I've just ordered a matilda tank off ebay £4.95 post free. At least it will give me some idea.

Nerys

I think, as 1/100 kits seem to be a bit elusive, I'll buy them as I see them. £4.50 postage seems a bit over the top. but that is for orders up to £70 Will probably get a couple of Matildas off Ebay for the moment. Don't need too many., but a bit more variety would be good. I'm still thinking of building an LCT to go on deck though.

Cheers, Nerys

Went on their website first Doug, and no way I would buy at £4.50 postage per item, much better deal on ebay, that's why suggested them to Nery's😀

Cheers, Pete😀

They, and more, are in the Wonderland Models link I posted Pete😉
They're nearly 2 quid more expensive on your links!☹️
Wonderland's postage seems a bit high though!
😎

Found these on Ebay Nerys, maybe of some interest to you and your LCT 388😊

Cheers, Pete

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Zvezda-1-100-M3-Lee-US-Medium-Tank-6264-Plastic-Model-Kit/233739193347

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Zvezda-1-100-Model-Kits-Allied-Tanks-A13-MkIII-Matilda-II-M3-Lee-New/254686865806

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/M3-Scout-Car-1-100-Model-Kit-Zvezda-6245/153957450635

Tanks, I have found a Matilda and a Bradley(American) on Ebay, but everything else seems to be either German or Soviet.

Cheers, Nerys

Hi Doug, thank you for that information, I won't need too many vehicles, just a few tanks and lorries to go on the upper deck. I agree with you, Matildas and Crusaders are the most likely, although my dad did carry American tanks on several occasions. The other alternative would be to build an LCT to go on deck as he did carry one across the Atlantic when coming from the builders and trials. I have drawings of that.
I have a picture somewhere of the props, they were stowed under a deck extension on the after deck.

Cheers, Nerys

Hi Nerys,
There's a good selection of 1:100 British and American WW2 tanks and other vehicles; trucks, scout car, here-
https://www.wonderlandmodels.com/models/plastic-models/zvezda/1-72-historic-miniatures/?attr_nation=usa&attr_nation=british
Including a Sherman, a Crusader and two Matilda tanks; MK1 & MK2.😀
I'd put Matildas & Crusaders on a 'British' vessel.
EVERYBODY and his brother does Shermans😁
I can vouch for the Zvezda kit quality👍; I have some German U Boat deck guns (88 & 105mm) and a 37mm gun for my PT109 from them. Not expensive either😊

Re Props; well you can use the cr***y plastic ones for the deck spares.
Now we just need to find a photo showing where they were stashed!😉
I would guess lashed to a wall somewhere?
Cheers, Doug 😎

Thanks Pete, I've been looking for vehicles as well. Not much luck so far but I'll keep looking and will be pleased to hear of any you can find.

Cheers, Nerys

No, the plastic things are definitely intended as the propulsion props. He doesn't mention any on deck, it's just that I happen to know they were carried.

Cheers, Nerys

Hi Nerys,
" as well as some strip lime for the barge I am building at the same time, (where I am more at home)."
Maybe we can come to an arrangement here?😉
I'll build your LST for you and you nip over in the Command, Control and vittles vehicle and do the new deck and wheelhouse on my Danish fish cutter! Howzzat? 😁
You mentioned a while ago that the LST carried two spare props on the deck, so I strongly suspect that the two tiny, flimsy plastic props you found in the kit belong to the deck fittings.
The 'real' props you should find in one of the multi-faceted plastic trays of bits!
As Pete says, they are most likely pretty rough cast soft white metal which needs a lot of grinding, filing and polishing to make 'em halfway usable. I didn't trust 'em to hold a thread for long either, so I switched 'em for brass for my Manxman.
Cheers, Doug 😎

Hi Nerys,
Re Props-
Attached the link to the right Type 146 props at CMB.
https://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/R146-M2.html
Not cheap but in my experience well made and balanced😊
Not yet found any other manufacture that does 2mm shaft /20mm diameter brass props🤔
The others all seem to start at 3mm shafts.
Cheers, Doug 😎

You're more than welcome Nerys, I have also been scouring for you, vehicles for your LST 388, they are few and far between in 1/100, plenty in 1/72, but they would look far to big, I've managed to source some american trucks, and some tanks, but not any shermans👎, will keep on looking, and will send you the links later, having problems wth my IT server (Virgin)😊

Cheers, Pete

" I put a "kyte motor in my grandsons Freeman 22 and it came from Deans "
Jolly good Mike, so far as it goes.
But how did it perform? What battery (volts)?
And what are the parameters of the boat? Size, weight?
Cheers, Doug 😎

Hi Nerys I put a "kyte motor in my grandsons Freeman 22 and it came from Deans

Hi Cash, that's very interesting, I have had an interest in Anime for some time. My niece Anni, is well known in the Anime world as Nekoni. Also to be found on Deviant Art. I don't think she's responsible for the panzer tanks though.

