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Bowman Models

1926 -

1934: Bowmans Models range, advert

1934: Bowmans Models range, advert [image info]

Bowman Cylinder Oil

Bowman Cylinder Oil [image info]

Bowman Models of Dereham, Norfolk, England (Directors: Geoffrey Bowman Jenkins, Bernard A. Smart), was founded in 1926, and made a range of steam-powered models between the Wars, some of which are on display in the museum's "Toyshop Steam" cabinet, with accompanying literature.

Jenkins had started selling toys in London ... when Hobbies' had to stop using their original German suppliers of steam engines, a search brought Bowman to their attention, and he was persuaded to move up to to Norfolk and assemble boats and manufacture steam engines that Hobbies could then advertise and sell through Hobbies Weekly.

Initially the results of the joint venture tended to be sold as Hobbies products, then marketed under the name Hobbies-Bowman, and finally as just Bowman Models products, with the new name established in 1926.

The use of functional steam power meant that Bowman's core range wasn't huge, and their steam-powered pieces were engineered for simplicity and reliability, with a minimum of "fancy" ornamentation. As well as producing static steam engines for driving Meccano models, the company also produced steam locomotives, rolling stock, rubber-band-powered model aeroplanes, and clockwork, rubber-drive and steam-powered speedboats.

In the museum

The Model 410 and Model 234 steam locos on display represent the smallest and largest steam locomotive models in their range.

External links

Patent GB342992 (A) ― 1931-02-12 – Improvements in the method of building up hulls for model and toy boats (espacenet.com)

Subcategories

This category has the following 13 subcategories, out of 13 total.

A

Aeroboats (Bowman Models)‎ (4 F)
Bowman model aeroplanes‎ (5 F)

B

Bowman Boats‎ (4 C, 7 P, 41 F)

C

Bowman clockwork boats‎ (7 F)

E

Bowman Electric Motors and Dynamos‎ (1 P, 7 F)

M

Bowman miscellaneous‎ (4 F)

R

Bowman model railways‎ (5 P, 21 F)
Rubber-driven boats (Bowman)‎ (1 C, 8 F)

S

Bowman stationary steam engines‎ (1 C, 21 F)
Bowman live steam‎ (3 C, 11 P, 55 F)
Bowman live steam boats‎ (7 P, 21 F)

W

Bowman Working Models‎ (10 F)
Wormar stationary steam engines‎ (3 P, 12 F)

Pages in category ‘Bowman Models’

The following 13 pages are in this category, out of 13 total.

B

Bowman 410 steam model locomotive

E

Eagle live steam boat (Bowman Models)

L

M

Miss America live steam boat (Bowman Models)

P

S

Media in category ‘Bowman Models’

The following 115 files are in this category, out of 115 total.

