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Telsalda was one of a number of Hong Kong companies producing lovely plastic boats. A lot of the designs were copies of Triang/Scalex boats. For example , the Tug Hercules is similar to the Scalex Dawn. The Angus Drifter is similar to the Penguin Drifter. Lovely colourful boats.

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Container Ship 910

9 inch container ship

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Telsalda Hercules Tug Boat B5047

Telsalda Hercules clockwork tug.
Surprisingly rare to find today. This is a lovely example with the deck fittings not even having been removed from the bag. The Hercules was a copy of the Scalex Dawn Tug.
Although the Hercules was not made to the same standard as the Scalex , it exudes a lovely charm as a colourful simple boat for playing with at the sea side.

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Telsalda Dolphin Cruiser 25008

A lovely cabin cruiser with a non functioning outboard motor and working headlight.

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Telsalda Angus Drifter B5048

Telsalda Angus clockwork drifter.
Again , quite difficult to find a good example , indeed any example , today. A copy of the Penguin Drifter and a lot rarer too.

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Telsalda RAF Power Launch

RAF Power Launch . Missing a few deck accessories.

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Telsalda 3 Funnel Liner

Telsalda blue 3 funnel liner. I would think this is quite a rare piece. Similar to the Tri-ang/Scalex/Pippin liners

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Telsalda Ferry Boat Red

Clockwork Ferry Boat. Complete with key and 'trains', Bow and deck visors move.

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Telsalda Ferry Boat Blue

Telsalda blue ferry boat complete with the two trains. The bow and stern visors lift. Has a clockwork motor and a plastic key. 8 inches long. In a lovely box with nice artwork. Getting rare now.

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Telsalda Lifeboat 20729

Another Telsalda lifeboat, battery powered. The battery required is 3 volt, 7.5 cms long and 2 cm diameter and is no longer available today, therefore if you want to sail it ,you have to improvise. The battery is housed under the cabin.

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Telsalda Lifeboat 20867

Telsalda lifeboat, clockwork powered. On this variant , the deck is held on with three screws. This is good because access can be gained to the clockwork motor for maintenance. Also , as most of these cheaper Empire made toys weren't made with longevity in mind , they usually are suppled either unlubricated , or very small amount of lubricant present. A little light lubricating oil goes a long way to making these little clockwork boats run a lot smoother.

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Telsalda Lifeboat 20729

Another Telsalda lifeboat, battery powered. The battery required is 3 volt, 7.5 cms long and 2 cm diameter and is no longer available today, therefore if you want to sail it ,you have to improvise. The battery is housed under the cabin.

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Telsalda Air Sea Fire Rescue Tender

Air Sea Fire Rescue Tender. Missing a few deck accessories.

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Telsalda 3 Funnel Liner

Telsalda red 3 funnel liner. I would think this is quite a rare piece. Similar to the Tri-ang/Scalex/Pippin liners

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Telsalda Aircraft Carrier Red

Clockwork Aircraft Carrier. Complete with key and 'planes'.

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Telsalda Aircraft Carrier Blue

Using the same hull as the ferry boats, the aircraft carrier has five little planes . Incredible that they have survived about 40 years. Complete with the original plastic key.

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