Daniel Dusek Posted May 29, 2016 #1 Posted May 29, 2016 Hello all, As many of you know company C.Mamoli (producer of Mamoli model kits) completely burn down two years back. I would like to inform you that this week after long time negotiations me and owners of C.Mamoli sign the contract for transfer license of all Mamoli model kits into my ownership. As there are no parts which survived from the fire I have to start production from beginning and for this reason I cannot start production of all kits at the same time. I plan to start production of MiniMamoli kits first which could be available in the Autumn and then I would like to add step by step also the kits from MV series. I also plan to redesign some MV kits into contemporary standards. Best regards Daniel Dusek robnbill, mtaylor, Jack Dusty and 50 others 53
markjay Posted May 29, 2016 #2 Posted May 29, 2016 Very nice news, congratulations on the expansion. EJ_L, Canute, Elijah and 6 others 9 Mark Phoenix, AZ Current builds; Previous builds, in rough order of execution; Shipjack, Peterbrough Canoe, Flying Fish, Half Moon, Britannia racing sloop, Whale boat, Bluenose, Picket boat, Viking longboat, Atlantic, Fair American, Mary Taylor, half hull Enterprise, Hacchoro, HMS Fly, Khufu Solar Boat. On the shelf; Royal Barge, Jefferson Davis.
GuntherMT Posted May 29, 2016 #3 Posted May 29, 2016 Great news Daniel, glad to see someone is carrying on their line! mtaylor, EJ_L, Elijah and 7 others 10 Brian Mystery project coming soon! Current build - Medway Longboat Complete - Armed Virginia Sloop Complete - Carmen (First Build)
edmay Posted May 29, 2016 #4 Posted May 29, 2016 Hello Daniel, great news , I have several of the models, will follow your progress,best wishes from Canada,Edwin mtaylor, Canute, Elijah and 1 other 4
mtaylor Posted May 29, 2016 #5 Posted May 29, 2016 Congratulations and well-done the negotiations, Daniel. Will they keep the Mamoli brand name? Elijah, EJ_L, Daniel Dusek and 1 other 4 Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
catopower Posted May 29, 2016 #6 Posted May 29, 2016 That's excellent news Daniel! You must now have a HUGE pile of work ahead of you. Are the Mini-Mamoli kits going to continue to use pre-carved hulls? Just curious. I expect to find out that you'll be locked away in a ship model kit designing dungeon for many months to come! Best of luck with the new product line. I'll be looking forward to seeing the new re-releases. Clare popeye the sailor, keelhauled, ulrich and 7 others 10 Clare Hess He's a -> "HE" Current Builds HMS Wolf, 1754 - Shipyard Laser Cut Kit Kitamaebune - Japanese Coastal Trade Ship, 18th/19th Centuries - Woody Joe Kit Atakebune - Japanese Sengoku Period Warship - Woody Joe Kit
Daniel Dusek Posted May 30, 2016 Author #7 Posted May 30, 2016 Thanks guys for all coments and likes. I plan to redesign some parts in the kits (especialy some which was produced from metal and could be easily produced from wood), also I would like to redesign skeletons of the hull of some ships (using of precut gun ports and etc.). The models will still sell under the Mamoli brand and MiniMamoli kit will have pre-carved hulls. Daniel Dubz, mtaylor, zoly99sask and 7 others 10
S.Coleman Posted May 30, 2016 #8 Posted May 30, 2016 This is awesome news. Mamoli are my favorite brand Thank you for taking them under your wing.well done!!! mtaylor, Daniel Dusek, Canute and 2 others 5 Regards, Scott Current build: 1:75 Friesland, Mamoli Completed builds: 1:64 Rattlesnake, Mamoli - 1:64 HMS Bounty, Mamoli - 1:54 Adventure, Amati - 1:80 King of the Mississippi, AL 1:64 Blue Shadow, Mamoli - 1:64 Leida Dutch pleasure boat, Corel - 1:60 HMS President Mantra, Sergal Awaiting construction: 1:89 Hermione La Fayette AL - 1:48 Perserverance, Modelers shipyard
amateur Posted May 30, 2016 #9 Posted May 30, 2016 When redesigning, are you also to get rid of some of the historical mistakes Mamoli had in some of its kits? (e.g. the famous Friesland-kit, although beautiful, had some serious issues.) Jan flying_dutchman2, zoly99sask, mtaylor and 3 others 6
