This will be a useful practice for when the 46 boat needs doing. Hope its not too long now ? The hard chine construction method is straghtforward. Parts are stamped for quick identification.White metal fittingsAll deck fittings are cast on white metal and are easily cleaned with a Dremel tool, files, wet & dry paper or sponge sanding pads. All our kits come with all parts cut by CNC router or laser, plus all the necessary strip wood is included, along with building instructions and plan. In a changing world, we always aim to deliver great products and equally great service. is molded with the keel, and also a raised gunwale rubbing strake. . Nice way to make hoses ! One was given to my younger brother, his had a Taycol Standard in it, and I had the job of taking the accumulator to the local model shop to have it charged up as we never had a charger for it. See terms. The Graupner 900 motor bolted to the supplied adjustable motor mount. After all the effort and care you've put into this build excellent idea to keep it safe.Your build blog is amazing and although i'm learning with Doug's and DaveM help on shaft re position I will be using some of your tips when I get to the deck fittings and cabins . One final note which I have noticed with other RAF vessels in model form, the roundel on the bow of a crash tender should not have the yellow outer ring, the yellow ring signifies an air sea rescue boat in the RAF air sea recue . I was never happy with the performance and sold the model at auction. Excl VAT: 4.95, 5.81 The cross hatch grid for the foam tanks was made on my 3D printer and once painted will be OK. Ill make the brass connectors for the hose on my lathe, and the hatch needs a recess milled out for the handles. Well Robbob, congratulations on whetting your baby's head, sorry, it's perfect botty . First time for the Tender and I was happy with her performance, but not with my photography. RC Boat Radio Controlled Wooden RAF Crash Tender Model Aerokits by KeilKraft . RAF Crash Tender Model Boat. . Fuel consumption at top speed was nearly 48 gallons per hour. Price: 4.99 . To repeat RNinMunich, is it hammerite? Detail of twin motor installation in one of the kit models constructed by a modeller in the Welwyn Club. The OS60 was about 1.6HP @ 16,000rpm and generally the props where to big for the motor. . Rc Model boat Vintage Raf Fire Rescue Tender 34"fully Restored ship. Cummins. 37.00. Hey Rob, has it got wet yet? I have followed this build since the start, and am starting to wonder if or when it's going to hit the water. Well done bro.. flowing lines of the real thing, which a feature that was completely missing I had a 24" tunnel hull with a OS40FSR 1.6HP@20,000rpm and never hit full throttle. After Tri-ang then went bust, the boat appeared in the January 1974 Wrenn pricelist as a new item for June 1974, as the "R.A.F. The boat is grey, with black hull, RAF markings and white roofing. Crash Tender makes up into a magnificent model 34.5 in length with a beam of 10 in, thus providing a scale model of truly seaworthy proportions, ideal for radio control installation. 50.00. 4 1.5 V. Ever-Ready U11 or equivalent (not included). HITCHIN. Omg, what a quality job!!! Perhaps time to do something similar then?. Crash Tender makes up into a magnificent model 34.5 in length with a beam of 10 in, thus providing a scale model of truly seaworthy proportions, ideal for radio control installation. Qualifying purchases could enjoy 0% interest if paid in full in 4 months on purchases of 99+. A separate smaller Ford V8 engine was used to operate the two foam/water monitors and a smaller JAP engine for the bilge pumps. Any hints on what she might be ? By using this website you agree to our use of cookies. 76WOT002 Oxford Diecast 1:76 OO Gauge Ford WOT1 Crash Tender RAF Catterick (Red) Ford WOT1 (No Plastic Case) JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. RNLI Cotton Model Boat Flag. A set of clear plastic push-fit windows and frames have been produced for the VMW 46 Crash Tender kit. All. Check out FAQs here. Another view showing additional detailing of cockpit with access to radio control equipment through small hatch. any way there's enough builders on here that have experienced everything you will come across in this build, so if in doubt give them a shout. The 34" is an original that Was Released in 1994 by Aerokits on the 50th Anniversary and the 46" is a VMW kit. Price - 1960`s Victory Industries Vosper RAF Crash Tender Boat Model In Box. Trying to build it completely out of Foam Board. You must find it hard in that canvus jacket doing all those fiddly bit's. I love boxes! At the moment he's selling insurance for Direct Line., Anyone noticed the similarity between our Harvey Kitten and the actor Harvey Keitel ?hmmmm.I reckon it's an alias, Thx v much. The original one's are only white metal I was told and not very good!!! By using this website you agree to our use of cookies. Eligibility determined at checkout. The Aerokits Crash Tender was my very first boat back int 1959, it was my 9th birthday present and my father and I started to a build. 