Truck trailer kit

Scale: 1:14
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Beam:
Draft:

This is an extremely durable Low loader truck trailer kit made from CNC cut, 4 mm High impact styrene sheet. compatible with 1:14 scale Tamiya trucks. It measures 37" long and 7.75" wide.

Price: £75.00 plus p&p

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12th scale Cygnus Gantry Kit

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Very strong Gantry kit made from CNC cut 4mm Styrene.

Price: £25.00 PLUS P&P

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12th scale Cygnus Gantry Kit £25.00

12th scale Trawl winch kit

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Selection of CNC cut styrene sheet, stainless steel and cast resin.

Price: £15.00

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50ft. STEAM PICKET BOAT

Scale: 12th scale
Hull: 50 inch
Beam: 10 inch
Draft:

Royal Navy Victorian Steam Picket Boat.

Our large 1inch to 1ft. model hull is of a typical Victorian steam picket boat and is the model for steam power with R/C. This type of launch was carried on large cruisers, battle cruisers and battleships of the late Victorian era, their used were numerouse, some were even trailered to Lake Victoria during WWI to defeat the German armoured paddler there, their mission was a great success.

The hull is the ideal size for a full steam plant, with an internal hieght of 5.3/4inch increasing to over 7 under the optional boiler housing. There is also an optional front gun base available as well.The highly detailled plans by DAVID MacGREGOR mean a very good scale model can be made, electric power can also be used easily. The hull can also be used for a Windermere type steam launch as well.

With her large scale she makes for a big and impressive looking model on the water, a hansom and attractive model that can be tackled by modeller of all experience, eminently ideal for the modeller who wishes to build their first steam powered model. A subject that looks really good on the water.

Price: £99.00 plus p&p

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Afric star

Scale: 96th scale
Hull: 61 inch
Beam: 8.5 inch
Draft:

The Afric Star

Blue Star Line Passenger/Cargo ship.

This large and popular model is of one of the Blue Star line fleet, the hull features the "bulbous" bow as found on this and many other modern merchant ships. The bow shape along with the length and beam make this hull an excellent all weather performer on the water, owing to its large size, and the large superstructure (which can easily be made removable, giving excellent hull access) it has plenty of room for electric power or even a steam plant.

The hull features the main side loading doors, panama ports and top trim line, it is supplied complete with large and well detailed plan by Nexus, this makes it suitable for builders of all experience. When built it looks really impressive on the water.

Measurements

• Model Scale= 1:96.
• Length.......61".
• Beam.......8.1/2".

Price: £80.00 plus p&p

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AMERICAN FLYBRIDGE CABIN CRUISER.

Scale:
Hull: 34.5 inch
Beam: 11.5 inch
Draft:

AMERICAN FLYBRIDGE CABIN CRUISER.

A wide, stable hull of a type used for sports fishing in the 1950s, makes into a suprisingly nice model. Comes complete with moulded cabin and flybridge, with trim lines and windows moulded in.

Measurements

• Length....34.1/2".
• Beam...11.1/2".

Price: £67.50 PLUS P&P

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Atlantic Conveyor

Scale: 144th scale
Hull: 58.1 inch
Beam: 7.3/8 inch
Draft:

The ATLANTIC CONVEYOR and her sister ship Atlantic Causeway were taken up from trade at an early stage of the Falklands War, they were to act as emergency aircraft transports and carriers when at the Falklands, whilst on convoy to the Islands they were attacked with Exocet missiles and the ATLANTIC CONVEYOR was sunk with a large loss of life. She thus became the first British merchant vessel to be lost to enemy action since WWII.

With the full assistance of the Cunard Steamship Co, we have produced a fully detailed scale hull of this fast container ship, the hull features distinctive bulbous bow, full waterline, side ACL logos, side loading doors, anchor recesses, panama ports and all other hull cut outs. The hull is ideal for R/C. and electric power and makes an impressive and stable on the water model capable of sailing in rough conditions.

The plans are truly superbly detailed, being drawn for us by MARBETH DESIGNS, at N gauge the use of model railway containers make an ideal deck cargo and Matchbox harrier kits will complete a Falklands version, This is a big, beautiful hull with masses of interesting detail, yet thanks to the highly detailed plans easy to build by beginner or expert alike.

Price: £77.00 PLUS P&P

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AZTECA fast petrol craft

Scale: 1 to 32
Hull: 40inch 1016mm
Beam:
Draft:

AZTECA    fast petrol craft

Price: £65.00 plus p&p

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BALMORAL 1949 ferry

Scale: 1 to 50
Hull: 48inch 1219mm
Beam:
Draft:

BALMORAL 1949 ferry

Price: £65.00 plus p&p

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Battelship IJNS YAMATO

Scale: 100th scale
Hull: 104.5/8 inch
Beam: 14.1/2 inch
Draft:

 

The biggest battleships ever built and to see service in WWII (the greatest displacement, biggest guns & heaviest armour) the YAMATO and her sister ships MUSASHI and SHINANO (completed as aircraft carrier) were laid down in 1937 and entered service in 1941. Yamato was sunk on the 7.4.45 by US carrier born aircraft. She was armed with 9 x 18.1 guns in three turrets, her displacement was 69,990 tons and she had a speed of 27 knots. We know our mould was taken off the original (seized) builders model (thus represents the only thing actually left off the full-size vessel) and shows a high degree of detail including all the plating, portholes, de-gaussing coil, prop shaft positions etc. We do not supply the hull with drawings, however we recommend the book Anatomy of the Ship - YAMATO by Janusz Skulski published by Conway Maritime Press Ltd as the ideal building companion. This hull is huge, she makes up into a truly magnificent model, on the water she must look incredible, displacement is in excess of 340lbs, but, if you like them big, this is the one for you!

Included is our unique CONSTRUCTION MANUAL, this informative illustrated guide gives step-by-step instructions on how to fit out a typical GRP hull and is full of a wealth of useful hints and tips, as well as a list of other suppliers and manufacturers.

Price: £200.00 plus p&p

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BERRY CASTLE 1880 paddle steamer

Scale: 1 to 27
Hull: 48 inch 1219mm
Beam:
Draft:

BERRY CASTLE 1880 paddle steamer

Price: £65.00 plus p&p

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CALYPSO ocean exploration 1949

Scale: 1 to 44
Hull: 38 inch 965mm
Beam:
Draft:

CALYPSO  ocean exploration vessel 1949

Price: £70.00 plus p&p

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CELIA JANE

Scale: 24th scale
Hull: 50 inch
Beam: 11.5 inch
Draft:

CELIA JANE

Thames Sailing Barge.

Model Scale = ½" to 1ft. (1:24)

Length….. 50" (+Bowsprit) Beam…11 ½"

The Thames Sailing Barge CELIA JANE was first published as a large plans feature in the Model Boats magazine, she has now been developed into a comprehensive HULL, PLANS & MATERIALS pack.

The CELIA JANE was a large Coastal type barge originating from around the turn of the century, although not fitted with a bowsprit she most certainly was at one stage fitted with one, as a model she makes a really wonderful sight on the water, the prototype sailed well and was fun to use, with our package listed below she is not too difficult or time consuming to make and indeed could be tackled by the more ambitious beginner.

Our beautifully moulded one piece GRP hull is moulded to the top of the bulwark level and has the side rubbing strips, bow & stern posts all moulded in, very little work is required to get the hull ready for work. 

 

There is a very comprehensive set of drawings to go with this pack, these make for easy and straightforward construction of the model. 

This is a re-mastered drawing showing full-size side elevation, section along centreline of hull and, full-size drawings for Anchor windlass, Main mast box, Brail winch, Leeboards, Stayfall tackle, Rudder mechanism. Section through Wheelhouse and front view. Full-size drawing for Sprit and Topmast. (With all metalwork shown).

This re-mastered drawing shows fully detailed Full-size deck plan layout, model legend and notes..

This re-mastered drawing shows the side as rigged view (drawn half size) and view from forward on main mast. (drawn half size) Full-size drawings for Mainmast, Headstick, Mizzenmast, Mizzen boom, Mizzen gaff. (All masts/booms have all metalwork shown) Crosstree detail drawings, Ships boat and all blocks (drawn full-size.)..

This is a new Template drawing, it shows all deck beams (drawn full-size) full-size deck pieces, all hatch, wheelhouse, scuttle, hatch covers etc. As all are drawn full-size they can be transferred directly to the ply sheets for cutting out and glueing together, this drawing also shows the position of all deck beams..

This is a new Template drawing, it shows full-size all the sails, with all their details and stitching, it is fully annotated for use and should make the actual making of the sails fairly straightforward. 

This manual has been written to specifically aid the building of the model, it goes through step by step the suggested construction sequence for making the model, it includes how to make and rig the model, making the sails (including shrinking, dying etc) what threads to use. How to paint the model and fit Radio Control if required, it includes a list of other suppliers for what fittings are available. And a list of model and full-size barge sailing associations.

The above package allows for a really detailed model to be made at 1:24 scale many commercial fittings are available, fitted with two channel RC her performance on the water is really excellent, she makes up into a beautiful model ideal for scale sailing regattas and model barge racing. 

DRG. No.5 

DRG.No.4 

DRG.No.3 

DRG No.2 

DRG. No.1. 

DRAWINGS. 

MATERIALS PACK. 

HULL.

Price: £159.95 PLUS P&P

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CHANT

Scale: 48th and 32nd scale
Hull: 37 and 55.5 inch
Beam: 6.75 and 10.1/8 inch
Draft:

CHANT.

WWII Standard Design Channel Tanker.

The CHANT channel tanker was designed during WWII to carry petrol and oil products for the Allied invasion of Europe in 1944, in all 43 were built, some inland in sections. Their straight line designs had no curved or twisted plates and with no sheer gave them a rather ugly appearance which resulted in them being nicknamed "Churchills Holy Answer to the Nazi Terror".

