Models of QE2

[Waverley]

Fancy your own QE2.  Especially at the 1:350 scale. Have a look at the photos as the details are superb.  Price in dollars so best to wait until the exchange rate improves!!!

http://www.maritimereplicas.com/details.php?id=32

Robert

[Isabelle Prondzynski]

Look very good.

As the EUR / USD exchange rate is already excellent, I don't have that reason for not ordering...

But... I still want my own QE2... the real one!

[Andy F]

Well, a fool and his money are soon parted, or so the saying goes!

Like a kid in a sweetshop, I would often gaze adoringly at the magnificent examples on display in the QE2 Shop whenever I would visit or pass by.  My inner strength was rapidly being sapped by the overwhelming urge until I could resist the temptation no longer and in one reckless moment, my onboard account shot up substantially.  Having purchased said item, I then had to figure out how I might actually get it off the ship but manage it I did.  From looking at the picture, I would say mine is probably the smaller of the 2 shown but it is incredibly detailed and (I believe), certainly worth parting with my hard-earned for.  It presently remains safely packed in its box but one of these days I shall finally get around to taking it to work, where I plan to proudly display it in my Office alongside my collection of QE2 prints.

Of course I would have been happier with a bigger one but size isn't everything...

[singlemalt]

Jealous much?!

I never bought one onboard in the summer and severely regretted it - but did convince myself that one of those Charger plates and toothbrush mug (sorry, 'Neptune' mug) with the QE2 image on them would be a sound investment.

My mum was out on the final voyage and I asked her to buy one for me and i would pay for it and excess baggage charges when she got back. sadly all gone so I ended up with a dinky one instead. Well actually 2... one I'm 'keeping safe' for my nephew. Honest 

So Andy, we've got baby QE2, mummy QE2.... just need someone to come along with daddy QE2 and the family is complete 
 

[Andy F]

Ah that's a shame Ali but if any consolation, I'm rather envious of your rubber ring!

[singlemalt]

Robert ( and everyone else!)

Have you been tempted by one of these?
We need to complete the family group 

[Mr B]

..yeh, you bet I'm tempted......

....it's the one at Port Rashid...     

[Waverley]

Ali,
   I was tempted when I saw the smallest one in the QE2 shop but I had already bought two of the large QE2 bears for my nieces. Did not have enough arms left to carry everything out of the shop.

Robert

[Andy F]

Waverley - Should have gone for the model.  After all, one teddy bear looks pretty much the same as the next doesn't it?

[Dr. Edmund Carus]

Hello all,

As you might see from my profile I am very much into model ships and collecting these. Re. the QE2, here's an interesting site (not only for her but QM2, Mrs Brown and Mauretania. QM to come soon I see).

http://scherbakshipmodels.tripod.com/id64.html

For a greater price but good "pewter" model, see:

http://www.classic-ship.de/queenelizabeth2-p-230.html?cPath=1&osCsid=6okr04d49si8mv9knv1o1c79f1

The QE2 will be reavailable soon I reckon.

Cheers!

PS: Please ask me if you want more unbiased model information - I might be able to help.

[Mauretania1907]

That isa such an interesting picture, the Maury, QE2 QMary die Grosse (now you might see why I call her that) and Vicky Brown side by side, very interesting to see how ships have changed over the past hundred years since Maury came into service.

[Kev]

Great info

[Waverley]

Found this site with a good model of the QE2. Also click more photos

Twinkle - this model is made from scratch


http://www.qe2model.com/index.html

[Rob Lightbody]

That is AWESOME!!

[andyh]

Very impressive,  I think it would have taken me a bit longer than 1200 hours though 

[Avariel]

That is amazing.

*hats off to the model maker*

If it was me, I would take at least 2-3 years to build it. *has the attention span of a housefly*

[Kev]

Not your average cornflake pack freebie this one

respect to the builder-what a skill to have.I see he was the model maker on the Titanic film. Wonder if this will be static or working-guess the former but fantastic whatever-a bit like the one in Southampton departure lounge-who made that? was it the builders model and is it still there?

[Scott Ebersold]

Totally, desperately "in want" of that model. 

[Andy F]

Agree absolutely superb and testimony to the Guy's skill (and patience)

[ancoaster78]

It really is vert fine, very little for even the most eagle eyed to fault!

