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The following are offered by myself, Peter Taylor, "webmaster" on this site. No, I haven't given up model boats, I've decided to use 2.4 GHz in future.

Fortunately my pathetically small number of models makes a total migration to higher frequencies just about economically possible! Where the gear is still current I'm offering it at well below half price (the "price new" is based, not on what I paid, but the latest Howes Models Catalogue prices... which nowadays are generally much cheaper than what I paid). Other gear is being offered "for free". However this is all based on "buyer collects" either from my home in Southampton, UK, or the club site at Setley pond. If you want it posted I will get a quote; outside the UK it's probably not worth it (except for the 40MHz FM gear which really is a bargain). Except where noted, it's all been checked to be in good working order on the day I'm typing this in (end November 2008). In all cases "batteries not included"!

40MHz AM crystals (free)

I always wondered why this "pair" didn't work!!! (so not tested!) Places like Hobby Stores sell individual Tx and Rx crystals to allow these to be united with their long lost companions! They are Futaba type.

27MHz FM 3-channel package (free) (gone!)

Getting the battery cover onto the Tx is a knack, otherwise this used to work OK and still does as far as I know. If anyone wants it by post I would check it out before sending. I must admit, I didn't know that 27MHz FM existed, I suspect further crystals may be hard to come by. However it's a free three channel set; might suit a submarine (better under-water penetration due to the relatively low frequency?).

27MHz AM "Split-Frequency" crystals

Three sets of those valuable "split-frequency" crystals that can get you on the pond when the peg board is almost empty!

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The steam tug St.Canute was built in 1931 at the Frederikshavn Shipyard in Denmark and sailed for many years as a tugboat and icebreaker in the Odense harbour under its original name St. Knud. St.Canute was preserved at the Exeter ship museum until the collection was disbanded after the museum's closure. Length 560mm 22in, Beam 155mm 6in; Price:£65 . Buyer collects.

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"Cheddar Plover Horizontal"; bought second hand several years ago, but in very good condition & runs well. Only run twice on test by the present owner. Burner included. (click on image for larger view)

Price: £300;
Contact: Peter Gargan, Tel: 01202 417 950, email: gargan@srcmbc.org.uk
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"Cheddar Kompact"; purchased new, has been run in with an electric motor & only test steamed twice. Complete with burner,this engine has a condenser/oil trap included. (click on image for larger view)

Price: £410 (ono);

Also available is a gas tank, filler nozzle and gas pipe with jet together with 3 tins of gas. Price: £50; (for comparison, gas tanks are available from Tony Green Steam models at £54. He stocks the filler adaptor, pipes & jets too.)

Contact: Peter Gargan, Tel: 01202 417 950, email: gargan@srcmbc.org.uk
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There is a Support/Display stand, and it is Ready-to-Run but requires a 2 channel Radio System. Note: This is a big model, nearly 4ft. long and 16ins. wide!

Price: £150, Buyer Collects (Dorset);
Contact Mike Hammond Tel: 01425 272685; email: msh@srcmbc.org.uk
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There is a Support/Display stand, and it is Ready-to-Run but requires a 2 channel Radio System, or 3 channel if you want separate engine control.

Price: £150, Buyer Collects (Dorset);
Contact Mike Hammond Tel: 01425 272685; email: msh@srcmbc.org.uk
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Happy Hunter

Following his retirement Allen Kaye is looking forward to constructing a 'Glasgow' Paddle Tug. In the meantime he will occasionally sail the "Happy Hunter" which sails well in all conditions - even in rough weather at the Pond! However, ideally he would like to find a buyer for the "Happy Hunter"

'Reserve price' £300. Buyer collects (Hampshire). Email: allenk@srcmbc.org.uk.
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Sheet Anchor
(The Journal of the Wembley Model Ship Society)

A newsletter, initially published by the Wembley Ship Model Society. In around 1957, the newsletter became the Journal of the "Ship Model Societies". I have some 11 issues published between December 1954 and sometime around 1960... Vol 2 Issue 3, Vols. 3, 4 (3 issues each) Vol. 5 Issues 2 & 3 and Vol.6, Issues 1 & 2) Each issue is substantial, around 50 pages long and contains photographs and fold out ship plans. Given the technology of the day, producing each issue must have been a major undertaking and it's no surprise that they slipped from a 3 times a year schedule to a less taxing timetable. It's an intriguing glimpse into model boat making in the past. The set is for sale with the proceeds to be divided equally between the RNLI and The Samaritans. For that reason I will be advertising the volumes in a number of model boat sites in order to try to get the best return. However, I'm advertising it here first, so if you are interested, give us your bid and, when I've seen what is on offer, I will let you know the outcome. I've found a web site in the States advertising a similar collection of these magazines for $350... but it has been on sale for quite some time, so don't be put off making an offer! Contact me, Peter Taylor. I'm hoping to put up more details on this web site, meanwhile, here are some more example pages...