S.Coleman Posted May 30, 2016 #10 Posted May 30, 2016 Also maby do away with kits such as the Blue shadow and Portsmouth Brigs? They are the same ship just different names. Just my opinion. Daniel Dusek, mtaylor, Canute and 1 other 4 Regards, Scott Current build: 1:75 Friesland, Mamoli Completed builds: 1:64 Rattlesnake, Mamoli - 1:64 HMS Bounty, Mamoli - 1:54 Adventure, Amati - 1:80 King of the Mississippi, AL 1:64 Blue Shadow, Mamoli - 1:64 Leida Dutch pleasure boat, Corel - 1:60 HMS President Mantra, Sergal Awaiting construction: 1:89 Hermione La Fayette AL - 1:48 Perserverance, Modelers shipyard
Daniel Dusek Posted May 30, 2016 Author #11 Posted May 30, 2016 Jan, the basic configuration will stay the same like it is now because the plans are not in some CAD file but mainly hand made drawings and big rebuild would be too difficult and economicaly disadvantageous. I plan to redesign mainly the skeleton of the hull, new keel and posts of some models and then partial parts as for example gun carriages, gratings, capstans, maybe ships boat for bigger kits and similar details which are often replaced by scratch build. Scott, it will depend on sales, sometimes it is really interesting that fiction ships are better selling article than real ships Daniel EJ_L, mtaylor, robnbill and 5 others 8
Daniel Dusek Posted May 31, 2016 Author #12 Posted May 31, 2016 Thanks Rick Elijah, mtaylor, Canute and 1 other 4
Andrew B Posted May 31, 2016 #13 Posted May 31, 2016 And Here I've been buying up Mamoli kits on ebay because I was assuming they would be gone forever, although the kits I bought I got for a small fraction of the original retail. I have yet to build any since I have like 19 other projects going on that I need to finish first. My first impressions from opening the box was that everything was very nice quality. Glad to hear the model line will continue. Next I'd be happy to hear someone buying Midwest's rights and restart production of their line. I got into the hobby with their kits and continue to build them with my own revisions for detail and accuracy. Canute, Daniel Dusek, cdogg and 7 others 10
NMBROOK Posted May 31, 2016 #14 Posted May 31, 2016 A huge congratulations Daniel I am certain that with Mamoli's choice of some not to common subjects coupled with your great kit design ability,the models will be great sellers Kind Regards Nigel Canute, Elijah, Daniel Dusek and 1 other 4 Currently working on Royal Caroline
CharlieZardoz Posted June 1, 2016 #15 Posted June 1, 2016 I would also recommend if possible selling the mamoli fittings alacarte as some of those parts would be of great use to scratch builders mtaylor, Elijah, Canute and 2 others 5 Build on hold: HM Sultana 1/64th scale Current Build: 31 ton Doughty revenue cutter as USRC Active 1/64th scale (in progress) Future Interests: Ballahoo, Diligence, Halifax and beyond...
cdogg Posted June 1, 2016 #16 Posted June 1, 2016 (edited) Awesome news! Ala carte parts would be great, also maybe you could bring back the pre colored wood for the Golden Hind kit, they switched to cardboard. In any case thanks for saving the Mamoli Kit line! Edited June 1, 2016 by cdogg Elijah, Daniel Dusek, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Casey "I drank what?" - Socrates Current Builds: Corel Scotland Baltic Ketch 1775 AL Mare Nostrum 1/570 RMS Titanic - Revell Plastic Model Kit Finished Builds: Midwest The Dinghy Midwest Chesapeake Bay Flattie Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Future Builds: Mamoli Golden Hind Mamoli Black Prince AL Swift
Daniel Dusek Posted June 1, 2016 Author #17 Posted June 1, 2016 Thanks guys Daniel mtaylor, Elijah and Canute 3
mtdoramike Posted June 2, 2016 #18 Posted June 2, 2016 So YOU are the scoundrel that has been sniping all the Mamoli kits on ebay. mike mtaylor, Daniel Dusek and Elijah 3
robnbill Posted June 2, 2016 #19 Posted June 2, 2016 So the largest challenge that Mamoli kits seemed to have is over the really bad English translations. I am assuming you will also be rewriting all the instructions. That is going to be quite a challenge! Congratulations on picking up the mantle. It is great that the Mamoli name will continue. Where will you be manufacturing the kits? Canute, Daniel Dusek, Elijah and 4 others 7 Bill Chantilly, VA Its not the size of the ship, but the bore of the cannon! Current Build: Scratch Build Brig Eagle Completed Build Log: USS Constitution - Mamoli Completed Build Gallery: USS Constitution - Mamoli
