Hammersmith Model Makers Ltd. Rare Model Boat Kits Forgotten in Time?
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@DWBrinkman
Dave, I think you’re onto something!
Collecting pictures is definitely cheaper than collecting boats.
No need for extra shelves, storage space, or explaining to the wife why another boat has suddenly appeared in the house! 😂
Dave, I think you’re onto something!
Collecting pictures is definitely cheaper than collecting boats.
No need for extra shelves, storage space, or explaining to the wife why another boat has suddenly appeared in the house! 😂
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@chugalone100
The boats are not mine,
I have been trying to build a library of model boat images for several years.
My wife asks "why?" .... My answer is that it's cheaper than trying to own one of each!
Dave B
The boats are not mine,
I have been trying to build a library of model boat images for several years.
My wife asks "why?" .... My answer is that it's cheaper than trying to own one of each!
Dave B
So far my collection resembles "The Island of Misfit Toys". I've picked up several boats that are old builds and have been neglected. I'm giving them the TLC they need, hoping to bring them back to their former glory. Once I get enough practice/ experience I intend to take on a full build.
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So far my collection resembles "The Island of Misfit Toys". I've picked up several boats that are old builds and have been neglected. I'm giving them the TLC they need, hoping to bring them back to their former glory. Once I get enough practice/ experience I intend to take on a full build.
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Hammersmith Model Makers Ltd. Rare Model Boat Kits Forgotten in Time?
The Les Rowell Wavemaster 34 was first produced as a kit in 1952 by Hammersmith Model Makers Ltd, but I believe that there were two more Les Rowell designs from that same time period that are not so well known.
The ‘Fisherman” is the first of these, and it was 27” long and had a 9 1/2” wide beam. It was advertised as being suitable for “engines up to 2cc or electric motors”.
The other “forgotten” design was the “Spraymaster” a 24” long speedboat design that had an 8 1\4” beam and was intended to be powered by 1 - 1 /2cc diesel engines.
Like the well known Wavemaster 34, they were later taken on and made by Yeoman Models and were distributed by A A Hales to the model trade.
AA Hales had also distributed these models when they were made by Hammersmith Model Makers Ltd.
I have heard about someone who actually has one of the Spraymaster kits to build, but I have never heard of anyone that has a Fisherman kit.
Any pictures of these boats or kits would be welcomed here to help show these “forgotten in time” models that are import at members of or Classic Model Power Boat heritage.
Bob.
The ‘Fisherman” is the first of these, and it was 27” long and had a 9 1/2” wide beam. It was advertised as being suitable for “engines up to 2cc or electric motors”.
The other “forgotten” design was the “Spraymaster” a 24” long speedboat design that had an 8 1\4” beam and was intended to be powered by 1 - 1 /2cc diesel engines.
Like the well known Wavemaster 34, they were later taken on and made by Yeoman Models and were distributed by A A Hales to the model trade.
AA Hales had also distributed these models when they were made by Hammersmith Model Makers Ltd.
I have heard about someone who actually has one of the Spraymaster kits to build, but I have never heard of anyone that has a Fisherman kit.
Any pictures of these boats or kits would be welcomed here to help show these “forgotten in time” models that are import at members of or Classic Model Power Boat heritage.
Bob.
Never too old to learn
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