Big stuff

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thought it a nice idea to post pictures of large models only?

Here`s some big stuff at Llandudno boating lake!

This chap sometimes brings a giant Waverley model, about 12`0" long!

Picture to follow, when I find it

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Big ship seen at Birchwood, a few years ago

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Found it!….The Waverley at Llandudno

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Seen at Ellesmere……About 2005 `ish

Bob

[mike farrellParticipant @mikefarrell21522]

Well done Bob,another great idea, will not aspire me to build one as shed is only 10&12 and with fishing gear and 1/12 scale houses not much room. Looking forward to much more to admire

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thank you, Mike

Here`s another whoppa!…….Seen at the Warwick show in 2010

Bob

[Ian GardnerParticipant @iangardner62867]

I think this thread, the favourite ships, and Tony's 1951 article all add great interest to the forum-all good ideas.

Ian

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thank you, Ian, glad you approve!

Another large speedboat……..Seen at Bury Metro club

Bob

Edited By Bob Abell on 18/02/2012 18:40:17

[Tony HadleyParticipant @tonyhadley]

Bob,

Was the large Waverley model at Llandudno (which you posted above) the one which Mike Mayhew of Waverley Models built?

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Tony

Sorry, don`t know who built it

This is the Llandudno model btw

Bob

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

This model of a type 23 frigate is used at Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth to teach damage control and stability. It features all the internal comaprtments of the original design and each one can be flooded individually.

The thing you can see behind the funnel is a Rolls Roye Olympus Gas Turbine engine. Four of these are used to power the Invincible class carriers

More information in my original Model Boats Article: http://www.modelboats.co.uk/news/article.asp?a=4501

Colin

 

Edited By Colin Bishop, Website Editor on 19/02/2012 10:28:27

[David WooleyParticipant @davidwooley82563]

I rembermber well the large Carrier model being sailed into the Boat Convention in 2001 . Also the full size sling crane required to launch this 29ft monster model .Another good example of Hyper scale can be seen at Madurodam in the Netherlands . This Rotterdam model is not the largest to be seen.

Or there is this Jaw dropping quarter scale test model of the "Zumwalt stealth land attack destoyer Really though how would you get such a model is the back of your car , or "pass me the batteries" or "Opps I forgot the ballast" But in fairness this DD1000 makes the Type 45 look positively beautiful

[David WooleyParticipant @davidwooley82563]

Hi Bob This is the way to launch a model .

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Dave

Was that…..2001?………Blimey!

How time flies!

Colin was right when he said the time would pass in a flash…….and that was last August!

Bob

[David WooleyParticipant @davidwooley82563]

Hi Bob housed in Fort Perch Rock is this impressive 18ft working model of the battlship Prince of Wales .

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hi Dave……….Nice stuff

But what about this little ditty?…….

Here`s the story….

http://www.afcan.org/dossiers_techniques/port_revel2_gb.html

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Another picture of the Big Waverley at Llandudno

Built by Roy Grainger

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Another from Llandudno

This is a lovely pond in a delightful setting….and it`s hardly used!

And it`s pure water specially piped from Great Orme!

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Llandudno boating pond

At the far end of the lake, is a monument to Lewis Carroll, of Alice in Wonerland fame

He lived in the large house, in the background, on the left

Last year it was bulldozed down and is now a pile of rubble!

Bob

[David WooleyParticipant @davidwooley82563]

Hi Bob I have visited the lake and as you say it is a lovely spot and ideal for the type of models you show. There are many modellers around the UK that build and sail superb models and their achievements often go unrecorded which is a great pity as there is a lot of modelling talent out there, as your camera is testimony to.

Dave Wooley

[Gareth JonesParticipant @garethjones79649]

How about this, photographed in East Park Hull and built from two baths. For more details see Hull Model Boat Group's website.

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Ellesmere March show 2012

Big destroyer dahing about

Dave wooley on the side line in the red pullie

A great day out

Bob

[David WooleyParticipant @davidwooley82563]

Hi Bob Yes what a super weekend and good to see your Great Eastern again .

Dave Wooley

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Another interesting picture from Ellesmere Port Show

The busy dock area and narrow waterway made it very interesting for the skippers!

Photo by Duckie

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