The SS Talacre was a typical single hatch coaster that was used in the coal trade, the source of which was found by the hundreds around the coast of the U. In the golden era of steam. Designed for Point of Ayr Collieries by Crichton, Thompson & Co Ltd. Of London she was built by Crabtree &Co. Of Great Yarmouth in 1917. The Talacre was named after a small village near the colliery. Talacre was finally scraped in 1959 by the Hammond Lane Foundry in Dublin. Realism leaps out of the completed model, as if a turn of a valve will start the anchor windlass or the cargo winch clattering away and the lagged steam pipes to begin steaming and drying out. The hull is of GRP fully detailed on the exterior with plating, double riveting and strakes. The whole package is complete with CNC cut plywood, printed overlays, funnel material, hatch cover, moulded ships boats, mast and boom material, cargo material, rigging cord, transfers, detailed drawings and instruction book, crew members and all cast white metal fittings to complete. This brand new kit comes with detailed English instructions, though the. Is best for intermediate to advanced builders! Our Ships and Kits Make Great Gifts and Projects! -Ages of Sail crew. Add a map to your own listings. The item “Detailed, RC Model Ship Kit by Caldercraft the SS Talacre Coaster” is in sale since Thursday, May 25, 2017. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Models & Kits\Boats, Ships\Other Boat, Ship Models & Kits”. The seller is “ageofsail” and is located in San Lorenzo, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- MPN: CC7005
- Brand: Caldercraft