Topic: Dave metcalf (Read 12534 times)

baloo · « **on:** January 26, 2015, 07:36:44 pm »

I have just been told by a friend that DAVE METCALF (Metcalf mouldings) is retiring (item in model boats).Now i will go out to buy model boat mag,and if so i would like to thank METCALF MOULDINGS for his contribution to the model boating world and i am sure there will be a lot of people that will miss him on the show calender.

baloo

Rottweiler · « **Reply #1 on:** January 26, 2015, 11:34:45 pm »

It was mentioned on another thread quite recently.He will be a great loss to us all, not only for the models he has produced, but for his ready wit,and friendliness when you meet him.And as I mentioned before,I hope he can produce the Liverpool Lifeboat and trailer before he does retire.
We can only wish him well,and hope he enjoys his retirement
Mick F

rc4wds · « **Reply #2 on:** February 05, 2015, 06:24:10 am »

i heard his name a lot. But never seen. Is there any photos of him?

Nemo · « **Reply #3 on:** March 01, 2015, 08:52:05 pm »

Just found this, thanks.
We Moonbeam yacht builders and owners have Dave to thank for his inspiration in moulding the Moonbeam hull from a 19thC pond yacht and producing a truly lovely sailing model.

That's mine in front!

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #4 on:** March 02, 2015, 04:01:09 am »

Quote from: rc4wds on February 05, 2015, 06:24:10 am

i heard his name a lot. But never seen. Is there any photos of him?

Look in any of my Show topics or Galleries

https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/+ModelBoatMayhemPhotos/albums/5945003139607472321/5945003689033928370?pid=5945003689033928370&oid=100156791447048262247

Neil · « **Reply #5 on:** March 07, 2015, 11:53:50 pm »

My very good friend Dave......is retiring from business life, but not retiring from model making...........He is still very much involved in his love of O gauge steam railways, is looking in the long term at finishing the Liverpool class lifeboat ( and others) at some later stage and we chat regularly re his model projects.............

But Dave is taking time out..............He and his lovely wife Ann, have decided that they fancy some fun, travelling, and have bought a camper, and at their ages deserve some time out.
The business is going to a good home and hopefully the new owners will give as very good a service with the same aplomb and straight genuine talking as Dave has always done, and I as a mate wish him and Ann all the very best in their retirement from the cut and thrust of the model circuit.

Netleyned · « **Reply #6 on:** March 08, 2015, 03:57:41 pm »

Sad to see him go, but it's right to retire while you can enjoy the fruits of labour.
Neil, will the the new owners trade under the same name or will a new name take
over?

Ned

Neil · « **Reply #7 on:** March 10, 2015, 11:08:51 pm »

Quote from: Netleyned on March 08, 2015, 03:57:41 pm

Sad to see him go, but it's right to retire while you can enjoy the fruits of labour.
Neil, will the the new owners trade under the same name or will a new name take
over?

Ned

hi ned, sorry I don't know.............didn't ask Dave that one.

peterrue · « **Reply #8 on:** December 15, 2015, 02:24:31 pm »

Does anyone know if the Moonbeam kit is still for sale anywhere? If not, could you suggest a suitable alternative please?

Thanks

baloo · « **Reply #9 on:** December 15, 2015, 04:22:37 pm »

Tony green steam in Lincoln brought the business apart from two kits (the Watson lifeboat,and the liverpool ,yet to be produced) the rest of the boat kits belong to Tony green steam models at Lincoln (at a much higher price)

Martin

Colin Bishop · « **Reply #10 on:** December 15, 2015, 04:32:46 pm »

There is an advert in the January issue of Model Boats for 'Dave Metcalf Boat Models'. It has Dave's original postal address and email address is [email protected]

It specifically lists the Moonbeam as an updated kit.

Colin

Netleyned · « **Reply #11 on:** December 15, 2015, 04:54:12 pm »

The powered models are listed on Tony Greens website, at 'revised' prices as Baloo
points out but no mention of the Moonbeam.
Would like to know more about the upgrade.

Ned

peterrue · « **Reply #12 on:** December 15, 2015, 05:14:21 pm »

Thanks to all.

Colin is that the Jan 2016 issue? I did not think that was available until the 18th Dec.

Colin Bishop · « **Reply #13 on:** December 15, 2015, 06:01:16 pm »

Subscribers get the magazine around a week earlier as it is dispatched from the printers.

Colin

peterrue · « **Reply #14 on:** December 15, 2015, 06:13:08 pm »

Thanks Colin. Things are looking much more hopeful!

inertia · « **Reply #15 on:** December 15, 2015, 06:40:12 pm »

Peter
I've just sent you a private message on this subject.
Dave M

peterrue · « **Reply #16 on:** December 15, 2015, 06:48:27 pm »

Thanks Dave, I got it! I should have bought a kit at the start of the year when I first thought about it but I was busy with another rocking horse. Since I live very close to David Metcalf, I could always stalk him until he starts selling again http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/Smileys/Tug/smiley1.gif

Colin Bishop · « **Reply #17 on:** December 16, 2020, 10:46:47 am »

To revive an old topic it looks like this kit has now finally appeared.

https://www.modelboats.co.uk/forums/postings.asp?th=169701&p=1

Colin

terry horton · « **Reply #18 on:** December 16, 2020, 11:53:30 am »

If its available that's great news ... I've always wanted this one (lots of character!)... better start saving up after the Christmas. Blowout

Regards
Terry H

colin-stevens · « **Reply #19 on:** December 18, 2020, 03:17:53 pm »

The liverpool looks like a goodey. Wifey is going to blow a gasket when I have to tell her I have yet another project in mind.

RMH · « **Reply #20 on:** December 18, 2020, 04:40:20 pm »

I thought we'd never see this kit and although I have so many unmade models already I had to have this one. it looks superb in the photo's, so I've just ordered it.

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