The very well detailed, full-size two sheet plans show a typical wartime CHANT with its armament. The model hull is equally suitable for the dry cargo version "Empire F" class (so called because all their names began "Empire F...") Differences between the two classes being shown on the plans.

A total of 25 vessels of the dry cargo version was built, after the war many were decommisioned and sold into civilian use, some are still believed to be trading in the Mediterranean.

NOTE! Our hull for this model is available in two sizes, 1:48 & 1:32, both make into a very attractive and different model, with the raised forepeak a good heavy weather boat, in fact the larger version will take a steam engine, a good scale model for the beginner or expert alike to tackle.

Measurements

• Model Scale = 1:48.
• Length....37".
• Beam....6.3/4".

• Model Scale = 1:32.
• Length....55.1/2".
• Beam...10.1/8".

Price: 37" £65.00 plus p&p / 55.5" £77.00 plus p&p

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Cheroke Chief MK2

Scale:
Hull: 32INCH
Beam:
Draft:

Omra Z-Class Winner 2007

Standard and modifed class

The Cherokee Chief MK2

The new Cherokee chief mark 2 has a vertical transom and a longer keel length, less dead rise angle and modified spray rails.

Price: £70.00 plus P&P

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Clan Ross

Scale: 96th scale
Hull: 61.75 inch
Beam: 8.5 inch
Draft:

MOTOR VESSEL CLAN ROSS.

Clan Line Passenger/Cargo Liner.

Our model of the CLAN ROSS is of a Clan Line passenger/cargo liner built be Greenock Shipbuilding Co, (later Scott Lithgow) at Port Glasgow in 1954. One of a large series of ships, CLAN ROSS traded under Clan Lines colours until 1965 when she was transferred to the Clan & Union Castle Line. She was eventually disposed of to Chinese interests in 1972. Very typical of many ships of her day CLAN ROSS was an attractive and well balanced vessel of the traditional three island design, with graceful lines, lots of cargo handling gear and large distinctively capped funnel. Two later ships Clan MacIndoe and Clan MacIlwrath had the whole superstructure moved right aft giving a totally different outline.

Our beautifully moulded large hull features portholes, hull trimline and waterline detail moulded in to assist builders. Supplied complete with very detailed plans drawn for us by MARBETH DESIGNS, this superb hull is ideal for R/C and can be powered with electric motor or a steam plant, with a hull of such high volume there is room for many extra features can be fitted such as electric lights, engine sound, horn, anchors etc.

CLAN ROSS is an excellent subject for the merchant ship lover, the basic hull is of course perfect for conversion to other Clan Line ships, or even liners and merchant vessels of other lines.

Price: £80.00 PLUS P&P

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classic hydro

Scale:
Hull: 30.5 incg
Beam:
Draft:

classic hydro

Price: £80.00 plus p&p

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CLYDE PUFFER.

Scale: 20th scale
Hull: 46 inch
Beam: 12 inch
Draft:

CLYDE PUFFER.

This is a large scale hull of a well known type of Scottish coastal craft, made even more famous by the books about Para Handy and of course the recent television series staring Gregor Fisher.

Our hull has plate lines, rubbing strakes and washport positions all moulded in, with a slightly battered air about the hull this makes for a really attractive finished item. The hull is very capacious making it more than suitable for steam power or large electric power capable of carrying large batteries for long duration runs.

No plan is provided with the model, however Nexus do several puffer plans that can easily be enlarged to suit the hull, at such a large scale the making of fittings is fairly easy and a highly detailed model can be made, as no two puffers were ever the same personal detailing can be used to great effect.

 

Price: £84.00 PLUS P&P

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Consitucion Class Fast Gun Boat

Scale: 32nd scale
Hull: 46 inch
Beam: 9 inch
Draft:

Consitucion Class Fast Gun Boat.

Known as the CONSITUCION class these high speed boats are split into two groups. Fast gun boats and fast missile boats. Built on the standard Vosper 37metre hull and powered by twin MTU diesels these twin screw boats are capable of speeds of 31knots with a range of 1,350 nautical miles at 16knots. The sister ships to the CONSITUCION class are P13 Independencia, P15 Patria Missile boats, P12 Federacion, P14 Libertad & P16 Victoria.

Our model bull has bow chine line and waterline moulded-in and comes with a very complete set of plans by MARBETH DESIGNS, details are included for both types of craft, ideally suited for R/C. and twin screw electric power, a good looking model on the water capable of rough weather sailing.

Price: £72.50 PLUS P&P

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CYGNUS CYCLONE 26

Scale: 10th
Hull: 32 inch
Beam: 15 inch
Draft: Fast planning hull

This kit comprises of six quality GRP mouldings hull, deck, wheelhouse two deck hatchs and ring deck. All avaliable in pre coloured GRP.

Price: £150.00 PLUS P&P

Accessories

Windows £40
Prop £10
Shaft £10
Rudder £10

CYGNUS CYCLONE 26 JET DRIVE

Scale: 1 to 10
Hull: 32inch 812mm
Beam:
Draft:

CYGNUS CYCLONE 26 JET DRIVE

set of 6

Price: £150.00 plus p&p

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CYGNUS DS25

Scale: 14th
Hull: 20 inch
Beam: 6.5 inch
Draft: 2.5 inch

Hull only at present.

Price: £25.00 PLUS P&P

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CYGNUS GM 38 16th

Scale: 16th scale
Hull: 28.1/2 inch
Beam: 10.1/2 inch
Draft:

CYGNUS 38

Length = 28.1/2". Beam = 10.1/2"

Single screw scale model of the 38ft. Cygnus Marine coastal fishing vessel, (illustration as above) designed by Percy Mitchell. Hull shape is of a typical displacement west country fisher. Most harbours in the UK will have some of these brightly coloured fishing vessels in them. On full-size boats hulls are normally blue, decks grey, superstructures white and masts/gantries yellow. Mouldings set comprises: Hull, deck, deck hatch, wheelhouse,  wheelhouse roof. . Copy off original kit drawing.  . A small model that is quite capable of taking rough water and is eminently suitable for model regatta work.

All the above makes for a complete scale kit to make the model to museum standards, when fitted with individual motor controls the on the water performance is very realistic and looks good.

Price: £140.00 PLUS P&P

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CYGNUS GM 33 12th scale

Scale: 12th
Hull: 33 inch
Beam: 14 inch
Draft: 6 inch

This kit comprises of five quality GRP moulding hull ,deck, wheelhouse, wheelhouse roof and deck hatch.All of the GRP work is pre-coloured.

Price: £150.00 plus p&p

Accessories

Pre-cut Teak capping £35
Shaft £10
Rudder £10
Prop £10
Net Drum kit £15.00
Windows £20.00

CYGNUS GM 33 16th

Scale: 16th
Hull: 24.5 inch
Beam: 10.25 inch
Draft: 4.5 inch

This is a Cygnus GM 33 aft wheelhouse 16th scale fishing boat. The kit comprises of five quaility pre coloured GRP moulding hull, deck, wheelhouse, wheelhouse roof and capping.

Price: KIT Price £120 plus p&p

Accessories

rudder £10
Prop £10
Shaft £10
Windows £20
Net drum kit £15
Trawl winch kit £15
A Frame gantry kit £20

CYGNUS GM 38 12th

Scale:
Hull:
Beam:
Draft:

CYGNUS GM 38 12th

Price:

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CYGNUS GM 40

Scale: 14th
Hull: 33 inch
Beam:
Draft:

This kit comprises of four quaility GRP mouldings hull, deck, wheelhouse and wheelhouse roof. All of the GRP work is done in pre-colour

Price: £150.00 PLUS P&P

Accessories

Pre-cut teak capping £35.00
Windows £40
Prop £10
Shaft £10
Rudder £10

CYGNUS REVENGE 38 FAST FISHING BOAT

Scale: 1:12
Hull: 38inch
Beam:
Draft:

CYGNUS REVENGE FISHING BOAT

Price: £150.00 PLUS P&P

Accessories

Window set £40.00

CYGNUS SF 33 12th scale

Scale: 12th
Hull: 33 inch
Beam: 14 inch
Draft: 6 inch

This kit comprises of five quality GRP mouldings hull, deck, wheelhouse, wheelhouse roof and a deck hatch. All GRP work is done in pre coloured

Price: £150.00 PLUS P&P

Accessories

prop £10.00
Shaft £10.00
Net Drum Kit £15.00
Trawl Winch Kit £20.00
Rudder £10.00
Teck capping £35.00
Windows £20.00

CYGNUS SF 33 16th scale

Scale: 1/16th
Hull: 24.5 inch
Beam: 10.5 inch
Draft: 4.5 inch

This kit comprises of 6 quality GRP mouldings hull, deck, deck hatch, wheelhouse, wheelhouse roof and capping. All in pre-coloured GRP

Price: £120 PLUS P&P

Accessories

Rudder £10
Shaft £10
Prop £10
Windows £40
Trawel winch £20.00

DRUISILLA

Scale: 1 TO 32
Hull: 47.25
Beam:
Draft:

DRUISILLA

Price: £85.00 plus p&p

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E PHYLLIS II

Scale: 24th scale
Hull: 43 inch
Beam: 10 inch
Draft:

 American Harbour Tug.

A large model of a typical American harbour tug, the hull includes a moulded in rubbing strake. with full-size detailled plan showing all details and construction hints, the hull is ideal for R/C. electric power, she will however take a steam plant and boiler, access with a removable superstructure is excellent. A full yet simple deck layout and superstructure make this model very easy to build, she is therefore more than ideal for the first time scale builder.

 

Price: £74.00 PLUS P&P

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Engine Shed Railway Sign

Scale:
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This is a replica railway sign constructed from 4 mm, CNC cut, High Impact Styrene sheet. It measures 70 mm x 210 mm. All signs supplied in white styrene but can be painted for an additional cost.

Price: £3.00 white-£3.95 painted plus p&p

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ENGLISH STYLE TUG HULL.

Scale:
Hull: 40 inch
Beam: 10 inch
Draft:

ENGLISH STYLE TUG HULL.

