useful information published by the MPBA for anyone running an event or just interested in the legal position. Ideal for spares / restoration. test ground 24/8/44". For FULL Forum access you can upgrade your account here UPGRADE. I am new member and have plans for 34" crash tender if you are looking for a copy. A selection of white metal fittings available separately for other vintage boats, e.g. RC Boat Radio Controlled Fuel Engine Wooden RAF Crash Tender KeilKraft Aerokits. 1/24th RTTLs; the 2554 BPC Hants and Dorset is a scratch-build using the ply from an old Crash Tender hull re-cut to John Pritchard plans and given curvature to the topsides and under the chines, with ply deck and Formica deckhouse. Sometimes youll see novelties like jet skis, hydrofoils and row boats. that is what i was planning to do with the Aerokit PT-Boat kit i have got. A total of 16 window frames and 20 windows and port-holes are included in the kit. Time to fire out 16 mins. available in red finish. Essex operated foam tenders until recently due to the oil refinery at Coryton, however they had specially built units not ex-military. Hi Guest, Help support our forums, in return you can post and take part in the forum, and have NO adverts. This example is by a member of the Phoenix Model Boat Club in Surrey. EUR 96,06 Sofort-Kaufen 30d 1h. Navigation Light, length 20mm. I have obtained a set of white metal castings of the deck fittings but found the weight of these are 1 kg and am concerned that such an addition, increasing the weight by about a third, would have a detrimental effect on her performance. 93 was delivered to the RAF Marine Craft Section based at Calshot on Southampton Water in approximately March 1952, it appears to have spent most of its life in storage probably because the Sunderland Flying Boats were being withdrawn from service during this period and its role therefore became redundant. A crew of five was intended in service, construction was wood, hard chine, plywood frames and double diagonal planking. 15. If it didnt exist they wouldnt make a model of it!!! Posted October 28, 2016. JavaScript is disabled. if I log out I can see them. When Britainwent to waron 3 September 1939 there was none of the 'flag-waving patriotism' of August 1914. You must log in or register to reply here. Crash Tender No 94 on maiden voyage after refurbishment. It is an opportunity for Website Members to freely share their expertise and experience butI am afraid that virtue is its own reward as there is no budget to offer more material recompense! I am new member, I have plans and building instructions for crash tender. I figure it's time I finished it, so I'm after information on RAF boat colours. Start with Deans Models or Waverly Models also the Sea Queen is being remarketed too,I think, From a selling point of view i would recomend ebay or auctions. Plywood is used throughout except stringers which are obechi strip. A selection of 56 fittings for the 46 Crash Tender are included in the VMW kit. Popular subjects are tugboats, warships, pleasure crafts, fishing boats etc. 21. Strip wood is Obechi. Lot 757. Aft view of craft moored at Portsmouth Monitors being tested at Southampton Free Postage We can supply every thing to get your model up and running, depending on what performance and running time you require, please contact us at Lesro Models and we will be able to advise you of options available and different costing's BUY WITH CONFIDENCE HIGH STREET RETAILER FOR 36 YEARS Lesro Models, Poole, Dorset Courier 13.50 for the UK Mainland excluding parts of the Highlands & islands. Return to Home. Bollard, length 13mm. ZU VERKAUFEN! Parts are stamped for quick identification.White metal fittingsAll deck fittings are cast on white metal and are easily cleaned with a Dremel tool, files, wet & dry paper or sponge sanding pads. 26. Having built the RAF Crash Tender and fitted it with a powerful electric brushless motor you will be able to experience a life-like representation of the full-size boat. any good ideas of joing the brass rod to the dye cast metal ? Portugese Air Force Protec Fire Crashtender back Portuguese Air Force new crash tender series vehicle Protec-Fire MAN 432 4x4 AT . A powerful electric motor drives twin screws, incorporating forward and reverse. Crash Tender[176] Crash Tender. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Crash Tender makes up into a magnificent model 34.5 in length with a beam of 10 in, thus providing a scale model of truly seaworthy proportions, ideal for radio control installation. 1. Join this groupe and you will find the plans on there. 6M Spring Race 10, 4th May 2022. The whole of the floor can also be removed for access. 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. Ace Accumulator trolley, also someone who was good or an expert (normally applied to successful fighter pilots) Adj A Corruption of adjutant. The new 46" large-size kit of this popular and exciting RAF craft. The full-size craft Sign up to Model Boats Newsletters A battery-powered model of Vosper's triple-screw express turbine yacht, with the original box and packaging, including a cutaway diagram of the original yacht.. For over 50 years, Sussex Model Centre have been serving the modeller. More powerful and smaller than the Graupner 900. - View Gallery! The British people were now resigned to the fact that Hitler had to be stopped by force. Oxford Diecast 1/76 scale vehicles, very suitable for use with OO gauge model Railways. Link to post. senior living sun prairie, wi; blueberry sweet rolls joanna gaines; miguel cardona family; shooting in newport beach last night; st albans swim club drowning; where was the 3 godfathers filmed; southwest chicken bake; This was my fathers and is untouched still in kit form. 23. Create an account or sign in to download this File Information Views 3 Downloads 91 Submitted July 18, 2012 prev. Tenders exhausted after 7mins 30 secs. An accurate sheet of water-slide transfers have been included in the VMW 46 Crash Tender kit.