TWIN SCREW CRASH TENDER (Length 16 1/4 ins. Stripwood is obechi.The deck fittings are traditionally cast in white metal.A full sheet of the correct size and design transfers is included which adds to the appearance of the model.The windows are laser-cut in clear perspex with acetate frames which gives added realism.The performance of this newly-produced model has, after exhaustive experiment and testing, proven to be extremely fast and exciting on the water if fitted with an appropriate motor and compatible equipment. The full-size craft Fittings Available Separately . Alvis/Pyrene MKVI Crash Truck. i just dont like seeing double posts on a forum with never ending posts on the same stuff over and over and over again hence the names of unnofficial home of raf , as well as dumas dauntless , and another one that i am very much a part of is the nitrovee thread. all i ask is to help out on the threads that are already put into place thats why the threads get started as unofficial homes of such and such a boat if you read the post you will see that i already am a member on modelfireboats. look just do me a favor and SEARCH THE FORUMS FOR THE SUBJECTS. maybe you and many others will surely find the posts pertaining to what you are looking for in the future i still aint pointing fingers here . The Vosper 46 RAF Crash Tender Kit By Vintage Model Works: white metal fittings not my favourite. Filmed tests of methods, equipment and different types and combinations of extinguishing media (water, foam, CO2) used in fighting crashed aircraft fires with varying results. 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. "Test No.3 Pyrene Tender, Sept 25th 1944" - more successful test allowing dummy to be rescued within 2 mins of fire starting. These have been copied from the original Vosper drawings for accuracy. RAF Crash Tender. The full-size craft The full-size craft performing at speed in 1953. iits the Mike Cummings kit. B-17 fuselage and starboard wing used "Acceptance test of 1945 "Monitor" type Crash Tender". test ground 24/8/44". 2. Fittings Available Separately . I shall be happy to give advice on this. 1/33 SCALE 29.5" X 7.5" Fittings Available Separately This was my fathers and is untouched still in kit form. Stripwood is obechi. Bollard, length 18mm. 94 entered service in about 1952/1953 and was damaged and stored at number 238 Maintenance Unit until July 1958 when it too was struck off charge. Vent, height 24mm. 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. Bulkheads are 6mm ply with skins of 1.5mm forming a strong hull. Stern access Another view showing additional detailing of cockpit with access to radio control equipment through small hatch. 2 to give it its correct description was re-introduced as an improved all wood kit for the vintage enthusiast. We will buy your second hand model boats, no matter how small or large the collection! Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. 20. $5.44 + $18.49 shipping + $18.49 shipping + $18.49 shipping. A.M.O's Air Ministry Orders. Peter, "Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana", Rob, I have just spoken to Roy at SLEC and he says he has made this joint OK with araldite and holding in place.so perhaps I will give that a go first.! EUR 96,06 Sofort-Kaufen 30d 1h. There are a couple of groups where info may be found The Model Fireboat Website! Thank-you to all who have offered assistance. Frames should be painted in silver or aluminium colour for realism.No. RAF Crash Tender This fine High Speed Vosper R.A.F. 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. 18. Vintage Model Vosper RAF Recovery Vessel. One Fireman would be dressed in an . Sea Queen. Please call us on 01865 848000 or email us at howesrcinfo@yahoo.co.uk. Hanging from the ceiling are the electrical steel conduits and what is left of the bulkhead light fittings. Are the fitting from Vintage Model Works? Want the latest issue of Model Boats? ?To go with my Revell 1/72 scale PT-109 kit I now have the 1/72 Airfix Vosper and the 1/72 scale Revell German S-Boat with the quad 20 mm turret. Pulley Block, length 16mm. RAF Fire Service. You must log in or register to reply here. I still haven't found a sitethat compares British, German and United States coastal craft but some of the kits I ordered have arrived here. She is powered by two Graupner Speed 600 ECO motors which produced a lively turn of speed at her first trials on the water the other day. A crew of five was intended in service, construction was wood, hard chine, plywood frames and double diagonal planking. Forward and central cabin Scale Members Models. The airfield crash rescue truck was designed to fulfil three main functions. 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. MK1 Design. Navigation Light, length 20mm. I am nearing the end of building a model of the 36 inch version of the KielKraft RAF Crash Tender, from the original plans, and need the deck fittings for the craft. RAF Crash Tender Fittings. Return to Home. April 5, 2022. An accurate sheet of water-slide transfers have been included in the VMW 46 Crash Tender kit. A crew of five was intended in service, construction was wood, hard chine, plywood frames and double diagonal planking. His own label says 1952, i had a friend look over it who has built a lot of models and he says its all there and the bits are in good condition. Frames should be painted in silver or aluminium colour for realism. This 255998075358 ted angus 415 14 Red Star Click here to see the contact details of our overseas distributors. The final finish is applied with car acrylic paints, the total number of individual fittings is 56, as below.Crash Tender Transfers A set of clear plastic push-fit windows and frames have been produced for the VMW 46 Crash Tender kit. Seller: lesroinf5km5 (1,445) 0%, From Lesro Models comes the new 46 large size kit of this popular and exciting RAF craft. GALLERY. Wooden Hull. 314439854974. All rights reserved. Voltz Tx 9.6V 2000Mah Nimh Flat Battery Pack W/Connector VZ0180. 