Our E.Phyllis II hull with rubbing strakes removed to give a flat side to top of hull, plenty of room to cut washports etc, a good, large, heavy weather hull suitable for a variety of uses.

Measurements

• Length....40".
• Beam....10".

Price: £60.00 PLUS P&P

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FAIRMILE D

Scale: 32nd scale
Hull: 43.25 inch
Beam: 8 inch
Draft:

WWII. Royal Air Force Air Sea Rescue Launch.

Our model hull of the FAIRMILE D (Dog) gives you a base for building one of the best known and most successful motor boats to see service in WWII. The FAIRMILE D served in many theatres of war in many different roles. The subject of our plan boat No.017, this particular craft was built be William Osbourne Ltd of Littlehampton, she was supplied to the RAF. as a long range Air Sea Rescue Craft, for this role she was not fitted with all the standard heavy equipment, a defensive armament of two single and one twin 20mm. oerlikons were fitted controlled by aircraft type direction finding gear, extra long range tanks and scramble nets. The distinctive hull torpedo scollops remained.

Our hull features the main chine lines and torpedo scollop lines moulded in. Perfect for R/C and capable of good speeds with multi-screw propulsion, the hull makes up into a interesting and different model with excellent on the water performance, Supplied with Full-size high detail plans drawn for us be Marbeth Designs. A model uitable for experienced or beginner alike.

Price: £74.00 PLUS P&P

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FAIRMILE D M.G.B.

Scale: 32nd scale
Hull: 48 inch
Beam: 8 inch
Draft:

Royal Navy Motor Gun Boat.

Our super model hull of the FAIRMILE D (Dog) is also available to you in the heavily armed Motor Gun Boat version, this one is based on MGB 658, she was built by J.W. & A.Upham of Brixham and entered service armed with power operated 6pounder quick firing guns, 20mm Oerlikons and Lewis guns.

Again our hull has the moulded in chine line and torpedo scallops, the full-size plans supplied with each hull are highly detailed to help you build an excellent model.Ideally for R/C. use and capable of good speeds with multi-screw electric propulsion, the hull makes up into a really nice looking model with excellent on the water performance.

Price: £77.50 PLUS P&P

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FIONA motor cruiser

Scale: 1 to 16
Hull: 38.5 inch 978mm
Beam:
Draft:

FIONA motor cruiser (set of 3)

Price: £80.00 plus p&p

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FIREBOAT GAMMA.

Scale: 16th scale
Hull: 48 inch
Beam: 8.25 inch
Draft:

1910 London Fire Brigade Fireboat.

The GAMMA fireboat was built in 1910 for the London Fire Brigade, originally intended for steam engines, but the design was changed during construction and diesel engines and pumps were fitted, the funnel was retained to provide ventilation to the engineroom.

The model hull has surprisingly graceful hull lines, she is obviously perfect for multi channel R/C use, electric power (or even steam) will drive her nicely, with the large single bow monitor she is ideal for fitting with a working monitor. Our drawings allow a good scale model to be built, owing to her large scale she is ideal for the first time builder.

Price: £74.00 PLUS P&P

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FLOWER CLASS CORVETTE HULL.

Scale:
Hull: 34.5 inch
Beam: 5.5 inch
Draft:

FLOWER CLASS CORVETTE HULL.

Same size, scale and detail as the "Matchbox" Flower corvette kit hull. Perfect replacement for a damaged hull or build your kit onto her, a nice size for a small scratch built corvette.

Measurements

• Length....34.1/2".
• Beam....5.1/2".

Price: £54.00 PLUS P&P

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FLYING DRAKE Tug

Scale: 32nd scale
Hull: 37 inch
Beam: 10.5 inch
Draft:

FLYING DRAKE Tug

This diesel powered tug was built in 1956 and worked on the Clyde. Model is from MM1176 plan drawn up by Phil Thomas. Her sister ship the Flying Duck was a design featured in Model Boats in December 1973. This article included several photographs of the deck layout. Mouldings set comprises: Hull, deck, lower superstructure, bridge deck with funnel & bridge also flying bridge moulding.

Price: £145.00 PLUS P&P

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GERMAN SCHNELLBOOT.

Scale: 24th scale
Hull: 57.25 inch
Beam: 8.25 inch
Draft:

GERMAN SCHNELLBOOT.

Kriegsmarine E-Boat

The German Schnellboot (fast boat) known to the allies as E boats (enemy boats) was originally designed by Lurseen in 1929 and was based on his considerable experience with fast pleasure craft, given a design of a round bilge type hull giving good seakeeping, the scourge of the channel and Baltic, these craft were well armed and fast, with twin torpedo tubes, what they could not out shoot they could outrun, with triple Daimler-Benz engines of 6,000bhp. they were capable of speeds up to 39knots.

Our superb hull is modelled to a scale of 1/2 to 1ft giving a good sized hull for good sailing ability, well moulded this hull has the foredeck roundowns moulded in together with the tube faces and hull side rubbing strakes, each hull is supplied with full-size highly detailed plan which shows the distinctive Baltic blotch camouflage scheme. The hull is idea for R/C (although perfect also for straight-running) and makes a really large and impressive model with excellent on the water performance, with twin of triple screw drive a superb turn of speed is attainable, an ideal model for endurance competition and owing to its large size easily tackled by the beginner.

Price: £85.00 PLUS P&P

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German Type VIIc (U 570)

Scale: 1 to 48
Hull: 64"
Beam: 5 5/8"
Draft: Height = 11".

German Type VIIc (U 570)

The German type VII U boat was a single hull ocean-going boat of medium displacement, she was fitted with external ballast tanks and main negative tank inside the pressure hull. With its various variants (VIIa, b, c, c-41, c-42 d & f) they formed the backbone of the German submarine fleet for over 10 years.

The design of the Type VII was developed from the UB III boats of WWI and the Finish Vetehinen class built between 1926 and 1932. The design sought to build a boat of high strength, good sea-keeping, surface and underwater handling, good surface speed and large torpedo capacity. Construction had to be straightforward and maintenance had to be fairly simple, all this resulted in a boat 218ft long displacing just under 915 tons.

The resulting submarine was one that was easy to mass produce, stable, well armed and popular with its crews. The prototype Type VII was built in 1935 at Deschimag AG Weser, Bremen, launched on 24/6/36 and numbered U27 (lost to Naval action in the North Sea in 1939). In the following 10 years 704 boats of this general design were built, thus making them the largest class of submarine ever built. Of the Type VIIc variant 661 boats were ordered (U69 on.).

Our model is off the ‘Type VIIc’, U-570 built by Krupp Germania, Kiel. Launched March 1941. Whilst on patrol off Iceland on the 25^th. August 1941 she was attacked and disabled by aircraft of RAF Coastal command, the aircraft then watched her in succession until a Royal Navy ship arrived on the scene and took her over, this after her crew had unsuccessfully tried to scuttle her. Crucially her ‘enigma’ code making machine was captured, (the first of only a few) and this single act of possession of this machine probably saved millions of lives and shortened the duration of the war. After repairs she served in the Royal Navy under the name of HMS/M Graph. She was eventually lost on the 20/3/44 on the west coast of Islay.

The Type VII was also the class to sustained the most losses of WWII, of the 704 boats built, 437 were lost to Allied action a further 165 were scuttled by their crews to either avoid capture or at the end of the war.

Our model can be completed as either the Royal Navies HMS/M Graph any one of the German boats.

 

 

 

• 1 No. Hull.
• 1 No. Casing
• 1 No. Conning tower.
• 1 No. Set rudders/vanes
• 1 No. Drawing.

The Type VIIc U-570 is one of the models we have bought in from John Darnell of Darnell Models of Leavesdon.

This twin screw model was the original model in the Darnell range and was designed to submerge just using forward speed alone, however she can easily be made to submerge from stationary, using an air pump system.

When completed the mouldings make up into a handsome and attractive large model typical of the most active U Boat type of WWII.

Measurements

• Scale = 1 to 48
• Model Length = 64"
• Hull Beam =  5 5/8"
• Height = 11".

 

Our set of white GRP mouldings consists of :

Price: £215.00 PLUS P&P

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German Type XXI U Boat "U-2511"

Scale: 1 to 48
Hull: 64"
Beam: 5 5/8"
Draft: HEIGHT 11".

German Type XXI U Boat "U-2511"

Legend has it that Type XXI boats were designed from a sketch by Admiral Doenitz himself, whatever the truth he approved their design in June 1943 and an initial order was placed for 200 boats. The were a double hulled boat of ocean-going type with high submerged speeds. Her high speed was achieved by plating over the pressure hulls with a thin streamlined casing. The two hulls sat over each other with plating connecting them, the upper hull contained the living quarters, engines etc, the much smaller lower hull contained batteries, provisions etc.

The boats were required to be built quickly so a very high degree of sub assembly of pre-fabricated parts and sections was designed into their construction, in fact the four main units would arrive at the slip to be completed very quickly. The conning tower was of an enclosed streamlined design to cut down underwater drag. This was also popular with watch keepers during cold winter nights in the North Atlantic.

The original order placed in late 1943 was for 200 units, this was later increased to over 1,200 units however only 118 boats were eventually built.

Range on the surface was 15,500 miles at 10 knots, she could maintain a submerged sprint speed of 17.5 knots for 1 hr. However running at 5 knots submerged she could stay down for 3 days or at 10 knots 11 hrs. Then using a snorkel she could clean air and recharge batteries in only a few hours. Great thought was given to accommodation and crew comfort, this was necessary as they were designed for a cruise lasting 150 days, mostly submerged. These boats were the first of a class that if introduced earlier could quite likely have changed the outcome of WWII.

 

 

 

• 1 No. Hull.
• 1 No. Casing
• 1 No. Conning tower.
• 1 No. Set rudders/vanes.
• 1 No. Drawing.
• 1 No. Aft stability fin.