The etched brass really is the way forward for ship models of that type, the only way to get such a good finish to all those millions of windows, and getting a machine to do it for you saves you having to cut them all out yourself, genius, I have been considering somthing similar after reading some other websites for my project for a while, but seeing it done so well on the very ship I wish to built is a big encouragement!

Thanks for the link 

[Kev]

Hi Andy2 I'm glad that you are also building one. It certainly requires a lot of skill and patience I would agree/imagine (something I can't do-I still have my Airfix QE2 in a box from a kid!). Perhaps you can keep us updated on your own progress? Are you building just a one  off for yourself or doing a kit/run? What scale? Perhaps you can do a special rate for Forum members!I doubt my offer of Ten genuine British Pounds would buy more than a window on that model!



 Check out this well made 1/600 Airfix Kit
http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.maritim-modellklubb.no/Images/IPMS2005/QEII.JPG&imgrefurl=http://www.maritim-modellklubb.no/Artikler/IPMS-konkurranse2005.html&usg=__wrm6iv57Nty6v4Ui6_fbZ0_fTsI=&h=856&w=1136&sz=273&hl=en&start=16&um=1&tbnid=W6NLthh4u7Ky3M:&tbnh=113&tbnw=150&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dairfix%2Bqe2%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26sa%3DN%26um%3D1

Also check out the latest £4billion Queen Elizabeth- http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-1100714/The-4billion-Airfix-Kit-Behind-scenes-Britains-biggest-warships.html

[ancoaster78]

Hey Kev,

My project is far from being ready to share its progress im afraid! I found a set of deck plans, and a few other plans a few years ago, and over the last couple of years have been very slowly (very time consuming, and I really have a lot more important things in life to do!) drawing up on a CAD program (mostly on nice quite night shifts, which I no longer have) the plans for my model.

I am initially drawing the ship in all its details, last time I spent much time on it was putting the position of the windows and portholes in on the side view, and started to scale up the hull lines from the model makers plan of them I have. Eventually, information from all the different drawings of the ship I have, shipyard drawings and model makers plans will come together on this one master plan on the CAD, from which I will be able to build. Seeing as I am very fussy about getting things as right as possible, this is expected to take quite a good few months yet, and much pouring over thousands of photos for all the bits the drawings don't show!

The model, once started, (which will not be in the immediate future!) will probally made from glassfibre with a mixure of plasticard and brass overlays, all laser cut from the CAD drawings, to give surface detail, windows, doors, openings etc, with real teak (from veneer suppliers) for the decks, and a mixture of cast metal and photo etched brass for the small fittings. Scale was originally going to be 1:96, but I am now considering enlarging to 1:72 as there are some other ships I wish to built in the even more distant future which are smaller, and would much better suit 1:72 scale then 1:96. This is as yet undecided. The CAD drawings can forunatly be resized precidely to any scale from the base scale I am drawing them to. The other reason for interest in 1:72 is 'Task Force 72' who operate and display a whole fleet of large models all built to that scale in several countries around the world, the idea of a fleet to join might be fun?

Either scale makes a pretty large model which has its own problems, am thinking a long estate car with a roof rack and a specially made carry box are going to be needed!
Whichever scale I use the model will be fully operational, possibly even with steam propulsion if I choose that period of its life to model....

Due to the size and cost of the project, it is going to take ages, and at some later stage in the project, ie once the hull mouldings are finished etc and I have something physical to show, I may seek orders for drawings/hulls/fittings or maybe even a complete kit etc from others wishing to build the ship, to help fund the project, I have not tried selling parts like this before, but have read of others who have, would seek advise first etc, but, all that is a loooong way off!

Wow, that was ment to be a quite response, I get carried away....

Thansk for the interest, Cheers! 

[Kev]

Nice one Andy-keep us posted!

[Waverley]

Andy,
       When you are ready for the laser cut parts to your drawing specifications. I can recommend Stephen Harris at this company

http://www.laserframes.co.uk/Home_Page.htm

[ancoaster78]

Thanks for that Chief, will definatly consider them when the time eventually comes!

In the meantime, heres another model, some lovely photos....

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/180818183iQGzTt?start=0

[Kev]

That Glasgow model is one fine piece. Wonder who built it?

Too big for my bath though.

