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bwmarks

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Models by Design?
« on: November 26, 2008, 06:26:59 pm »
Hi, has anyone had any experience with Models by Design. They seem to have a great selection of kits, especially fishing boats. I'd just like to get some insight on the quality of the kits since I'll probably pay as much shipping as the kit will cost...

Thanks
Brian Marks
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Re: Models by Design?
« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2008, 06:43:38 pm »
Brian , i cant fault the quality of the kits . the one i bought and updated was flawless  and the finish on the hatches ,perfect.
I had the GM33 ,oh and i dont have any connection with the company apart from been a very satisfied coustomer  :-)) .
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Re: Models by Design?
« Reply #2 on: November 26, 2008, 06:47:06 pm »
Hi Brian
I'll second that reply by Portside i built a GM33 and the mouldings etc are top class
Dave
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Re: Models by Design?
« Reply #3 on: November 26, 2008, 07:52:22 pm »
Andy's hulls are the best I've ever seen - by quite a long way. The guy has a long history in the GRP industry and clearly knows what he's about. I wouldn't hesitate on the grounds of quality.
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Re: Models by Design?
« Reply #4 on: November 26, 2008, 07:59:42 pm »
Brian,

I'm currently halfway through a build of the 1/16th scale Cygnus SF33.
Great quality kit. Mouldings have clean lines.
Purchased the hull, deck, cabin roof and capping rail which are all made from GRP (Fibreglass). I'm considering replacing the GRP capping rail with wood strip. The cabin comes with pre marked windows which saves time. Different colours of mouldings are available.
Plastic window frames are available and are of good quality as are other resin fittings. There is also a plan available from MBD and gives a good indication of where everything should be, although this is of a GM33 which is similar except for the bulbous bow of the SF33.

Because of the subject matter its easy to adapt the model to suit your own taste. A quick Goggle for Cygnus images results in a good selection of full sized boats with different types of general arrangements.

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Re: Models by Design?
« Reply #5 on: November 26, 2008, 11:08:42 pm »
Hi there

We have a Model by design fishing boat and its really really good :) The best strong hull and boat we have had... We treat it like a real boat lol n bash it around and it just puts up with it  :-))





I want another one  :}

All the best
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Re: Models by Design?
« Reply #6 on: November 27, 2008, 12:39:59 am »
I saw them at a show earlier this year.

The hulls look to be of very high quality, and the owner seems to be a very friendly, helpful, genuine chap.

I do like the look of the cyngus.
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Re: Models by Design?
« Reply #7 on: November 27, 2008, 04:48:30 am »
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Re: Models by Design?
« Reply #8 on: November 27, 2008, 03:21:13 pm »
Your right about them been tough , the one i had would plough through the waves  with ease .

this one was sent to me by Andy to show how the boat will handle the rough ,the wind speed was 30mph .

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« Reply #9 on: November 27, 2008, 03:44:45 pm »
You need to see the video of one fitted with an 11v brushless motor............... there's no fish alive that could outrun that!!
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Re: Models by Design?
« Reply #10 on: November 27, 2008, 08:22:42 pm »
Thank you everyone for replying. Now all I have to do is decide which one (s) I need, I'm favoring the Cygnus 38 and the North Sea 38..

Brian
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Re: Models by Design?
« Reply #11 on: November 27, 2008, 11:09:48 pm »
Only vid i have of it  :-))



click it watch

All the best
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bwmarks

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Re: Models by Design?
« Reply #12 on: November 28, 2008, 08:17:22 pm »
Is Metcalf Mouldings and Models by Design the same company? They both advertise identical models of the Cygnus 38 and North Sea 38. I'm getting confused....
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Re: Models by Design?
« Reply #13 on: November 29, 2008, 09:25:02 am »
Quote from: bwmarks on November 28, 2008, 08:17:22 pm
Is Metcalf Mouldings and Models by Design the same company? They both advertise identical models of the Cygnus 38 and North Sea 38. I'm getting confused....

I think MBD bought the hulls from Metcalfe. The later only sell complete kits now.

Phil
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Re: Models by Design?
« Reply #14 on: November 29, 2008, 09:29:10 am »
I think they also bought the plans.
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« Reply #15 on: November 29, 2008, 04:18:54 pm »
Thanks again. I couldn't decide which one I wanted to build so I bought both. I'll explain (or try to) that shipping was cheaper with 2 boats in the box rather than one.
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« Reply #16 on: November 30, 2008, 12:39:06 am »
There is always a good reason to buy more boats  %) :D {-)
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Re: Models by Design?
« Reply #17 on: December 07, 2008, 09:18:32 am »
as with everyone else you cant fault the guy and the service he provides.  he even cut a hull in half for me to cut down freight costs to nz and remoulded the cut ends so all i had to do was bolt the two halves together. join is hardly noticeable
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Re: Models by Design?
« Reply #18 on: December 07, 2008, 06:43:56 pm »
Quote from: FullLeatherJacket on November 27, 2008, 03:44:45 pm
You need to see the video of one fitted with an 11v brushless motor............... there's no fish alive that could outrun that!!
FLJ

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Re: Models by Design?
« Reply #19 on: December 07, 2008, 07:21:10 pm »
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Garabaldy

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« Reply #20 on: December 07, 2008, 08:08:18 pm »
i was refering to the 11v brushless video...... :-)
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Re: Models by Design?
« Reply #21 on: December 11, 2008, 07:06:06 pm »
Hi Garabaldy,
here are the links you are looking for,for video of Andy's boats
link 1 cygnus cyclone 26 by Models by Design.http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Bo6SxeZ5E6Q&feature=channel
link 2 cygnus cyclone 26 by Models by Design.http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=0rJnx_4VJwU&feature=channel
link 3 revenge in rough water http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=wKJgq_mfkHw&feature=channel_page
link 4 jet drive rescue boat 1:16 http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=yas3G4BQ-Fg
link 5 jet drive rescue boat 1:10 http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn2QxbhaJUs&feature=channel_page
link 6 jet drive rescue boat 1:10 http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Qa5wBkClicI&feature=channel

hope this is of help to you
kind regards
Alan
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offshore1987

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Re: Models by Design?
« Reply #22 on: December 11, 2008, 08:55:50 pm »
Hi

What motor are they using in the revenge in rough water??  {:-{

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debssnal

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Re: Models by Design?
« Reply #23 on: December 15, 2008, 06:43:10 pm »
hi white one has mfa 850 and the over one has 700bb
hope it is of some help
kind regards
Alan
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offshore1987

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Re: Models by Design?
« Reply #24 on: December 15, 2008, 09:04:43 pm »
Hi thanks Alan thats fantastic help  :-))

All the best
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