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Some Models Which Have Been Built to My Drawings World Naval Ships Forums Archive

Some Models Which Have Been Built to My Drawings

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A selection of models built by model makers far and wide.
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As A hobby I have been drawing ship and boat model plans for over 30 odd years, must have done around 160 by now.
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[QUOTE=jamesapottinger;95986]A selection of models built by model makers far and wide.[/QUOTE] From Lto Right are: Baroda; Venturous; F.C.Sturrock; 75-ft MFV; Southern Gambler;Star VI; Talisman

[QUOTE=jamesapottinger;95988]As A hobby I have been drawing ship and boat model plans for over 30 odd years, must have done around 160 by now.[/QUOTE] L to R Kevella; Blue Toon, Peterhead pilot boat; Hunan; Sea Lady; Orcadia; Greta

Absolutely beautiful models, all of them. Talisman is a real jewel! The quality of the models obviously a direct result of the quality of the plans they are based on, modeler's skill level or no. You should be proud you designs are "at sea!" Now, about those plans for a 1/350 HMS Tiger (WWI)..... :) Regards,

I noted the model of Tribal-class HMS Ashanti behind Greta, is this one of yours as well? tim

[QUOTE=tim lewin;96383]I noted the model of Tribal-class HMS Ashanti behind Greta, is this one of yours as well? tim[/QUOTE] Regret no Tim, alas I do not have the patience or skill to build these!" Only warships I have drawn to date are the Plover/Peacock class built by Hall Russell. The model of Greta won the Gold Medal at a Model Engieer Exhibition for Don Brown some years ago. There could be a few more about. Thanks for comments.

I used to love model-making but these days regret i have no opportunity to indulge so am very envious of your quite obvious patience and skill! my dear old dad served in Ashanti during the war which was how i immediately recognised her number, would you know if it was a scratch build or kit derived? I am not sure i could justify a kit anyway as these seem to cost almost as much as the real ship when new! all best tim

[QUOTE=tim lewin;96880]I used to love model-making but these days regret i have no opportunity to indulge so am very envious of your quite obvious patience and skill! my dear old dad served in Ashanti during the war which was how i immediately recognised her number, would you know if it was a scratch build or kit derived? I am not sure i could justify a kit anyway as these seem to cost almost as much as the real ship when new! all best tim[/QUOTE] Not sure Tim, it was taken quite a few years ago now. Try some of the model kit sites such as Deans Marine etc who market GRP kits. Agree with your comments re price, hence continuing to dra plans to encourage scratch builders. Cheers, Jim

[QUOTE=jamesapottinger;95988]As A hobby I have been drawing ship and boat model plans for over 30 odd years, must have done around 160 by now.[/QUOTE] Hi Jim, I have just read this message, re your photo of the Hunan, where is this picture taken? in the UK? I had a friend who built this same model, also he built the later Hunan, he passed away 2 years ago. He lived out here in Melbourne, Aust. He was a master mariner who worked for the Swires company, and he served on these ships. I will find some photos to post. Cheers

Tim: I seem to remember in another post re Ashanti, you mentioned you had a fine model of her, custom built. Any chance of posting photographs?? She was a fine ship, and epitomized the "destroyer" of her day. Would love to see a good model of her up close. Especially considerin the close connection you have to the ship. Regards,

And I go back to the orginal thread and find you had already posted photos...maybe I should read before posting sometimes...:o

Hi James I have a hull for the Peacock class opv sitting around home Where can I source a copy of your drawings from Cheers Trent

[QUOTE=Orioness;122681]Hi Jim, I have just read this message, re your photo of the Hunan, where is this picture taken? in the UK? I had a friend who built this same model, also he built the later Hunan, he passed away 2 years ago. He lived out here in Melbourne, Aust. He was a master mariner who worked for the Swires company, and he served on these ships. I will find some photos to post. Cheers[/QUOTE] Sorry to be so late, I think you are referring to Mr Mackay, who built the Hunan model from my plan which was in Model Shipwright magazine. This was built by another model maker Jim

Jim, Did you ever do drawings of the old radar trials ship HMS Boxer? I used to have a plan from Model Shipwright which I lent to someone who promptly lost it. While I'm at it, was it you who did the drawings of the Castle Class weather ships?

[QUOTE=jamesapottinger;10057137]Sorry to be so late, I think you are referring to Mr Mackay, who built the Hunan model from my plan which was in Model Shipwright magazine. This was built by another model maker Jim[/QUOTE] Ok, thanks for replying.

The Hunan model was also made by Bryan Young of Tynemouth MBC. I finally got to see it recently as it and some other of his boats were stolen about 11 years ago and it has just been returned in the past couple of months. A very nice looking ship. Geoff

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