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Marine Modelling Magazine: Plans & Construction Special
The brand new Marine Modelling International Plans & Construction Guide is packed with over 270 marine plans, ranging from model tugboats to unconventional models like hovercrafts and submarines.
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 | JSC: HMS Exeter
The latest release from the Polish manufacturer JSC. The components are printed onto high quality card, the exterior parts of which are printed in full colour. As will most of the JSC range, full English building instructions are included.
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Marine Modelling Magazine: Model Ship Fittings by James Pottinger
Having drawn up about 160 and ship and boat model plans for well over thirty years for a number of well known and authoritive model magazines the author says 'it has been especially gratifying to see many of these built to my plans by model makers around the world as evidenced by my postbag containing both photos and queries. The standard of workmanship displayed by many modelmakers belies the fact that an intimate knowledge of ships is absolutely necessary, although considerable research may have been done in the execution of the model aided by comprehensive plans. It is even more commendable when some of these builders are very much landlocked, and often have scant, or no knowledge, of naval architecture or common marine practice'
This is not intended to be a treatise describing all parts of a ship, or instructions how to build a model, many experienced model makers can be relied on to provide such information, but, with the help of some sketches and photographs, concentrates on these items which will be prominent on any model, the accurate representation of which can often make or mar the final result.
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 | Conway Maritime Press
We've managed to aquire a limited number of this highly sought after book from the Anatomy of a Ship series.
First published in 1987, this revised edition of the 100-gun ship Victory now incorporates and details the most recent research and findings of the HMS Victory Advisory Technical Committee. This Volume Features: * Full description of the ship and her position in the development of the First Rate * Pictorial section emphasising close-up and on-board photographs * Guide to the ship's Trafalgar colour scheme on the book jacket * More than 300 perspective and 3-view drawings, with in-depth descriptive keys, of every detail of the ship as presently restored - general arrangements, hull construction, fittings, decoration, masts and yards, riggings and armament * One large-scale 1/192 plan on the reverse of extended fold-out jacket.
We also have a few copies of The 24 gun fridate Pandora, Captains Cooks Endreavor, and The Beagle. from the same series
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Amati: MDF Display Baseboards
Decorative baseboards made in MDF with routed edge coving for decoration. MDF is very solid and stable, and can be stained, varnished or painted to your preference. There is also a significant cost saving over the finished wood baseboards, also from Amati.
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 | Back in Print: Keith Juliers The Period Ship Kit Builders manual
This is a practical manual for marine model makers who choose to build their historic model ships using a kit. Beginners and intermediate modellers are particularly catered for, but older hands will also find much of interest.
From the moment the first thought is given about making a model ship, this book takes the builder through all the various stages of the project, from kit selection through construction and rigging. It also highlights the pitfalls and how to avoid them.
Much of the myth and mystery is taken out from what many consider to be a tricky subject, and the language and terminology is simple and explanatory throughout. 100 photographs support important steps in the text and these will provide the model maker with the encouragement to go on and enjoy the construction of a wide range of period ship models.
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Seaforth Publishing: HMS Victory by Iain Ballantyne & Johnathan Eastland
SEVEN ships named Victory have carried the name in Royal Navy service, with the first being Sir John Hawkins' ship at the Battle of the Armada and the seventh, and current, HMS Victory having been the flagship of Admiral Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Both the first and the last have therefore saved England at a time of extreme peril. Nelson's Victory which is still in commission at Portsmouth as the flagship of the Second Sea Lord and Commander-in-Chief Naval Home Command, Vice Admiral Sir James Burnell-Nugent, is the main subject of this forthcoming book.
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 | Seaforth Publishing: Queen Elizabeth Class Battleships
The ‘ShipCraft’ series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of famous warship types. Lavishly illustrated, each book takes the modeller through a brief history of the subject class, highlighting differences between sister-ships and changes in their appearance over their careers. This includes paint schemes and camouflage, featuring colour profiles and highly detailed line drawings and scale plans. The modelling section reviews the strengths and weaknesses of available kits, lists commercial accessory sets for super-detailing of the ships, and provides hints on modifying and improving the basic kit.
