50ft. STEAM PICKET BOAT.
Royal Navy Victorian Steam Picket Boat.
Our large 1" to 1ft. model hull is of a typical Victorian steam picket boat and is the model for steam power with R/C. This type of launch was carried on large cruisers, battle cruisers and battleships of the late Victorian era, their used were numerouse, some were even trailered to Lake Victoria during WWI to defeat the German armoured paddler there, their mission was a great success.
The hull is the ideal size for a full steam plant, with an internal hieght of 5.3/4" increasing to over 7" under the optional boiler housing. There is also an optional front gun base available as well.The highly detailled plans by DAVID MacGREGOR mean a very good scale model can be made, electric power can also be used easily. The hull can also be used for a `Windermere' type steam launch as well.
With her large scale she makes for a big and impressive looking model on the water, a hansom and attractive model that can be tackled by modeller of all experience, eminently ideal for the modeller who wishes to build their first steam powered model. A subject that looks really good on the water.
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