The Type XXI U-2511 is one of the models we have bought in from John Darnell of Darnell Models of Leavesdon.This twin screw model has been designed to operate on 4 channel radio control and can submerge from stationary, using an air pump system, or in motion, using forward dive speed.

When completed the mouldings make up into a handsome and attractive model off a modern looking U Boat type of WWII.

Measurements

• Scale = 1 to 48
• Model Length = 64"
• Hull Beam =  5 5/8"
• Height = 11".

 

Our set of white GRP mouldings consists of :

Price: £215.00 PLUS P&P

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GERMAN TYPE XXIII U BOAT

Scale: 1 to 32
Hull: 42.75 inch
Beam: 4.75 inch
Draft: HIGHT 11 inch

German Type XXIII U Boat

The type XXIII were designed and ordered in 1943 as small twin (superimposed) hull vessel for coastal waters operations. The larger diameter upper hull contained the crews quarters, engines and torpedo tubes. The smaller lower hull contained some of the fuel, stores and batteries, hull was of streamlined design and built in four large pre-fabricated sections, these were then transported to and assembled on the shipyard slip-ways.

These small craft had quite a handy performance, surfaced range at 6 knots was 4,400 nm, high submerged speed was 12.5 knots with a submerged endurance at 10 knots of over 4 hrs, likewise at 4 knots she could keep down for over 2 days. Maximum submerged depth was 500 ft and crash dive time was under 9 seconds, a at sea endurance of nearly 40 days.

Although over 200 were ordered, only 62 were commissioned into service, not many actually survived the war, most falling victim to bombing raids and being scuttled by their crews a end of hostilities, some were taken into service with allied nations after the war, two were salvaged in 1956 and saw service for some years in the navy of the FRG.

 

 

 

• 1 No. Hull Moulding.
• 1 No. Casing Moulding.
• 1 No. Conning Tower.
• 1 No. set Rudder/vanes.
• 1 No. Drawing. 

The Type XXIII is one of the models we have bought in from John Darnell of Darnell Models of Leavesdon.

The ideal beginners model, this small single screw model was originally designed to operate on 2 channel radio control and dives by increasing the forward speed, however there is room inside to build in a static diving system if you take care how you do it. I have seen one of these boats used as a surface model at a scale model steering regatta. This model is absolutely ideal for the beginner to model submarines looking for a handy size model that is easily transportable and will fit into the smaller sized car.

Measurements

• Scale = 1 to 32
• Model Length = 42 3/4"
• Hull Beam =  4 1/2"
• Height = 11".

 

Our set of white GRP mouldings consists of :

Price: £205.00 PLUS P&P

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GRAMPIAN PRIDE

Scale: 1:50
Hull: 33 inches
Beam: 7.75 inches
Draft:

Price: £65.00 plus p&p

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H.M.A.F.V. SUNDERLAND

Scale: 20th scale
Hull: 48 inch
Beam: 11 inch
Draft:

Royal Air Force Range & Target Towing Launch.

Her Majestys Air Force Vessel SUNDERLAND represents an often forgotten about branch of the armed forces. The SUNDERLAND built in 1976 by Brooke Marine of Lowestoft, was specifically designed as a range and target towing launch with a secondary role in Air/Sea rescue, other similar launches were supplied to the navy.

The detailed hull comes complete with a super detailled two sheet plan set that allow a really detailled model to be completed, at the scale of 1:20 the detail is large enough to be fairly easily made, powered with twin  motors and R/C. the model has a realistic and impressive turn of speed, ideal for regatta work and impressive looking on the water this is a good model even for the novice to try.

Price: £74.00 PLUS P&P

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H.M.S KITE Royal Navy Flat Iron Gunboat

Scale: 32nd scale
Hull: 33.5 inch
Beam: 12.5 inch
Draft:

HULL AND MATERIAL PACK                                                                                                 OOur moulding for HMS Kite is for a 19th. Century Victorian Navy flat iron gunboat. Commonly known as a Rendel Flat Iron. One of a class of 22 vessels of the Ant class designed by Devonport Dockyard and built by Napiers during 1870 187. she was commissioned in 1872 and sold out of service in 1920. This very unusual model has been built by one of the UKs top modellers Mr Paul Freshney of the Brentwood MBC. Paul is a regular contributor to Model Boats and this model has been covered by a large series of detailed construction articles starting in the March 2001 issue of the magazine. In 2000 the model was entered in the Naviga World Championships in Belgium here it was deservedly awarded a silver medal a true testament to Pauls modelling skills.

Our HULL & MATERIALS Pack consists of. One piece GRP Hull moulded to top of bulwarks it has the foredeck side rubbing strips all the plating and rivet detail moulded on very little work is required to get the hull ready for work our model has been taken off the Paul Freshney master hull plug we sincerely believe this to be one of the best scale model hulls ever to be offered to model boaters in the UK.

The materials pack contains enough high impact polystyrene sheets in 2mm, 1mm & 0.75mm thicknesses to make all the deck beams sub-decks boiler casing etc. plus 3mm x 6mm x 660mm strips to go around the inside of the hull to support the deck.

Also included is a copy off our unique fully illustrated Construction Manual full of useful hints & tips on how to make a model from one of our GRP hulls what glues to use where what paints to use also included is a very useful list of other suppliers a must for the beginner to model boating.

With a displacement of nearly 15lbs this makes up into a surprisingly functional and effective regatta model although a complex and detailed model when used in conjunction with our comprehensive part fittings kit and Paul Freshneys excellent series of construction articles from the Model Boats magazine she is a model that could be tackled by the more ambitious beginner.

When powered by a pair of 545 type motors the model is highly manoeuvrable when fitted with twin electronic speed controllers with her wide beam she is a suprisingly stable model and well suited to regatta work.

Included is our unique CONSTRUCTION MANUAL this informative illustrated guide gives step by step instructions on how to fit out a typical GRP hull and is full of a wealth of useful hints and tips as well as a list of other suppliers and manufacturers.

Price: £100.00 plus p&p

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PART FITTINGS KIT £105.00

H.M.S. BRECON

Scale: 1:96
Hull: 25.5 inch
Beam: 4.25 inch
Draft:

HMS BRECON.

1980s   HUNT class mine sweeper.

This model of the HUNT class mine counter measures vessel as in 1980 it comes lightly but accurately moulded, the detailed hull features the main belt moulded in and shows the location of the side strips to port with anchor recesses and sonar dome positions all marked. This full size class of ship was moulded in GRP by Vosper Thorneycroft.

This model is on the small side, and weight is critical to maintain the model on a correct and stable waterline it is easily possible to fit modern miniature R/C gear with twin motors and battery and still add lead ballast. We do though recommend this as the project for the more experienced builders Note that NO PLAN IS PROVIDED

Price: £40.00 PLUS P&P

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H.M.S. BRONNINGTON

Scale: 1:38
Hull: 48 inch
Beam: 8.75 inch
Draft:

 

HMS BRONNINGTON.

Royal Navy Ton Class mine sweeper

One of the many wooden hulled Ton class inshore mine-sweepers built for the Royal Navy in the 1950s, HMS BRONNINGTON was built at Cook Welton & Gemmell in 1954. Her name became well recognised when commanded by Lieutenant the Prince of Wales. The hull can be used for any one of the many of the class built.

This beautifully shaped hull, which looks good on the water together with the full-size plans which detail all the mine-sweeping gear, means a wealth of detail can be built by the scale enthusiast, but equally can be tackled by the not so experienced. Fitted with twin 545 and R/C. she makes for a good looking all weather model.

Price: £74.00 PLUS P&P

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H.M.S. BRYONY.

Scale: 1:48
Hull: 51.5inch
Beam: 8.5 inch
Draft:

WWII Royal Navy Flower Class Corvette.

This superbly detailed and moulded hull is of HMS BRYONY one of the many well known Flower class corvettes built during WWII, she was launched at Harland & Wolff, Belfast in March 1942.

The hull is for HMS BRYONY as with a long forecastle, however this could be cut back as on some of the other Flowers, thus the hull can be use for all of the class.

The beautifully detailed hull comes with very well detailed two sheet full-size plan set by DAVID MacGREGOR and shows her as in 1942 when fitted out for acoustic and magnetic mine-sweeping, the model hull has all plate lines, portholes, hawse holes and washports moulded in.

As with all larger models she looks really magnificent on the water, ideal for R/C. and electric power, she is even big enough to take a steam plant!, we feel that with the availability of 1:48 warship fittings she could be tackled by the first time warship builder making a very attractive and pleasing model capable of taking heavy weather conditions.

Price: £99.00 PLUS P&P

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H.M.S. BULLDOG

Scale: 48th scale
Hull: 48 inch
Beam: 9.75 inch
Draft:

HMS Bulldog and her sister ships HMS.Beagle, HMS.FOX and HMS. FAWN are the four vessels of this class, built by Brooke Marine Ltd in 1968 for the Hydrographers of the Navy for coastal survey work anywhere in the world.

 Powered by 4 x Lister Blackstone ER58M 8cylinder 4 stroke diesel engines coupled to twin shafts they had a top speed of 15knots. Passive tank stabilisers were fitted to aid in their work.

This is s very different Naval Subject, with its derricks, winches & survey boats it gives the model a very different appearance from other RN. ships, her white hull and buff funnel make for a very attractive model on the water.

 

 

 

HULL & MATERIALS PACKAGE.

This was the first of a new type of package for the modeler and comes as follows:-

This beautiful GRP hull is well moulded, complete with bow and stern knuckles sharply moulded in, bulwark insides laid-up with fine matt where visible to facilitate easy finishing

The material package consisting of ample 2mm, 1.5mm, 1mm, 0.75mm white and 1mm clear flat High Impact polystyrene sheets to make the deck beams, decks, hatch coamings, lockers, bulwark supports & capping rails, main superstructure, wheelhouse, bridge wings, doors and main mast.

 

Our own unique Construction Booklet , this clearly and simply explains how to use our GRP. hull and materials pack to make a model boat.

