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The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Steam => Topic started by: livesteam on October 24, 2016, 11:05:41 am

Title: Marten, Howes & Baylis Steam-Dinghy "Henry"
Post by: livesteam on October 24, 2016, 11:05:41 am

Hello!

Has anyone any experiences with MHBs beautiful steam-dinghy "Henry"? I consider optaining one, but can find very little information besides on MHB website. I know the engines that are being suggested very well, so that would be a perfect fit for me. but what about the kit? Thanks!

Best regards from Switzerland, Kaspar

Title: Re: Marten, Howes & Baylis Steam-Dinghy "Henry"
Post by: Martin (Admin) on October 24, 2016, 01:18:05 pm

Some info here:  http://www.model-steam-boats.co.uk/wpimages/wp78ceb63f_05_06.jpg

(http://www.model-steam-boats.co.uk/wpimages/wp78ceb63f_05_06.jpg)

Title: Re: Marten, Howes & Baylis Steam-Dinghy "Henry"
Post by: livesteam on October 25, 2016, 02:13:55 pm

Thanks Martin!
I am looking for some builders experiences with the kit. It is not a bargain and I am just not sure if it's worth the money. I know about the quality of former MHB kits, but that one seems to be rather simple but still very expensive.
Cheers!
Kaspar

Title: Re: Marten, Howes & Baylis Steam-Dinghy "Henry"
Post by: Liverbudgie2 on October 25, 2016, 02:47:17 pm

Kaspar

I've seen a number of their latest kits and they are superb, probably better than the older ones. True they are very expensive but quality does not come cheap does it? You will get an even better deal if your paying in Swiss Francs as well.

LB

Title: Re: Marten, Howes & Baylis Steam-Dinghy "Henry"
Post by: livesteam on October 25, 2016, 03:14:15 pm

Quote from: Liverbudgie on October 25, 2016, 02:47:17 pm

but quality does not come cheap does it

That's for sure!  :-))

Title: Re: Marten, Howes & Baylis Steam-Dinghy "Henry"
Post by: Bernhard on October 26, 2016, 07:31:42 am

 :-))  LOOK HERE..
http://modelsteam.myfreeforum.org/archive/mh-and-b-henry-a-voyage-begins__o_t__t_84885.html (http://modelsteam.myfreeforum.org/archive/mh-and-b-henry-a-voyage-begins__o_t__t_84885.html)

Title: Re: Marten, Howes & Baylis Steam-Dinghy "Henry"
Post by: rhavrane on October 26, 2016, 08:24:12 am

Bonjour,
Another beautiful example of MHB kit : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_burrOo9WxY
And I confirm, I have to pay to get quality in my passion.

Title: Re: Marten, Howes & Baylis Steam-Dinghy "Henry"
Post by: livesteam on October 26, 2016, 08:55:24 am

Thanks Bernhard, that helps!

Merci Raphael!  "Der Seekadett" has always been a kit of my dreams... But then it also was a bit out of my league. And now, not available anymore :-( but maybe "Henry"! I made a request at MHB yesterday.

Title: Re: Marten, Howes & Baylis Steam-Dinghy "Henry"
Post by: rhavrane on October 26, 2016, 07:49:48 pm

Bonjour Livesteam,


I do not know if MH&B goes on existing but I met Martin Baylis during the Atlantica Steam 2016 event and saw his wonderful false triple expansion steam plant :


Here at 3'10" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv0lyJ1J4XM


And better here at 4'30" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WL4MDhlC-0Q

Title: Re: Marten, Howes & Baylis Steam-Dinghy "Henry"
Post by: BFSMP on October 26, 2016, 09:02:48 pm

That is one hell of a price for a small model kit, plus steam plant. Are the gold plated. <:(


Jim.

Title: Re: Marten, Howes & Baylis Steam-Dinghy "Henry"
Post by: rhavrane on October 26, 2016, 09:20:46 pm

Bonjour Jim,


There is no more steam manufacturers, in France, JMC and Anton just survive. There is no market so any order is treated as individual, no mass effect ==> if you want something, it is almost unique ==> very expensive... {:-{


I found in China (Microcosm) a steam plant which values 1/2 common prices : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TO16806-3pM

Title: Re: Marten, Howes & Baylis Steam-Dinghy "Henry"
Post by: livesteam on October 27, 2016, 08:18:02 am

Quote from: rhavrane on October 26, 2016, 09:20:46 pm

There is no more steam manufacturers, in France, JMC and Anton just survive. There is no market so any order is treated as individual, no mass effect ==> if you want something, it is almost unique ==> very expensive... {:-{

That realy is a pitty and I sincerely hope the last few manufacturers will survive. I support them :-) There is a very good retailer for Anton-engines in Switzerland www.kramer-steam.ch even a bit more expensive but with very good support.

Back to main topic: I got a very kind Email from Brian Marten regarding my request for Henry. They produce Kit and Plants only on order. I am going to think about it!