This company was formally owned by the well known Norfolk modeler Ivor Broughton. Metcalf Mouldings bought the company and all its rights in 2002. We did originally plan to re-release all the kits. To date we have only done the Lady Laura/Marina as a full kit, this necessitated the complete re-tooling of the whole model. Bearing this in mind we will not be re-issuing any of the other kits in the range.
We are however prepared to offer them as mouldings only sets, all come with one of our 'Orange' construction manuals, also a copy off the original (not to scale!) drawings. Most of the moulds are showing their age, unfortunately the poor condition of the moulds cannot be reflected in the cost of the mouldings, if anything it is more expensive to make mouldings from a poor set of moulds as from a brand new set of moulds. The all white mouldings will require varying degrees of 'fettling'.
These moulding sets are only made to order, therefore please allow 28 days for delivery.The moulding sets we are offering are as follows:
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 interior, wheelhouse roof. Set of cast white metal window frames. Copy off original kit drawing. These moulds have had some refurbishment work but will require a minimum amount of 'fettling'. The model is easily powered by a '545' type motor with two channel radio gear. 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.
Scale model of the smaller 33ft. Cygnus Marine coastal fishing vessel, (very similar to above illustration) again to a Percy Mitchell design, this time featuring a heavily flared and raked bow. This allows maximum beam to be carried well forward at deck level giving a huge work area but with a fine waterline. Mouldings set comprises: Hull, deck, deck hatch, wheelhouse, wheelhouse interior, wheelhouse roof. Set of cast white metal window frames. These moulds have had some refurbishment work but will require a minimum amount of 'fettling. The model is easily powered by a '545' type motor with two channel radio gear. A small 'bulky' model that is quite capable of taking rough water. Eminently suitable for model regatta work. Will fit in the back of any small car.
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" external ballast keel (not supplied) needs to be fitted. Moulding set comprises: Hull, deck, one piece superstructure moulding, Wheelhouse roof, wheelhouse interior, 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.
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 1970's & 80's. 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.
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. Mouldings need a lot of 'fettling'