Build your own pop pop boat

![]() Pop Pop Boat engines, kits and spares available here | We have kits available to construct and add real steam power. Small and large pop pop engines engines are also available. Add to your own project. ![]() Spare candles available | ![]() Engines available here |
1/8" Dia Copper Tubing available here 3/16" Copper Tubing available here | ||
![]() | Add electric power to your model We stock electric motors, prop shafts, battery holders, switches and all the bits you need to add a different power source to your modelView the range here | ![]() |
Our first attempt took just 10 minutes - a Sardine tin, a drill and some Araldite to seal the holes. It runs really well on both candles and Olive oil. What's next? (more pictures below). |
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Pop Pop Boat engines available here Pop Pop Boat Instructions here
Additional / replacement candles here
Pop Pop Boat Engine fitting instructions / guide here
Additional / replacement candles here
Pop Pop Boat Engine fitting instructions / guide here
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SEBASTIEN - France A well made tug boat using all the latest materials and a large pop pop engine. Very Noisy!! Powered by a tea light. ![]() ![]() |
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A Selection of Boats from Bill using a Pop Pop Boat engine and some imagination. |
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"Here are three boats I have knocked up. They are a bit crude in places because I wanted an instant playtime rather than a museum quality exhibit" |
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"The first one is based on a clinker dinghy similar to those you can buy as holiday souvenirs. Dan, Dan the Fisherman and the lobster pots were painted on stiffish card, cut out and varnished" |