Thornycroft 73ft 9in MTB’s 49-56
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Printed Date: 26 March 2026 at 5:16pm
Topic: Thornycroft 73ft 9in MTB’s 49-56
Posted By: hslmouldings
Subject: Thornycroft 73ft 9in MTB’s 49-56
Date Posted: 20 September 2006 at 8:06pm
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Hi, Can anyone help with photos of the Thornycroft 73ft 9in MTB's 49-56. I will be building a 1:24th scale model soon, I have two plans to work from but not much in the way of photo detail. See my website for more details
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Posted By: Pathfinder
Date Posted: 28 September 2006 at 1:43pm
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Hi...some fantastic models which need to be shown some more...put together a short story for me with some good pics and I will put on our "News" site. Can put on links as well.
Richard Hellyer mailto:boats@bmpt.org.uk - boats@bmpt.org.uk 023 8084 3333 ------------- Pathfinder - Forum Moderator |
Posted By: hslmouldings
Date Posted: 01 November 2006 at 7:26pm
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Hi again! Can anybody help with the rudder detail on this model, both plans I have do not give much infromation. Any photos would be helpfull. Thanks in advance. Chritopher ------------- Christopher |
Posted By: hslmouldings
Date Posted: 29 November 2006 at 9:15pm
Hi all! Photos of my new project can be seen on the website (www.hslmouldings.co.uk), I have yet to get the new moulding for the wheelhouse. I have started to produce the fittings for this 1:24th scale model of the Little seen Thornycroft Motor Torpedo Boat. Any question please contact me through the website! ------------- Christopher |
Posted By: hslmouldings
Date Posted: 27 December 2006 at 5:07pm
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Hi all!  Hope you all had a good Christmas Holiday! Need a little help on this MTB.  Can anyone help with the large area at the back of the open bridge! It sits between the torpedo tubes. Does any know how high this is off the deck level? I have two plans to work from, but they dont show how high this area is off the deck if it is ment to be! Just to keep you upto date I hve made good progress with the fittings for this model, see my website. If you can send me your photos of your model, I would be most grateful! thank you in advance Christopher ------------- Christopher |
Posted By: mickrik
Date Posted: 12 January 2007 at 11:56pm
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mickrik here i have plans for d type fairmile mtb or mgb can be made into one or the other ? by the plans are by vic sneed and it has modelling detail on it mickrik ------------- happy to meet you all |
to all members interestedPosted By: hslmouldings
Date Posted: 24 January 2007 at 9:39pm
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Hi all! Has anybody got a Copy of Model Maker magazine from August 1954, that I could have photos copies of the artical on the Thorycroft MTB. regards Chris ------------- Christopher |
Posted By: hslmouldings
Date Posted: 10 February 2007 at 7:01pm
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Hi Guys Just a few photos to show you how far I have got with the model of MTB49     The wheelhouse in the above photo is NOt being used on this model! All new fittings are being made for this model that will include air vent with boxes, all hatches, torpedo tube rails with holes and other deck and wheelhouse fittings. The second hull is almost complete fto send to the GRP moulders for the female mould!. Please contact me if your are interested in this model! regards Chris ------------- Christopher |
Posted By: mickrik
Date Posted: 10 February 2007 at 7:54pm
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hiya chris mickrik here i like your model up to now its coming on grand post more on the site as you go on please astec have tryed to do one in 1/32 but not much cop? you wont to make twin lewis guns cos it would look good on the front decks just a thuoght plus gap in market at moment see you soon mikrik ------------- happy to meet you all |
Posted By: Christian
Date Posted: 10 February 2007 at 7:57pm
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Hi Chris I confirm I will definately build one of these gorgeous models, thanks for all your efforts at getting it onto the market (which has not seen anything as fresh as this for ages). B Rgds,Christian. |
Posted By: hslmouldings
Date Posted: 10 February 2007 at 8:29pm
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Hi Guys Thanks for your kind comments! Yes I to thinks she looks good so far! Although she is a MTB from WW2, I have tried to build and market a model that is little see and mentioned in the Coastal Forces sence. I hope this model will generate some new interset in Coastal Forece Launches. I am currently working on the new wheelhouse, so far I have most of the open bridge done as far as the main structure. New resin fittings will be made to ade the modeller and cut out most of the scratch building from wood/plasticard. I will try to upload some new photos over the next few days. Please any questions on this and any of my other models please get intouch with me via the website or telephone http://hslmouldings.co.uk - www.hslmouldings.co.uk regards Christopher ------------- Christopher |
Posted By: mickrik
Date Posted: 10 February 2007 at 10:10pm
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hiya chris mickrik here the model mtb is great keep up the good work us lorry drivers got to stick together speak to you soon just getting allthe bits together to start my whaleback ------------- happy to meet you all |
Posted By: hslmouldings
Date Posted: 11 February 2007 at 4:05pm
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Hi All! A photo from today. All the photos taken to are to big in bites to post. Please go to my website to se more. http://www.hslmouldings.co.uk/thornycroft_mtb.htm - http://www.hslmouldings.co.uk/thornycroft_mtb.htm regards Chris  ------------- Christopher |
Posted By: hslmouldings
Date Posted: 17 February 2007 at 11:00am
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Hi all! Just to let you know, the hull will be off for moulding by the end of this month! If anybody would like a hull kit please get in touch with me. Each semi kit will include a GRP hull, Vac-Formed Wheelhouse and a full size plan for £80.00 plus shipping! Fittings, figures and running will be extra, although I can offer a discount on all parts required when purchased in one go! regards Chris ------------- Christopher |
Posted By: hslmouldings
Date Posted: 31 March 2007 at 3:51pm
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Hi all Just to let you all know that the hull has now gone off to have a mould taken! I will let you know when they will be on the market. Any question please contact me by telephone , PM or through my website. regards Christopher ------------- Christopher |
Posted By: mickrik
Date Posted: 31 March 2007 at 10:47pm
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hiya chris mick here looked at your new boat and its coming on great i think iwill be building another type of boat next time got c d of r a f ww2high speed lauches offthe u s ebay and its given me plenty of model to go at speak to you soon mick ------------- happy to meet you all |
Posted By: mickrik
Date Posted: 31 March 2007 at 11:00pm
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hiya to chris just aquired a 1964 edition of warships of w w 2 by ht lenton +jj colledge its got mtb in it and a bit of information about different boats so if i can be of any help let me know its also got b/w photos of various boats and pendant numbers see you soon mick ------------- happy to meet you all |
Posted By: hslmouldings
Date Posted: 21 April 2007 at 1:04pm
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Hi All! At last the mould has been made for MTB 49, hull are now ready and I have two in stock to sell complete with vac-formed wheelhouse and full size plan at a cost of £75.00 plus postage. All my photos are to large to post , please go to my website to see the photos. http://www.hslmouldings.co.uk - www.hslmouldings regards Chris ------------- Christopher |
Posted By: Christian
Date Posted: 22 October 2012 at 11:29pm
Thanks Chris, worth every penny. |
Posted By: hslmouldings
Date Posted: 24 October 2012 at 4:09pm
Your welcome and a very well detailed model! regards Christopher ------------- Christopher |
Posted By: Sanda
Date Posted: 28 November 2023 at 9:40am
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Hello there. I found this forum while checking the length of MTB 49, as I too am another builder of Vic Smeed's famous model. I started mine in 1984, got it to r/c as a working hull but ground to a halt on the torpedo mounts, as it wasn't clear from the plans how they looked. In 2019, looking for a new project, I found it safely tucked away in the loft, and with the aid of online references brought it to a successful conclusion! Happy to post photos and more info if it would help anyone.
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