All the best , Nerys

Nerys, I’ve been watching an Anime entitled “Girls und Panzers”, which is about a slightly different universe where high school and college aged girls practice “Sensha-do”, a sporting event or martial art with tanks..😁
It’s really quite good, and a lot of fun to watch, and it’s more about friendship and finding yourself as anything else. Anyway, since you have an LST, thought I’d share some pics...
Cash

Many thanks Doug, it will be a little while before I need them. I'll get the shafts in as one of the early jobs, but won't fit the props just yet.
Is there anything I can do for you in return? another pair of socks for instance.

Regards, Nerys

Glad to help Nerys😊
Type 146 is definitely a Raboesch designation so I'll look some up.
But tomorrow, you won't be needing them just yet I trust😁
Past my beddy byes time here now!
G'night All, 😴💤💤
😎

Thank you Pete for your tip about the rudders, I'll order some from CMB. The tip about the three pin plugs is a good one too.

All the best, Nerys

Thank you very much Doug, for your kind offer and for giving me that upward push to the dizzy heights of Vice Admiral.
The props are three blade, one LH and one RH rotating, 20mm, M2 shaft and according to Deans, type 146. I thought they looked rather shoddy.
I've ordered all the adhesive that you suggested, from CMB too, as well as some strip lime for the barge I am building at the same time, (where I am more at home).
Again, very many thanks.

All the best, Nerys

" I've ordered 2 - 385 5 pole from CMB together with encumbent joints etc. "
Well done that lady👍
Nerys, Rooky is absolutely right about Deans kit props and rudder👍
They were the same in my Manxman kit🤔 I decided to replace the props with brass from Raboesch.
If you can give me the measurements of the props (3 blade I assume?); diameter, shaft diameter, thread? I'll dig out some suitable brass ones which fit the era.
Cheers, Doug 😎
PS Just went back through this thread and 'kicked' you over the Vice Admiral line😁
Congrats😊 Now you have to earn it with a Build Blog!😉

I couldn't agree more Pete👍
And I now also know what I can do with all my old 3 pin plugs, which are useless over here😊
Cheers, Doug😎

Hi Nerys, Doug is quite correct, the 385 from Cornwall models is perfect for your need, I have never used a Deans motor, in any of my Deans kits, the 385 or a 400 is able enough
for most of his kits, don't bother with the kit props, they are white metal and rubbish, also you will find that the rudder along with the rudder arm are also white metal, better to replace all with brass options, and an old 13amp plug earth bar, to use as a rudder arm.😊

Cheers, Pete

Doug, Pete and Colin, I've ordered 2 - 385 5 pole from CMB together with encumbent joints etc. There are two tiny plastic props supplied, to which he gives lengthy instructions on preparation,polishing etc. they look a bit rubbishy but I'll try them. Many thanks all of you for your help

Cheers, Nerys

They're not a Deans product as such Nerys.
Kyte is an odd Indian company up to all sorts of 'stuff'!😮
E-motors for bikes and scooters, rental cars, marketing services .....
https://www.kyteenergy.com/
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=Kyte+motors
Cheers, Doug 😎

Nerys, I expect that Doug will know the equivalent one.
It doesn't look very big probably around a 450 size.
Cheers Colin.

Me too Colin👍
http://deansmarine.co.uk/shop/product_info.php/cPath/5_13/products_id/201

Nerys, they look much like a 385 in disguise to me.
If you just want to get a bundle of stuff from one place, i.e. CMB then I'd go for this one.
https://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/mfa-re385.html#SID=2304
Cheaper, and you get the mount with it😉😉
Are the props in the kit? Can't see 'm anywhere in the description.
If not then have a shufti here, when you know the diameter, shaft thread and number of blades,
https://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/propellers.html
Cheers, Doug😎

Yes, Colin, I guessed it was probably a Dean's product, but I would imagine it would have it's equivalent or be produced under a different name elsewhere.

Cheers, Nerys

Hi Nerys, only place I have found the Kyte motor is on deans marine site.
Cheers Colin.

Having now had a initial look through the book of instructions for the LST., I read that I need two 'Kyte' motors 6-7.2 volts.'
I cannot find these in Cornwall's list so I am wondering if someone can tell me either where to buy these or what I can use instead, which is readily obtainable.