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. I found this site has very good info on RAF boats. $42.74 + $41.02 shipping . Photos not available for this variation. It very well built, minus motor, radio, servo and battery. Secure the hatches and raise the flags ! 93 was struck off charge in July 1958 and disposed of. Shipbuilder's plans, so it has all the elegant flared hull sections and Whatever your age or experience level, youll be able to find something to pique your interest at Hobbies. You just take it easy for a while until you get used to the one you are running. Winning bid: 23.75 [ 3 bids] Postage: . The hull Excl VAT: 3.92, 9.18 T-70M UniModel UM 306 1/72. [Other models of Edwin Metcalfe] [other Military Launch Models] Tags: Edwin Metcalfe RAF Crash Tender. Please click here, Sign up to Model Boats Special Offers Click & Collect. Le migliori offerte per RC Barca Motore Carburante Radiocomandato Legno RAF Crash Tender KeilKraft Aerokit sono su eBay Confronta prezzi e caratteristiche di prodotti nuovi e usati Molti articoli con consegna gratis! You can find out more here. Brought the Wesmac and this winter's RAF Crash Tender to my local model club meet. It is not known what happened to the two craft after this date. Parts are stamped for quick identification. Garage and Service Station Obligatory Signs 1:24 and 1:43. But then Alice Cooper found he could do things in his. Having dry fitted all the frames to the keel and measured for alignment, I was nervous that a mm out anywhere could accumulate errors, so I decided to steam and bend the gunwhale stringers and dry fit them as well. 93 was struck off charge in July 1958 and disposed of.No. Full set of new decals with a number of these installed. Fuel consumption at top speed was nearly 48 gallons per hour. Frames should be painted in silver or aluminium colour for realism.No. (of Suite D2 Josephs Well, Hanover Walk, Leeds LS3 1AB) which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (with firm reference number 626349). The boat is grey, with black hull, RAF markings and white roofing. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for RC Boat Radio Controlled Fuel Engine Wooden RAF Crash Tender KeilKraft Aerokits at the best online prices at eBay! Is your new Fire boat the big one 46" or the smaller 34" ? One of the distinctive features of the RAF fire boats are the suction hoses in the rear well of the boat, and they were something that I was keen to reproduce with some accuracy. Sep 28, 2012 - Deans Marine Started in 1981 when the proprietor Ron Dean had the idea that parts for model ships could be produced on a part time basis to part finance his lifelong hobby of radio controlled model ship building. Edwardian Steam Launch - 18" Return to Home. This kit has been modernized to make construction easy, full building instructions are included This kit has been designed for the discerning modeler that has previously built boats or model aircraft. thus passable to have r/c installation and steering servo quite separate . My model gave good performance and was powered by an OS60 glow motor. A comment on YOUTUBE asked for details and Martin said see Model Boat Mayhem. . RC Boat Radio Controlled Fuel Engine Wooden RAF . Verkopen . As our first ever build, he brought home broken down tea chests . Clamping the gunwale stringers will be difficult as there is no sensible place to locate the other end of the clamp. I build a scratch built boat model generally over two winters. For modellers wishing to renovate old Aerokits models these may be modified for use. After Victory shut down in 1969, Wrenn bought the stocks and tooling for the two popular "Vosper" boats in . Hopefully will glue bulkheads later today once dads taxi shift is over. RAF Crash Tender; model: Greg Reid. Tri-ang, Scalex Boats. Vintage Model Works 46" RAF Crash Tender: by robbob (Admiral) . I am very impressed with your superb work on this kit. Once again that is brilliant. Hi Hmsnostalgia and welcome to the website. Use our magazine locator link to find your nearest stockist! BOXED VICTORY INDUSTRIES R.A.F. When the councils started to frown on i.c power, I did attempt an electric conversion, but at the time there was no brushless and lipo. A full sheet of the