S.S. Bucket on the beach

A Fishing vessel built around the turn of the 20th Century on the East coast of Australia.

The model was built in early 1992 and is of no particular ship, but is styled on the type of fishing vessel that was very common in the 1920's and 30's.

The model is powered by an electric motor and 6 volt batteries controlled by a five channel radio control unit. Working Functions of the model include the net winch and all the lights illuminate. The model is totally scratch built with no commercial parts used.

Model Specifications:

• Length: 5ft
• Hull: Fibre glass
• Deck: Fibre glass
• Superstructure: Plywood
• Scale: 1:24

Based on the original ship Guardsman by Vic Smeed, this model is scaled up from the original drawings.

The guardsman was a Custom & Excise launch used to ferry Custom Officials to ships, which had entered port.

Model Specifications

• Length: 45"
• Beam: 12"
• Scale: 1:20

Model Boats Plans Service No. MM1330

Lady Sarah custom launch

Steam Launch

Based on the plan of the Miranda Steam Launch, this model is total scratch built from mahogany. It also has a Stuart Turner Double 10 steam engine, purchased from Ron Horabin during Kens' visit to England. The engine was built by a club member for Ken.

Model Specifications:

• Length: 7ft
• Stuart Turner Double 10 steam plant

Model Boats Plans Service No. MM1348

An electric powered model of an Hong Kong harbour tug

Model Specifications:

• Length: 1370mm (54")
• Scale: 1:25

Ngan Chau harbour tug

Steam Coaster and S.S. Bucket

An example of a typical steam coaster of the 1920's and 30's

An example of a typical steam paddle boat that sailed the Murray River, Australia.

Model Specifications:

• Length: 24"
• Hull: Fibreglass

Murray River Paddle Boat

Tug