Deans Marine THE PRICE SHOWN IS JUST FOR THE GLASSFIBRE HULL... Scale 1:96 Length 1980mm Beam 330mm The MK2 Semi~kit is a method of supplying the modeller with the requisite parts & information to construct a large model where we have followed the construction of the prototype to completion Models in the range are chosen for their large size, difficulty or unusual design for the modeller who wishes to construct a large or difficult model or something a little out of the ordinary that makes the prototype unlikely to be developed in to a full kit. The semi-kit does not contain any instructions or parts for the decks & superstructure as this is left to the modeller who by the nature of the project will be well versed in developing the project to its basic construction. Manufacturer: Deans Marine Model: 694 AIR SEA RESCUE LAUNCH 128 ...

Deans Marine The two boats in the class 93 & 94 of the 46ft Crash & Rescue tenders were constructed by Vosper Ltd of Portsmouth in 1952 for the R.A.F. The hulls were of double skin mahogany on birch plywood framing. Powers was from two Rover Metorite engines of 375 hp each, This was a 8 cylinders V type engine of 18 litres Drive was to 2 X 3 blade props (both rotating the same way) Giving a top speed of 28 + knots Fire fighting was from two 3.5” fire monitors that could spray water of foam. The power for the pumps was from a Ford V8 engine to give 5-600 g.p.m. This pump was also be used as a salvage pump. For rescue work she was fitted with a spring tow hook, line throwing equipment & rockets, stretchers & a portable davit. The two craft were taken into service in 1952-53 at Calshot. They spent many year as experimental craft for it is alleged that they were designed to complement the SARO princess flying boats that spent many years at Calshot. The craft were reported to have startling acceleration & could stop in there own length once the automatic 7 sec time delay came into effect on the reverse gear. They had a turning circle of three boat lengths at 28, 5 knots. Both boats were sold from service in 1958. Details of the kit Scale 1/24 Length 610mm Beam 180mm Sailing weight 2kgs The kit is based on a detailed glassfibre hull with rubbing strip, fender strip, proptube & rudder exits, moulded into the hull. The Deck is from 1mm printed plastic. Vac-fomings supply the nicads battery tray, rudder servo mount & motor mounting for the internals. Vacformings in clear styrolux form the forward & aft cabin assembly. Printed plastic supplies the construction for the aft cockpit. A new system for clear windows has been developed for this model consisting of computer cut masking film which is fitted onto the clear mouldings, the cabin is then primed & painted & the film removed. Computer cut "aluminum" frames fitted onto the clear plastic for windscreens etc, cabin windows, skylights etc. Cut window frames are then applied over the edge of the clear parts. This removes one of the jobs that modelers tell us they dislike, that of cutting our complicated windows from mouldings, all similar sizes, with complex corners. A full set of fittings in cast alloy & resin is included in the kit, along with propshaft, proellor, rudder, & tillers arm, plus decals for that finishing touch to this colourful model. To aid construction a comprehensive instruction book & full size plan is included. The full size craft were noted for their rocket like acceleration & stopping ability, plus outstanding handling. The model with its boat weight of 970gms & powered by its recommended black 400 motor & nicads gives all handling characteristics of the full size craft, i, e it is a delight to drive.
MANUFACTURER: Deans Marine Model: Crash Tender (176)
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Deans Marine The Badger customs cutter is a Customs & Excise launch based in Plymouth & in the service of Her Majesties Customs & Excise. The launch is designed for handling all but the worst conditions, & is renowned for her sea kindliness. As far as we know the Badger was stationed at Plymouth with her near sisters, but at the present time we cannot obtain any further information for the Custom & Excise. Details of the kit Scale 1/15 Length 949mm Beam 255mm Sailing weight 5.1kg The kit is based on a glass fibre hull, glass fibre deck moulding with access hatch moulded in the deck. plus a complete glass fibre moulding for the superstructure. The wheelhouse & funnel is moulded from clear styrolux, the brass framing is from pre-cut brass vinyl.A full set of detailed fitting cast in light alloy is included in the kit along with all running gear, prop & rudder. As with all kits in our range, a comprehensive instruction book & full size plan is included. plus the Deans renowned performance on the water. Manufacturer: Deans Marine Model: HMCC Badger (403) ...

Deans Marine This modified Black Swan class frigate was launched on 7th May 1943 at the yard of Alex Stephens & Co, Linthouse. After a very active wartime career " Amethyst" was sent to the Far East as a guard ship for the British community in Shanghai. The action that made her a household name was an incident in the Yangse river in late 1949 where she was trapped almost 200 miles inl&. In a heroic action she broke out & escaped to the sea. Amethyst was sold for scrapping at the Plymouth yard of Demmelweek & Reading. Members of the Amethyst association still meet at regular intervals. Details of the kit Scale 1/96 Length 958m Beam 114mm Sailing weight 3.1kgs One of the oldest production kits in the Deans Marine range, Now brought up to date to the standard of the latest kits The fibreglass hull in this is with full plating & port detail. Computer generated colour coded printed plastic forms the main superstructure along with the 1mm plastic deck. To complete the construction of the model all complex parts are vacformed in 1mm plastic for funnel, boats, turrets etc.A complete set of fittings is included in the kit with all detail parts such as weapons, deck fittings, etc, cast in light alloy. Larger item such as lockers, floats, & gun bases are moulded as resine castings for light weight. The lattice mast, such a notable feature of this class of ship is assembled from etched brass in four parts for simple assembly. Ladders & stanchions are also in etched brass to give a final showcase finish. Propshafts in stainless steel are cased in brass proptubes with fitted oilers & replacable bearings along with rudder & tiller arm. These, together with a comprehensive instruction book with digital prited picture / instructions & a FULL SIZE PLAN assist in the assembly of this impressive model. One or our oldest kits & still a very popular ship. This kit has now been reworked & brought up to date of the standards of the latest kits. Glass fibre plated hull, brass etching for fine detail, up to date instructions & a C/d available with all the construction pictures of the prototype models. Manufacturer: Deans Marine Model: 424 HMS Amethyst Kit ...

Deans Marine The “ Ton” or Coniston class of minesweepers were constructed as minesweepers for the R.N & other navies between 1951 & 1959 making them one of the most numerous class of ships to serve in the R.N. All were constructed with timber hulls & were powered by 2 Mirrles Blackstone diesels of 2500 hp or later ships were constructed with 2 Deltic diesels of 3500 hp. on two shafts giving 15 knots Max speed. Weapons fit varied but was normally 1 x 40mm & 2 x 20mm. Mine hunters normally carried 1 x 40mm. The Bronington (ex Green Beetle ) was constructed by Cook Welton & Gemmel at Hull & Beverly. She was laid down in 1951 & launched in 1954. She was renamed H.M.S. Humber & was stationed with the 10th M.S.S. R.N.R In 1958 she was commissioned as Bronington & sent to the 100th M.S.S. In 1965 he was converted to a mine hunter at Rosyth (as she is modeled by us) & stationed with the 1st M.C.M.S. In 1974 she was refitted at Gibraltar & then stationed at Rosyth with the 1st M.C.M.S. The Lt the Prince of Wales was in command from 9/2/76 until she was visited by H.M. the Queen & Prince Philip whilst at the Tower Pier in London. Between 1980 & 1984 she was serving with the 2nd M.C.M.S & with STANAVFORCHAN. Details of the kit Scale 1/96 Length 465mm Beam 86mm Sailing weight 736g Manufacturer: Deans Marine Model:HMS Bronnington (141) ...