Topic: Model slipways kits (Read 12638 times)

Darren · « **on:** April 23, 2012, 03:06:53 pm »

Hello looking for new kit seen a few of model slipways kits online they look nice bit expensive but nice my only worry is it's plastic card anybody buillt any these kits and have any input one them thanks :)

F4TCT · « **Reply #1 on:** April 23, 2012, 03:25:00 pm »

The hulls are generally GRP and Plastic card superstructure. Nothing wrong with it at all, its the perfect building material in my opinion.

MS kits are excellent and have myself built the Wyeforce tug - http://danwalker.co.uk/Harbour_Tug_html/tugdelivery.html

If your ever stuck, give them a call and theres always a friendly voice on the other end.

Plenty of MS builds on this forum, take a look.

Dan

Darren · « **Reply #2 on:** April 23, 2012, 03:28:50 pm »

Ok thank you it's jus I have only ever worked with wood, they look good I like the vilestroom

DickyD · « **Reply #3 on:** April 23, 2012, 04:51:50 pm »

You wont find a better kit manufacturer.

Instructions are good, drawings are good, their web site is full of information and they offer a very friendly efficient service.

There are several of my builds on here if it is helpful.

http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=21646.0

http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=19615.0

http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=17000.0

tt1 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 23, 2012, 05:41:06 pm »

Excellent kits, you won't find better. Extremely clear plans, top notch instructions, all the backup and advice you'll ever need from Lawrie and Jackie, and for the quality you get I don't think they are at all expensive.

Regards, Tony.

Howard · « **Reply #5 on:** April 23, 2012, 06:04:54 pm »

Hi Darran,
there GREAT kits you wont find better or cheaper am building the Dutch Courage at the moment and am so impressed after this I,l be buying others get one you,ll not regret it.
Regards Howard.

Darren · « **Reply #6 on:** April 23, 2012, 06:54:22 pm »

Ok guys sorry if it came across bit funny just it's quite lot off money to spend on kit that I have only see on net mainly built billings kits b4 but I will give the vilestroom ago

justboatonic · « **Reply #7 on:** April 23, 2012, 09:37:11 pm »

I've built two MSW kits, the one in my avatar, Drumbeat of Devon and the Envoy tug. Both excellent kits. A kind of build log for the Envoy tug is here http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=22375.0

Very good value for money. Think you'll find most kits on the market nowadays use plasticard for superstructure. No problem there.

mikearace · « **Reply #8 on:** April 23, 2012, 10:18:07 pm »

No disrespect to Billing but there is no comparison in my view. Have a problem or need help with Billing and Customer Service is difficult. Have a problem with a MS Kit and Jackie sorts it straightaway. Best instruction and building guide of any of the manafacturers.

F4TCT · « **Reply #9 on:** April 23, 2012, 10:30:03 pm »

Quote from: mikearace on April 23, 2012, 10:18:07 pm

No disrespect to Billing but there is no comparison in my view. Have a problem or need help with Billing and Customer Service is difficult. Have a problem with a MS Kit and Jackie sorts it straightaway. Best instruction and building guide of any of the manafacturers.

Agreed!

Seriously, this whole change from going from wood to plastic/grp may be radical but what building experience it is! MS are great and in recent times, their inventory has reduced and i havn't opted to build another kit just yet (through personal scale choice) but if the likes of the drumbeat of devon were introduced again, i'd be the first on the list!

Go for it, you seriously wont be dissapointed.. mayhem is impartial to any kit manufacturer, however the views and experience of its members holds the value of this side.

Dan

AndyCam · « **Reply #10 on:** April 23, 2012, 11:50:19 pm »

I just received my model slipway Dutch Courage kit the other day direct from MS. I have found Jackie so nice to deal with on the phone & via email. I just spent a few hours today going through the kit & familiarising myself with the parts & plans. I read the instructions over the weekend & have to say that they appear very clear & concise. I was building the kit in my head as I read them. The quality of the white metal fitting are very good & there doesn't seem to be too much work to clean of the casting marks & they seem so well cast in the first place. I really can't wait to get started & am excited by the quality of the kit.

I must mention that I have not built a kit before but feel that with the quality of the instruction & kit & the support of this forum that I have maid the right choice in a model slipway kit.

Regards,

Andrew

chipchase · « **Reply #11 on:** April 24, 2012, 01:05:43 am »

Hi Darren, I have just seen your post on Model Slipway Kits. I have been building models for the last ten years a lot of semi kits. I started like most of the forum members building kits and to be honest I have only built one of Model Slipways and I did not have any problems with the build. I now scratch build all of my models but this is my choice, recently my brother decided that he would like to try building a model, and decided on the Our Lass Two from Model Slipway. Considering that he had never built a model in 60 years I thought wow this was going to be a challenge for him. I did not try to talk him out of his decision as I thought that this would be a learning curve for him and if he had any problems with the build I could help him out. When he received the model I was very impressed with the quality of the kit contents and the building instructions. He completed the model without any of my help and I was very impressed with his build considering that this was his first attempt.
I don’t know where you have been looking for Kits but to say that Model Slipways are a bit expensive just has me scratching my head in disbelief. Look at other kit suppliers and work out the true cost of some of their kits.