[Isabelle Prondzynski]

It's a John Brown model, according to the comment from E Dowds here :

http://www.flickr.com/photos/prondis_in_kenya/2688853556/

[Rob Lightbody]

It's a John Brown model, according to the comment from E Dowds here :

http://www.flickr.com/photos/prondis_in_kenya/2688853556/

It is indeed.

And here's my Dad with THAT model, IN John Browns, with some old lady.



I was told that all 3 models in the transport museum were used as tank-test models, before being completed to displayable standard when the ships were launched.

[Kev]

What a proud photo to have of your Dad Rob

Thanks Isabelle also for identifying it as JBs builders model

[Scott Ebersold]

That's so exciting.  Which one is your dad?

[Rob Lightbody]

That's so exciting.  Which one is your dad?

He's the one with the grey peaked cap in the background.

No I'm kidding, he's the one shaking QEII's hand.

Its my favourite photo of him, he was so proud and had been quite nervous indeed.  We were all right beside him behind a cordon, hence the photo.  He'd have been representing the QE2 maintenance team (who were about to cease involvement as this was 1986) and also probably the Gas Turbine 'power' team.

[Twynkle]

Hi Rob

Did he ever have or get presented with a Model of QE2?
Love his button-hole, btw!

[Kev]

 'he was so proud and had been quite nervous indeed'

At least he didn't do a Rowan Atkinson style headbutt then Rob!


Seriously, I can appreciate what this photo must mean to you and it's fantastic that we can all see a great moment at JBs. Thanks for letting us see it.

[Waverley]

How about a nice paper model of the QE2

http://www.thconline.com/qe2oclinpapm.html

[Twynkle]

Thank you, Robert.


Opened the link and found: 'The QE2 is, for many, a special transatlantic ocean liner that steams on in a class by herself'
We wish!...Or has the author of the text been reading the 'latest' on our QE2 World Cruise  2009?

This model (unmade) would make a good Christmas Present for junior Twynkles!

[Andy F]

Its my favourite photo of him, he was so proud... 

and rightly so Rob, as indeed must you and your Mum have been.  Although I've seen this one before on your website, thanks for posting it and a great memory.  We all hold a debt of gratitude to your Father and many others like him for giving us all such fond memories and effectively bringing us all together here.

[Isabelle Prondzynski]

And here's my Dad with THAT model, IN John Browns, with some old lady.

I was told that all 3 models in the transport museum were used as tank-test models, before being completed to displayable standard when the ships were launched.

Rob, were the QM and QE models in John Browns at the time too? When were they all moved to the Transport Museum?

[Rob Lightbody]

Rob, were the QM and QE models in John Browns at the time too? When were they all moved to the Transport Museum?

The QE2 model was only moved to JBE's for that particular day (the Queen's visit on board the Britannia to commemorate 100 years of John Browns) and was then returned to the transport museum from where it had been taken.  I think its on permanent loan to the transport museum from Browns, but I'm guessing they won't be asking for it back now... 

[Twynkle]

Found today...


http://www.maritimereplicas.com/details.php?id=21

There are no lights - yet?!


When I looked earlier, I think there was a price - and aren't these the same as  the Models in the QE2 shop?

[Scott Ebersold]

Um... sign me up. 

Sometimes I could see a price, sometimes not.  But it seems there are a number of sizes of our lady.  almost 3 ft, 2 ft (interestingly born from Cunard's commission for QV suites) and adorable little 15" ones for (maybe if you're lucky) $350.

2 words:  I want.


 

[highlander0108]

Found today...


http://www.maritimereplicas.com/details.php?id=21

There are no lights - yet?!


When I looked earlier, I think there was a price - and aren't these the same as  the Models in the QE2 shop?

Yes, the QE2 giftshop was selling the small version.  I almost bought one on my last trip, but had the cashier open the box to examine the model and found out that it was missing a prop of all things!  That was the last one they had that they thought was NOT damaged.  She wrote down the company that suppled the models for me and as she was writing it down, I recognized the name, having visited the site before.  The price onboard was the same as was previously posted on their website.  Our UK friends who did the final World Cruise, bought one of these small models and the attention to detail is outstanding.  The latest revisions/additions to the ship were included such as the Funnel Bar and that bunmp on the roof, but interestingly, on their model purchased onboard QE2, the Grimm Wheels were included on the props....go figure.    The medium sized one would sure be a nice addition to my mantle. 