8th August 2016. 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! Somewhere in UK there is at least 1 restored WOT3, I saw a photo recently on another group of it; before it was restored I tried to buy it but couldn't secure storage up here, I was going to rebuild it into an RAF fire tender. 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. Full size boat on test in the Solent in 1952 The introduction of the full-size Crash Tender in 1952 in Flight Magazine. See More. W.30 R.A.F. I do however have two copies of the " general arrangement " plan included! Despite having the same outward appearance as later models, the MK6 has a smaller foam monitor in comparison. 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. 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. I tried a 24v bus fan motor with a 12v and 6v lead acid linked together to make 18v. Phone Rings 4 Times Then Voicemail, Fire still burning. Consisting of plastic injection-molded parts and metal pipes, silicone hose and required fitting parts. why not post this on the thread i have already started? Join this groupe and you will find the plans on there. that is a rare kit,although seen in the period catalogues I have never seen one in the flesh. My 46in crash tender came to me as a bare boat with no motor or fittings and in need of a repaint. RAF Crash tender model by Mike Pusey. 17. Model planing With the right combination of motor, speed controller, batteries and prop, the large Crash Tender will perform at speed for about 30 minutes. Appliances such as this would have provided fire cover at Fleet Air Arms stations in the UK and abroad. Check out FAQs here. This model is built to a good standard, we would class this as 8 out of 10. Some of the contents of the Kit Box which weighs in at approximately 8kgs. Item: 183637732728 Firefloat No. RC BOAT RADIO Controlled Fuel Engine Wooden RAF Crash Tender KeilKraft Aerokits - $138.25. Andrea Miniatures The War Lord Knight With Falcon 1/32nd 54mm Metal Kit, Portmerion Botanic Garden 13" COMPORT DISH BEST QUALITY, Ford Escort RS Rally De Portugal 1978 New In Case, Boxed Royal Albert Beatrix Potter " Ribby And The Patty Pan, Airfix 100 Years Of Naval Aviation Collection Model Kit, Villeroy & Boch Trinket Dish - Medium Sized, Burrell Showmans Prestonsof Potto Traction Engine 1-76 Scale Mib, Triang Ships 1-1200 SS President Buchanan Ship Mib, ANTIQUE DRESDEN 4 Sided DISH BEAUTIFUL ITEM No Damage. 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 . Further detail - static view Adjustable engine mount The Graupner 900 motor bolted to the supplied adjustable motor mount. "Standard RAF Crash Tender. Squadrons stationed at Hartford Bridge / Blackbushe No: 88 Squadron No: 322 (Dutch) Squadron. The only WW2 era fire engines I know of in those scales are the Airfix fire tender from the Airfield Emergency Set (kit# 03304), the PST Studebaker US6 fire engine (kit# 72049) and the PST ZiS-5 fire engine (kit# 72052). 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. The rapid development of aircraft design during the past few years has brought with it correspondingly increased problems of how to deal with an outbreak of fire. Crash Tender[176] Crash Tender. I have managed to keep the weight down to 3.5kg by means of careful wood selection. 11. Strip wood is Obechi. KitShack Vosper 34" RAF Crash Tender / Firefloat 2 Wooden Model Boat Kit, Fire Tender Decal Set - RAF Crash Tender - *1:24th*. ratings) 34.99: 6.99: 0D 16Hrs 41Min 22Sec : RC Boat Radio Controlled Fuel Engine Wooden RAF Crash Tender KeilKraft Aerokits: roseg60 (5 of 5 points 1966 pos. i have an "Aerokit vosper high speed RAF crash rescue tender" It also say on the label trade distributors "E. Keil & CO LTD". Your Email Great seller with very good positive feedback and over 50 ratings. Talk about it here. fred. Crossley 6 wheeled vehicle A.M.F.S. 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. Price: 8.72 Vintage Aerokits "RAF Fire / Crash Tender" R/C Model Boat ( Restoration Project). 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. Production of the MK6 ended around 1963, although they remained in service until 1978. A set of clear plastic push-fit windows and frames have been produced for the VMW 46 Crash Tender kit. What Happened Between Dave And Ralph On Wicked Tuna, Does anyone know if resin castings of these fitting can be obtained from anywhere? "Demonstration of two 1945 Monitor Tenders in conjunction with CO2 tender." 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. 4.22 Crash Landing & Ditching 259 4.23 Emergency Provisions 276 4.24 Ventilation & Heating 290 named in the invitation to tender or contract. Crossley 6 wheeled vehicle A.M.F.S. Cheers Peter. Full size boat on test in the Solent in 1952 The introduction of the full-size Crash Tender in 1952 in Flight Magazine. Peter Bs RAF Crash and Fire Tender, built of wood and fitted with a brushless motor. 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. FAIRMILE - 'D' 1/24 SCALE 58.5" X 11" FAIRMILE - 'B' 1/24 SCALE 56" X 9" RAF CRASH TENDER. Time to fire out 16 mins. Showing detail with added extra equipment Extra realistic detail is applied to a kit model which enhances the appearance.