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andygh

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HFM kits......... still available?
« 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  :'( :'(
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TugCowboy

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Re: HFM kits......... still available?
« Reply #1 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
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Re: HFM kits......... still available?
« Reply #2 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.
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andygh

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Re: HFM kits......... still available?
« Reply #3 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
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Re: HFM kits......... still available?
« Reply #4 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

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Re: HFM kits......... still available?
« Reply #5 on: August 27, 2008, 05:15:57 pm »

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

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Re: HFM kits......... still available?
« Reply #6 on: August 27, 2008, 05:25:20 pm »

Jotika no longer list them on their main web site.

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Re: HFM kits......... still available?
« Reply #7 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.
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Re: HFM kits......... still available?
« Reply #8 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 HFM@jotika-ltd.com.
Its worth an email to ask the question.

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Re: HFM kits......... still available?
« Reply #9 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
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Re: HFM kits......... still available?
« Reply #11 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

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Re: HFM kits......... still available?
« Reply #13 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. :'(
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