Many thanks, Nerys

Strange how you should mention a boat you stated building from Miniature Slipway. which was the beginnings of Model Slipway, I've got a mate who has moved from chairman at our club, back to his home in London, before he left he sold me a model of Vliestroom buoy layer, a kit by Model Slipway, but he had transferred all the superstructure parts from
plasticard onto ply, similar to yourself, so I have got to continue the build in wood😊

Cheers, Pete

Thanks Pete for your offer of help with the LST, it is a lot different from virtually anything else I have built and if you have built several of Deans kits you are probably aware of their idiosyncrasies The nearest I have come to it was Dutch Coaster from Miniature Slipways. I gave up on that and built most of the superstructure in wood.

Cheers, Nerys

Pleased to hear that you have finally got the LST in your hands, if I can be of any help in your building of the kit, please let me know, as I have built quite a few of Ron's kits, and have found various pitfalls along the way, I'm sure you will manage the build, looking at the past ships you have constructed, best of Luck.👍

Cheers, Pete

Thanks everyone for your good wishes on the arrival of the LST kit. As Martin says it is very different from anything I've tackled so far, but when I've recovered from just looking at it and make a start, Ill probably be screaming out for help.

All the best, Nerys

Glad to hear the LST came Nerys.
Rick

Hi Nerys.
Glad it has arrived ok.
Let’s hope all the bits are there and you can start to formulate a plan.
So looking forward to the blog.
Regards Bill

Hi Nerys,
I am very glad it has arrived.
It is probably going to be a bit different to what you are use to, but i am sure if you get in to difficulty's the good members of this site will help you.
I am looking forward to seeing a box review when you are up to it.

Martin555.

Well Nerys, glad it's finally arrived, does it look okay and all there.
Enjoy and as we're in lockdown you can take your time.
Cheers Colin.

Thanks very much, my guess is that I need any good luck that might be going spare.

Cheers, Nerys

Good luck with the build Nerys, I too hope you don't need to go back to Mr Dean.

The kit arrived this afternoon. I've had it all out of it's box and into the smaller inner box that will make it a bit easier to handle. I've had a first read of the instructions whilst looking at the box of bits and the laser cut plastic bits. My first impression was, how on earth can he expect a model this size to run on two silly little flimsy plastic propellors like those, I've seen better on kid's toys. Whether my poor old arthriticy fingers will be able to put some of those bits of plastic together, I don't know. Still we'll give it a go as soon as I've plucked up courage and there's always Alice who will see to the motors and radio bits anyway.

Watch this space.

Cheers, Nerys

From what some people on here said about Mr Dean and his products, I'm not sure it isn't unlike waiting outside the headmistress's office. I must admit I am quite apprehensive. I hope there are no snags or dodgy bits with it but from the feedback I had about Deans, I would never have gone there if it hadn't been an LST. On the other hand I sincerely hope that I will be able to give a glowing report on the kit when it eventually arrives.

Nerys

"Its like waiting for Santa."
No it's not Colin. That was a tingling, sleep robbing experience.
This is more like hopping about on a hot tin roof, waiting expectantly for Nerys to receive the kit and hoping that she will be happy with what she gets.
If my Deans Manxman kit is anything to go by, there's gonna be a helluva lotta bits!😉
I too am looking forward to her appraisal and Build Blog, on tenterhooks!!😮
Cheers, Doug 😎

"but the London items still in transit,or whatever van is used by royal mail."
See pic Colin 😉
I think the German courier used the same van service to transport my latest acquisition from the US of A from Frankfurt to Munich, took nearly two weeks!
Only took six days to get from Lexington to Frankfurt!
😎

As a matter of interest, at least to me, I googled LST368 a day or two ago and found a lengthy journal written by a Radio Operator who served on her from the time he flew to the US to stand by her as she was being built right through to the end when in Ceylon (Sri Lanka) she was given back to the Yanks. I found it most interesting and I learnt a lot about her service that I never heard from my father.

Cheers Nerys

We all are wanting you to do this craft for you, we will just come along for the ride and to enjoy with you.
Its like waiting for santa.
Cheers Colin.

I think the problem is that I've been burbling on about LSTs for so long that I just can't wait to get into it.

Cheers, Nerys

I find most things turn up pretty quickly. I ordered something in the early hours of Tuesday morning and received it on Thursday morning for instance, but I do expect something being despatched with a reputable delivery firm to arrive within four days. It's all to do with something called customer service.

Cheers, Nerys

Nerys I ordered two items 11 days ago, 1 from London and the other from China, I had the Chinese item on Thursday but the London items still in transit,or whatever van is used by royal mail.
Cheers Colin.