Frenchman River Model Works HO Scale 68' Steam Freighter



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HO (1/87) scale 68' Steam Freighter These small but rugged coastal freighters, called Clyde Puffers, were built from the 1850s through 1920 to carry freight into and around the coastal waterways of Scotland and were still in use well into the 1950's and possibly even later. The term "Puffer" comes for the distinct puffing noise produced by its steam engine. Although this ship has its roots in Scotland, it would be right at home on any dock-side scene. Our kit includes many features and accessories commonly found aboard small freighters of all nationalities. Our kit consists of many highly detailed resin castings including a super detailed one piece hull with riveted steel plate details, one piece super structure, and one piece wheelhouse. Our kit also contains a set of beautifully detailed photo etched brass detail parts (not pictured) consisting of ratlines, anchors, railings, ladders, and much much more. Lead-free Britannia metal detail parts include an anchor winch, ventilators, mast, boom and rudder. Chain, pulleys, and rigging line are also included. Everything you need to produce this strikingly beautiful ship. Completed kit measures 9 1/4" #111 HO (1/87) Scale 68' Steam Freighter Waterline Kit $105.00


This is the same kit as shown above except with a full hull instead of the waterline hull. Great for displays or showing your freighter beached on a sandbar (as they actually did), or in dry dock for repair. Available only at www.frenchmanriver.com #112 HO (1/87) Scale 68' Steam Freighter Full Hull $125.00


"Your order just came in today and I just had to take the time to contact you to provide some feedback. I was a little hesitant to order your product, not having seen it first hand, but I am now totally and completely gobsmacked with the quality of your product. It is just simply first class in manufacture, packaging instructions, details and looks! I will be taking it to the annual Ottawa model rail show, "Railfair" where I am sure it will get quite some interest." Yours, Aye LCdr Eric Dufresne

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Add-Ons

Add our cyanoacrylate (CA) Glue Kit. Regular model glue will NOT work on resin kits. Use this starter kit along with the INSTA-SET sold below for everything you'll need to get started with your new kit. #1486 CA Glue Kit $14.99

INSTA-SET is an accelerator that when sprayed on the applied CA glue will cause it to cure instantly, greatly increasing assembly speed. Not included in glue kit above. #1488 INSTA-SET Glue Accelerator $4.99

#191 Multi Scale Pier Kit $29.00

Pieces 'n' Parts you can order extra of from this kit:

HO (1/87) Scale Short Funnels 49" tall (set of 4) Lead Free Pewter #1051 Short Funnels $6.75

HO (1/87) Scale Tall Funnels 68" tall set of 4 Lead Free Pewter #1061 Short Funnels $8.00

HO (1/87) Scale Winch Set 52x49" base, 70" long drum 2 piece set, Lead Free Pewter #1081 Winch Set $9.00

HO (1/87) Scale Rudder Assembly 16' 6" overall length Lead Free Pewter #1101 Rudder Assembly $17.00

HO (1/87) Scale Smoke Stack set of 2 Gray Resin #1171 Smoke Stack $4.00

HO (1/87) Scale Companion Way set of 2 Brown Resin #1161 Companion Way $4.00

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HO (1/87) Scale 68' Steam Freighter Kit