Mike Bond was a well known model ship builder who produced reviews of kits for many model boat magazines world wide, and for many years was the lead modeller of the model ship building team that exhibited at many shows across the U.K.
This model ship collection is from the models that he built and wrote the reviews that have been published.
Mike was a great friend for very many years and we have been asked by his widow and daughters to dispose of his collection. All funds raised in the sale of these models will go to his family.
The full range of ships can be seen in person by appointment at the Deans Marine showroom.
The models will be advertised in many websites and magazines and will be shown at the Dortmund model show in Germany and at Beal Park.
Brief details are given on each model and a range of close up pictures will be added to our website as time permits.
A C/D of high resolution pictures and detailed close ups is also available for a donation of £5.00 + postage.
All proceeds again will go to mikes Wife and Daughters.
Prices shown can be considered a reserve, please make any offers to Deans Marine at deansmarine@yahoo.co.uk Bids will be opened on the Sat 16th May and winners notified.
The Models
Tug S.T. ROSE.
1/48th Scale L x 38" Beam 10.5" Motor / coupling fitted Based on a Mobile Marine hull and fittings the model is fitted with a large powerfull motor and a working anchor winch.
Complete with a stand and timber transport case.
PRICE £350.00
H.M.S. AURORA.
A first class and highly detailed model of the Leander class Frigate, mikes pride and joy and his own favourite model.
Superb is the only words that can describe this ship Based on a glass fibre hull, most this ship is scratch built and parts from Sirmar.
1/96 scale L 47" x beam 5"
Fitted with 2 x Kondor motors and couplings Complete with a stand and timber transport case.
PRICE £800.00
H.M.S. TRAFALGAR
A highly detailed model of the Battle class destroyer, not quite finished as mike was working on this ship when he was taken ill.
1/96 scale L 49" x beam 5.5"
Fitted with 2 x Kondor motors and couplings plus rudder servo Complete with a stand and timber transport case.
PRICE £450.00
H.M.S. EXMOUTH
A first class and highly detailed model of the Type 14 class Frigate, mikes first major conversion and published article.
Based on a Deans Marine type 14 this excellent conversion to the first ship to be fitted with a gas turbine by the Royal Navy.
1/96 scale L 39" x beam 4"
Fitted with 2 x Kondor motors and couplings and rudder servo Complete with a stand and timber transport case.
PRICE £525.00
SURCOUF a French Destroyer.
Based on a "Maquettes kit " we believe. This is a very large and detailed model of this famous ship of the post WW11 French Navy.
The model has been based on a Glass fibre hull as opposed to the plank on frame of the original kit. An outstanding model but with age the matt paintwork french gery id beginning to fade.
1/100 scale L 51" x beam 5"
With a stand.
PRICE £300.00
