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14 February 2008 at 22:22 #12479
Andy
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@andy
Back in the dawn of time when we only had 3 tv channels there was a programmme on BBC2 called,i think,model or modlers world introduced by a rather portly looking gent intoducing all sorts of models and to go with this telly prog there was a book with the plans of a leander class frigate.I’ve tried to get the book but it’s out of print so has anyone got a set of plans i an beg/borrow/steal or buy as i’ve been aching to build this for years as a tribute to my father whose last ship was a cat class frigate HMS PUMA.Dad is suffering with mild Altsihmers and i hope that this may bring back some memories.
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16 February 2008 at 19:22 #12506
Gordon Blanks
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aandy try your local library mine got me a book on mtb worth a try regards gordon
16 February 2008 at 22:30 #12509
Andy
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@andy
Many thanks gordon i will give it a try
17 February 2008 at 17:31 #12514
neil hp
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@neilhp
andy, there is a model of a Leander for sale on ebay at the moment that you might be interested in, that needs building. the item number is 320218920196. it would seem to be a bit of a bargain at the moment.
17 February 2008 at 18:45 #12515
Peter Goodman
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Hi Andy,

There is a book specifically about the Cats and Cathedrals, see the following link – its the 6th book down the list:

Cats and Cathedrals book

Also a question, why do you want a set of Leander Class plans if your interest is with Cat class? They are quite different! I’m pretty sure there are builders plans available for the Cat Class – try the National Maritime Museum, or the Glasgow University Archives.

Pete.
17 February 2008 at 19:01 #12516
Peter Goodman
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@petergoodman51060
I thought I remembered someone who made some Type 41 (Cat Class) products. A quick google and…

Cammetts

When you go to their website, at the top there is a "Select a Category" dropdown list. Select the "Scale Caliber Model Ships Range". This will list a mix of Type 12 (Whitby / Leander class), Type 41 (Cats) and Type 61 (Cathedrals).

They do a Type 41 glassfibre hull in 1/96, loads of fittings, and also sell a 1/96 plan for a Type 41 both in pre and post modernisation forms – I’m sure one of them will be close to your Dad’s ship. Robin Cammett’s products are very high quality – I’ve seen them. Also I think he served on these ships so I think he would be pretty helpful if you drop him a line to talk about your project.

This should give you a flying start!

Pete.
18 February 2008 at 19:40 #12528
Tony Hadley
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@tonyhadley
Hi Andy,

On Ebay, an 8ft long HMS Leander model is for sale, should this be of interest.

Tony
19 February 2008 at 01:43 #12532
Andy
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@andy
Sounds good but i’v no spce for it adgod knows how i would get it to the park
26 February 2008 at 13:17 #12632
Grumpy
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@grumpy
The year was 1975, the portly gentleman was Bob Symes-Shutzman (think I’ve spelt that correctly) and the program was ‘Model World’

It was not so much a book, more like a overgrown magazine and I found a copy in a second hand bookshop a couple of years ago. It is tucked away safely while I get on with some decorating but I’ll see if I can dig it out in a day or two.
26 February 2008 at 20:35 #12637
Andy
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@andy
Many thanks Grumpy and best wishes to the other 7 dwarfs and snow white !!!
3 March 2008 at 13:22 #12730
Grumpy
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@grumpy
Hi Andy,

I managed to dig the plan out over the weekend. If you e-mail me we can sort out how to get it to you.

Grumpy
3 March 2008 at 22:54 #12738
Andy
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@andy
Grumpy i could kiss you !!!!! many ,many thanks.E mail kingtiger_007@hotmail .com

I will now clear the decks ready for action and put everything on the back burner .Once again many thanks
13 March 2008 at 11:11 #12896
Andy
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@andy
Got the plans the other day ,sorry i have’nt got back sooner but dads getting worse.He seems to have reallly very good days then really bad days.I’ve told him abot the ship and he seemed to perk up.Send you a couple of pic’s when it’s finished and on the water ,prob june/july pending on finances!!!While i’m here any ideas who make the really small low rev motors that would turn the radar.Again many thanks
13 March 2008 at 15:31 #12910
Manxman
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@manxman
Hi Andy,

Last year at the Ellesmere Boat Show I picked up a very neat motor/gearbox (named M7G) for £5.50 from Action Electronics which I intend fitting into my Boston Typhoon later this year. They are on the web if you want a quick look.

Cheers – Ken
14 March 2008 at 00:23 #12920
Andy
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@andy
Many thanks for the tipken and i will look it up
14 March 2008 at 08:18 #12921
Charles Oates
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@charlesoates31738
Hi Andy,

The program was by Bob Symes, He was quite a modeler. He introduced the model ship which was designed and built for the program by Vic Smeed. It was intended as an introduction to model making and is very easy to make. The program shows the main stages in the build. I have a copy of the program on a dvd which I copied from an old tape recorded at the time. If you want it I can run off a copy of the disk and post it to you.

Chas
14 March 2008 at 10:00 #12922
Andy
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@andy
Chas that would be most kind of you thanks very much .Home adress Andrew Hustler,3a Despenser street,riverside,Cardiff.cf11 6ag
15 March 2008 at 08:05 #12937
Charles Oates
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no problem Andy, I have a day off tomorrow so I can do a copy then. I’ll let you know when it’s sent.

Chas
15 March 2008 at 18:08 #12952
Andy
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@andy
thanks chas,it’s amazing u know i’ve been trying to find this for,well longer than i care to think and as soon as i put it on line i get more hit’s than a page 3 girl on a night out !!!!!
18 March 2008 at 00:03 #12986
Charles Oates
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@charlesoates31738
Hi Andy, I’ve done the disc, & will drop it in the post box tomorow.

Chas
21 March 2008 at 18:28 #13027
Adrian Jones
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@adrianjones26420
Any chance of putting the contents of the DVD on youtube??
22 March 2008 at 08:38 #13035
Charles Oates
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@charlesoates31738
Sorry Adrian, I don’t think I can, the copyright isn’t mine. Also the full series ran to several half hour episodes, rather large for youtube.

Chas
12 July 2008 at 19:36 #14659
Andy Hustler
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@andyhustler32076
Just a quick up date on my monster leander.Unemployment has slowed me down more than govt defence cutbacks !! But i’m wethering the storms and scrounging bits and bob’s here and there.The latest addition is the crew all dressed in white shorts and shirts with white knee high socks .I got my crew from the revel german u boat crew and have just painted the figures as needed and they look ok from a distance.Most of the super stucture is on and i just need a wasp helicopter in1/72 scale to finish it off not to mention a pair of bofors.So my friends in model boatin land please look in your scrap box for me many thanks andy
7 August 2008 at 14:41 #15145
Grumpy
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@grumpy
Hi Andy,

I seem to be losing the thread a bit here because I keep seeing posts under differnt headings.

Are you still looking for a Wasp helicopter?

Regards

Grumpy
7 August 2008 at 20:15 #15147
andrew hustler
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@andrewhustler
hi grumpy sorry to confuse you.Yes i’m still looking for the wasp and have been offerd one but to pricey for me so i may settle on the lynx instead .

Thanks Andy
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