correctly sized and design transfers is included which adds to the final finish of the model. Excl VAT: 1.33, 8.65 was 46 foot Firefloat Mk 2'. A Crossley FWD Type 4X4 Crash Tender which carried 300 Gallons (1,350 Litres) of Water, (28 Litres) of Foam Compound and 4 60Ib CO2 cylinders. Hi its been a pleasure to read and has got me motavated so much so i have just bought the kit so thank you. We welcome well written contributions from Website members on almost any aspect of Model Boating with a particular emphasis on practical hints, tips, experience and builds. Full size boat on test in the Solent in 1952. I found on YOUTUBE a video of this model posted by Martin. It was a burning of the boats. Great idea, nice to share these thoughts with us mortals in the modelling world. That is really some thing else. More. Free delivery for many products! the instructions are there and its in its original box, which is damaged. (Length 16 1/4 ins. I had one of these when I was a kid and I have recently acquired this example from an RAF Air Cadets Sqn who wanted rid of it. Description. 139 forum posts. I am having the original Graupner X50 converted in to 3/16" dog drive and I can sleeve it to 4mm. This fine High Speed Vosper R.A.F. What a truly international bunch we are , Tuta-Fruiti e Tutti-Fruiti aus Mnchen!! 4 years ago by Harvey Kitten ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class) So while 2nd layer of gunwhale stringers glue is setting on 46" boat I thought I'd do some renovations on the recently acquired 36" boat, starting with the rear deck. The RAF had the advantage of radar and the further advantage of a key to the Nazi codes. 14 watching. The whole of the floor can also be removed for access. Looks great on the water. The wooden contents of this 1/12th-scale kit are CNC cut from good-quality plywood which ensures accurate slots and more precise fitting of bulkheads and superstructure. Coming along nicely. 285.00 + 16.94 Postage. RAF Crash Tender. This fine High Speed Vosper R.A.F. Using foam board for the construction. Ww2 boat engine. This will be a useful practice for when the 46 . Winkelen op rubriek. Hi Rob, it's just really like riding a bike ( excuse the pun ) but once you get it out there on the water you soon remember. 1 on test at Poole constructed by Colin Smith. No. But I also cannot wait to see her perform on water. 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. VINTAGE AEROKITS TORPEDO BOAT Item number: 140191381656 RADIO CONTROLLED MODEL BOAT, WOODEN HULL Item number: 280184522678 RAF Crash Tender (46") by Vintage Model Works. Firefloat No. Sadly I never got to have radio control in it. Military Modelling. :) I got this kit from Vintage Model Works, its a great little boa. 2) of this type were produced by Vospers. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. Forward and central cabin tops lift off for access, as the rear cockpit floor. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information. The weight of the Vosper will test it out. Only a very limited amount of time is available for editing contributions into a suitable format for placing on the website so it is important that the material is well presented, lucid and free from obvious spelling errors. Looking forward to seeing the fully finished Crash Tender and video of her on the water. on: August 05, 2020, 12:05:54 pm . I cant wait to see her on the water performing. Vosper double-screw RAF crash rescue tender boat (Victory Industries), Vosper triple-screw yacht (Victory Industries), 1954 - A Big Year for Victory Industries (madmalc.screaming.net), https://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Vosper_double-screw_RAF_crash_rescue_tender_boat_(Victory_Industries)&oldid=53583. FOR SALE! et Cie, S.C.A. To access our initial disclosure document, please click, Get the item you ordered or your money back. I am trying to rebuild it, it has a lot of fittings and peices missing. Kind of "finishes things off", especially as I knock things about with my clumsy hands, , Simply magnificent, museum+ quality, and too good to hide in a museum . Frames should be painted in silver or aluminium colour for realism. UK mainland orders will be delivered by either Royal Mail or DHL. Some of them are almost vertical seriously tho Im a bit pedantic about keeping both sides of the boat at the same height so clamped all the bulkheads as I glued and adjusted as necessary. great idea with the masking tape Rob, they look very nice. No. After test fitting the hose ends to establish the correct lengths the hoses were trimmed to size and the fittings were then glued into the hose ends with some epoxy. Crash boats, at the time known