Cunard Queens Builders Models

[stowaway2k]

Hello,

 

The Glasgow Transport Museum has an amazing collection of ship models, of ships built in Scotland on the Clyde River.

The centerpiece of the collection is their display of the huge builders models for the three John Brown Cunard Queens built in Scotland. The models are of the ships as they were originally envisioned.

Especially interesting is the QE2 model. Compare her then as she is now.

 

Click on the link in my signature below, then "enter" into my webshots albums. The models are the first album.

 

Enjoy! I sure enjoyed being there taking the photos!

[patwell]

Thank you Kyle....what an extraordinary display!! I'm awestruck at the incredible workmanship of these models. What a sight to behold...thanks for sharing. Penny

[cunardqueen]

Kyle, as always great photos... interesting to see the model of QE2, you wont believe but there is a 7 feet model on sale on ebay right now.. buy it now for £2k... might l assure you lm not the seller!!!!!

cheers

[Transatlantic Tom]

Kyle:

 

Very nice. You have now inspired me to follow through on a long-held dream to visit the Clyde !!

 

Tom

[stowaway2k]

Kyle, as always great photos... interesting to see the model of QE2, you wont believe but there is a 7 feet model on sale on ebay right now.. buy it now for £2k... might l assure you lm not the seller!!!!!

cheers

 

Hi

I just realized, when you saw this thread, you probably thought I was talking about you! ;)

Can you imagine having a 7' model of QE2 in your living room?... I can!

The ones in the museum are about 15', I'm estimating.

[stowaway2k]

Kyle:

 

Very nice. You have now inspired me to follow through on a long-held dream to visit the Clyde !!

 

Tom

 

Hi Tom,

Don't make a special trip just to see the Clyde, as there is not much of interest to see.

But, if you happen to find yourself in Glasgow, a journey out to where the John Brown yard was could be worth the time, for the sake of nostalgia.

The museum is certainly worth a visit.