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Mess Deck: General Section => Model Boating => Topic started by: andygh on August 27, 2008, 04:05:12 pm

Title: HFM kits......... still available?
Post by: andygh on August 27, 2008, 04:05:12 pm

IS anyone aware of an online supplier of HFM kits, the usual sources don't seem to stock them any longer, or maybe HFM have gone out of business  :'( :'(

Title: Re: HFM kits......... still available?
Post by: TugCowboy on August 27, 2008, 04:09:16 pm

http://www.westbourne-model.co.uk/HFM-Model-Boats.htm
Also here: http://www.radiocontrolmodels.co.uk/

Is this the same HFM? Sorry if its a different one!

Alex

Title: Re: HFM kits......... still available?
Post by: malcolmfrary on August 27, 2008, 04:32:49 pm

Westbourne might be carrying old stock, I recall that some HFM products appeared under the Lesro label, almost neighbours of Westbourne, perhaps more wound up there?
"radiocontrolmodels" is basically a second-hand model shop, albeit a very good one who I have dealt with very satisfactorily.  Well worth a look for rare stuff, but entirely dependant on what someone else has offered.

Title: Re: HFM kits......... still available?
Post by: andygh on August 27, 2008, 04:35:52 pm

Yes, I tried Westbourne models but I can't work out how to anything purchase from the old site & the new site doesn't list HFM at all. I'll have a gander at the other link you gave............. thanks  O0

Title: Re: HFM kits......... still available?
Post by: Faraday's Cage on August 27, 2008, 04:54:08 pm

Andy,

You could always give Ian a ring at Midway Models in Leicester. Got my deep dive from there. Their number is shown at the back of the mags under the shops columns. He's not on t'internet but does mail order.  O0

Terry.

Title: Re: HFM kits......... still available?
Post by: Andy K on August 27, 2008, 05:15:57 pm

These kits used to be available form JoKita-ltd.com

Andy

Title: Re: HFM kits......... still available?
Post by: barriew on August 27, 2008, 05:25:20 pm

Jotika no longer list them on their main web site.

Barrie

Title: Re: HFM kits......... still available?
Post by: malcolmfrary on August 28, 2008, 11:07:09 am

It was over 20 years ago that Harvey Middleton started developing and selling kits.  At the time he was well into maturity, so it is possible that he has retired.  If he has I wish him well as he brought a lot of pleasure to a great many people.
Much of our supply in this country is not from huge factories but from an enthusiastic cotteage industry.  This gives us great variety, but by its nature, at the same time makes the supply ebb and flow.

Title: Re: HFM kits......... still available?
Post by: Andy K on August 28, 2008, 02:25:18 pm

If you go to the CONTACT US tab on the Jotika web site there is an email link for [email protected].
Its worth an email to ask the question.

Andy

Title: Re: HFM kits......... still available?
Post by: Tester on August 28, 2008, 03:29:21 pm

JoTika no longer supply HFM kits, they finished and run down stock about 2 months ago.

If you contact Punctilio Model Spot on 01455 230 952 they can help with suppling a new kit otherwise just try any of the model shops for old stock

HTH
Richard

Title: Re: HFM kits......... still available?
Post by: Martin (Admin) on September 01, 2008, 01:48:25 pm

One on ebay now....   http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HFM-MARINE-RC-BOAT_W0QQitemZ270270642979QQihZ017QQcategoryZ140971QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HFM-MARINE-RC-BOAT_W0QQitemZ270270642979QQihZ017QQcategoryZ140971QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

Title: Re: HFM kits......... still available?
Post by: Stavros on September 01, 2008, 11:54:11 pm

weren't HFM kits made in North wales in the village of Penmaenmawr,if I am Correct in thinking Steve from Scale Hobbies bought all their moulds.I don't know if I am right in what I have just said i will stand corrected if wrong

Stavros

Title: Re: HFM kits......... still available?
Post by: bigford on September 02, 2008, 12:59:28 am

Quote from: Martin   -   Forum Admin on September 01, 2008, 01:48:25 pm

One on ebay now....   http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HFM-MARINE-RC-BOAT_W0QQitemZ270270642979QQihZ017QQcategoryZ140971QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HFM-MARINE-RC-BOAT_W0QQitemZ270270642979QQihZ017QQcategoryZ140971QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

nice looks ship to bad about the size {-)

Title: Re: HFM kits......... still available?
Post by: Captain Jack on September 02, 2008, 01:44:15 am

I'm thinking Loyalhanna handled these for U.S. sales. The shipping from the UK was more than the price of the kit as I recall. :'(