Finished - 1930's Aberdeen Steam Trawler - Star of Freedom

[yak face]

Well lads you are making me blush, thank you all for your OTT comments, they are each very much appreciated especially since this was a build close to my heart. Thanks for pointing out my typo Dave W, I don't know how to edit this after the 24 hr period of grace, perhaps a kind Moderator could oblige. Ian M you are of course quite right all Trawlermen should be included, but I would suggest all their Wives should be also, bear in mind these women had to bring up families almost single handedly, during a very difficult period between the world wars and after WWII. Thanks again.Tony AKA yak face I am not forgetting its just over two years to your sad loss , my thoughts are with you.

Cheers Derek

Thankyou derek , much appreciated , tony

[Guest]

Hi Derek,I come late to this one. That is a beautiful build. There's nothing much I can add to what has already been said. For me the model is an education and the back story you have given yet another. I am in awe,a much over used and devalued word,but not in this context.

Cheers

Steve

Thanks Steve, I appreciate your comments. Cheers Derek

[Guest]

Good job. I think its great that you could build something that has so much importance in your life. From reading I can tell you put a lot of love onto the build. I HAVE ONE QUESTION. Is the decking actually wood or is it plastic?

[Guest]

Hi Chris, and welcome. To answer your question, the deck is wooden overplayed with wooden strips. Have a look at the build log, Page 6, here is the link. http://www.scale-models.co.uk/community/threads/1930s-aberdeen-steam-trawler-modified-1-48-calder-craft-milford-star.13004/page-6

Thanks for viewing and your kind comments. Derek

[spanner570]

I'm so glad this has popped up again. How I missed it first time, heaven knows!

Derek, this is one beautiful model. A real credit to you. The bit of history is a nice touch too.

Belated congratulations on a superb model.

[Guest]

Outstanding build Derek, love it.

John

[Guest]

Hi Ron/John, Many thanks for your kind comments. Derek

[Guest]

Fantastic Derek, love it.

[Guest]

Hi Steve/Rick, Many thanks for the Stars, glad you liked it. As Rick will know having a family connection makes a huge difference. Cheers Derek