VOSPER
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Category: Boats (In alphabetical order)
Forum Name: Patrol Boats
Forum Description: Discussion on Patrol Boats
URL: http://www.bmpt.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=316
Printed Date: 26 March 2026 at 6:30pm
Topic: VOSPER
Posted By: johnuk39
Subject: VOSPER
Date Posted: 14 April 2007 at 8:57pm
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Hello i hope someone may be able to help me. I have found in my loft a half made model boat which looks really well made so i have decided to try and finish the project myself. I have bought all the rc gear but i am still not sure of the exact model of the boat I think it is a vosper thornicroft resue launch boat and i have loked through various websites and there is one listed but the top of the boat is not exactly the same.I am not sure how to post a picture on here but if anyone can help i can send them a picture.Thankyou. ------------- regards john |
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Posted By: clive
Date Posted: 14 April 2007 at 9:02pm
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Hi John, Try typing 'vosper' into ebay and see if it is the same as anything that comes up! Welcome aboard! ------------- masbie something in the water. www.freewebs.com/masb32/ |
Posted By: mickrik
Date Posted: 14 April 2007 at 10:56pm
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mickrik here i have pictures of coastal patrol boats if you cant get info about the model just let me know to john uk 37hope i can help ------------- happy to meet you all |
Posted By: mickrik
Date Posted: 14 April 2007 at 11:35pm
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hiya mickrik here justfound pictures of vosper 73 ft h sl w w 2 i this what you are after john speak soon mickrik ------------- happy to meet you all |
Posted By: johnuk39
Date Posted: 15 April 2007 at 2:25pm
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Hello again. Thanks for everyones help i have managed to identify the boat as a vosper raf crash tender.I have found some of these model kits on ebay made by victory toys but these are plastic kits and mine is a wooden model.As this boat is half made and really well made i need to try and find the wooden model plans for this boat and i wonder if anyone can help where i might get them from.The boat is 36 inches long by about 11 inches wide at the widest point. Hope someone can help Thankyou. ------------- regards john |
Posted By: rafwebfoot
Date Posted: 20 May 2007 at 7:31pm
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Hi John, the model you have is one of the AEROKITS RAF CRASH TENDERS. They did two sizes one at 36" and one at 48". The actual boats were No93 and94 built by Vospers in 1952/53 for the RAF Marine Branch. Classed as 46ft.Fire Boat Mk.2, stores Ref. 16F/154. Powered by twin Rover Meteorite MK.203 petrol engines of 375HP at 2,400 RPM. Top speed was 28.5 knots., cruising speed 25.5 knots, 270 gallons of fuel gave a range of 155 miles. They operated with the RAF as experimental craft at Calshot and Felixstowe and were designed as a replacement for the ageing WW2 craft. Both were put on the disposals list in 1958 - their lives ended with the demise of Flying boats and the standardisation of Rolls Royce power plants in all new builds. Any thing else you want to know about the just ask. ------------- FAIR WINDS AND A FAVOURABLE TIDE Donald |
Posted By: mickrik
Date Posted: 11 November 2007 at 4:01pm
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THE MODEL FIREBOAT HAS ITS OWN WEBSITE PUT IN SEARCH AND THIS SHOULD HELP HOPE THIS HELPS ------------- happy to meet you all |
Posted By: joe c
Date Posted: 26 July 2016 at 3:01pm
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Hi Guys Would like some help if at all possible,could anybody tell me what size rudder and prop to fit on the 34" VOSPER CRASH TENDER,this model is the areokits .As you can see I'M new to model boat building Regards joe c |
Posted By: Gaggsy
Date Posted: 21 June 2017 at 3:59pm
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Hi John Just found this site and I too have a 34" Crash tender in need of TLC currently has single prop but I am hoping to convert to twin What size rudder and prop have you been advised to fit ? also have you any info on the propshaft angle ? Any help greatly appreciated ------------- Gaggsy in Somerset |