This volume covers the five ships of the highly successful Queen Elizabeth class, a design of fast battleship that set the benchmark for the last generation of dreadnoughts. Although they fought with distinction in WW1, all were thought valuable enough to be modernised between the wars - indeed, three were massively reconstructed, providing the modelmaker with a challenging variety of possible subjects.
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RB Model: Resin Cowl Vents
Well known for their beautifully made turned and etched brass fittings, RB are now branching out with a new range of cast resin cowl ventilators. These include a number of large scale oval designs, which will be of particular interest to builders of larger merchant vessels as well as classic yacht use.
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 | HMS Fly Upgrade Kit
Put together with the help of Chris Watton, the designer of Victory Models kits, a special HMS Fly extra detail pack to further enhance the model. Items included are: Laser cut walnut ply full cannon carriage set (to replace the cast metal carriages), 120 1 hole 2mm blocks to rig the cannon, 20 metres of 0.10mm diameter thread to rig the cannon, Photo etched set of monograms and flintlocks for the cannon barrels, Photo etched footrope stirrup set (to replace the wire versions in Fly), Photo etched hammock cranes and stunsail boom fittings, Photo etched upgraded (new and stronger design) deadeye and futtock strops, Photo etched boat equipment, Ships boat and English flag set
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Seaforth Publishing: Thunderer. Building a Model Dreadnought
HMS Thunderer was the third Orion class battleship, one of the Super Dreadnoughts built to counter German naval expansion, and was laid down one hundred years ago in April 1910. At 22,200 tons she was the largest ship ever built on the Thames but she was to be responsible for the bankruptcy of her builders, the Thames Iron Works.
The author’s 1/96 scale museum-quality model of this ship reflects the massive engineering of the prototype and brings to life the power and potency of the Super Dreadnoughts. Every aspect of the building is covered, from the hull to wireless equipment, and all the different techniques required to bring a complex model battleship to completion are clearly explained, including casting in metal and GRP, silver brazing, soft soldering, metal fabrication in steel, brass, copper, aluminium and pewter, and lathe turning and milling operations for the production of guns and propellers.
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 | Raboesch Waterproof Prop Shaft Units.
Superbly machined, these prop shafts consist of a brass tube and inner bearing housing with a stainless steel shaft. The outer bearing is made from Delrin and the inner bearing from Sintered bronze and a lipped G ring seal that make these tubes water tight. No lubrication is at all necessary. The front bearing assembly is removable allowing the tube to be cut down. The shaft being threaded at the prop end can also be shortened to suit.
The scale prop shaft unit ( RAB 301/13) contains an A frame bracket is in moulded high strength nylon with a brass bearings. The legs of the A frame are the common 60% angle and the 3rd leg can be removed to make an A frame, or the 2 legs can be removed to make a P bracket, a universal mounting for all exposed shafts.
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Victory Models : Mercury: Russian 20 gun Brig 1820. 1:64 scale 860mm
The Russian 20 gun brig Mercury was laid down in Sevastopol on January 28, 1819. She was designed as a patrol ship to guard the Northern Caucasus coast. Built of Crimean oak, with a shallow draught and equipped with oars, the Mercury was launched on 7 May 1820 and broken up on November 9, 1857.
The construction follows the same methods for the new Victory Models range; laser cut wooden parts throughout, many photo etched brass fittings and decoration, special photo etched copper plates, a huge amount of the highest quality wood strip in many sizes There are 17 large plan sheets and a 40 + page A4 construction booklet to aid construction
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 | Miniature Steam - Vertical Boilered Steam Plants
To compliment their ever popular horizontal steam plant range, Miniature Steam now make a vertical boiler - available on its own, or as a complete steam plant assembly.
