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The Metcalf Mouldings kit of the Scottish inter-island
ferry, Graemsay. Some of the detail is incorrect and others clumsy,
but the finished model repays the effort, and handles well with independent
throttle control, even without using the installed bow thruster.
Built and owned by Steve Booty |
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A
beautiful model of the IOW Yarmouth Nelson 40 pilot cutter 'Verity', built from
the old Modelcraft kit, builder unknown. Arthur saw this in a model shop
window in Shrewsbury, and the rest as they say was history!
Owned by Arthur Cass
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A scratch built, freelance pleasure cruiser. Built out
of scrap materials with no previous experience, no plans, no help
....... For a first attempt, a good effort.
Built and owned by Gordon Milner
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The Dumas kit, this is a Chris Craft Barrelback speedboat
Built by Gordon Clarke, owned by Stuart Robertson
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A
freelance model of a typical Windermere steam launch, complete with live steam
engine.
Built by Gordon Clarke, owned by Stuart Robertson
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A
Broom 44 luxury cruiser built from the Model Slipway kit, originally started by
Vic and completed by Jim
Started by Vic Stern, finished and owned by Jim Taylor
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A simple dayboat, buit from the RM kit
Built and owned by Jim Taylor
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Fireboat
Jessica, a freelance scratch build on an old power boat hull bought at a club
auction. |
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Tsekoa II, built from the Model Slipway
kit. A very striking model with the large crane on the stern, and
very manoeuvrable with twin independent screws and a bow thruster. |
SOUTH
MANCHESTER MODEL BOAT CLUB
