Designer: David AbbottStar Rating: ***Completely different model of the famous Whitby dredger. Hull length is 37in by 9.5in beam, scale is 1:32. The detailed two sheet plan includes full lines, side elevations, plan and detailed views of parts of the superstructure. For single electric drive and radio control. For experienced modellers.
1920’s Racing Runabout A JOHN PARKER design for a classic boatTo a scale of 1:8, this is a r/c model, 24 inches long, single propeller and powered by a brushless or brushed motor. The plan and full constructional information was featured in the 2010 MB Winter Special. The model is plank-on-frame and some modelling experience will be required. The two sheet full size CAD plan No. MM2052 is available only from MyHobbyStore Ltd and is priced at £9.95 + p/p as of November 2010.
Designer: P N ThomasStar Rating: ***A different turtle-shaped bow, fisheries protection cruiser, drawn at 1:48 scale, overall length 47in beam 7in Profile, plan, body and waterlines and some superstructure detail on two sheets. No model construction details shown.
Designer: Richard WebbStar Rating: ***Southampton fireboat for twin screw electric propulsion and R/C. Fire monitors could be made to work. Modern yet attractive lines. Scale is 1:20 giving a length of 40in by 9.25in beam. Plan shows side elevation, plan view, wheelhouse elevation and full body lines. No model construction details are included.
Designer: Roger ThayneStar Rating: ***An impressive model of a modem Diving Support Vessel Striking in its brilliant red colour scheme. The two sheet plan includes full bodylines, plan and elevation, Overall length is 44.5 by 9.5in beam with a displacement of approximately 38lb. No model construction detail is included.
M.V. Whitby Abbey – MM2054A JAMES POTTINGER design for a 1950’s cargo vesselDrawn to a scale of 1:100, this is a two sheet plan for single screw 1950’s cargo vessel, 256 feet long overall, beam 38ft 8ins, gross tonnage 1197 tons. Model length is just over 30ins, beam 4.6ins. No model constructional information is included, but there is sufficient detail on the drawings and hull lines to enable a museum quality working model to be built. The plan was featured, together with an accompanying article and photographs, in the December 2010 issue of Model Boats and is recommended for experienced model builders.Plan number MM2054, price £9.95 exclusively from MyHobbyStore
Designer: David BrayStar Rating: The famous Royal Research survey vessel, drawn on two sheets at a scale of 1:96 giving a model 27.25in long by 5in beam. Plan includes body lines, profile decks and many detailed sketches. No model construction details.
Designer: David MetcalfStar Rating: ***An anchor handling tug supply ship at 1:75 scale, length 35.25in by 7in beam. for twin electric drive. Model features fixed Kort nozzle and bow thruster. Plan includes side and plan views, rear view of superstructure, section along main cargo deck and full hull lines, plus suggested drive and R/C layout.
Designer: David MetcalfStar Rating: ***A different and attractive subject, a North Sea Diving Support ship featuring fire monitors, bow and stern thrusters, Kort nozzles, moonpool, etc. Designed for twin electric motors, timber construction can be used, however styrene card is recommended.
Designer: S JewittStar Rating: ***Standby Modern Rescue Vessel at 1:50 scale, model length 33in Detailed drawings of a Norwegian built vessel now operating in the North Sea servicing oil platforms. No model construction details are included and the model is for experienced builders only. Three sheets.