You could making your own plans from details found in some of the waterways books. i did this some years ago and built an 18" rc model in balsa.. As well as full size plans, i think laurence used to make model boats himself, it could be worth getting in touch. also andy, of ammodels who is a forum member. dave. Why model narrow gauge and why on30? - pacific coast air, why model on30? on30 offers an easy way to model narrow gauge. hon3 is too small, expensive and difficult to get running. sn3 is expensive, and has a limited range of..
These plans are for the steelwork only of a 17.45m (57') narrowboat. the plan set consists of 7 drawings covering hull construction, hull construction details, deck/cabin construction, deck/cabin construction details, hull panel shapes, rudder and engine room details and alternative bow shape.. The models in this category are of unique styles of small inshore and waterway based ships. please note: these plans are printed to order and take approximately 7 days for us to obtain.. Narrow-boats/ canal boats are today mainly used for holidays on the vast network of waterways throughout the country, but some are used as permanent accommodation. originally, up to about the 1960's, these boats were used to transport such goods as coal, clay and bricks. they were normally decorated.