as "aircraft rescue boats" or "air-sea rescue boats", were wooden speedboats built to rescue the crew of downed United States and other Allies aircraft during World War II.US boats came from the observation of British experience with high-speed launches during the Battle of Britain.. By the end of World War II, America had produced 300,000 planes, creating a need . AEROKITS VOSPER HIGH SPEED R.A.F CRASH TENDER BOAT WOODEN MODEL KIT. eBay. The Vintage Model Boat range are now being produced by SLEC Ltd. All our kits come with all parts cut by CNC router or laser,plus all the necessary strip wood is included, along with building instructions and plan. The lines of the Vosper design are good from all angles. The contents of the kit showing pre-cut wood parts. It is thus passable to have r/c installation and steering servo quite separate from the central cabin engine room. This fine High Speed Vosper R.A.F. Phone us on01903 207 525or use ourContact Form. Superb finish and strengthener I guess. Select PayPal Credit to have the option to pay over time. sheeting is also pre-cut. That's a neat idea, I had to resort to wedges and packing pieces to form parallel surfaces for the clamps to pull against. Updated November 1, 2022. The deck fittings are traditionally cast in white metal. This "RAF Crash Tender" was built by Graham93 who is a member and contributor to Model Boats Website. I just love your Build such detail. Competitive delivery rates, next day delivery available. We pride ourselves on our worldwide reputation for high quality customer service and we are always happy to provide help and support, from advice with choosing what product to buy to after sales support, such as guidance with the building process of a model kit. Please click here. Fire Trucks. Quantity. Greg Read's model of RAF Crash Tender 94; built from plans on a moulded hull. . 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. 4.50 postage. AirFix RAF Air Sea Rescue Launch 1:72 Model Kit. 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. The kit parts are cut using our laser cutting technology, that not only gives very accurate and precise cut parts, that fit together without any sanding but also details like planking on the decks and the cabin roof . . Forward and central cabin tops lift off for access, as the rear cockpit floor. I know its a Vosper 46' RAF crash/asr/fire float , probably Mark Two. So which one are you in. Airfix 1/32 American M3 Lee Tank Classic Vintage 1976 Armour Series 8 08, 1/72 Revell Sikorsky Hh-3e Jolly Green Giant Us Airforce Very Rare, VINTAGE RARE AIRFIX 1/8th SCALE HONDA 750 FOUR BOXED, German Half-Track Sd.Kfz.7/2 W/ 37mm Gun UNIMAX Forces Of Valor 1:72 850, REVELL 1/144 Lufthansa Airbus A380 Lufthansa Plastic Model Kit 04270, Revell 1/32 Scale MESSERSCHMITT BF110G NIGHT FIGHTER #4745 VINTAGE 1992, Revell Model Kit - Audi A4 DTM 2011 M Rockenfeller Car - 1:24 Scale - 07, 1/72 Matchbox Boeing P-12e Pursuit Bi-plane Fighter Rare. You have put so much into her and so much detail. Completed model should be around 27" in length. ProductID: Itll be set by tomorrow . Lovely looking example, have a look at Vintage Model Works they still sell the kit & fittings and have some photos of the originals (fullsize) only 2 built which didn't get much use. Interesting suggestionperhaps not the functional torpedo's, a bit anti social perhaps. Excl VAT: 6.46, 1.60 The wiring in the closed up wheelhouse section is another problem, it is a mess and some of the lights do not work. Shop by category . 5.07. Wow Robbob, I have just seen the video of your Crash Tender. Bulkheads are 6mm ply with skins of 1.5mm forming a strong hull. Useful information published by the MPBA for anyone running an event or just interested in the legal position. RAF Crash Tender, model: Edwin Metcalfe. Only two Vosper 46 foot RAF Crash Tenders (or firefloat Mk. or Best Offer. This kit has been modernized to make construction easy, full building instructions are included and comes with window overlays and screen. The model can be powered by a 7.2 volts standard buggy battery pack or ic power of 2.5 - 3.5cc engines which is not in the kit, we have not included any running fittings as we feel a lot of modelers will have or would like to choose for themselves. You must show the boat in action now. http://www.rafboats.co.uk/. If there is anything you need help with, or even just a general enquiry, then please Contact Us. Please note we have recently moved to a new website and your old account password will not work, if you had an account on the old website then please register with the same email address to gain access to your account. Ended: 18 Sep, 2022 06:50:39 