Topic: Hydrafibre models still around? (Read 29608 times)

Martin (Admin) · « **on:** March 10, 2009, 11:28:22 am »

Anyone know if Hydrafibre models are still around?

gingyer · « **Reply #1 on:** March 10, 2009, 05:17:57 pm »

No they are not,
but I know the guy still has his moulds
what were you thinking about building?

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #2 on:** March 10, 2009, 05:55:02 pm »

Not me, had an email from out of the either.......

Great hull though! I built a Hydrafibe PREDATOR. http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/My_models/05%20raving%20mad.htm

Leaky · « **Reply #3 on:** March 16, 2009, 10:06:59 pm »

I had a few dealings with hydrafibre a few years ago because i came into possesion of an MRP hull of the 'gentry eagle' which came with some hydrafibre literature.I contacted the owner and got told i'd got a rip off hull copied from one of his and he wouldnt help me any further.Ive still got the hull if anyone can offer me any advice on fitting water jet drives and gear i do know of Kehrer (i hope i got the name right) but im a bit credit crunched.

m.seymour · « **Reply #4 on:** January 10, 2011, 06:46:03 pm »

Yes
try STEVE SIMPSON SOUTHHAMPTON,
HE NOW HAS THE MOULDS.

FORMER OWNER DESIGNER.
MARTIN

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #5 on:** January 10, 2011, 07:20:03 pm »

Hi Martin,

I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed your Hydrafibe - PREDATOR, I wish I'd never sold it!

http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/My_models/05%20raving%20mad.htm

greyman14 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 01, 2014, 12:47:58 pm »

Hello - thank you Peter for the Welcome message !
I have a Pilot Boat ( 46 ins) by Hydrafibre which has an alternative structure of the WORK Boat design giving an interesting change of operational model on the water. For many years about 25 in fact i have tried to locate the Product designer and manufacturer. I was told that it was from a " garage" in Gosport ! No response to my enquiries !
Only recently a fellow Member of the SOLENT RC MYBC gave me a cataloque of the HYDRAFIBRE Boats showing the Pilot Boat and Work Boat. What a joy -at last the origin of my favourite craft. The address was given as in Waterlooville .Hants now not available sadly but your member said that a Steve Simpson has the moulds !! Who he ?
Having rebuilt the PILOT BOAT three times this strong GRP mould performs well with two Decaperm motors.
Can anyone tell me when the Hydrafibre boats were made - the year etc and what happened for production to cease - the original design came from an experienced craftsman i believe in the Trade
Graham Roger

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #7 on:** September 01, 2014, 02:23:59 pm »

Hi Graham,

I've had a couple of Hydafibre boats, thought they were a great designs.
Last I hear they were trading as Aries Boats but I think they are long gone the-way-of-the-Dodo...

I had the Predator & Atlantor, two of my favourite boats, ever.

https://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/My_models/05%20raving%20mad.htm

hmsantrim · « **Reply #8 on:** September 01, 2014, 03:11:13 pm »

Hi Graham.
There was a thread on here about Hydrafibre / Aries models in 2011 the previous owner posted as a guest owner and did say who had the moulds.
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Re: Hydrafibre models still around?« Reply #4 on: January 10, 2011, 06:46:03Yes
try STEVE SIMPSON SOUTHHAMPTON,
HE NOW HAS THE MOULDS.

FORMER OWNER DESIGNER.
MARTIN
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Hydrafibre was around in the early eighties, they did 4 naval vessels, a range of competition IC hulls and some cabin cruisers. The racing models only have a certain shelf life them they are superceded by new designs which then renders the other design obsolete.

You will see in the catalogue they also did a shed load of fittings for naval vessels in 1/96 scale as well as the fitings for their Type 21 and leander class frigates which I think were @ 1/64 scale.
Its possible Mr Seymour retired and sold the moulds which have have not been made commercially available since. Recon the naval vessel semi kits would still sell as they don`t date.