Aeroboat II, Bowman Models (MM 1931-05).jpg 2,380 × 1,509; 391 KB
Aeroboats, Bowman Models (HW 1931-05-23).jpg 1,600 × 1,105; 953 KB
Aeroboats, Bowman Models (HW 1932-05-07).jpg 1,600 × 1,079; 1.01 MB
Aeroboats, Bowman Models (HW 1932-06-11).jpg 1,600 × 1,065; 1.01 MB
Bandsaw, Working Model (Bowman Model 834).jpg 862 × 1,132; 250 KB
Bowman advert - Be a real engineer.jpg 1,200 × 1,626; 327 KB
Bowman Aeroplanes beat all rivals, Hobbies (HW 1932-04-09).jpg 664 × 1,600; 282 KB
Bowman Boats (MM 1933-09).jpg 942 × 1,800; 468 KB
Bowman Book for Boys, cover.jpg 1,603 × 2,200; 2.03 MB
Bowman Book of Steam Models 1932 (HW 1931-12-12).jpg 640 × 420; 168 KB
Bowman Book of Steam Models, cover (~1931).jpg 2,000 × 1,437; 481 KB
Bowman carriage 17172 detail.jpg 1,600 × 1,200; 1.05 MB
Bowman Chemistry Sets.jpg 1,326 × 1,800; 852 KB
Bowman Comet (MM 1933-06).jpg 1,184 × 813; 185 KB
Bowman Cylinder Oil tube.jpg 1,600 × 901; 963 KB
Bowman Electrical Sets.jpg 1,166 × 1,800; 891 KB
Bowman LNER 300, Black Cat Cigarettes (HW 1932-12-017).jpg 2,351 × 3,000; 2.09 MB
Bowman Loco 234 (MM 1934-10).jpg 2,181 × 1,309; 320 KB
Bowman Loco 234 running instructions, pages 1, 4 (Bowman Models).jpg 1,800 × 1,369; 1.81 MB
Bowman Loco 234 running instructions, pages 2-3 (Bowman Models).jpg 1,800 × 1,369; 1.93 MB
Bowman Loco 234.jpg 1,086 × 672; 103 KB
Bowman Models logo.jpg 982 × 840; 87 KB
Bowman Models, 183 Miles, artwork.jpg 2,207 × 2,500; 4.21 MB
Bowman Models, Assembly Department (BowmanCat ~1931).jpg 2,149 × 1,696; 1.82 MB
Bowman Models, catalogue cover.jpg 1,751 × 2,000; 2.54 MB
Bowman Models, cover.jpg 1,200 × 331; 173 KB
Bowman Models, logo, bow-shape.jpg 1,200 × 795; 411 KB
Bowman Models, Mill and Engineering Shop (BowmanCat ~1931).jpg 2,151 × 1,694; 1.76 MB
Bowman Models, Painting and Laquering Shop (BowmanCat ~1931).jpg 2,149 × 1,684; 1.81 MB
Bowman Models, Soldering and Boiler Testing Shop (BowmanCat ~1931).jpg 2,149 × 1,676; 1.74 MB
Bowman Patent Steel Track (BowmanCat ~1931).jpg 2,200 × 1,517; 1.05 MB
Bowman Patent Steel Track.jpg 1,800 × 1,311; 735 KB
Bowman Safety Valve, graphic (BowmanCat ~1931).jpg 1,263 × 1,263; 406 KB
Bowman Snipe speedboat, detail.jpg 1,600 × 904; 833 KB
Bowman Steam Engines, Gamages (MM 1950-10).jpg 1,536 × 1,053; 589 KB
Bowman Steam-Powered Workshop, Bowman Models publicity photo (BowmanCat ~1931).jpg 2,295 × 1,275; 1.36 MB
Bowman Table Tennis.jpg 1,457 × 1,800; 850 KB
Bowmans Models, Be a Real Engineer (MM 1934-10).jpg 1,605 × 2,071; 542 KB
Brake Van, Bowman Models 662 (BowmanCat ~1931).jpg 1,358 × 1,309; 545 KB
Circular Saw, Working Model (Bowman Model 833).jpg 838 × 991; 246 KB
Clockwork Boat, Bowman Models (Hobbies 1933).jpg 2,000 × 853; 554 KB
Clockwork Boat, Hobbies, Bowman (Hobbies 1930).jpg 2,500 × 1,104; 1.22 MB
Clockwork Launch, Hobbies (HW 1930-04-05).jpg 2,200 × 1,860; 1.45 MB