The Clyde is based on a twin cylinder oscillator engine has an 11mm bore/stroke and is designed to operate on steam pressures between 30 and 45psi. The 3" horizontal centre flue style boiler is of a traditional design and is fired with a ceremic gas burner. These units are available as seperate components all the way through to fully assembled Ready to Run Steam Plants
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Deans Marine: Response. Steam Picket Boat 1:36 scale 460mm
The steam Picket Boat was developed from the 63ft craft that were carried by Capital ships from 1863 that were launched and carried out attacks on the enemy fleet. They were never used in such a role but became maids of all work for ships. They could be armed with a 3pd gun or a Nordenfelt machine gun. The 56ft was the most numerous and became a classic of its type. After service with the Royal Navy the craft were constructed with the best quality and some even survive today in working order as does the version which has been restored to its original condition and is based at this time on the Thames river.
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 | Deans Marine: Sir Francis Drake passenger tender 1:96 scale 485mm
This class of tenders & passenger carrying tug were constructed in 1908 by Cammel Laird of Liverpool for the Great Western Railway Co. The two craft were stationed at Plymouth. These craft were used to carrying passengers out to larger ships and as excursion steamers for holiday makers hence the extensive bridgework as this area was used as a bridge / boarding platform for alongside the larger ships. They were also fitted with towing hooks because of there secondary function as tugs with there short hull length / beam ratio and twin powerful steam engines these craft made a useful and powerful addition to the tug fleet when required and created extra income, they were used in this form in the Off season when the deck obstructions were removed.
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Shipwright : The International Annual of Maritime History & Ship Modelmaking
Introducing a brand new full Colour annual focussing on all facets of ‘scratchbuilt’ model shipbuilding, as well as related articles on restoration, archaeology, historical research and marine art. Twenty articles describe, explain, inform and inspire, illustrated with modelmakers’ own photographs, archival plans, prints and artworks This new publication succeeds Model Shipwright, the quarterly journal for ship model-makers which ran to 144 issues spanning 36 years. Fully international in scope, Shipwright is an essential Volume for any dedicated ship modeller or budding enthusiast.
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 | Planet 5 channel Transmitter and Receiver Set 2.4 GHz
Planet has been carefully and ergonomically designed with a new twin hand grip system that enables easy and safe handling of your radio. Now available as a Transmitter, Receiver and Combo Pack so you can install this system to replace your old 27mHz or 40mHz set with ease at a very affordable price.
The Planet transmitter has been expertly designed and manufactured and incorporates full 4-function control via two dual axis control sticks and a 5th function. As well as high quality adjustable height stick units and adjustable stick spring tensions The transmitter also features servo reversing switches, LCD battery status display, moulded ergonomic rear and side grips, carry handle, neckstrap hang point and is powered by 4 AA pencells.
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Italeri Schnellboot S-100
This kit is huge. Parts are beautifully detailed and the kit comes with a sheet of etched brass components. The instructions are excellent, very clear and well written. Along with the instructions you get a photographic reference manual. This contains a brief history of the type S-100 Schnellboot and some excellent color pictures to assist assembly and camouflage. This kit cries out for conversion to Radio Control , which should be within the reach of a reasonably competant modeller.
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 | Seaforth Publishing: Assault Landing Craft Design, Construction and Operations
The landing craft assault or LCA was one of the unsung heroes of the Second World War. It took part in practically every amphibious operation from Norway to Normandy and landed around 400,000 men in action conditions, plus many more in training. It was the only serviceable British landing craft at the beginning of the War, and it remained in service until the Suez operation of 1956. It landed the first waves of infantry on the British and Canadian beaches in Normandy in 1944, and Americans on the notorious Omaha Beach. Its far-sighted design of 1938 remains the basis for the landing craft of today.
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Make your own Rigging Cord
Rope Walk kit: This is a new tool from Amati and Model Shipways that is simple yet works so well and the results using three lengths of standard rigging thread are great! The Rope walk comes in kit form, but it takes only half an hour to construct. All parts to make the Rope walk are included
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 | Scale Model Tugs by Tom Gorman
An illustrated detailed guide to making scale model tug boats, offering information and guidance in line with the very latest developments in tug technology and design, and modern advances in model building from scratch and kits, tools, painting and finishing, installing drive equipment and radio control equipment.