You are right about the original design from a craftsman in the trade as the blurb did advertise
"pattern and plug making for the GRP industry"

Frank

Leaky · « **Reply #9 on:** September 14, 2014, 07:45:12 pm »

Ive got a hull of the 'Gentry Eagle' which I bought from MRP the owner of Hydrafibre told me was moulded from his hull so consequently he wouldn't help me with advice for converting it to water jet propulsion. Don't blame him really and its not like its slowed the build I haven't touched it for years

unbuiltnautilus · « **Reply #10 on:** September 11, 2017, 07:13:24 pm »

Both models were actually 1/64 scale, not 1/72. The Type 21, L believe, came out at 72", while the Leander was 70" long.
An old Admiralty imperial scale, used for test tank models etc, I am saying nothing

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #11 on:** September 11, 2017, 07:31:07 pm »

That post was removed.

unbuiltnautilus · « **Reply #12 on:** September 11, 2017, 08:40:13 pm »

Quote from: Martin (Admin) on September 11, 2017, 07:31:07 pm

That post was removed.

I sound like an idiot now, it's like talking to myself

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #13 on:** September 11, 2017, 10:22:25 pm »

Sorry, are you talking to me?!

big_bri · « **Reply #14 on:** September 12, 2017, 10:06:44 am »

I've got a full set of Type 21 mouldings, plus some 1/64 scale fittings that are, as far as I'm aware are as rare as hens teeth, I'll get round to building it.......someday.

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #15 on:** January 21, 2018, 03:15:00 pm »

From the Archives ....

HydraFibre Models

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #16 on:** January 21, 2018, 03:19:22 pm »

I built to HydraFibre boats, great on the water!

Neil · « **Reply #17 on:** June 14, 2018, 06:35:34 pm »

can anyone give me concrete leads as to the whereabouts of the above named company and what the name of the past and/or present owner of the company is please, and their where abouts.

thank you.

Shipmate60 · « **Reply #18 on:** June 14, 2018, 06:50:50 pm »

They were local to here in Waterlooville, been out of business for years. There was a rumour that the moulds were sold but not heard of anything being produced.

Bob

Neil · « **Reply #19 on:** June 14, 2018, 07:52:38 pm »

there are posts on here dating to 2012 that gave different names, but that none of them were willing to sell the company or the moulds owned by the company, Bob.

so the mystery deepens

mrzippy · « **Reply #20 on:** June 14, 2018, 08:00:25 pm »

Hi Neil,
I recall the name Martin Seymour being involved with Hydrfibre/Aries Models way back in the early nineties? -
did a quick Google and it led me back to an informative post here on this wonderful website,
you may have already seen, this but here goes -

http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=48529.0

Neil · « **Reply #21 on:** June 14, 2018, 08:08:01 pm »

Quote from: mrzippy on June 14, 2018, 08:00:25 pm

Hi Neil,
I recall the name Martin Seymour being involved with Hydrfibre/Aries Models way back in the early nineties? -
did a quick Google and it led me back to an informative post here on this wonderful website,
you may have already seen, this but here goes -

http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=48529.0

thanks mate...……..I think that was one of the threads I read, and tried to find martin Seymour and Steve simpson….but with no success...…….does anyone know of these two, or what happened to the moulds, because from what I read, they were never sold on.

zooma · « **Reply #22 on:** September 12, 2020, 05:39:49 pm »

Does anyone know if these are the same maker as the Stratos Interceptor by any chance?

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #23 on:** September 12, 2020, 06:26:17 pm »

Yes, I believe so .... both business' long gone.

zooma · « **Reply #24 on:** September 12, 2020, 10:25:16 pm »

Thanks Martin,

I was guessing they looked like they shared the same mould.

I don’t know if HydraFibre made them or if Stratos was a later owner of the moulds and manufactured them independently.

Enjoy your weekend!

Bob.

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