[Twynkle]

A bit more QE2 teak!


http://www.flickr.com/photos/watch_keeper/sets/72157618900327594/


These pics were the last I took before leaving The QE2 (in Soton) for the final time...

[ancoaster78]

The largest of those QE2 models is truely superb, the level of detail and accuracy over the smaller ones really sets it apart, althought the smaller ones are very nice too, I certainly wouldnt say no to any of them!  

Except that is for the Grimm Wheels, they (Maritime Replicas) just don't seem to realise the ship did't have them for more than a very short time!

[k.sailaway]

I, too, have one of the smaller Maritime Replicas Queen Elizabeth 2 models, along with their Queen Mary 2 and yes, I admit .... Queen Victoria - for completeness only of course!

They are all hand-assembled and sometimes contain little build and design faults (including Grimm wheels) which only adds to their charm I think. Probably no two are exactly alike. I'm very pleased to have bought them aboard the ships.

k.

[Waverley]

I noticed when watching the British Pathe films (posted in service life) of the Queen Elizabeth's last voyage that there was a large model of the QE2 onboard.  Is this the same model which is now on display at the QE2 terminal building in Southampton?

Also anyone wanting to see a model of the QE2 shown for the first time in public then view the British Pathe film titled "Q4 Progress.
A very nice small model.

[Twynkle]

QE2 in Airfix!

http://www.modelshipwrights.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=2651

[Rob Lightbody]

they airfix model is pretty good, except for the funnel!

[Cunardqueen]

Ok so it isnt quite  a model of QE2,and its framed,but ths may be of interest
Bought onboard awayback in 1988 and at the time l thought it was expensive. The sales guy in the shop did say that the only had a hadfull in for a trial.   
Its about 21 ins long by 8ins high

[Rob Lightbody]

Myles - I've never seen a "model" like that before - its a good idea!  It just needs finished slightly better and I'd buy it.  It could have half the ship, then a mirrored background to create the illusion of the other half...

[Cunardqueen]

I think when you see it looking down from above it does give  a poor impression of the "unfinished"  state, However when its hung on  a wall and viewed from a slight distance, it does look pretty smart... and gives a nice side view.

The mirror is a good idea !! 
 

[Bob C.]

One of my goals in life is to build one of these but about 2-3 times larger.  This one is about 1.4m long and is quite good!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3EqqvY0SNc

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3EqqvY0SNc" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3EqqvY0SNc</a>

[Twynkle]

Hey Bob

Good Goal - and Great find!

Simply the best.

Very Good Luck!



(Please, when you have achieved it, may I be the first to order another?!
Don't mind if it's a little one either! To sail QE2, even in the bath......)

[Kathy M.]

I saw this video a few weeks ago - and I want one too!


It annoys me when people say QE II - small error - but annoying nonetheless!

[Bob C.]

For me what makes the model special is that it is the original configuration - thin, white funnel, sports deck between the mast and funnel, Lookout Bar and original cascading decks aft with a Quarter Deck Pool.  

It's an absolutely amazing model, don't get me wrong, but I do think that the forward superstructure from the forward cranes up to the pilot house looks a bit out of scale.  Either the Lookout Bar windows are too low/small or there is added height between the L/O Bar windows and Sun/Sports deck. JMHO

Regardless, I'd buy it off the owner today if I had the chance!

 

[Twynkle]

This great ocean liner was the flag ship of Cunard for 35 years until the successor Queen Mary 2 replaced her. In this periode she crossed the Atlantic 695 times, completed 23 journeys around the world, travelled 5 mio. sea miles and accommodated more than 3 mio. passengers. At present QE2 lays permanently in Dubai were she is converted into a hotel.
The model was built from scratch by Gerold Brunner. It is constructed in the scale 1:200 and features even the smallest detail.
The movie shots were taken at our yearly Model Boat Showcase in 2008.

 RetoFor wrote this (above) alongside his clip that you found, Bob

Here a link to his other clips

http://www.youtube.com/user/RetoFor

and his website in Switzerland
http://www.askweb.ch/

I've tried to find Gerold Brunner via google - no luck...so far!

He could make a great deal from his skills with scratch!

[mrkpnh (Malcolm K)]

I want one - I would be perfect for playing with in the bath

On a serious point that model has quite a list when she turns. I know that scale will affect her speed and that the speed will affect her cornering but does anyone remember the real thing listing when she cornered at speed (I suspect the answer is that she never did corner at speed )

[Bob C.]