The above package allows for a really detailed model to be made, at 1:48 scale many commercial fittings are now available, fitted with RC. and twin 545 motors her performance on the water is excellent, making her ideal for regatta work, this is not a difficult model to make and well worth the effort.Our prototype model was constructed by the late Frank Cheetham and is a fine example of what a skilled modeller can do with one of our GRP Hulls, although Frank has now very sadly passed away our prototype will always stand as a testament to his skill, we will also always remember a dear and true friend.

Price: £99.95 PLUS p&p

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H.M.S. CADIZ

Scale: 1:96
Hull: 47 inch
Beam: 5.1/8 inch
Draft:

WWII. BATTLE Class Destroyer.

This model destroyer hull is for HMS CADIZ, a unit of the Battle class that were designed and built for service in WWII, HMS CADIZ was one of the Group 2 ships, although she was laid down at Fairfield yard in 1942 she was not commissioned until April 1946.

Designed for service in the Pacific HMS CADIZ indicates the very latest naval thinking of the time, the use of the Point Defence system against heavy air attack resulted in her being fitted with 10 x 40mm A/A guns, but still retaining two twin 4.5" barbetted turrets for action against land forces and enemy shipping.

The hull is for twin screw use and features a well moulded hull complete with all plating detail, the plans included are supplied full size and come from the board of the world famous modeller Norman Ough.

Price: £61.00 plus p&p

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H.M.S. CONFIANCE

Scale: 1:48
Hull: 37.75 inch
Beam: 8 inch
Draft:

Royal Navy Tug.

HMS CONFIANCE was built by A.J.Inglis Ltd, Glasgow in 1955 for the Admiralty and gave its name to a class of Ocean going Royal Navy Tugs, powered by four Paxman HAXM diesels through twin shafts gave a speed of 13knots, although twin screw the class only had one rudder.

With the full-size plans supplied with our well detailed hull it is possible to build a very good looking model, at a scale of 1:48 many commercially available fittings can be purchased thus reducing construction time considerably. The model has a large hull for her size and makes a good regatta and heavy weather model, ideal as a first time tug for the beginner.

Price: £65.00

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H.M.S. DIAMOND.

Scale: 1:96
Hull: 49 inch
Beam: 5.5 inch
Draft:

DARING Class Fleet Destroyer.

The Daring class of destroyer built in the early 1950s were at 3,500tons the largest of their type ever to serve with the Royal Navy, being over twice the size of their predecessors, they were designed specifically for operation in the Pacific region.

HMS DIAMOND was the last of the class to be built, after much use she was scrapped in 1980, two of her sister ships were sold on to the Royal Australian Navy where they served for many years.

Our hull features all the plate lines, hawse holes, portholes etc., moulded in, the hull is easily large enough for twin screw propulsion, the plans are drawn by David Coleman and supplied by Nexus, the two sheets supply excellent detail and many expanded construction drawings, from these drawings a superb working model can easily be built be the not so experienced builder. The hull has good on the water performance and can be run in quite heavy weather conditions.

Price: £65.00 plus p&p

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H.M.S. DREADNOUGHT 1905

Scale: 1 to 100.
Hull: 56.5inch
Beam: 9.5 inch
Draft:

This is the original Big Gun battleship built in 1905 at the Royal Navy Dockyard at Portsmouth .(in great secrecy) She was the brainchild of Admiral Sir John Fisher. Most striking feature was her all 12" (10 No.) main gun armament, one of the biggest revolutionary steps was the fully Parsons turbine power to 4 shafts, this gave a top speed of 21 knots. When first shown she immediately made all other battleships in the world obsolete, (unfortunately this meant that all Royal Navy ships were also obsolete!) Although a battleship, the hull lines are really fine and accurate (made from a Brian King mould), making for an easily driven model, our hull has no plating detail, although it could be said that on a model at this scale plating would not be noticeable. Very good quality full-size plans from A & A show the ship drawn as in 1905. The model is perfect for powering with 545 type motors, performance with R/C will be greatly improved with individual electronic speed controllers. Large scale warships look very good on the water and are a joy to build.

Also included is our unique CONSTRUCTION MANUAL, this informative illustrated guide gives step-by-step instructions on how to fit out a typical GRP hull and is full of a wealth of useful hints and tips, as well as a list of other suppliers and manufacturers. .

Price: £80.00 plus P&P

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H.M.S. DUNBARTON.

Scale: 1:48
Hull: 67 inch
Beam: 9.5 inch
Draft:

Price: £105.00 plus p&p

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H.M.S. M15 MONITOR

Scale: 1:48
Hull: 44 inch
Beam: 7.5inch
Draft:

HMS M15 ROYAL NAVY WW1 M-CLASS MONITOR

Price: £120.00 PLUS P&P

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H.M.S.WARSPITE

Scale: 1-125
Hull: 60 inch
Beam: 10.25 inch
Draft:

HMS WARSPITE.

Queen Elizabeth Class 15 inch gun Battleship.

One of a class of eight 35,000ton. battleships of the Queen Elizabeth class HMS Warspite entered service just in time to take part in the Battle of Jutland where she distinguished herself by having a steering failure at a crucial moment and circling out of control in front of the whole German fleet drawing all their fire although damaged she was not seriously hurt and after repairs saw service with the home fleet untill armistice. Always in commision between the wars she was extensively re-fitted in the 1930s having a modern style bridge fitted, her gun control updated and boilers and engines replaced, this made her an extreemly useful battleship, being relatively small yet heavily armed with a nippy turn of speed.

On the outbreak of WWII she was stationed at Scapa Flow in the Orkneys, her greatest moment being the second battle of Narvik during the Norwegian campaign, here she sailed up the fjord and sank several german heavy destroyers and merchant ships, a very bold move to take such a large vessel into a very confined waterway.

She saw service in the Meditteranean where she helped the Malta convoys and took part in the battle of Taranto, by the end of the war she mounted over 100 x 20mm. Oerlikons as her wide beam made her an ideal anti-aircraft platform, at one time even firing wooden 15 inch practice shells as Stuka dive bombers (very effective method of putting them off target) she was sent for breaking-up in the early fifties, however to the end she was defiant and had to be broken up where she ran aground off Hartland.

Our hull is truly magnificent, with moulded in plating, torpedo bulges, hawse pipes, bilge keels and propeller shaft outlets, she will make-up into a really beautiful model that will be a practical on the water model, although we have no drawings to go with the hull we feel that anyone interested in having a go will be knowledgeble enough to source their own drawings and details, a real must for the warship enthusiast

Measurements

• Model Scale = 1:125.
• Length....60".
• Beam....10.1/4".

Price: £94.50 plus p&p

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H.M.T CONFIANCE.

Scale: 48th scale
Hull: 37.75 inch
Beam: 8 inch
Draft:

 

Royal Navy Tug.

HMS CONFIANCE was built by A.J.Inglis Ltd, Glasgow in 1955 for the Admiralty and gave its name to a class of Ocean going Royal Navy Tugs, powered by four Paxman HAXM diesels through twin shafts gave a speed of 13knots, although twin screw the class only had one rudder.

With the full-size plans supplied with our well detailed hull it is possible to build a very good looking model, at a scale of 1:48 many commercially available fittings can be purchased thus reducing construction time considerably. The model has a large hull for her size and makes a good regatta and heavy weather model, ideal as a first time tug for the beginner.

Price: £65.00 PLUS P&P

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H.M.T FAVOURITE.

Scale: 48th scale
Hull: 39 inch
Beam: 7.5 inch
Draft:

HMS FAVOURITE.

Royal Navy Diesel Paddle Tug.

One of the Director class of paddle tugs, built by Ferguson Bros for the Royal Navy to handle aircraft carriers, a duty they were particularly suited to. Built in 1958 she was disposed of and eventually scrapped in Spain in 1980. The twin diesel electric drive, exhausting through twin funnels, through chain drive to the side paddles.

Our full-size plans allow for a nice scale model to be built, although not quite right!, the model can be modified to take the Graupner plastic paddles, she makes into a unusual and different model, surprisingly manoeuvrable with individual paddle control through the R/C. a model best suited to the more practiced modeller.

• O/A.Beam...15"

Price: £65.00 PLUS P&P

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H.M.T SAMSONIA

Scale: 72nd scale
Hull: 34.75 inch
Beam: 6.25 inch
Draft:

WWII Royal Navy Rescue/Salvage Tug.

Our super model hull of the SAMSONIA is one of the eight vessels of the Bustler class built by Henry Robb Ltd, of Leith during WWII for use as convoy escort, rescue ship to accompany the convoys across the North Atlantic. A sister ship the Turmoil was involved in the 1950s rescue of the freighter Flying Enterprise.

This hull features main rubbing strakes, porthole position, anchor recesses and wash ports all moulded in. Ideally suitable for two channel R/C. use the drawings by MARBETH DESIGNS show details of HMS. Reward as built and as modeified for North Sea oil rig protection duties. These help model to be made up into a really nice sized practical tug.

Price: £65.00 PLUS P&P

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H.M.T. BUSTLER

Scale: 1:48
Hull: 51 inch
Beam: 9.3/8 inch
Draft:

WWII Convoy Escort/Rescue/Salvage Tug

This model is the same as our Samsonia only to the larger scale of 1/4" to 1ft, this larger scale gives plenty of scope for extra, finer detail, this with the fact that many commercial fittings are available at this scale means a really excellent working model can be made by even the first time builder.

Plans are supplied full-size as an enlargement from the Samsonia drawings by MARBETH DESIGNS.

We have seen several of these models completed and they make a magnificent sight on the water, ideal for R/C. and single screw electric power, however they are easily big enough to take a steam plant, a good powerful model for tug-towing competitions.

Price: £80.00 PLUS P&P

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HEATHER BELL TK272 CONQUEST

Scale: 1 TO 32
Hull: 29.5 inch 750mm
Beam:
Draft:

HEATHER BELL LK272 CONQUEST

MODERN SHELTER DECK TYPE TRAWLER

HULL AND WHEELHOUSE MOULDING

Price: £75.00 plus p&p

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HMS GREY GOOSE.

