There is nothing like the sight, sound & even smell of a steam locomotive in action to create a sense of nostalgia, & as preservation societies all around Great Britain flourish, these miracles of early engineering are just as popular as they ever were during the Golden Age of Steam. Our destination in this programme is the Dean Forest Railway, a fine example of a steam society in the heart of the beautiful Gloucestershire countryside. From sunrise we join the volunteers as they prepare for a busy steam day, & as the fires are lit & the engine is polished, the atmosphere of a bygone era is rekindled, as the railway comes alive & begins to buzz with anticipation. Then take a trip through the forest landscape & discover the history of steam, from Stephenson’s “ Rocket” & Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s broad gauge right through to the preserved steam societies of today. With plenty of opportunity to see the trains in close up detail, as well as the track, stations, signal boxes & junctions, this will truly be a memorable experience. ...

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 "D" class destroyers were typical of the whole series of successive classes from A to I built for the R.N. in the 1930's. In general these were economy designs & tended to be smaller & less well armed than destroyers of other major foreign powers. H.M.S. Daring was commanded by Lord Louis Mountbatten in 1934. She was torpedoed by a U boat on the 18th February 1940 off Duncansby Head Scotl&. Daring was launched by Thornycroft in 1932 on a Displ of 1.375 tons. Her main weapons were 4x 4.7" guns & 8 x 21in torpedo tubes, with geared turbines on 2 shafts giving 36, 000 s.h.p. & a top speed of 36 knots. When placed along side the V & W in our range, this shows how the destroyers progressed in the 1920/30's. Details of the kit Scale 1/96 Length 1.02m Beam 107mm Sailing weight 2.82kgs This model is based on a plated glass fibre hull, with the superstructure & decks in 1mm plastic. Vac-forms for the funnels, boats, etc, cast alloy main weapons & close range armament. To add the final crisp finish to the model, brass etchings are supplied for all stanchion, ladders etc. A full set of instructions, plus a FULL SIZE PLAN are included in this kit along with stainless steel propshafts, proptubes & rudder. This kit makes into a superb model of this classic British destroyer & as with all the DEANS range, has superb on the water performance. Manufacturer: Deans Marine Model: HMS Daring (428) ...

These small seaworthy ships were originally designed along trawler lines to protect the extensive British interests in the North Sea oil installations & to patrol the 200 miles fishery limits. They displace 925 tons with two Ruston diesel engines of 2190BHP each driving one variable pitch propeller giving a top speed of 17 knots Weapons fit is a single 40mm bofors gun & light weapons. The normal compliment is 39 officers & men. Details of the kit Scale 1/72 Length 820mm Beam 160mm Sailing weight 5kg The fiberglass hull in this kit is with full plating & port detail. Computer generated 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, turret etc.A complete set of fittings are 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 in plastic castings for light weight. Ladders & stanchions are also in etched brass to give a final showcase finish. Propshaft in stainless steel are cased in a brass proptube with fitted an oiler & replaceable bearing along with rudder & tiller arm. These, together with a comprehensive instruction book & a FULL SIZE PLAN assist in the assembly of this impressive model.A colour chart & a set of precut decals for the pennant numbers are included in the kit to add the finishing touch to this most attractive addition to our warship range. Manufacturer: Deans Marine Model: HMS Guernsey (433) ...

Deans Marine H.M.S. KELLY was launched on the 25th October 1938 & began her short but active career when handed over to Captain, Lord Louis Mountbatten Royal Navy on 23rd August 1939. In May of the following year she was torpedoed by a German "E" Boat, nearly tearing her in half. For 91 hours, whilst under tow, she & her consorts fended off the unwelcome attentions of both "E" Boats & enemy bombers. Although many said she could never be repaired the work was completed & on re-commissioning she was ordered to the Mediteranian. During the evacuation of Crete in 1942 whilst in the company of H.M.S. Kashmir she was attacked & hit in the boiler room by a bomb that passed down the funnel. Still under way & with full helm she turned on her beam ends & sank. Details of the kit Scale 1/96 Length 1.13m Beam 114mm Sailing weight 3.1kgs The model kit of this famous destroyer is based on a moulded glass reinforced fiber hull with full plating detail, ports, etc. As in most of the kits, superstructure & decks are in 1mm &. 5mm plastic. To finish the model to the high detailed standard of all the Deans range, the main weapons, close range weapons & numerous small highly detailed fittings are cast in light alloy or vac-cast plastic. This is to save top weight & to give outstanding performance of this type of model on the water. This model is capable of being thrown around the lake at a scale speed in excess of 30 knots. To add the finishing touch & to give a near showcase model all complicated items such as gun turrets, funnel, boats etc are in vacformed plastic, brass etchings for stanchions, ladders etc giving a strong model to take the odd knocks & bumps. Manufacturer: Deans Marine Model: HMS Kelly (437) ...

The Abdiel class of fast minelayers was a most successful design of ship, the first group being launched in 1940. The class of ship was dependent of sustained high speed for mine laying operations. Manxman was constructed at Stephen Hawthorn Leslie works & launched 0n 5/9/40 She was powered with 2 shaft geared turbines with 72, 000 S.H.P giving a top speed of 40 + knots with a full load of 156 mines. Manxman served through-out WW 11 & lasted until the 70s as m/S support ship based in Malta. This class of successful ships will always be remembered for their wartime exploits. Built for mining operations in enemy waters they were exceedingly effective in that role. Their outstanding attributes of very high speed & considerable enclosed carrying capacity only added to their usefulness when it came to running troops & supplies through enemy defensives in the Mediterranean sea, the first four the class made a very important contribution helping to sustain Malta in 1942 Details of the kit Scale 1/96 Length 1.34m Beam 150mm Sailing weight 5kgs The fiberglass hull in this kit is with full plating & port detail. The large stern mine laying doors & all outlets are moulded into this hull. Computer generated 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 are 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 in plastic castings for light weight. The two large mine loading cranes, such a notable feature of this class of ship are assembled from etched brass in 9 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 & replaceable bearings along with rudder & tiller arm. These, together with a comprehensive instruction book & a FULL SIZE PLAN assist in the assembly of this impressive model.A colour chart & a set of decals for signal flags are included in the kit to add the finishing touch to this most powerful looking model as a worthy & much requested addition to our warship range. Manufacturer: Deans Marine Model: HMS Manxman (441) ...

In 1942 the RAF were looking for a suitable type of HSL to replace existing 64ft & 63ft designs. Three designs were chosen the 67ft Thornycroft being one of them. The specs called for a craft more suited for use in the western approaches in its particular severe weather conditions. It had better accommodation for the crew & more space in the sick bay. This type of launch was well liked by its crew for its gentle ride & its well equipped galley. As can be expected from a builder with such a renowned reputation for the construction of motor yachts the 67ft had a “yacht” like appearance & superb detailing & finish. The 67ft was designed from the outset for rescue work. Speed was sacrificed for greater range & comfort. The MK1B was powered by twin non-handed Thornycroft RY/12/1 engines giving 650BHP at 2000 rpm through Vee drives giving a max sped of 24.5 knots with a range of 350 miles, extra fuel was carried on the deck in racks to extend the range when required. Most of the class in this range were stationed in UK waters for WWII, & were disposed of in 1946/47, HSL 2661 was recoded as being written off in May 1947.SCALE 1/24 Length 850mm Beam 210mm 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 & 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 & fittings.A Full size COLOUR Plan & 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. Manufacturer: Deans Marine Model: 2661 HSL ...