On a serious point that model has quite a list when she turns. I know that scale will affect her speed and that the speed will affect her cornering but does anyone remember the real thing listing when she cornered at speed (I suspect the answer is that she never did corner at speed )

Given the scale of the model, the real QE2 would be doing 40+ kts and would definitely lean a lot just like the model.

Also, what is evident and pretty cool to see in the video is the model's initial lean into the turn when the rudder is thrown over (best seen at 1:17).  Rudder forces lean the ship into the turn until centrifugal forces overcome and lean the ship out.  It happens on real ships too but not as noticeably.

[Cunardqueen]

One of my goals in life is to build one of these but about 2-3 times larger.  This one is about 1.4m long and is quite good!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3EqqvY0SNc

Bob,
 If do do happen to build one, maybe you could knock up a few extra and let us know on here.....

I want one - I would be perfect for playing with in the bath

Malcolm, Just how big a bath do you have to handle one of those & might the ducks get in the way...

[Bob C.]

Bob,
 If do do happen to build one, maybe you could knock up a few extra and let us know on here.....

Unfortunately it will be a few years until I can get started on the first one.  Being in the Navy and having to move every few years would wreak havoc on the model or what ever progress would be made to that point so I'll have to wait until I retire and settle down - about 3-5 years. In the meantime, though, I am mentally building it over and over so when it comes time to start actually using the tools, glue and paint I'll be ready.   I started a 1:100 scale QE2 model about 30 years ago but never made it past framing the forward hull - it was fun but college and other shiny object diverted my efforts.  My interest and dedication has grown by leaps and bounds since then (aided much by this board - thanks again Rob!) and I am more than ready to see the project through.  Can't wait!!!

I'll start taking orders now though...lol

   

[Twynkle]

Hi Bob a.k.a Reltco
Please - may I really go on the list?!
Promise that I would treasure it for ever (not necessarily in the bath!)
And then whenever 'ever' happens, the g-children will inherit it!

[Twynkle]

Here's another - this time in Australia!
 deadline for sale - 29.7.2009

(enlarged pic of stern - the deck chairs look a little strange!)

http://www.graysonline.com/Lot.aspx?id=3820316

[mrkpnh (Malcolm K)]

enlarged pic of stern - the deck chairs look a little strange!)

It's not just the deck chairs that look wrong - the entire model doesn't look right!

Look at the shot of her foredecks - They look more like the QM than the QE2!

[Twynkle]

Ssh! Please don't say a word about this -
but It would be really Good to know whether there's
any hope of finding Any Thing (however small) to do with
QE2 in the other ships shops?

[cos918]

Hi all I am new on here. On day I want to make a big model of QE2 but there are several other ships I want to model first. There are many company offering models of QE2 but most of them are wrong or rubbish . Take that Maritime replicas model he hasn't painted the bridge windows black and the funnel looks ? and he want $2000 for that get it wright and then may be  some thing worth buying. The Airfix is good a bit small and an old version. The best kit a round is the one made by Gunze Sangyo  It is at 1:450 scale and represents her from her 1972 to 1977. I have yet to see a ready made model of her that is correct.

John

[eddy666]

Luckily my uncle gave me years ago this paperbuilt QE2.

It is a "Schreiber Bogen" Card modeling.

I think it is still available.

Have a look on their website.

http://www.schreiber-bogen.com/

Martin

[MiamiCunarder]

>>
Found today...


http://www.maritimereplicas.com/details.php?id=21

There are no lights - yet?!


When I looked earlier, I think there was a price - and aren't these the same as  the Models in the QE2 shop?<<

 My problem with this Maritime Replica model (besides the price..lol) is the slight inaccuracy on the stern end. As I recall, over the years, that area was redone ever so slightly. However it looks like these changes weren't implemented correctly on this model. Since it's a little hard to describe what I mean, here's a shot of the stern I found off a site. Does anyone else see what I mean?



  Ron

[cos918]

The window frames look heavy / thick on the model and I think this distorts the look of the model.
There are some areas on QE2 which are a nightmare to model and the worst one is the funnel.All the photos of her you look up at the funnel and it look slim . On a model you look down and it looks fat so we think it is wrong even thought is is dimentially wright .This might be the case with the stern.
 