Comet clockwork speedboat, Swift as a Comet, Bowman Models (MM 1933-06).jpg 1,600 × 1,077; 683 KB
Demon stationary engine (Hobbies 1930).jpg 1,600 × 768; 433 KB
Demon Steam Engine, Hobbies (HW 1930-09-20).jpg 3,000 × 2,121; 1.86 MB
Drill, Working Model (Bowman Model 837).jpg 859 × 1,377; 267 KB
Dynamo, Steam Powered (Bowman Model 130).jpg 1,800 × 1,026; 605 KB
Dynamo, Working Model (Bowman Model 830).jpg 936 × 1,042; 271 KB
Eagle Steam Speedboat, Hobbies-Bowman (BBoSM ~1931).jpg 3,000 × 2,076; 1.78 MB
Eagle Super Motor Launch, The Real Thing, Hobbies-Bowman (HW 1930-08-23).jpg 1,800 × 1,319; 915 KB
Express Passenger Train Set, Bowman Models 23455 (BowmanCat ~1931).jpg 3,000 × 967; 826 KB
Firefly rubber-driven boat (Hobbies 1933).jpg 2,000 × 738; 572 KB
Fretsaw, Working Model (Bowman Model 836).jpg 827 × 923; 215 KB
Goods Train Set, Bowman Models 26566 (BowmanCat ~1931).jpg 3,000 × 1,181; 963 KB
Grindstone, Working Model (Bowman Model 831).jpg 825 × 1,133; 248 KB
Grindstone, Working Model (Bowman Model 835).jpg 804 × 931; 194 KB
Halfords full-page advert (MM 1933-07).jpg 1,512 × 2,000; 523 KB
Hercules stationary engine construction set (Hobbies 1930).jpg 1,600 × 1,098; 777 KB
Hercules stationary engine construction set (Hobbies 1932).jpg 2,200 × 1,360; 1.19 MB
Hipower Water Motor (Bowman Model 860).jpg 2,200 × 1,939; 1.24 MB
Hobbies Clockwork Launch (HW 1931-07-04).jpg 2,000 × 1,292; 1,000 KB
Hobbies-Bowman Boat Fortnight, Prize Scheme (HW 1932-07-23).jpg 2,000 × 1,313; 1.08 MB
Junior Tank Loco (Bowman Model 410).jpg 2,660 × 2,124; 1.33 MB
Lion stationary steam engine kits (Hobbies 1933).jpg 3,794 × 1,615; 1.18 MB
Lion stationary steam engine, colour (Hobbies 1930).jpg 2,270 × 3,000; 2.88 MB
LNER Passenger Coach 11652, Bowman Models 551 (BowmanCat ~1931).jpg 2,903 × 1,985; 1.65 MB
Marine Engine, Bowman Models (Hobbies 1933).jpg 1,921 × 1,717; 765 KB
Miss America Steam Launch, Hobbies, Bowman (Hobbies 1930).jpg 2,500 × 1,122; 1.09 MB
Model Boats at reduced prices, Hobbies (HW 1931-04-11).jpg 2,000 × 1,345; 1.19 MB
Now for the Yacht Pond, Hobbies steam launches, graphic (HW 1930-06-28).jpg 2,000 × 1,208; 717 KB
Open Wagon, Bowman Models 661 (BowmanCat ~1931).jpg 1,316 × 1,045; 381 KB
Peggy Steam Launch, Hobbies, Bowman (Hobbies 1930).jpg 2,500 × 1,248; 1.19 MB
Peggy Steam Launch, superheated, Hobbies, Bowman (Hobbies 1930).jpg 2,500 × 1,291; 1.33 MB
Peggy superheated steam launch, Bowman Models (Hobbies 1933).jpg 2,000 × 858; 715 KB
Pioneer Steam Launch, superheated, Hobbies, Bowman (Hobbies 1930).jpg 2,500 × 1,250; 1.37 MB
Press, Working Model (Bowman Model 832).jpg 812 × 1,107; 231 KB
Realistic Garden Railway, Bowman Models publicity photo (BowmanCat ~1931).jpg 2,288 × 1,545; 1.78 MB
Seahawk steam powerboat, Bowman (HW 1931-07-25).jpg 2,000 × 1,361; 1.4 MB
Seahawk Steam Speedboat, Bowman (Hobbies 1932).jpg 2,500 × 1,106; 1.31 MB
