Micro models

[Defiant911]

Was going through some of my departed father in law models Bits and come across these little
Paper models. Could be a challenge to make mind although they look like something you might collect rather than build?

[Tim Marlow]

Never seen those before....pre-decimal as well.....must be sixties or earlier.

[Defiant911]

Never seen those before....pre-decimal as well.....must be sixties or earlier.

Definitely look old, I like the fact on the back it says fits in your cigar box. I guess these were the travellers companion. Lol

[Defiant911]

Found a job lot of various boat etch Upgrades. Half of which I have no idea what they are for. Must post some pictures.

[spanner570]

they pop up on ebay from time to time.

I've often thought to buy one just to try and build it, but if these are early card models, which I suspect they are - no thanks!

[Defiant911]

A load of etch sheets, some of which I can’t identify.

[Tim Marlow]

Working downwards this is my take on it....
Photo 1, you have the instructions.
Photo 2, (and 5 and 6), etch for a sailing ship. It has the rat lines (triangular bits) on it. I think these are all together because the material looks the same. It’s probably nickel silver which is more expensive, and much easier to solder, than brass. These look very high quality.....
Photo 3, generic ship parts, probably to go with the 1/200 Bismark set.
Photo 4, etched set for Bismarck.
Photos 5 and 6, etch for a sailing ship, 5 looks like block and tackles, and 6 has the gingerbread decorations for the stern cabin. Look for a 1/12 ship Hohenzollern to see what the search turns up.
Photo 7, Jagdtiger bits.
Hope this helps
Tim

[spanner570]

Photo 1 also shows two sheets of printed parts of the model ships waiting to be cut out.

[Dave Ward]

HMV were a prolific maker of card models, mainly late 19th, early 20th century, they did commercial ships, as well as warships - these etch sheets were for superdetailing, sold separately - they weren't cheap. The Hohenzollern was the Imperial German Royal Yacht ( Kaiser Bill's )
HMV went bust about ten years ago, but I think their models may be still produced by a later maker
Dave
ps the Micromodels are collectors items, if they are original issue, there have been more modern reproductions

[Bugatti Fan]

I can remember Micromodels that originated in the 1950's. Their range was quite prolific and there are websites where the range can be seen. I think there is someone who has the licence to sell reproductions of them. One poster said, card models no thanks. A bit dismissive as their buildings particularly make up into lovely little models. At one of the Milton Keynes model shows there was a card modelling association displaying and they had a beautiful Micromodels Hampton Court Palace model on display and also the Old London Bridge in miniature.

[Defiant911]

Working downwards this is my take on it....
Photo 1, you have the instructions.
Photo 2, (and 5 and 6), etch for a sailing ship. It has the rat lines (triangular bits) on it. I think these are all together because the material looks the same. It’s probably nickel silver which is more expensive, and much easier to solder, than brass. These look very high quality.....
Photo 3, generic ship parts, probably to go with the 1/200 Bismark set.
Photo 4, etched set for Bismarck.
Photos 5 and 6, etch for a sailing ship, 5 looks like block and tackles, and 6 has the gingerbread decorations for the stern cabin. Look for a 1/12 ship Hohenzollern to see what the search turns up.
Photo 7, Jagdtiger bits.
Hope this helps
Tim

Thanks for that, it was a bit of a mixed bag, my late father in
Law was a prolific buyer of stuff towards the end and we keep
Finding folders full of stuff like this. I guess it may come
In handy but unless I buy some of the related boats/ships itll
Probably just gather dust.
as you say the one etch is very thick compared to the rest, feels like you would have to snip it out rather than cut with a knife.

[Defiant911]

HMV were a prolific maker of card models, mainly late 19th, early 20th century, they did commercial ships, as well as warships - these etch sheets were for superdetailing, sold separately - they weren't cheap. The Hohenzollern was the Imperial German Royal Yacht ( Kaiser Bill's )
HMV went bust about ten years ago, but I think their models may be still produced by a later maker
Dave
ps the Micromodels are collectors items, if they are original issue, there have been more modern reproductions

Maybe I’ll just keep the micro models as a collection rather than make them. They look too small
For my eyes anyway.

[Tim Marlow]

Regarding the etch, unless you think you want to use it, or keep it for sentimental reasons, it might be worth doing a little research. I’ve found out of manufacture etch sets go for good prices on eBay, well, railway based sets do anyway!

[Guest]

worldofmicromodels.nl is a collectors site.

[spanner570]

One poster said, card models no thanks. A bit dismissive as their buildings particularly make up into lovely little models.

That poster was me!
Not meant to be "A bit dismissive." thanks. More a humorous, tongue in cheek comment based on my having built card/paper models, that's all.