BST. RAF Crash Tender This fine High Speed Vosper R.A.F. Is there a mast yet. Price: 13 . I have one in a offshore ABS racer and it moves!!!! , So Ive made some progress today, glueing the bulkheads in place. I know these work well on 40 to 50 2 blade prop. And so were the many hundreds of . Looking good in this view how about adding some more pictures to show the whole boat. Close. Water slide transfers as the original Vosper design are included in the kit. This was my fathers and is untouched still in kit form. The kit, see below, includes plans and detailed building instructions and colour scheme to be used.Further, there is a clever adjustable bulkhead to enable easy alignment of the motor installation. What a brilliant bit of work. Nubian. . After Victory shut down in 1969, Wrenn bought the stocks and tooling for the two popular "Vosper" boats in the range and continued production, with Rovex Tri-ang as distributor. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Ah, but the boats were French. Ww2 boat engine. Doorgaan naar hoofdinhoud. Excl VAT: 7.65, 11.82 RAF Crash Tender - colours & trim: Hi Doug. The boat is a credit to model making. It may well bring nostalgic memories to senior modellers and it will also appeal to anyone who enjoys building with traditional materials. CRASH TENDER. The aft cabin paint is all crack and the top of the mast is very sitting in place by the wires. Price: -42cm. Hi,This is my first boat build of 2018, it took 9 days to build! Edited By harry smith 1 on 07/03/2017 10:04:16. Finally, the windows are laser-cut in perspex with matching frames for added realism. We may receive commission if your application for credit is successful, the commission does not affect the amount you will pay under your agreement. Please note: Orders to surcharge areas may incur an additional cost if a parcel is oversized, overweight or contains flammable goods. Now how did I manage to get pictures up, RAF Crash Tender (46) by Vintage Model Works, Slec Ltd - Bob-A-Bout Footy Class Yacht Build. Hi Robbob, now you've asked I have been 'distracted' with other projects - wasn't feeling confident about the skins for the 46" boat, didn't want to mess up, so I bought a Sarik semi-kit for MTB379 to practice with, and that seems to have gone OKish. (Quote from the P.E.P. Condition: Used. There is order and simmetry and aesthetic realization; real outstanding work! 6-volt battery operated. And unlike previous blogs Ive done, where the boat has been nearly finished before writing anything,this one is going to be realtime. The only problem is the long-legged Victoria's Secret model standing in the way of getting him back. Raf launches - model dockyard, Vosper r.a.f 73ft rescue launch: 1:24 scale detailed drawings, hull length 36in of ww2 r.a.f air sea rescue craft. Mersey Marine RAF Crash Tender Fittings Kit, Built Airfix Raf Emergency Set Austin K 2 Ambulance Austin K 6 Crash Ten, KitShack Vosper 34" RAF Crash Tender / Firefloat 2 Wooden Model Boat Kit, KitShack Vosper 34" RAF Crash Tender / Firefloat 2 Kit RC, Airfix H0/00 Scale Built Bedford K6 Fire Engine RAF Emergency Set Crash, 2023 - WorthPoint Corporation | 5 Concourse Parkway NE, Suite 2900. The model on the stand showing further detail. Click below to begin your paid subscription. 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. The other thing that's slowing things down is my 5 year old grandson who wants a boat as well so I'm building a Freeman 22 alongside my crash tender. Vintage Victory Industries model Vosper R.A.F electric crash tender boat + box, 20.00. The Hobbyking 10mm square magnets(magnet to magnet) work well and are very cheap. Hope someone posts some nice close up pictures for me. 275.00 The bearings in the drive line are shot, so a mate is making a set and resizing to . Distributed by Keil Kraft, these boats were probably the most widely sold of . 99. The other five that we built he actually gave away to friends and one even went to the milkman. the detail you have put in on this build. Also look forward to your next build. Thanks for the link to the clips, I've ordered 3 sets, I like a bit of stock, Thought so! 0 bids. Avg: 42.37, Low: 34.75, High: 49.99. VMW with Colin Smith (Phils Son) has enlarged the original model to the increased length of 36 (1:10 scale). My build is coming on OK but the detailing takes such a long time to get it to the right standard, but this is the enjoyable part of modelling for me. Model Trains. PAYMENT BY PAYPAL if you wish to pay by Credit or Debit cards please ring shop during opening hours to use our online terminal. The boat looks really good on the water, and if ever I get to your neck of the woods I'd really like to see it close up as it's certainly an inspiring build. Having made a sturdy building board, it seems sensible to work from the bows backwards, as once the bow structure is glued accurately everything else should follow. Our customer support and service is comprehensive, and we wont disappear after you have made a purchase. 