Scale: 36th scale
Hull: 48 inch
Beam: 7.75 inch
Draft:

Royal Navy WWII Denny Steam Gunboat.

HMS GREY GOOSE was built in 1942 and was one of a series of seven Denny type steam gunboats, planned as miniature destroyers, their steel hulls with steam turbines were intended to give superior type of all weather motor torpedo and gunboats, however their vulnerability to small calibre gunfire (all those steam pipes!) and their poor acceleration proved embarrassing, the intended programme for more vessels was cut back, only the seven GREY boats were built of of a planned 60 boats, they did however prove very useful as high speed stripped down blockade runners going to Sweden to bring back loads of ball-bearings.

At one time commanded by Sir Peter Scot (painter & naturalist) GREY GOOSE achieved her greatest fame when after the war she was converted by Vospers to an experimental gas-turbine powered vessel.

Our large, accurately moulded hull and full size plans make for a really nicely detailed model, ideal for R/C with electric power, however if you are feeling adventurous why not try her with a steam plant, performance with her easily driven hull would be quite fast.

 

Price: £74.00

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HMS KINGFISHER.

Scale: 30th scale
Hull: 48 inch
Beam: 11 inch
Draft:

Royal Navy Bird Class Patrol Boat.

One of the Bird class vessels HMS KINGFISHER was designed as a large patrol craft and built by Richard Dunston Ltd and commissioned in 1975, used first extensively for oil rig and fisheries protection. Powered by Paxman diesels giving 4,200bhp. and with a top speed of 21knots these were useful little ships. Lightly armed with 40mm. Bofors and carrying twin Gemini inflatables.

Our nicely moulded hull comes with a full-size plan from which a nice looking model can be built, with twin 545 motors and R/C. she is a handy regatta boat, with the largeish hull she has also enough room to take a fairly largeish battery thus giving her good endurance time.

Price: £74.00 plus p&p

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HMS leeds castle

Scale: 72nd scale
Hull: 45 inch
Beam: 6 inch
Draft:

OPV 2 Modern Castle Class Royal Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel.

This model is of the Royal Navy offshore patrol vessel (OPV) HMS Leeds Castle (first ship of the class) and HMS Dumbarton Castle just after commissioning both ships were rushed to join the Falklands War, on the long journey south both showed really good sea keeping abilities in very rough weather, during the war both saw extensive service which they carried out exemplarily. Developed from the Island class fisheries protection vessels but being capable of carrying a Lynx or Sea King helicopter.

Our model hull is supplied complete with highly detailed full-size plans by MARBETH DESIGNS with extra small detail sheets included, the hull shows all the main features of the full-size, anchor recesses, chine line, panama ports and wash ports. The hull is a very stable round bilge design with fine bow entry and good flare forward, fitted with R/C. and twin 545 motors she has a good performance on the water, the helicopters can be built from ordinary plastic model kits. A nice size to build a good scale model with excellent rough weather properties, suitable for beginner or expert alike.

NOTE! This model can be built in one of three different options:-

SURFACE ATTACK.

Twin 76mm. OTO Melara guns, four Exocet MM38 missile launchers two 30mm. Oerlikon power mounts. Marconi ST802 radar & LSE optical range finder.

ANTI-SUBMARINE ESCORT.

Single OTO Melare 76mm.gun, two 30mm.Oerlikon power mounts, Bofors A/S rocket launcher, Plessey Mk32 torpedo tubes and Lynx Anti-submarine helicopter. Graseby G1750 hull mounted sonar and Marconi S1820 & ST802 radars.

OFFSHORE PATROL.

Single OTO Melare 76mm.gun, two 30mm.Oerlikon power mounts, Sperry-Archer weapons control system, two Avon Sea-rider inflatables, Sea King Helicopter and Marconi ST802 radar & LSE optical range finder. Make sure you order the right set of plans to suit the model you wish to build!

Price: £65.00 plus p&p

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HMS MANCHESTER D95

Scale: 96th scale
Hull: 57.5/8 inch
Beam: 5.1/8 inch
Draft:

Royal Navy Type 42 (Batch 3) Destroyer.

More commonly known as a stretched type 42 destroyer HMS Manchester was commisioned into the Royal Navy in 1982, displacing over 4,774tonnes and with her mixed armament of Sea Dart missiles, Vickers 4.5 inch gun, twin 20mm. Oerlikons, triple torpedo launchers and Lynx HAS MkII anti-ship/submarine helicopter she fulfils a variety of roles within the navy.

Powered by two Rolls Royce Olympus gas turbines developing over 60,000shp arranged in the CoGoG configuration she is capable of over 30knots and has virtually a world wide range.

Our beautifully moulded hull comes complete with all stern cutouts, hawse holes and waterline moulded in, the superb set of highly detailled drawings by MARBETH DESIGNS allows for a really accurate and highly detailled model to be constructed, with R/C. and twin 545 motors fitted she has an impressive turn of speed on the water, and being quite a large model looks vey impressive, more suited to the modeller with some previouse experience.

Price: £65,00 plus p&p

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HMS NEWCASTLE D87

Scale: 96th scale
Hull: 51.1/4 inch
Beam: 5.7/8 inch
Draft:

Royal Navy Type 42.(Batch 1) Destroyer.

One of the original Type 42 destroyers to be built HMS Newcastle entered service with the Royal Navy in early 1980 displacing over 4,400tonnes and with her mixed armament of Sea Dart missiles, Vickers 4.5 inch gun, twin 20mm.Oerlikons, triple torpedo launchers and Lynx HAS MkII anti-ship/submarine helicopter she fulfils a variety of roles within the navy.

Powered by two Rolls Royce Olympus gas turbines developing over 60,000shp arranged in the CoGoG configuration she is capable of over 30knots and has a world wide range.

Our beautifully moulded hull comes complete with all stern cutouts, hawse holes and waterline moulded in, the superb set of highly detailled drawings by MARBETH DESIGNS allows for a really accurate and highly detailled model to be constructed, with R/C. and twin 545 motors fitted she has an impressive turn of speed on the water, and being quite a large model looks vey impressive, more suited to the modeller with some previouse experience.

Price: £65.00 plus p&p

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HMS SABRE

Scale: 30th scale
Hull: 40 inch
Beam: 9 inch
Draft:

Royal Navy Scimitar Class Fast Training Boat.

This model of HMS. SABRE was a Scimitar class fast training boat, based on the highly succesful Brave class. Three boats were built, the other two being Scimitar and Cutlass. All were powered by 2 Rolls Royce Proteus gas turbines and were capable of over 40knots, two Foden diesels were fitted for cruising. Each was capable of being fitted with a third gas turbine and and gun armament if required.

This is a semi-scale model that is ideal for the modeller who wants a fast model, built light weigth and fitted with R/C. and two 540 type motors performance on the water is quite exciting.

Price: £65.00 plus p&p

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HMS WARSPITE

Scale: 125th scale
Hull: 60 inch
Beam: 10.25 inch
Draft:

Queen Elizabeth Class 15 inch gun Battleship.

One of a class of eight 35,000ton. battleships of the Queen Elizabeth class HMS Warspite entered service just in time to take part in the Battle of Jutland where she distinguished herself by having a steering failure at a crucial moment and circling out of control in front of the whole German fleet, drawing all their fire, although damaged she was not seriously hurt and after repairs saw service with the home fleet untill armistice. Always in commision between the wars she was extensively re-fitted in the 1930s having a modern style bridge fitted, her gun control updated and boilers and engines replaced, this made her an extreemly useful battleship, being relatively small yet heavily armed with a nippy turn of speed.

On the outbreak of WWII she was stationed at Scapa Flow in the Orkneys, her greatest moment being the second battle of Narvik during the Norwegian campaign, here she sailed up the fjord and sank several german heavy destroyers and merchant ships, a very bold move to take such a large vessel into a very confined waterway.

She saw service in the Meditteranean where she helped the Malta convoys and took part in the battle of Taranto, by the end of the war she mounted over 100 x 20mm. Oerlikons as her wide beam made her an ideal anti-aircraft platform, at one time even firing wooden 15 inch practice shells as Stuka dive bombers (very effective method of putting them off target) she was sent for breaking-up in the early fifties, however to the end she was defiant and had to be broken up where she ran aground off Hartland.

Our hull is truly magnificent, with moulded in plating, torpedo bulges, hawse pipes, bilge keels and propeller shaft outlets, she will make-up into a really beautiful model that will be a practical on the water model, although we have no drawings to go with the hull we feel that anyone interested in having a go will be knowledgeble enough to source their own drawings and details, a real must for the warship enthusiast!

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Hr.Ms. KORTENAER. F807

Scale: 96th scale
Hull: 54 inch
Beam: 6 inch
Draft:

Royal Dutch Navy Frigate.

Our model hull for the Royal Dutch navys new standard Frigate design features Hr.Ms. KORTENAER these 3,500ton vessels have gas turbine power supplying 58,000shp, giving the ship a top speed in excess of 30knots. with a main armament of 2 x 76mm. Otto-Malara guns, missiles and twin Sea King helicopters they are a very useful ship.

Our beautifully detailed hull includes all stern cut-outs, anchor recesses, waterline and front sonar dome moulded in, this used with the superbly detailed two sheet set of plans by MARBETH DESIGNS allows for a highly detailed model to be built, using R/C. and twin 545 motors a good on the water performance can be attained, this one is really for builders with some experience.

Price: £65,00 PLUS P&P

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INCHCAPE 45

Scale: 16th scale
Hull: 34 inch
Beam: 12 inch
Draft: 4.5 inch

INCHCAPE 45

Scale model of a 45ft. 1964 design GRP centre wheelhouse ketch rigged motor sailer. Hull lines are based on a trawler lines. Designed as a world traveler, with their powerful engines and modest sail plan they make for an attractive model, performance under sail is modest and a 5 inch external ballast keel (not supplied) needs to be fitted. Moulding set comprises: Hull, deck, one piece superstructure moulding, Wheelhouse roof, aft cabin roof & front cabin roof. Nice set of mouldings that need minimal fettling. Copy off original kit drawing showing all spars and sail plan. Model can be easily powered by a 545 type motor, four channel radio allows the use of sail winch for sail control, masts can fold down flat for transport of model.

