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From the Captains Log

Hi and hello from CN Collectables.

  •  Welcome to our world of model ships and collectable toys both new and second hand. We are the largest retailer in the world of Triang Minic Ships Modern Series (3) and we have a diminishing amount of stock of many items in the range made between 2002 and 2014.
  • We commission and make our own extensive range of CN Collectables ships, submarines, ferries, aircraft and dockyards in 1250 scale, (CNC) and have established a busy programme of new and remastered models. All our recent production is in new tooling and has been remastered or updated in many ways. Our ethos is to constantly make the best models we can and at affordable prices, despite the huge increases in cost of raw materials. At present the process is in limbo and this means our well advanced eflexer ferry project is delayed.  We have masters and have done test castings but there is a steep learning curve.
  • In 2022 we began our Triang Minic Series 4 in 1200 scale with life extended versions of the Type 23 frigates and some classic accessories such as the Lifeboat Station, Pier Shelters, lock gates and Ocean Terminals. All of these are designed and manufactured in the UK. In July 2022 our 1200 scale metal Triang Astute Class docked.
  • This September we listed some more  Type 23 models,  There are limited number of each one and at the moment we dont know whether we shall be able to make any more.
  • We use recycled packaging where possible.
  • We bought the Mountford range a few years ago so there are some railway, aircraft, vehicle and boat items under the TM code. ALL the tooling for this range was thrown away as life expired.  There were some ships which we were able to build such as Leander frigates and these are clearly marked and cheaper.
  • CN Collectables on eBay is now into its 26th year and continues because it is so easy to use and we can be found all across the World. However you will find that a number of items are cheaper here than on eBay because of their high charges to sellers. They even take a cut of the postage paid which is so unfair.  There are also far more items on this website which is now into its 9th year.  (About 1000)
  • We usually post on Tuesdays and Fridays. 
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  • #Computer Caroline is responsible for our site for which we are indebted; respect.

Thanks for your interest, support and friendships. 

Almost all overseas parcels are sent by Royal Mail Tracked services and we do add the tracking numbers to your order once known.

Our website has had its 9th birthday and as usual we had a birthday sale.  There are some items still in the sale. Also many of our items will not be made again. The sale ends at the end of October.

We always post the orders as fast as we can and in date order.   We enjoyed both the Theale and Liverpool shows this September. Our last show for 2025 is in November at Wellow near the New Forest.  Good to see inside the BAE factory in Glasgow the structures of HMS Belfast and HMS Birmingham under way. Hope that HMS Glasgow will be in trials soon. We need more  frigates as yet another type 23, HMS St Albans is retired and moved to Fareham Creek.  It’s good to see the first type31 on the water too.

Clive and Dave. CN Collectables 17th October  2025.

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