With Tom's easy style and lots of photo and line drawings make this book another winner
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Occre Static Display Kits
A new range of kits from Spain. Kit format follows the other major manufacturers, with laser cut keel, frame and subdeck components. The hulls are double planked using Obcech and Walnut or Mahogany. Obechi deck planking is provided which is laid on a ply subdeck. Fittings are included and there are made from a variety of materials including Brass, cast metal,. Where appropriate Ramin masts and a number of sizes of rigging cord is also provided. The kit comes complete with a set of plans and a step by step illustrated building manual which is enhanced the English instruction manual.
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 | Amati: HMS Pegasus. Swan Class Sloop. 1776 1:64 scale 800mm
Pegasus, as with the entire Swan class was designed by Williams and her construction was ordered by the Admiralty on 1st August 1775 to be built at Sheerness Dockyard. The keel was laid in May 1775 and launched on 27th December 1776.
The kit features Laser cut wooden parts throughout. Many photo etched brass detail sheets that include window frames, deadeye strop/chainplate fittings, footrope stirrups and other fine mast and yard detail, gunport scuttles, hinges etc Full size plans, which include very easy to follow rigging detail and , The copper plates for below the waterline are of a completely new design. Accompanying the plans is a fully illustrated building manual, taking you through every stage of the critical hull construction. There is also a full English instruction booklet, describing every detail of each stage of the main construction, along with histories.
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Deans Marine. HSL 2661 Thorneycroft 67ft HSL MkII, 1:24 scale 850mm
The Kit is based on a lightweight glass fibre hull capturing the racy lines of the prototype. The deck is of 1.5mm H.I.P. plastic fitted to the top of the rubbing strip which is moulded into the hull for easy construction. The complete superstructure moulding, along with the gun cabs and the dinghy, plus the battery boxes, are all in vacformed plastic to speed construction. The gun turrets are formed in clear acrylic along with a full set of weapons and fittings. A Full size COLOUR Plan and comprehensive instructions including many digital pictures, plus a set of decals to give a colorful finished model. As in all of the Deans range, the on the water performance is outstanding.
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 | NEW! Billing Danmark - Limited Edition
The Naval Training Ship DANMARK is a steel-hulled, three-masted and full-rigged ship. It was build as a training ship in 1933 at Nakskov Shipyard in Denmark. Since then it has provided basic training of young people seeking careers at sea.
The ship is the property of the Kingdom of Denmark and has its home base there. It is capable of sailing all over the world, however in the recent years it has only been sailing in European waters. On special occasions it crosses the Atlantic Ocean to visit the USA, where the ship stayed during WWII and provided training of US cadets.
There will only be made 500 pcs worldwide of this model. All numbered from 1-500 as a special edition. This version of the Danmark is a new version and not a rerun of the old BB550 kit
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NEW! Titles from Seaforth Publishing
New titles added to the range of this up and coming marine publisher.
* Ship Models from Kits K0426
* Building a Miniature Navy Board Model K0178
* British Destroyers A-1 & Tribal Classes K0239
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 | NEW! Scale Link Etched brass Frets
New items added to the range include
* Wiper blade units SLF138
* Assorted door fittings SLF133
* Steerng wheels SLF136
* Valve wheels SLF140
*1:128 scale vertical laddering SLMF21
* 1:72 Stanchion and Rail Frets SLMF22
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Mtroniks Electronic Mixer Units
A range of mixing modules from Mtroniks. Ideally suited for models where there is no rudder control and steering is to be accomplished using twin motors. Or for models where you wish to add differencial motor control in twin shaft installations to enhance manouverbility. Units are available in a veriety of configurations and apart from the programmable version, are fully waterproof.
