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This is our model boat catalogue this is one of the most comprehensive lists available Just click on the image or the link to go to the relevant section. If you have any quires about any of the models listed here just click the contact us link
there a few model boats  that I have not listed so if you don't see it here then please call us on
(44) 01202763480 to discuses your requirements

Model Slipway
Another excellent  UK Manufacture of scale model boat kits, all modelled in Glass fibre and based on fairly recent full-size vessels I.E. Tugs , Buoy Layers ,and one of the few Life Boat Kits available. Fittings are cast in a high quality White metal along with plasti-card decking and superstructure along with comprehensive building instructions and plans. go to make these very good kits indeed.
Graupner
A long established major German manufacturer of very well engineered model boat kits, with either ABS or fibreglass hulls, brass and plastic fittings, good plans and English instructions With a large range of scale boats some with water jet propulsion
ROBBE
ROBBE are one of the largest model companies in the World. They produce a range of well proven and tested range of model boats. Several of these can be fitted with a range of optional working accessories utilising anything up to twenty six radio channels. Hulls are moulded in either fibreglass or Plura, a superior type of ABS material which gives excellent rigidity. We stock a large range of these kits and fittings .
CALDER CRAFT
A Range of very good model boat kits from a UK manufacture Mainly of working boat Tugs Fishing Boats Ect .The kits consist of Glass Fibre hulls with all the relevant hull markings. With wood and ply decking and superstructure's .Along with high quality white metal fitting go to make these  model Boats
very good models From the Beginner to the Expert alike.
DEANS MARINE
Another range of excellent scale kits, all modelled on fairly recent full-size vessels. Glass fibre hulls , very good cast white metal fittings, comprehensive building instructions and plans.
These well-known kits, mostly of WW I and WW II warships and some freighters, build into good scale models for either static or R/C use. Deans are constantly improving their quality, and the older kits gradually being upgraded. Hulls are fibre glass with some surface detail, and the kits contain white metal and resin fittings with good instructions and plans.
NEW MARQUETTE'S
A company well known in France, that has been established for many years. These kits are all plank on frame construction, and frames etc, are all pre-cut. Fittings and running gear are included, good plans with English instructions.
KRICK
A small range of  model steam boats from this famous German company. The river launches are ideal for steam plants, with ABS hulls, brass fittings, die cut timber, plans and English instructions.
MARTIN HOWES & BAYLIS
The following kits build into very fine scale model steam boats, and the kit contents are superb. The hulls are glass fibre, fittings in brass, running gear is stainless steel and brass. Selected timber, probably the best steam launches available anywhere.

 

BILLINGS KITS
BILLINGS are one of the oldest and best known model boat companies in the World. Moulded hulls are ABS, and all kits have English instructions and plans. Some boats have separate fitting kits, and where applicable, these are included in the prices.They do a range of Radio control and static model boats
DUMAS
An American Company that produces an interesting range of kits of reasonable quality model boats mostly "Plank on Frame". Some hulls are fibreglass, and these are noted F/G. Fittings are included as are plans and full English instructions.
AERONAUT
We are the UK importers of these kits, all of which have ABS hulls. The comprehensive fittings are in brass and plastic, and all the warships have pre made nickel stanchion sections, running gear, pre-grooved decking, and good English instructions.

HFM
These model boat kits have moulded ABS hulls and superstructure, and glues and a modelling knife are included. These kits are ideal for the beginner except for the Thames barge, which does require some previous model making experience.

LESRO
LESRO kits are mostly traditional wooden kits, most fittings are included. Pre cut ply frames and sheet plywood construction, several of these boats are suitable for either I/C or electric, if I/C is an option (IC).

FLEETSCALE SEMI
FLEETSCALE are for the serious builder. These semi-kits are of the highest quality, several small manufacturers are involved in providing a "complete " semi-kit, and all can be considered "masters of their trade". Hulls and decks (if available ) are in detailed fibreglass, fittings are in resin, white metal and brass, with good quality plans or plan sets.
SIRMAR SEMI KITS
SIRMAR is a manufacturer of modern and WWII warships and Fleet supply vessels, and these semi-kits are made to the high standard required by the semi-kit builder. Glass fibre hulls, comprehensive and detailed fittings, scale running gear and very good plan sets.

completed Sea Queen Aero Kits
A reworking of the old aero kits first to come out is the Sea Queen .
good quality ply construction
KINGSTON MOULDINGS
A small company that produces high quality scale hulls
VICTORY MODELS
A New Company with some interesting new boats coming to market .With lime and walnut construction along with walnut blocks and brass fitting.
MANTUA
The three kit companies above have now merged and all products are now made in one factory. These kits are in my opinion just about the best static kits available. Frames and all wood parts are laser cut, excellent metal castings. The hulls are double planked walnut on lime, with good plan sets and English instructions.
AMATI KITS
High quality kits, laser or die cut frames, metalwork is in brass, and nearly all are double planked walnut on lime, blocks etc in walnut, good plans and English instructions.

COREL KITS
High quality kits, the frames are pre-cut, and hulls are double planked walnut on lime. Complete sets of fittings which include metal castings, walnut blocks etc, a good set of plans and English instructions.

Jotika Nelsons Navy
 Great attention to detail has been incorporated into these kits, and each boat has its own specific fittings. All the kits are double planked, with CNC cut frames etc. Excellent plan sets and English instructions, several further new kits will be introduced over the next couple of years
ARTESANIA
The ARTESANIA range of model boat kits include some well known models. The kits are of reasonable quality and represent good value. Most of the kits have pre-cut frames , blocks, deadeyes etc are wood, and metal fittings are in brass or white metal.

MAMOLI
MAMOLI kits have been established for over twenty years. These improved kits are worth consideration, as they produce some interesting subjects. Double planked with metal fittings, plans and English instructions.

CANNONS
From various manufactures  As build up kits With brass barrels, wood carriages or trucks , and brass ornamentation and fittings
NICHIMO
Back after a long absence The plastic kit of the Japanese Battleship  HIMJS Yamato "The Plastic Kit". It is a very detailed 1/200th scale model, four propeller shafts with gearbox are included for radio control, and the kit has several working features , rotating turrets , radar etc
TAMIYA
A range of well detailed kits in 1/350th scale. These kits make excellent display models, and they can be motorised . A motor and gearbox are included in most of the kits

 

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