EJ_L Posted June 2, 2016 #20 Posted June 2, 2016 Congratulations! That is great news to hear and it sounds like you are going to be able to return to the hobby a great source for ship kits and make them even better. I look forward to seeing their return and being able to contribute by picking up a couple. donfarr, Daniel Dusek, Canute and 1 other 4 "A Smooth Sea NEVER made a Skilled Sailor" - John George Hermanson -E.J. Current Builds - Royal Louis - Mamoli Royal Caroline - Panart Completed - Wood - Le Soleil Royal - Sergal - Build Log & Gallery La Couronne - Corel - Build Log & Gallery Rattlesnake - Model Shipways, HMS Bounty - Constructo Plastic - USS Constitution - Revel (twice), Cutty Sark. Unfinished - Plastic - HMS Victory - Heller, Sea Witch. Member : Nautical Research Guild
S.Coleman Posted June 2, 2016 #21 Posted June 2, 2016 Three cheers for Daniel! Hipip Horay! !! mtaylor, Canute, CaptainSteve and 3 others 6 Regards, Scott Current build: 1:75 Friesland, Mamoli Completed builds: 1:64 Rattlesnake, Mamoli - 1:64 HMS Bounty, Mamoli - 1:54 Adventure, Amati - 1:80 King of the Mississippi, AL 1:64 Blue Shadow, Mamoli - 1:64 Leida Dutch pleasure boat, Corel - 1:60 HMS President Mantra, Sergal Awaiting construction: 1:89 Hermione La Fayette AL - 1:48 Perserverance, Modelers shipyard
Daniel Dusek Posted June 3, 2016 Author #22 Posted June 3, 2016 Thanks all , Bill, production will be in Czech Republic partialy from Italian components (at least for the start of production). Daniel Elijah, Canute, mtaylor and 1 other 4
robboxxx Posted June 3, 2016 #23 Posted June 3, 2016 What a wonderfull News. I was always a fan of mamoli. Especialy their choice of models. A lot of them you won't find at other ship model producers. I like especialy their models of french ships. Ulises Victoria, Elijah, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Building: San Felipe my build log: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/2586-san-felipe-by-robboxxx-mantua-panart-severely-kit-bashed/ Waiting in the wings: Lauckstreets: Fair American Mamoli's: Royal Louis
Andrew B Posted June 10, 2016 #25 Posted June 10, 2016 So YOU are the scoundrel that has been sniping all the Mamoli kits on ebay. mike I have been sniping a lot of kits on ebay the past month :x Elijah, Daniel Dusek, Canute and 2 others 5
cerberusjf Posted June 20, 2016 #26 Posted June 20, 2016 That's great news, I really like some of their kits. mtaylor, Elijah and Daniel Dusek 3
Daniel Dusek Posted June 20, 2016 Author #27 Posted June 20, 2016 Hi all, Here is some photo of first redesigned frameworks-Roter Lowe, HMS Prince and Gretel-these new designs include solid wood keel, precut gunports and etc.. I hope building of these kits will be more easy now. Best regards Daniel Dusek cerberusjf, Bobstrake, GuntherMT and 21 others 24
cerberusjf Posted June 20, 2016 #28 Posted June 20, 2016 Really well done, Daniel! I think you're doing great things for the hobby Daniel Dusek, Canute, tasmanian and 4 others 7
Daniel Dusek Posted June 21, 2016 Author #29 Posted June 21, 2016 Thanks cerberusjf BLACK VIKING, Canute, mtaylor and 3 others 6
Bobstrake Posted June 22, 2016 #30 Posted June 22, 2016 I applaud your improvements! Looking forward to the new releases. tasmanian, zoly99sask, Daniel Dusek and 3 others 6 Bob "Even while the storm raged at it's worst, my ship was wholesome and noble." - Captain Joshua Slocum Current Builds: L'Hermione 1780 - 1:89 - Artesania Latina http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10261-hermione-la-fayette-1780-by-bobstrake-artesania-latina-scale-189/#entry305929<p> Louise - 1:26 - Constructo http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11855-louise-by-bobstrake-constructo-scale-126/?p=360370 Completed Builds: Carmen 1850 - 1:80 - Constructo - First Build http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10398-carmen-1850-by-bobstrake-constructo-scale-180/#entry31137
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