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A simple tramp steamer
Scale approximately 1/72
26 in. long
beam of 4 3/4 in.
Power Steam or Convert to electric
Suitable for Radio Controlled
By D Rothwell
The model is simply typical of the type—something of a hybrid,—and all that need be borne in mind is that the original would be around 160-180 ft., i.e. a scale of approximately 1/72nd.
The vessel would possibly be found somewhere in the region of 30 years ago, which to most people suggests upright funnels and straight bow lines etc The Mamod unit used exactly as supplied, i.e. with base-plate and short stern tube, does not lend itself to a great number of types of boat, but does, however, suit vessels of this period, and in particular the once very common Tramp Steamer. Being essentially cargo carrying craft, they tended to have very straight sides and flattish hull bottoms, this suiting the ME1 unit, which is mounted on rather a long, flat baseplate. Having decided on the type of boat to use, it was a fairly simple job to design one to suit the steam plant. The main part of the hull could, we thought, be a simple "box" shape, with bows and stern construction from balsa. This simple form of construction was in fact employed in a rather more sophisticated manner
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Plans do not show Radio installation
Five Digital Pages of Notes and Photos
Full Size Digital Plans Prints on a Sheet 34” x 24”
Articles Included on Cd
Printing instructions for home printer, building from plans, Transfer and Balsa
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