John

[Isabelle Prondzynski]

This is the model I should really love to have :

http://www.flickr.com/search/?s=int&w=55206992%40N00&q=asprey+model&m=text

But I'd need to include its very own exhibition space as well 

[ancoaster78]

That silver model was lovely, but I prefer realistic colours, looked glamorous enough though.

Did anyone else notice, when looking at it closely that the markings on the forward end of the hull are distorted?

It looked to me like they had been etched before the sides of the hull were bent to shape, the waterline and windows all looked very odd!

Thankfully you had to get down and look which I doubt many people bothered to do, sadly I have an eye for these details, it did make me smile to see though! 

[Fairfield]

The builders' hull model built up and on display in Glasgow's Transport Museum.

[citrail]

Yeah, that's the one I'd like to have     /\

[Bob C.]

Me too but I'll settle for building one.

[skilly56]

Malcolm,

Re your mention of the the radio controlled model listing in the turns - it probably does not have the stabilizers. These make a huge difference in reducing the roll, but also reduce the list in the turns as well.

I have just pulled out the boxed Airfix 1:600 scale QE2 my lad bought home from the ship 2 years ago and noticed that the stabilizer fins all have their trailing edge facing fwd , not aft like they should be.

I'm just gonna have to stick them on the other way around - otherwise it would bug me every time I saw them
Cheers
Skilly

[Scott Ebersold]

I've been in the Queen Elizabeth II terminal a few times in the last few years and each time there has been a different model to the right just as you enter.  The first 2 times it was the ship I was sailing on, QM2 and then QE2.  Just this last August I found this pretty lady sitting there.  I thought it was a builder's model, but I am not guessing not.  Especially with the blue anti-fowling paint on the bottom.

[Isabelle Prondzynski]

The same model, I believe, that we found there last year. Both Pia and I had a go at photographing it, and this link should lead to five pictures :

http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=qe2+model+terminal&s=rec

Here is just one of them :



A model that always got a raw deal, as the sommeliers would set up their wine pre-ordering table right next to it, which meant that it was no longer easy to see... I hope it is still there!

[Scott Ebersold]

It was there as late as the 29th of this last August.

[highlander0108]

>>
Found today...


http://www.maritimereplicas.com/details.php?id=21

There are no lights - yet?!


When I looked earlier, I think there was a price - and aren't these the same as  the Models in the QE2 shop?<<

 My problem with this Maritime Replica model (besides the price..lol) is the slight inaccuracy on the stern end. As I recall, over the years, that area was redone ever so slightly. However it looks like these changes weren't implemented correctly on this model. Since it's a little hard to describe what I mean, here's a shot of the stern I found off a site. Does anyone else see what I mean?



  Ron

Ron, I noticed this area has been changed over the years as well.  The deck was extended slightly.  The original stern had a larger cut out area for the stern equipment.  The stern cranes now extend through the aft deck and the area in between is filled with life rafts.  Does anyone know when this modification was made?  I could guess maybe it was during the refit after the Falklands Island War when extensive work was done back there.  I need to cull through my files.

Ken

[Blue Bombay]

Ron, I noticed this area has been changed over the years as well.  The deck was extended slightly.  The original stern had a larger cut out area for the stern equipment.  The stern cranes now extend through the aft deck and the area in between is filled with life rafts.  Does anyone know when this modification was made?  I could guess maybe it was during the refit after the Falklands Island War when extensive work was done back there.  I need to cull through my files.

That area was extended in the 1990 Refit.

Louis

[citrail]

I WANT ONE!

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3EqqvY0SNc" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3EqqvY0SNc</a>

[Mr B]

Er, regarding the 'listing on her turns' mentioned somewhere above:

She must be doing the scale equivalent of approximately 50mph going into these turns !!   
...and you are surprised at there being some listing ??!   *laughs*

[Twynkle]

The fact that at less than 90 degrees, she's still afloat....Well 'listed and righted'  RC RMS QE2!
(There's more about this on page 2 of this thread)

[Chris]

Still, it's nice to see her 'at sea' again

Chris.

[luzparis]

my QE2 model in steel by CM manufactor i repaint the model

[Blue Bombay]

Not sure if this image has be shown.Heres a model of the QE2 during the Falkland War.

http://www.steelnavy.com/images/2002MarchGallery/HansaHohms2001-qe2.jpg

Louis

[Rob Lightbody]

See attached - spotted in the new Hamleys shop in Glasgow this weekend. 

