HMCC Badger

**Bunkerbarge** · 19-07-2005

I have recently purchased through Ebay a model which was made from a hull and plans from a Greenwich model shop, now ceased trading, called a HMCC Badger. Supposedly a Customs cutter. From its style and configuration I would guess at from round about the first half of the 1900's

Unfortunately I cannot find any information whatsoever on this boat so I am unable to verify colour schemes and operational timeframes to enable me to fit some crew figures.

I know that Deans Marine also make a smaller scale model of the exact same boat but they are also unable to give me any information regarding its history. (Not quite sure how they produced a model with so little information but there you go!)

If anyone can enlighten me on the origins and history of this boat or where I could get any further information I would very much appreciate it.

I have tried Customs and Excise, maritime museums, etc to no avail. I will attach a picture of the boat to assist.

Many thanks

Kiwi · 19-07-2005

That looks like the one that came out of the May 1964 Model Maker, Is it 47" long? If it is I'll pull out the mag and post the article on it. From memory it wasn't modelled on a specific boat but just the type in general, no doubt the article will clarify that.
Oops just looked closer and saw the 37" length. I'll have to find the mag and compare!

Kiwi · 19-07-2005

Here is the article and I would say it's the same boat. Re the Crew question I should think 1930s style.
Not bad this internet thing eh? An answer from the farthest away part of the world from you and in the space of 1 hour.!

**Bunkerbarge** · 19-07-2005

Kiwi,

I have to admit to being stunned. This is the first piece of information that I have seen on this boat and, as you say, it certainly seems to be the one. The picture I included is of the Deans Marine model at 37" but my model is 50" long and made from a hull and plans supplied by Maritime Models of Greenwich.

How on earth you remembered an article from a magazine published in 1964 amazes me but I am certainly glad that you did. I can't thank you enough for not just replying but taking the time to scan the article and forward it to me.

This Internet thing is even more amazing than you imagine as I am currently at work in the United States on a cruise liner and I am writing this reply from my desk in the Engine Room as we depart Nassau at 2.00 am!!

Very many thanks for your reply, I only hope that I can do something for you one day.

Best regards

duncan · 19-07-2005

[quote=Bunkerbarge]Kiwi,

"How on earth you remembered an article from a magazine published in 1964 amazes me but I am certainly glad that you did. I can't thank you enough for not just replying but taking the time to scan the article and forward it to me."
You should see Kiwi`s posts on RNZAF aircraft markings ! Methinks we have our own genius/memory man in our midst !

**Bunkerbarge** · 19-07-2005

Kiwi,

I printed off the orticle which was very interesting and much appreciated. Could I possibly impose on you though for a higher resolution scan of the plan as the text does not come out legibly on the one you did for me.

Sorry to ask but I would very much like to read the labels on the drawing.

Thanks for your help

Best regards

Kiwi · 20-07-2005

Bunkerbarge,
I can't (or don't know how to) alter the resolution on the "Paperport" program that I use so what I have done is scan at a larger size in the hope that it will be more readable, if that doesn't work we'll have to go to plan "B" (whenever I can figure out what that might be!)

Duncan,
I will admit to having been on TV's "Mastermind" in 1984 with the subject of "RNZAF Aircraft 1937-1957"

**Bunkerbarge** · 20-07-2005

Kiwi,

That is a lot better as I can now read the labelling and see the detail a lot better. I can't thank you enough for your help, time and patience.

Best regards