Designed by Vic Smeed. A 421/4in. model of a North Sea vehicle ferry launched in 1957. Attractive lines, plenty of detail work. Bread and butter hull base, composite topsides. Electric propulsion. This is not a model for a complete beginner, Bardic Ferry will appeal to modellers with some previous experience as a handsome and unusual addition to their fleets.
Design By James PottingerStar Rating: ****A twin screw river cargo motor ship which was also a hospital ship and a ferry. Scale is 1:96 giving a model length of 36.5 ins by a beam of 6 ins. Two sheet plan showing general arrangement, plan view and details.
Designer: G B McGrawStar Rating: ***A 1:96 scale lsle of Man ferry, overall length 43in by 6.5in beam, for twin electric motor propulsion. Plan shows side elevation and plan view plus sections through deck and full body lines. No model construction detail shown.
Designer: David MetcalfStar Rating: ***British Rail car ferry, built 1977, serving the Holyhead/Dunlaoghaire run. Plan is available at 1:100 for radio control and at 1:150 for an exhibition static model both based on comprehensive shipyard drawings made available by Sealink. 1:100 plan includes some constructional detail, including frames while the 1:150 arrangement gives full body lines. Model sizes are 51in and 34in respectively. The radio control version's draught has been increased by lin to give a more stable ship displacing 34lbs. approximately.
Designer: P N ThomasStar Rating: ***An early short-sea voyage passenger-cargo ship, built in 1869. Sheer and profile drawing plus body plan, 1:96 scale (length 26.25in., beam 3-3/8in.), and additional 1:48 scale body plan. No model construction details.
Designer: K J FellStar Rating: ***British India Steam Navigations cruise liner, still in service, is modelled at 1:164, 40.5in long x 6in beam, total displacement 8lbs. Drawing includes profile, deck arrangement and frames for the non-scale underwater hull layout. Suitable for electric power.
Designer: J PottingerStar Rating: ***Designed for the Scottish "Small Isles" route, this attractive little ferry was launched in 1979. The drawings are to 1:36 scale, giving a 34in model with 8.25 beam. Two-sheet plan includes full structure for plank on frame.