Seahawk Steam Speedboat, Hobbies-Bowman (BBoSM ~1931).jpg 3,000 × 2,267; 2.23 MB
Shafting, Working Model (Bowman Model 838).jpg 877 × 812; 206 KB
Shell Motor Spirit Oil Wagon, Bowman Models 663 (BowmanCat ~1931).jpg 1,346 × 1,205; 441 KB
Shell Oil Tanker (Bowman Models 663).jpg 1,200 × 900; 711 KB
Snipe model racing motor boat (Bowman Models), Gamages (GamCat 1932).jpg 2,279 × 1,414; 1.1 MB
Snipe speedboat, Bowman (MM 1931-05).jpg 2,340 × 1,557; 621 KB
Snipe steam racing boat, Bowman Models (HW 1931-06-27).jpg 2,000 × 1,395; 1.27 MB
Snipe Steam Speedboat, Hobbies-Bowman (BBoSM ~1931).jpg 3,000 × 2,142; 1.85 MB
Stationary Engine (Bowman Model 158).jpg 1,800 × 1,257; 658 KB
Stationary Engine (Bowman Model M175).jpg 1,800 × 1,056; 524 KB
Stationary Engine (Bowman Model M180).jpg 1,800 × 1,099; 627 KB
Stationary Steam Engine, Bowman Models 101 (BowmanCat ~1931).jpg 3,000 × 2,309; 1.89 MB
Stationary Steam Engine, Bowman Models 122 (BowmanCat ~1931).jpg 3,000 × 2,251; 1.94 MB
Stationary Steam Engine, Bowman Models 135 (BowmanCat ~1931).jpg 3,000 × 2,485; 2.37 MB
Stationary Steam Engine, Bowman Models 140 (BowmanCat ~1931).jpg 3,000 × 2,556; 2.39 MB
Stationary Steam Engine, Bowman Models 158 (BowmanCat ~1931).jpg 3,000 × 2,484; 1.92 MB
Stationary Steam Engine, Bowman Models 167 (BowmanCat ~1931).jpg 3,000 × 2,552; 1.92 MB
Steam 0-4-0 Tank Locomotive, Bowman Models 265 (BowmanCat ~1931).jpg 3,000 × 2,246; 2.27 MB
Steam 0-4-0 Tank Locomotive, Bowman Models 300 (BowmanCat ~1931).jpg 3,000 × 2,246; 1.99 MB
Steam 4-4-0 Express Locomotive, Bowman Models 234 (BowmanCat ~1931).jpg 3,000 × 2,311; 2.92 MB
Swallow and Snipe Launches, Hobbies Bowman (HW 1930-07-26).jpg 825 × 1,200; 244 KB
Swallow Speedboat, Hobbies-Bowman (BBoSM ~1931).jpg 2,500 × 1,473; 1.17 MB
Swallow Steam Speedboat, Bowman (Hobbies 1932).jpg 2,500 × 1,115; 1.26 MB
Swallow Steam Speedboats, Speed Speed Speed, Bowman Models (MM 1933-07).jpg 3,000 × 1,982; 1.96 MB
The Bowman Book of Steam Models, cover (1931).jpg 2,500 × 1,710; 3.33 MB
The Down Express, Bowman Models publicity photo (BowmanCat ~1931).jpg 2,350 × 1,808; 1.88 MB
The Start of the Race, Bowman Models Steam Racing Boats publicity photo (BowmanCat ~1931).jpg 3,000 × 1,502; 2.3 MB
Tiger clockwork boat, Bowman Models (Hobbies 1933).jpg 2,000 × 758; 524 KB
Timber Wagon, Bowman Models 664 (BowmanCat ~1931).jpg 1,320 × 1,045; 349 KB
Two Boys with Bowman live steam boat, lineart (HW 1930-07-12).jpg 1,600 × 1,240; 666 KB
Use Steam, Bowman Models (HW 1932-11-12).jpg 1,703 × 2,200; 1,023 KB
Vulcan rubber band plane, Bowman Aeroplanes (Hobbies 1933).jpg 3,000 × 1,428; 1.75 MB
Whirlwind racing boat, Bowman Models (HW 1932-08-20).jpg 1,800 × 646; 949 KB
Whirlwind Rubber-powered Boat, Bowman (GamCat 1932).jpg 1,200 × 412; 148 KB
Yachts and Launches, p1-2, Hobbies (HW 1930-06-28).jpg 1,800 × 1,349; 751 KB

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