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 | Miniature Steam - Steam Plants and Accessories
A new range of high quality Steam Plants from Australia. The Clyde is based on a twin cylinder oscillator engine has an 11mm bore/stroke and is designed to operate on steam pressures between 30 and 45psi. The 3" horizontal centre flue style boiler is of a traditional design and is fired with a ceremic gas burner. These units are available as seperate components all the way through to fully assembled Ready to Run Steam Plants
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Shipyard Plan Sets
Published by Shipyard, these plans contain all lines at the scale shown, together with constructional details, deck fittings and spar and rigging details at various other scales, Although the plans have been prepared using original souce material, they are not prepared specifically for the modelmaker, but include more than enough information to construct a highly detailed model.
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 | Admiralty Brushes
Admiralty Brushes by Caldercraft brings you a range of serious artists brushes specifically developed for the model maker. Find out for yourself how a great brush has the potential to raise your skills to a higher level for all those finishing touches!
* Admiralty Brushes have been designed for use with waterbased (acrylic) paints only.
* Finest golden synthetic fibres with incredible ‘spring’, colour holding and painting capability.
* Fibres retained in precision silver ferrules.
* Ultimate comfort and brush control is achieved with our unique handles using a short triangular section with deeply rounded corners.
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Conway Maritime Press: The Frigate Surprise by Brian Lavery & Geoff Hunt.:
There is no more famous a vessel in naval fiction than HMS Surprise, the principal ship in Patrick O’Brian’s much-celebrated Aubrey-Maturin series of sea stories. Yet, this 28-gun frigate also had a most eventful true historical career serving in both the French and then Royal navies and which included capture by the Inconstant in 1796 the much celebrated cutting-out action on the mutinous crew of HMS Hermione. Surprise was decomissioned in 1802 and delivered into the fictional captaincy of Jack Aubrey. This sumptuous new volume, written by acclaimed naval historian Brian Lavery, not only reveals the complete career history and commentary of HMS Surprise in both its guises, but also presents an ............
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 | Raboesch Kort Type Brass Propellers
These 4 blade propellers with a larger blade surface have great propulsion capacity when enclosed within a Kort shroud. Suitable for merchant vessels such as large tugs and fishing vessels fitted with kort systems. Available in left or right hand pitch, and with M4 threaded bosses.
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Deans Marine: H.M.S Inflexible
H.M.S. Inflexible was launched at the Royal Dockyard Portsmouth in 1876 and was armed with 4 x 16” MLR guns in two turrets set en-echelon. Plus 2 x t/tubes and 2 x torpedo carriages, a varied assortment of guns from 4.7” to 20pdrs and many lighter weapons, with 8407 IHP she could make 14.75 knots.
Basic Specification
Scale 1/96 Length 1012mm Beam 290mm Sailing weight 12.2Kgs
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 | Victory Models Plans
We are now stocking plans from this manufactuer. These are beautifully drawn and come complete with the English instructions that are included with their kits.
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Raboesch 'D' type Brass Propellers
These 3 blade propellers with a larger blade surface have great propulsion capacity at low revs. Suitable for Motor yachts, Motor sailors , Steam ships, Classic fishingboats, WW2 Coastal Forcels vessels, and WW2 frigates and Destroyers. Max RPM 11000
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 | Evelyn Rose East coast side trawler 1:20 scale 840mm
A typical English cod fishing trawler from the 1950's to the 1970's sailing along the east coast of England from Ipswich to North Sunderland and Northumberland.
The boats where equipped with a 150 HK Diesel Engine. The boats where hauled up on shore via a line fastened to the bow. The crew on these vessels where between 3-5 men.
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RB Model: Resin Cowl Vents
Well known for their beautifully made turned and etched brass fittings, RB are now branching out with a new range of cast resin cowl ventilators. These include a number of large scale oval designs, which will be of particular interest to builders of larger merchant vessels as well as classic yacht use.
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RB Model: Resin Cowl Vents
Well known for their beautifully made turned and etched brass fittings, RB are now branching out with a new range of cast resin cowl ventilators. These include a number of large scale oval designs, which will be of particular interest to builders of larger merchant vessels as well as classic yacht use.
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