Dear Modellers
I thought that you might like more news from the edge of the world near Farcet and to let you know the latest news from DEANS MARINE.
The latest kit added to our range.
This craft is mentioned in the history of one of our other kits, the Julie M. a number of modellers have shown interest in the conversion, so we have done some more research (not that there is much) and produced our interpretation of this virtually unknown craft
S.L GREEN PARROT
Scale 1/35 length 762mm beam 120mm
As this kit has not required a high development cost, we can release this model on the first run kit system at £95.00.
If you are looking for something different, this could be the one
This kit is based on a glass fibre hull with port & plating moulded into the surface of the hull. The deck is laser cut & engraved with planking detail from 1mm Hi Impact styrene
Main cabin, hatch and funnel are vacformed in 1mm styrene Hi Impact plastic sheet for "one Glue" assembly.
A full set of fittings in cast alloy & resine, along with a selection of weapons is included in the kit, plus a set of decals and nameplates,
Propshaft and prop, rudder & tiller are included in the kit along with a full size plan and a comprehensive set of instructions plus a c/d of pictures of the build from the original model.
GREEN PARROT
This craft is a model of the type of general service craft built around the turn of the century by William Denny & Co. Modified to suit individual tastes and functions, these type of craft were the forerunners of the first torpedo boats, often fitted with a Spar Torpedo, or later a single tube fitted on the bows. When made obsolete these craft were used in many ports and harbours worldwide for general duties, such as mail and picket boats. They were the most common on the far eats stations, were the art of spit and polish or keeping things "tiddley" was brought to a fine art. Coal; fired with reciprocating engines of assorted power, these craft generally had a top speed of 13-14 knots. The hull lines were carried on for many years as the design was copied for many steam yachts and launches. When sold out of general service many were snapped up as private launches.
We have been told that this small river steam launch was constructed by Denny Bros for use in the rivers of Siam as a postal and service craft for the Royal family at that time.
She lasted from the turn of the century, when she was shipped out to Siam in sections and reassembled. She popped up again during the 1920s, and again in the 1960,s during the troubles. We have been informed that she was "borrowed" by the special forces for clandestine operations, at which time the wheelhouse was plated with sheet steel, and a purloined 3ld and 20mm Cannons mounted. She has since vanished from the scene, and there are certain problems with trying to trace any more of her history.
This kit has now been released on the first run system and will be one of the new models for to be on show at the 2016 Nurnburg toy fair, so you saw it here first.
Regards
Deans Marine
