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Old 05-09-2004   #5 (permalink)
Uncivil Serpent
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Location: Lee on Solent, Hampshire, England
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Hi All,

The model boat in question was either Fearless or Intrepid, and I think I'm right in saying it was Fearless, the very last steam powered warship commissioned in the RN. Model was built by various professionals, with a lot of interference by Mark Founds. I believe the mold for the hull of the model is now in the hands of a member of Eastliegh Model Boat Club, and if anyone is seious he may be interested in producing a sample for you. Mind you, not much change out of about 500 squids, and as I said, that is for hull only.

The original model may well be found in the Model Boat Museum at Beale Park, just outside Pangbourne in Berks, perhaps Duncan knows a little more about it?

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Chris
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