Hi and hello from CN Collectables.

Hello all and we are back after our August break. We are still reeling from the death of our wonderful  friend, designer and model maker Dave Love who died in July from cancer.

Then there is news from Royal Mail that parcels to the USA will be charged a tariff of 10% at the point of shipping, ie in the UK. As we have a lot of US ships we will keep a close eye on this.  Two days later a court says most of these extra taxes may be illegal.  After several decades of sending parcels overseas we will manage it and do our best to avoid unnecessary extras.

However life goes on..

•  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. 
• 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 have some more Type 23 models listed.  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.  We have been able to construct and complete some of the items which we inherited and these are clearly marked as such.
• 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. 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 have a birthday sale. A number of reductions of our range for a number of reasons. There are some items still in the sale. Also many of our items will not be made again.

We always post the orders as fast as we can and in date order.   Our ship show diary has been published for 2025 and we update as we know of more.

Good to see inside the BAE factory in Glasgow the structures of HMS Belfast and HMS Birmingham under way. Good to see the first type31 on the water too. This week its forward mast structure has been installed.

The BIRTHDAY SALE IS ONGOING .

Just returned from a most enjoyable THEALE SHIP SHOW  with increased attendance and was this because it is easier to access on a Saturday? We think so. Next week in Crosby/Waterloo is the North West Ocean Ship Society LIVERPOOL SHOW  with model boats and mini ships, books and nauticalia and on SATURDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER.

Clive and Dave. CN Collectables  21st September  2025.