Very large model boats

[Guest]

Nice to have a UK Forum I own and operated a large (manned) model of H.M.S. Invincible (RO5) the modern aircraft carrier.It is to 1/24th scale and is 31ft long. I would like to know of other similar type models , anywhere world-wide. There was a large 30ft model of the cruise liner Oriana in Australia. Anybody know of it`s current location? The famous Scarborough battle fleet I know of. What happened to the late Bill Wilkinson`s wonderful paddle tug "Cracker"? Check www.warshipmodelsunderway.com pages 6 and 13 in the Gallery to see the type of thing I mean. Thanks and happy sailing, Duncan

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[John]

duncan can't find the url, I would like to look at this

[Guest]

oops

:sorry: The correct URL is www.warshipmodelsunderway.com No wonder I couldnt find France last time I sailed the English Channel ! Duncan

[John]

That is an awsome model, I think the wife would have something to say if I brought that home

[Guest]

She said it was probably some kind of Fruedian compensation thing....dont know what she meant Duncan

[Guest]

i do seem to remember an item about bill wilkinson and his boats , cracker was also shown. alas i was unaware that he had passed on. but his dedication and the models he produced in the limited space he had where nothing short of stunning. if i am correct , either his son or son in law

9or possibly a neighbour) also aidded in the building and maouvering of these vast models.

[Guest]

Those are amazing. Never seen models that big. I am impressed

[Guest]

Glad you liked it Fubar. Go to www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk and look in the "Show Reports" for Beale Park,click on "boats" . These are ,I believe, the latest additions to the Portsmouth Model Boat Display Team`s fleet, both are crewed. Dont know any other details. If you hear of anything similar in Canada or US let me know. regards Duncan

[Guest]

Bill Wilkinson's boat cracker is in the hands of his friend Paul but the others have gone in to his estate after his death but if you want to talk to the lad who has the boat go to http://www.modelmania.btinternet.co.uk/

[Guest]

Thanks Riggers, Its good to know Cracker is in good hands. Hopefully she will sail again. I enjoyed the crack with Bill when we met.

[Guest]

Hi Duncan,

Any more pix of this amazing ship model.

John

[Guest]

I enjoyed the crack with Bill when we met.

Yes we both share some special memories and he is sadly missed last time I spoke to him he was making it live steam maybe some day it will be back on the water where it belongs

[Guest]

Hi Duncan,Any more pix of this amazing ship model.

John

Give me a couple of days and I`ll see what I can dig out. Most were taken pre digital revolution.

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[Guest]

Duncan,

Thank you...the scale is certainly evident! I'm brooding on a large 'model' of a modern RN vessel. It's embryonic but 1/32 is a good scale until you want to 'man' it! Escorts are by their nature fine hulled vessels and I was quite surprised how fine a Leander actually was. Scaling up gains you beam but the length becomes an issue! I'm away for a week but josmond@mac.com is a good point of contact. John

[Guest]

Duncan, it makes you realise just what a size this model is. I'd love to have a go at piloting her, it must be very interesting to manoeuvre a model boat from an on board perspective