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. I have managed to keep the weight down to 3.5kg by means of careful wood selection. The box is a little worse for the wear but all the wooden parts are in good shape Includes Stuffing tube Stainless steel shaft and a strut also both dumas drive dogs & coupler. Costume, Occasion & Specialized Clothing, Shoes & Accessories, Mobile Phones, Smart Watches, Accessories & Communication, Bathroom Fixtures, Accessories & Supplies, Industrial Printing & Graphic Arts Equipment, Shaving & Hair Removal Products & Equipment, Aerokits vintage raf vosper fire crash tender boat from the 60s, eBay (UK) Limited is an appointed representative of, Learn more about Product Partnerships Limited - opens in a new window or tab. I am familiar with RC stuff as I do a lot of modern electric cars - I have a decent Futaba transmitter (4pm) and I . Crash Tender makes up into a magnificent model 34.5 in length with a beam of 10 in, thus providing a scale model of truly seaworthy proportions, ideal for radio control installation. Classic Model Designs from the 1940s, 1950s & 1960s. Asylum ?? Good idea as it's also very easy to keep clean - repels virtually everything and anything , Obvious when you think of it. Also used the clamp widget in anger as I attached the inner gunwhale stringers. Will that be part three? Please see below for shipping charges. The boats did not need a building board, and accurate alignment was simple to achieve. Looking forward to you're next build. I am now scared stiff of mine being a total heap of crap. Hi Rob, thank goodness these changes/modifications have come before I get to that stage so I can incorporate them in mine. 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. what does cardiac silhouette is unremarkable mean / fresh sage cologne slopes of southern italy / vickers warwick crash site. Here at Hobbies we aim to dispatch all in stock items on the same working day, if ordered by 2:00pm. The 34" boat, I burnt out the motor some how so fitted a brushless + 2S Lipo. DHL normally advise an estimated delivery slot via SMS or Email notification. A blue boxed battery-powered twin-screw model RAF rescue tender boat, with original box and instruction sheet.Made by Victory Industries Ltd in collaboration with Vosper Ltd, Portsmouth, circa 1954.. He used an "egg-box" technique, sliding the bulkheads onto slots in the superstructure which acted as a jig. Sorry that this is now coming to an end, really enjoyed reading all about you're build. A range of kits designed by Les Rowe, in the early 1950/60s. Deck is planked with recess for hatch. Telford, Shropshire. Crash Tender makes up into a magnificent model 34.5 in length with a beam of 10 in, thus providing a scale model of truly seaworthy proportions, ideal for radio control installation. Haha. Having Website problems? Just in case! Thats the great thing about this site- we all share, we all win. Excl VAT: 4.84, 6.30 2 to give it its correct description was re-introduced as an improved all wood kit for the vintage enthusiast. VINTAGE VICTORY INDUSTRIES VOSPER RAF ELECTRIC CRASH TENDER CIRCA 1950'S - $16.31. It may well bring nostalgic memories to senior modellers and it will appeal to anyone who enjoys building with traditional materials. This it's wonderful that the asylum has these facilities, and modelling is such good therapy . Require good close up pictures of the anchor, mast and the foam tubes and fittings please. 14 photos. I've just signed up to your blog - never stop learning. I am converting to RC a Victory Industries Vosper RAF Crash Tender. fantastic finish. Thank you. Allan Read's Model Boats for sale; Crusader Yacht for Charity; Scale Section Events. RAF crash tender - help! this builds a beautiful model. In 2003 after many modellers had expressed an interest in this popular design, the Vosper RAF Crash Tender or 46 Firefloat Mk. Airfix H0/00 Scale Built Bedford K6 Fire Engine RAF Emergency Set Crash. . R.A.F. Free postage. Unsold See similar items $467.69 Buy It Now, $113.60 Shipping, 14-Day Returns, eBay Money Back Guarantee. With the end of RAF Flying Boat operations in the late 1950's brought the demise of the Fire Floats for the RAF Fire Service but the Service would venture again in the marine world in the 1960's. . 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