Also available in our QE2 shop!  http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0006HJEM2?tag=theqe2storyforum-21&camp=1406&creative=6394&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=B0006HJEM2&adid=0VATX2WZ64J0G5K2R2PZ&

[Bob C.]

Rob's post reminided me of something and I also found a great surprise along the way in checking the details.  I remembered that in the attic of the house I rent out in Florida I have at least 2 unopened 1969 Airfix 1:600 QE2 models. Click here to see the box (http://airfixtributeforum.myfastforum.org/1969_RMS_Queen_Elizabeth_II_1_600_about858.html).  I'm thinking if the heat hasn't significantly warped the pieces, the kits may be worth a bit more nowadays.  Regardless, I think they would would be fun to build today in painstaking detail as a tribute to her.

The surprise I found was a QE2 color chart that I discovered several years ago but have not been able find since. The colors show the variations of her original boot topping CUNARD red to current red and many other component color changes through her various overhauls.  You can see the full scale version here: (http://74.125.155.132/search?q=cache:jVXCI8X8YMIJ:titanic-model.com/dc/dcboard.php%3Faz%3Dshow_topic%26forum%3D123%26topic_id%3D2208%26mode%3Dfull+qe2+model+airfix+1969&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us)

[highlander0108]

See attached - spotted in the new Hamleys shop in Glasgow this weekend. 

Also available in our QE2 shop!  http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0006HJEM2?tag=theqe2storyforum-21&camp=1406&creative=6394&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=B0006HJEM2&adid=0VATX2WZ64J0G5K2R2PZ&

Rob, you just jogged my memory here.  My son received this very kit for Christmas last year as he had it on his wish list.  We unfortunately have not yet built it.  I think it is a decent rendering of the ship for the size and will be a fun father/son project to complete.  My whole Cuanrd affair began with making the Revell Queen Mary model many years ago.

[Bob C.]

I think it is a decent rendering of the ship for the size and will be a fun father/son project to complete. 

Be sure to use the color chart above!

[Peter Mugridge]

Well, goodness me - I'm sure if you did the maths and scaled that RC model up you'd find the scale speed was closer to 100 knots than 40!  Should be easy enough for the mathematically minded to calculate as it's just about possible to time how quickly that model covers it's own length, and we know that's a scale 963 feet...

As to the real thing listing while turning; it sure did - I remember being on the higher deck at the stern, looking down on the two jacuzzi tubs, and the water slopped over the sides of them for about 3 - 4 minutes during a turn.

[Kindlychap]

Waverley - Should have gone for the model.  After all, one teddy bear looks pretty much the same as the next doesn't it?

Of course not! They all have their own character.

Actually, the 1:350 Maritime replica one has two faults that I can spot at a quick glance. There is something between 8081 and 8001 that was not present on the ship itself (there was actually a gap) and the windows of 8183 are far too small.

They would bug me.

[Matt]

Im looking to Purchase a QE2 Model, so Where would i now Buy one, A nice looking model, to scale, For not too much money, But obviously enough to make a decent looking model. Fairly decent size too? All the help will be appretiated!

Thanks, Matt

[cos918]

hi Matt

Gunze Sangyo make a good version of her in 1:450 revell all so used the same tooling and put the same kit in there own box. Airfix do a 1:600 version. See my post on the top of this page it has a photo of my QE2


John

[Peter Mugridge]

I've answered my own earlier question; albeit with very approximate calculations.

I estimate that at 35 knots QE2 covers her own length in 15 seconds; as the model seems to cover it's own length in about 5 seconds, that's doing a scale speed of 105 to 110 knots which is about 120 land mph...!!

[Twynkle]

Have you seen this?
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_S9itLetzjk" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_S9itLetzjk</a>

[Stowaway2k]

Found this site with a good model of the QE2. Also click more photos

Twinkle - this model is made from scratch


http://www.qe2model.com/index.html

Oh yeah, that's Tom... he works on the Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA. 

He used my photos
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/stowaway2k/CunardQUEENELIZABETH2OriginalBuildersModel#
of the builders model as a guide for his model, which was a private special order.
Nice of him to give me a shout-out at the bottom of his second page of photos.   

Tom also built the display case which houses the famous cutaway model of Normandie, found in the Queen Mary.

