A pre-war Hornby No. 3 'Curlew' clockwork Speed Boat, manufa...
A pre-war Hornby No. 3 'Curlew' clockwork Speed Boat, manufactured by Meccano Ltd., Liverpool, circa 1933–36, of pressed and painted tinplate construction, the streamlined hull finished in the characteristic light green and ivory/cream 'Curlew' colour scheme, with dark green edging and matching green deck fittings. The bow retains its distinctive 'CURLEW' transfer, whilst the stern deck carries the original 'Hornby Speedboat – Manufactured by Meccano Ltd., Liverpool, England' maker's transfer, the deck incorporates a removable green-painted engine cover with embossed detailing, giving access to the substantial original clockwork motor and gearing. Fitted with cockpit and steering fittings, external propeller shaft, three-bladed propeller and adjustable rudder assembly, approximately 450 mm overall × 90 mm wide, including projecting stern fittings.* The No. 3 was one of the larger boats in Hornby's pre-war pond-boat range. Meccano's 1935–36 catalogue specifically records the green-and-ivory version under the name 'Curlew', with a nominal hull length of 16½ inches and beam of 3½ inches.
[ translate ]A pre-war Hornby No. 3 'Curlew' clockwork Speed Boat, manufactured by Meccano Ltd., Liverpool, circa 1933–36, of pressed and painted tinplate construction, the streamlined hull finished in the characteristic light green and ivory/cream 'Curlew' colour scheme, with dark green edging and matching green deck fittings. The bow retains its distinctive 'CURLEW' transfer, whilst the stern deck carries the original 'Hornby Speedboat – Manufactured by Meccano Ltd., Liverpool, England' maker's transfer, the deck incorporates a removable green-painted engine cover with embossed detailing, giving access to the substantial original clockwork motor and gearing. Fitted with cockpit and steering fittings, external propeller shaft, three-bladed propeller and adjustable rudder assembly, approximately 450 mm overall × 90 mm wide, including projecting stern fittings.* The No. 3 was one of the larger boats in Hornby's pre-war pond-boat range. Meccano's 1935–36 catalogue specifically records the green-and-ivory version under the name 'Curlew', with a nominal hull length of 16½ inches and beam of 3½ inches.
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