Price: £145.00 plus p&p

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JEEP" GENERAL PURPOSE HULL.

Scale:
Hull: 28.5 inch
Beam: 9 inch
Draft:

JEEP" GENERAL PURPOSE HULL.

A build on anything hull, customs, police or coastguards launch, even a Broads Cabin cruiser, the choice is yours, let your mind run free.

Measurements

• Length....28.1/2".
• Beam....9".

Price: £28.50 plus p&p

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JET DRIVE RESCUE BOAT 10 thcsale

Scale:
Hull:
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Draft:

JET DRIVE RESCUE BOAT 10th scale

set of 3

Price: £180.00 plus p&p

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JET DRIVE RESCUE BOAT 16th scale

Scale: 1 to 16
Hull:
Beam:
Draft:

JET DRIVE RESCUE BOAT 16th scale

set of 7

Price: £140.00 plus p&p

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K.D.B. WASPADA. P.O.2.

Scale: 32nd scale
Hull: 46 inch
Beam: 9 inch
Draft:

 

K.D.B. WASPADA. P.O.2.

Fast Missile Boat for Royal Brunei Malay Regiment.

The WASPADA class of fast missile boats were built by Vosper Thornycroft, Singapore, for the seaward defence of the British protectorate state of Brunei. Built on Vospers standard 37metre hull, these 150ton craft are powered by twin MTU. diesels of 9,000shp to give a top speed of 32 knots. There are three vessels in the class WASPADA commissioned July 1978, Pejuang PO3 & Seteria PO4 both commissioned 1979. These craft are fairly heavily armed with twin Exocet missile launchers and 30mm GCM30 Oerlikon guns, they carry a crew of 24, and are capable sea boats.

Our excellent hull features bow chine line and full waterline moulded in, the two sheet full-size plan by MARBETH DESIGNS allow for a highly accurate and detailled model to be made, fitted with R/C and twin 545 motors good on the water performance can be achieved making her ideal for regatta work.

Price: £65.00 plus p&p

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Kort nozzle 40 mm steerable kit

Scale: 40 mm steerable Kort nozzle
Hull:
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This kit comprises of Kort nozzle fitted with 5 mm stainless steel shaft, Tiller arm & hex key, Brass tube and internal rudder support.

Price: £12.00 plus p&p

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Kort nozzle 50 mm steerable

Scale: 50mm steerable Kort nozzle
Hull:
Beam:
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This kit comprises of Kort nozzle fitted with 5 mm stainless steel shaft, Tiller arm & hex key, Brass tube and internal rudder support.

Price: £12.50 plus p&p

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LADY DAPHNE

Scale: 1 to 24
Hull: 45inch
Beam:
Draft:

Scale / Semi Scale - Lady Daphne

Lady Daphne High quality GRP hull     Two sheets of plans by Harold A  Underhill A  M  I  E  S sailing barge

Price: £120.00 plus p&p

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LADY MADELAINE / KINGSTON DIAMOND

Scale: 1 to 32
Hull: 72.27 inch 1833mm
Beam:
Draft:

LADY MADELAINE  / KINGSTON DIAMOND set of 3

Price: £145.00 plus p&p

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Large Materials Pack

Scale:
Hull:
Beam:
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Materials pack consists of a selection of Styrene sheets and strips.

2 x 2mm sheet, 2 x 1.5mm sheet, 5 x 1mm sheet, 2 x 0.75mm sheet, 1 x 0.50mm sheet, 1 x 1mm clear sheet and 12 x 6mm x 3mm strips.

Price: £25.00

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Limit of Shunt Railway Sign

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This is a replica railway sign constructed from 4 mm, CNC cut, High Impact Styrene sheet. It measures 180 mm x 210 mm. All signs supplied in white styrene but can be painted for an additional cost.

Price: £4.50 white-£5.95 painted plus p&p

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LOCHIN 33 STYLE POLICE BOAT

Scale: 1 to 12
Hull: 33 inch
Beam:
Draft:

LOCHIN 33 STYLE  POLICE BOAT

set of 3 hull ,deck and top

Price: £97.50 plus p&p

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LORD HAWKE/ HOWE ST ROMANUS

Scale: 1 TO 48
Hull: 47 inch 1094mm
Beam:
Draft:

LORD  HAWKE/ HOWE ST ROMANUS

Price: £70.00 plus p&p

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Low Loader truck trailer

Scale: 1:14
Hull: 37"
Beam:
Draft:

Purpose built Styrene low loader trailer This durable truck trailer has been constructed from 4mm styrene. It has 6 new 50mm Tamiya mini wheels. A Tamiya style king pin. Oxford blue with an anti-slip painted grey deck. It measures 37" long x 7.75" wide. 1:14 scale This product is also available in kit form.

Price: £95.00 plus p&p

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M F V HOLTON 32

Scale: 1 to 12
Hull: 32inch 812mm
Beam:
Draft:

HOLTON 32 FISHING BOAT

SET OF 4

Price: £140.00 plus p&p

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M F V HOLTON 32 OPEN BOAT

Scale:
Hull: 32 inch 812mm
Beam:
Draft:

M F V HOLTON 32 OPEN BOAT

set of 3

Price: £110.00 plus p&p

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M F V HOLTON 32 REAR CABIN

Scale: 1 to 12
Hull: 32 inch 812 mm
Beam:
Draft:

M F V HOLTON 32 REAR CABIN

srt of 4

Price: £140.00 plus p&p

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M.A. JAMES

Scale: 1/32 nd
Hull: 36.5 inch
Beam: 8.5 inch
Draft: 4 inch MAST HIGHT ABOUT 30 inch

M.A. JAMES.

1900, 3 Masted Schooner

This beautiful model hull is of a typical turn of the century trading schooner, Built in Portmadoc, North Wales in 1900, the M.A. JAMES was completed as a three masted topsail schooner for work in the slate and general cargo trade. These Welsh built schooners were known as the Western Ocean yachts due to their graceful lines and good turn of speed. With a crew of 5 (sometimes the masters wife sailed too) these relatively small vessels would range far & wide, slate to Germany, salt to Newfounderland, cod from Newfounderland to the Mediterranean, sometimes at sea for up to 15weeks.

This really beautiful hull comes complete with the gunwhales, rubbing strips, bow and stern detail and mouldings, this hull is a must for the scale sailor looking for a practical and attractive model. Plans are drawn fullsize and supplied by DAVID MacGREGOR, this model is eminently suitable for R/C, the hull could also be rigged as a Brig, Ketch or auxiliary Ketch.

Price: £74.00 plus p&p

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M.T. RADIANCE

Scale: 24th scale
Hull: 30 inch
Beam: 10.25 inch
Draft:

Single Screw Multi-Role Fishing Vessel.

Following a study that indicated that fishing boats need to be more adaptable, Norwegian yard A.S.Vaagenverft saw the need to produce a design that incorporated all these features, the result was the RADIANCE and her sister ship Cameo, delivered in 1981 the pair were primarily intended for pair trawling off the west coast of Scotland.

Our hull features port hole, stem anchor hawse pipe, full waterline, panama ports, wash ports and rubbing strip locations all moulded in, with a wide beam and fitted with R/C. and single 545 motor the model will be both stable and capable of heavy weather use. An interesting and colourful model can be made using the highly detailled plans supplied by JIM POTTINGER to his usual high standard. Her large scale means a beginner need not be frightened off having a go at her.

Price: £65.00 plus p&p

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M.V. PATEKE.

Scale: 48th scale
Hull: 50 inch
Beam: 7 inch
Draft:

1950s Motor Cargo Vessel.

The motor vessel PATEKE was built by Scheepswerf Hoogezand N.V. of Holland in the 1950s for Richardson & Co Ltd of Napier, New Zealand. A typical dutch design of the period, PATEKA has a deadweight of 1,150tons. Her six cylinder 1,120bhp.Polar engine gave her a speed of 12knots and she was capable of carrying 80,000cu.ft. of grain. Cargo handling gear consists of nine derricks all operated by electric winches. PATEKA is altogether a trim and atractive little vessel representative of her period.

Our hull is well moulded and features the side rubbing strakes, port holes, panama ports, anchor hawse pipes, wash ports and waterline all moulded in, this detailled hull has plenty of room for electric or steam power plant all with R/C. control. Access into the hull is excellent via the forward hatches and large removable rear superstructure. The full-size plans by Nexus are excellent and allow for a nicely detailled model to be built, being such a pretty boat she makes for an excellent model that looks really good on the water and is quite capable of taking heavy weather, construction is straight forward and ideal for either the first time modeller or experienced builder.

Price: £64.00 plus p&p

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M.V.CREAR

Scale: 1 to 40
Hull: 34inch
Beam: 8.5inch
Draft:

M.V CREAR WELL POND VESSEL

Price: £119.00 plus p&p

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PART FITTING KIT £88.00

Medium Materials Pack

Scale:
Hull:
Beam:
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Materials Pack consists of a selection of Styrene sheets and strips. 1 x 2mm sheet, 2 x 1.5mm sheet, 4 x 1mm sheet, 1 x 0.75mm sheet, 1 x 1mm clear sheet, 10 x 6mm x 3mm strips.

Price: £20.00

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MIRANDA GUINESS

Scale: 72nd scale
Hull: 40 inch
Beam: 3.75 inch
Draft:

 Bulk Single Screw Beer Tanker

The MIRANDA GUINESS was the last vessel built by Hills but the worlds first specially commisioned beer tanker making her maiden voyage in 1977. Powered by two British Polar diesels with a combined power output of 4,620bhp. through a variable pitch propeller giving a speed of 15knots. Her 15 stainless steel tanks held a total of 1,850,000 pints. she continued to sail from Guinesss Dublin brewery to Runcorn until April1993 when last orders were called on this method of transporting beer, she was brocken up at F.Evans & Sons, Garston in November 1993.

