Albans & District Model Engineering Society.Wikipedia Rate this definition: 0.0 / 0 votesĪ clear view screen or clearview screen is a glass disk mounted in a window that rotates to disperse rain, spray, and snow. Near completion prior to paint finish with additional detailing by Rob Briancourt St. Albans & District Model Engineering Society. 1 on test at Poole constructed by Colin Smithīasic box construction principal detail by Rob Briancourt St. This example constructed by Grahame Palmer of the Phoenix MBC Surrey There is a full-sized two-sheet detailed plan and instructions and white metal deck fittings. All of the balsa and ply sheet parts and deck and skins are computer laser cut for accuracy and etched deck lines for added realism, obechi stripwood, balsa block and cabin window material are included. The construction of the 36″ version remains the same as the original Veron kit with some modifications. The model’s lighter weight and length is a particular advantage for transport to the water by senior modellers. This larger version has been built and tested by independent modellers and has proven to be more realistic, particularly on the water and has a lively performance when fitted with the recommended brushless motor. VMW with Colin Smith (Phil’s Son) has enlarged the original model to the increased length of 36″ (1:10 scale). This new 36″ (940mm) kit follows that tradition. It utilised mixed balsa and ply construction ( a combination of both strength and lightness gained through Phil’s model aircraft design experience). The original design for this model was based on the Metropolitan Police Thames Division River Police Launch constructed at Teddington by Toughs Boatyard in the late 1940s/1950s period.Īce designer Phil Smith introduced the popular smaller 26″ version for Veron in 1951/1952. Introducing the 36″ large scale Thames Police Launch c.1950. Thames Police Launch 36″ Kit – NOW AVAILABLE A crew of five was intended in service, construction was wood, hard chine, plywood frames and double diagonal planking. A separate smaller Ford V8 engine was used to operate the two foam/water monitors and a smaller JAP engine for the bilge pumps. Fuel consumption at top speed was nearly 48 gallons per hour. 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. It is not known what happened to the two craft after this date. 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. 93 was struck off charge in July 1958 and disposed of. 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. 2) of this type were produced by Vospers. Only two Vosper 46 foot RAF Crash Tenders (or firefloat Mk. Frames should be painted in silver or aluminium colour for realism. For modellers wishing to renovate old Aerokits models these may be modified for use.
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A total of 16 window frames and 20 windows and port-holes are included in the kit. A set of clear plastic push-fit windows and frames have been produced for the VMW 46″ Crash Tender kit.
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