I am trying to scratch-build a 1:250 scale card model of the Miranda Guinness – she was a purpose-built Guinness tanker that shuttled across the Irish Sea in the 1980’s and early 90’s.

 There is a kit of the ship that was/is available from Metcalfe Mouldings and I have been able to get a copy of the (basic) GA drawing that they issued with the kit. The level of detail shown on the GA is ok but I would like to include much more if I can.

What I need are photos of the ship, particularly the decks and rear of the superstructure, though I will willing receive any pictures that anyone has. I have "Googled" and searched the web and got some pictures but not enough to make me comfortable I understand the layout, particularly the run of pipework round the superstructure.

Has anyone out there built the kit and would they have any photos of their kit – or the real ship – I might be able to get, or have them posted in a gallery on this site?

Also, there is a good (large) model of the ship in the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin – has anyone got any pictures of it?

Thanks for any help

David Hathaway

Any pictures much appreciated.

David

Just an update – I have visited the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin and have taken about 80 pictures of the Miranda Guinness model there. That should be more than enough for my purposes

The model is first class and has enough detail to satisy anyone.

I am happy to cut a CD with all the pictures for anyone who is interested – drop me a note. I just ask for an SAE to cover the postage costs.

David