This well moulded hull is the ideal size for a working merchantman model, with R/C and electric power driving through the prop with a working Kortz nozzle, couple this to a working bow thruster and she will be a highly manouvreable model boat ideal for regatta work, our plan allows for a good scale model to be built by even in-experienced builders, ballast would be easy, just use cans of Guines

Price: £65.00 plus p&p

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MONICA YACHT.

Scale:
Hull: 40".
Beam: 8.1/2".
Draft:

MONICA YACHT.

A classic style of yacht for those of you who want a bit more scale or something different to a racing yacht. NOTE comes complete with plan and sail plan drawings.

Measurements

• Length....40".
• Beam....8.1/2".

Price: £60.00 plus p&p

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MOTOR TRAWLER NORINA.

Scale: 50th scale
Hull: 31.5 inch
Beam: 7.5 inch
Draft:

Stern Trawler "NORINA".

Model Scale = 1:50.The 130ft. long NODINA and her sister ship the IDENA were built in 1975 on Humberside as middle distance stern trawlers, they were designed to also have the ability to work together at pair fishing.Typical of the design of trawlers of their day they feature a forward wheelhouse with all controls to the seven winches inside at the back of the wheelhouse. The NODINA makes an attractive and different model with its white superstructure, redoxide/green decks and orange hull.

 

Model Length : 31.1/2". (800mm.)

Model Beam : 7.1/2". (190mm.)

 

An interesting feature is the ramp at the stern, this is covered by the back gantry, this ramp is for hauling the nets up onto the main fish deck. The fish were then emptied in to the lower deck where they were filleted and transferred to the cold stores, she was a successful trawler finally being withdrawn from service in 1999 after her engine failed.

 

HULL & MATERIALS PACKAGE.

This is another new type of package for the modeller and features the following:

Well moulded and accurate GRP hull, finished in white.

Cast white metal rudder and bottom rudder skeg.

A materials pack of white matt/matt H.I.P.S. (high impact polystyrene sheet) in 1.5mm, 1mm & 0.75mm, all sheets are a nominal size of 660mm x 274mm. All this material is easily glued with ordinary styrene adhesive.

6mm x 3mm x 660mm strip styrene for fixing the deck to the GRP hull and for corner reinforcement.

Large single sheet General arrangement drawing by David Metcalf, drawn full-size, this also shows details of the main winches and colour scheme, this drawing has been prepared from the original builders drawings.

Our own unique Construction Booklet (this is full of useful hints and tips and illustrations on how to put together and finish one of our GRP Hull packages) this helps make the construction of the model fairly straightforward.

The above package allows for a nicely detailed model to be made, at 1:50 scale many commercial fittings are readily available, fitted with a single 545 motor her performance on the water is excellent, making her ideal for regatta work or just cruising the lake. Although more suited to a modeller with some previous experience she can be tackled by a beginner.

Price: £85.00 PLUS P&P

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Motor Trawler EDWINA

Scale: 50th scale
Hull: 36 inch
Beam: 6.75 inch
Draft:

Motor Trawler EDWINA

Model Scale = 1:50.

Length = 36". Beam = 6.3/4". Displacement = 13lbs.

 

 

 

 

This hull  is for the late 50s early 60s side winder EDWINA typical of the last types of middle distance side trawlers built for use around the Faroes and Shetland islands.

Although our Hull for the EDWINA it can just as well be used for either of her sister ships the LUCIDA or JOSINA. With their Buff hulls, red oxide superstructures, white bow, stern and bridge, and red funnel, they make up into a colourful and handy sized model ideal for regatta work using a 545 type motor and simple two channel radio.

 

 

 

HULL.

Our beautifully moulded white one piece GRP hull is moulded to top of bulwark level, it has the side rubbing strips and trawl board protection strips all moulded on, very little work is required to get the hull ready for work.

 

DRAWINGS.

This is a newly drawn single sheet plan (drawn by David Metcalf) showing the elevations and deck plans, all are drawn out full size to suit the hull, NO construction detail is shown as such, however this plan used in conjunction with our CONSTRUCTION MANUAL will allow for a nicely detailed model to be constructed by even the beginner to our hobby.

CONSTRUCTION MANUAL.

 CONSTRUCTION MANUAL, this informative illustrated guide gives step-by-step instructions on how to fit out a typical GRP hull and is full of a wealth of useful hints and tips, as well as a list of other suppliers and manufacturers

Price: £90.00 plus p&p

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Motor Trawler GLEANER

Scale: 32nd scale
Hull: 53.5 inch
Beam: 12 inch
Draft:

Motor Trawler GLEANER.

Our model hull is off a typical large far water side-winder trawler of modern streamlined appearance the mid to late 1950s. Based on the THORINA from Hull, that worked off the coast of Iceland before the cold wars. She could easily just as well be completed as one of many fine trawlers of that period. Our hull is accurately moulded up to the main deck level and is a plain moulding supplied white GRP. Drawings are by A.D.Trollope and come from the Nexus plans service.  This hull makes up into and handsome vessel capable of taking on the heaviest of weather conditions, building the model at this scale means there are many fittings and other parts readily available.

Price: £90.00 PLUS P&P

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NORTH SEA 38

Scale: 24th scale
Hull: 38 inch
Beam: 11 inch
Draft:

NORTH SEA 38

Based on a typical steel or wooden cruiser stern single screw inshore/middle water fishing boat found in most ports around the coast in the 1970s & 80s. With its aft raised superstructure and small bow shelter deck it does make for an attractive model. Moulding set comprises: Hull, deck, stern cabin/wheelhouse, wheelhouse roof, small bow shelterdeck & fish hold hatch. Mouldings need plenty of fettling. Ideal for power with a reduction drive 545 of Bueller type motor & two channel R/C.

Price: £150.00 plus p&p

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P.S BERRY CASTLE

Scale: 1;27
Hull: 48 inch
Beam: 5.75 inch
Draft:

Excursion Paddle Steamer.

This excursion paddle steam BERRY CASTLE was built in 1880 for the Dartmouth & Torbay Steam Towing Co. She represents the Victorian ears discovery for relaxation and enjoyment at the seaside resorts along the South coast of England. Later excursion paddle steamers owned by the same company were the Kingswmear Castle and the Totnes Castle. The timberwork and fully planked decks, together with paddles make this an interesting model, whilst challenging to make it is still a quite straightforward model to build, using the Graupner plastic paddle set reduces the engineering side of the model to a minimum, very suitable for alectric power the model is still practical to fit with a small steam plant.

Price: £65.00 PLUS £10.00 p&p

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P.S. Albion

Scale: 48th
Hull: 51 inch
Beam: 6.5 inch
Draft:

This handsome paddle steamer was built in 1893 and was a well known vessel in the Bristol channel in the early part of the 20th. century. Our hull is made from a mould made from a Brian King plug. The lines have been increased in depth under the waterline by 5/8" to increase displacement for a working model. Plans are full size and drawn by P.N.Thomas and supplied by X-List plans service. Model is more suited to the experienced modeller as NO construction detail is shown for hull or paddle wheels, however the paddle boxes can be modified during construction to take the Graupner paddle sets by the more experienced builders. An attractive model off a fine vessel.

Included is our unique "CONSTRUCTION MANUAL", this informative illustrated guide gives step-by-step instructions on how to fit out a typical GRP hull and is full of a wealth of useful hints and tips, as well as a list of other suppliers and manufacturers.

Price: £75.00 PLUS P&P

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P.S. RELIANT

Scale: 48th scale
Hull: 26.5 inch
Beam: 5.5 inch
Draft:

Steam Paddle Tug, Formerly OLD TRAFFORD.

This super detailled hull is a model for all those who love paddlers. The steam paddle tug RELIANT was built in 1907 as the P.S. OLD TRAFFORD, being named after an area near to the Manchester Ship Canal where she spent the early years of her working life, being sold for further use as a harbour tug at Seaham.

Our hull features all representative plate lines, sponson support pads, panama ports, hawse pipe holes and scrolls, and the stern rubbing strake all moulded in.

Each hull is supplied complete with comprehensive full-size two sheet plans by David MacGregor, showing details of her appearance and include details of her previouse apperance as OLD TRAFFORD.

This actual ship was on display in the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich for many years. More suited to a builder of some experience.

Price: £55.00 plus p&p

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P.S. TALISMAN

Scale: 48th scale
Hull: 56 1/2 inch
Beam: 7 inch
Draft:

P.S. TALISMAN.

Diesel Powered Clyde Paddle Ship.

Our lovely detailled model hull of the TALISMAN brings all the grace and beauty of the Clyde paddler to the modelller, when built in 1935 the decision to build TALISMAN with diesel power was most unusual as steam was still in its heyday on the Clyde, but the advantages of economy of operation, ease of starting and refuelling and instant speed changes all helped to sway the owners (L.N.E.R.) minds. TALISMAN ran well from 1935 to 1939 when engine damage laid her up, she was repaired when WWII started and was requisitioned in 1940. TALISMAN then became the anti-aircraft ship HMS Aristocrat. D-Day saw her at Arromanches as H.Q. ship for the mulberry harbour there, here she was damaged by enemy gunfire. She was eventually sold for scrap in 1967 after a long and varied career.

Our hull has moulded in side windows and porthole positions, the anchor hawse pipe positions and sponson lines are also there and a full waterline. The model is perfect for electric power and the two sheet plans by Nexus show all detail as well as simplified and fully working paddle drawings, however with some modifications she will also take the Graupner plastic paddle sets, thus making her ideal for the first time builder.

Price: £74.00 PLUS P&P

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P.S. WAVERLEY.

Scale: 1 to 53
Hull: 54 in