Roy Brewer | 14/07/2020 17:25:18 |
5 forum posts | I’m hoping to replace my model boat from my childhood. If anyone is thinking of selling theirs, please let me know thanks. |
Dave Milbourn | 14/07/2020 18:54:02 |
![]() 4025 forum posts 282 photos | Roy You probably already know that this kit was introduced in 1952 and that Veron ceased to trade in the early 80's so the chances of finding a kit are round about zero. However Phil Smith's son does have an archive of many of his Dad's designs and he might be able to supply a plan. Here's a link Vintage Models Dave M |
Roy Brewer | 14/07/2020 19:06:53 |
5 forum posts | Hi Dave. Thanks very much for that. I guessed the chances of a kit are pretty remote to say the least but even if I can come across one already built in whatever condition would be good. |
Dave Milbourn | 14/07/2020 22:55:38 |
![]() 4025 forum posts 282 photos | Good luck, Roy. DM |
Charles Oates | 14/07/2020 23:10:58 |
![]() 662 forum posts 52 photos | Just an idea, there's a model boat plans group on Facebook (I'm told) where old plans are shared, including requests. It might be worth a shot. If your search fails, get together whatever dimensions, drawings, pictures you can and post again here. It's likely that an existing plan or model could be rebuilt to look like the old one, and you will probably get some suggestions for a starting point. A lot depends on your modelling experience, but it wont be too difficult. Charles
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Tony Hadley | 15/07/2020 09:04:18 |
![]() 914 forum posts 559 photos | I managed to find this Dolphin being re-built. Might be worth trying to contact the builder for further information, through the Wicksteed Park Model Boat Club. The Dolphin was 24" long. Tony |
Roy Brewer | 15/07/2020 09:13:21 |
5 forum posts | Thanks Dave. All the best and keep safe. |
Roy Brewer | 15/07/2020 09:16:29 |
5 forum posts | Hi Charles. Thanks very much for the ideas. I’ll see what I can find via Facebook, it might be another good way to widen my search also. |
Roy Brewer | 15/07/2020 09:28:34 |
5 forum posts | Hi Tony. I’ve been in touch with Wicksteed Park and the Dolphin owned by Roger Clements was completed and displayed on the Wicksteed Park stand at the International Model Boat Show 2018. She’s very pretty indeed and if only .... Thanks very much for the thought though. |
Roger Clark | 15/07/2020 18:31:23 |
![]() 257 forum posts 91 photos | Posted by Dave Milbourn on 14/07/2020 18:54:02:
Roy You probably already know that this kit was introduced in 1952 and that Veron ceased to trade in the early 80's so the chances of finding a kit are round about zero. However Phil Smith's son does have an archive of many of his Dad's designs and he might be able to supply a plan. Here's a link Vintage Models Dave M Sorry to drop in on this thread but thanks Dave Regards Roger |
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