Danny Boy - Steam Drifter
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About the model
Danny Boy is a representative model of a typical Herring Drifter of the early part of the 20th century, and is based on a variety of builders drawings.
Superbly detailed and very atmospheric Danny Boy is a builders dream, lift off the capstan cover to reveal a replica of the twin cylinder steam engine which powered the capstan!
Superbly detailed and very atmospheric Danny Boy is a builders dream, lift off the capstan cover to reveal a replica of the twin cylinder steam engine which powered the capstan!
Prototype history [click]
Danny Boy is not based on an individual Prototype, but is representative of a typical Herring Drifter of the 1920's seen in their hundereds at UK ports during the boom in herring fishing until the early post war period.
Model specifications [click]
Scale: 1:24
Length: 43 inches (1092 mm)
Beam: 9 inches (229 mm)
Length: 43 inches (1092 mm)
Beam: 9 inches (229 mm)
Suitable for static display, free running or 2 plus function radio control under electric or steam power.
What's in the kit [click]
Kit contains:
• GRP Moulded hull and superstructure and ships boats, complete with superb surface detail
• Printed wood
• Over 650 white metal fittings
• All necessary wood, cordage, wire etc
• Full size drawing & instruction book
• Propshaft & propeller
• GRP Moulded hull and superstructure and ships boats, complete with superb surface detail
• Printed wood
• Over 650 white metal fittings
• All necessary wood, cordage, wire etc
• Full size drawing & instruction book
• Propshaft & propeller
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