CGAux26 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 24, 2012, 01:22:53 am »

I finished the MS Loyal Class tender a year ago. My first build in styrene and I loved it. As others have said if you need help or break a part and need a replacement, contact MS and they will help quickly and politely. The boat handles well and looks good on the pond.

Here's my build log, wherein you will see some of my learnings on working in styrene. Have fun!
http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=27273.0

irishcarguy · « **Reply #13 on:** April 24, 2012, 08:56:16 am »

Model Slipway can't be beat for price, quality or service, The difference between Billings instructions, & M S instructions is night & day, you will have NO trouble with a Model Slipway Kit, first class in every way. Mick B.

Darren · « **Reply #14 on:** April 24, 2012, 10:46:51 am »

Okay so I just rang to order my first model slip way kit but there's a two week waiting list b4 they will even take money :(

Netleyned · « **Reply #15 on:** April 24, 2012, 11:18:22 am »

Quote from: Darren on April 24, 2012, 10:46:51 am

Okay so I just rang to order my first model slip way kit but there's a two week waiting list b4 they will even take money :(

To my mind that's the right way.
Once the kit is made up for you and ready to ship,
that's when they take your money, not before.

Ned

essex2visuvesi · « **Reply #16 on:** April 24, 2012, 11:26:40 am »

Quote from: irishcarguy on April 24, 2012, 08:56:16 am

Model Slipway can't be beat for price, quality or service, The difference between Billings instructions, & M S instructions is night & day, you will have NO trouble with a Model Slipway Kit, first class in every way. Mick B.

drunken scribblings on the back of a fag packet are better than the Billings instructions

Darren · « **Reply #17 on:** April 24, 2012, 12:11:37 pm »

I don't think billings instructions are that bad granted they could be improved but I thinks it's down to the modeller I'd rather have some thing that is a challenge and means I have to actually think about the stage rather than it all be written out for me

malcolmfrary · « **Reply #18 on:** April 24, 2012, 04:32:47 pm »

Many people are sure that instructions are optional anyway, but at least with a Model Slipway kit you do get the benefit of the advise of somebody who knows what they are doing. And if you want to know why a good kit costs what it does, have a close look at http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=34379.0

Darren · « **Reply #19 on:** April 24, 2012, 08:04:03 pm »

I thought they may have had there kits on the shelf as in u phone pay they ship

Colin Bishop · « **Reply #20 on:** April 24, 2012, 10:07:12 pm »

Storing made up kits in boxes is an expensive business as they take up a lot of space. Most manufacturers carry a small working stock of the kits most in demand but otherwise they will put them together to order. Just good business practice.

Colin

Kim · « **Reply #21 on:** April 24, 2012, 10:47:02 pm »

Quote from: Colin Bishop on April 24, 2012, 10:07:12 pm

Storing made up kits in boxes is an expensive business as they take up a lot of space. Most manufacturers carry a small working stock of the kits most in demand but otherwise they will put them together to order. Just good business practice.

Colin

Have to agree with you there Colin.
Lean manufaturing doesn't just help the Manufacturer but keeps the price down for the buyer.
Given that the cardboard box can be as much as 10% of the actual kit cost and the customer is likely to be upset by a damaged box.....
My last car purchase required me to part with £0000's of pounds up front and an eight week wait...

My last Boat Purchase required Upfront payment and a 12 week wait....

And we moan about lean manufacturig creaping into hobby industries?

Go buy a sofa from a large retailer with a higher output to the model boat industry and you hit simiar problems... Now is their mark up even close to that of a Model boat Manufacturer?
Just thoughts
Kim

Norseman · « **Reply #22 on:** April 25, 2012, 08:40:04 am »

Quote from: malcolmfrary on April 24, 2012, 04:32:47 pm

Many people are sure that instructions are optional

.......... and my wife is sure they are mandatory

irishcarguy · « **Reply #23 on:** April 26, 2012, 07:16:03 am »

You may find like I did they had it ready to ship in less than a week, although they said 2 weeks a time of purchase, it will be here before you know it, don't sweat the small stuff. Mick B. PS= to Dave,(Norseman) are you sure you are not Kilroy.

Norseman · « **Reply #24 on:** April 26, 2012, 07:45:54 am »

Quote from: irishcarguy on April 26, 2012, 07:16:03 am

are you sure you are not Kilroy.

No Mick

Famously 'Kilroy was Here'
Whereas I am 'everywhere'......... and soon to add Canada to my list.

Dave

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