[MiamiCunarder]

  Sorry folks but I have to ask:

Stowaway.. where the heck have  ya been, man? Please MSG me privately.


  Ron

[Twynkle]

Another model
http://www.modelshipmaster.com/products/ocean_liners/Queen_elizabeth_2.htm
Length 39" - no details of scale -- $1,200!

[matdark]

A few pictures of the 1/450 model kit I've almost finished. I wanted her to look as close as possible as when I was on board for my honeymoon in august 2008 (the kit is pre-1987), which meant I had to redo the funnel, aft decks, cranes, added suites... A few things still have to be done: starboard rigging and lifeboats, funnel top vents, some paintwork... But I'm rather happy withe what she looks like for a 60cm model




http://picasaweb.google.fr/mpontecaille/QE2Model?feat=directlink

[cos918]

very nice.
I have the same kit. I am finishing mine as the kit but have made it rc. On the next one I am doing her as She left for the last time. How did you do the Funnel.

John

[Bob C.]

Very well done, especially working the revisions from scratch.  How long have you been a modeler?  You are quite good.

[Alistair]

I'm also building the same kit but have neither the skill or the confidence to make the modifications to update her.
It looks great. Well done! 

The only controversial thing I am doing is keeping the funnel with the original colour scheme!

[luzparis]

VERY NICE MODEL Mathieu tres beau travail

[Twynkle]

How it's done by google!
http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=ebe8b027aedcd6a8bab3b73b36f5f8e0&ct=hprm

[Cruise_Princess]

I got this model this week complete with lots of LED lights...she looks spectacular all lit up with the light pouring through the portholes...Ok its not a high spec model but at  a metre long I love her to bits.....

I wonder if she knew she was sailing on the clyde again this week?  She has come home at last!

[Marshall]

There is a shop in devern that sells ship models and i cant for the life of me remeber whats it called but there was model of the qe2 that you could build in her old style with the old style funnel. for 16.99. i wished i bought it now, however rob i have that one model you have found in glasgo, you cna get it froma ny local or online model zone website

[highlander0108]

Here's one listed on eBay that is so incredibly inaccurate and offered at such an astonding price.
http://cgi.ebay.com/QE2-QUEEN-ELIZABETH-2-1967-CUNARD-LINE-MODEL-SHIP_W0QQitemZ250478106173QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Collectables_Nautical?hash=item3a51a8963d
I wouldn't be interested at any price for that load of rubbish.

[Thad]

A couple pictures of my 1:1250 scale QE2 models, two by Hansa and one by Mercator, showing the ship in 1969, 1982 and 1988

[cos918]

well my QE2 hit the water for the first time to test the RC gear. She handled well in the bath. I hope to get her on open water in the next few days. There is still some more finishing  to be done on her.

John

[cos918]

Well got QE2 out on the lake today. Just like the real ship she has problems on her first sea trill ,nothing that can not be fixed.

here is a few  photos to enjoy .you could all most think it is the real ship in some.

John

[Rob Lightbody]

Great photos of a great model John, well done!  I'd love to see it for real.  In fact I'd love to have it!  I suspect I'd take more baths than showers if I owned such a thing

I'm amazed how even its sitting on the water, and the waterline looks about right too.

Are its propellors in proportion to the real ones?  If so, it would be fun if their rpm was the same as the real thing!  (but would it go?).

[cos918]

Hi Rob
Thank you for the nice words.
The props are a plastic version of the old 6 blade prop per 1987. On the model the are not very good at all resulting in high rpm not much movement. I have just ordered a pair of brass 15mm5 blade props. He does not do a 6 blade  version. This should help improve top speed.

John

[Rob Lightbody]

If it was mine, i would love it to be realistic... with tiny propellors (relatively!) moving it slowly.  i'd imagine the propellors might do BETTER when running slower... too fast and it would just all be cavitation and froth ..?  QE2-87+ span hers at 72 or 144 rpm... any idea what the model's are doing?

[cos918]

Hi Rob
I would love to fit a pair of 15mm 6 blade brass props but the do not exist as far as I know. The problem with the plastic props is there is no bite on them very shallow pitch if that so there very little thrust made.
Remember this model is 1:450 and water is still 1:1 so as with all scale models sailing does not scale down perfectly .I will let you know how the new props do. I hope to get them next week.
Why don't you have a go a Doing a QE2 kit to RC, it has to the 1:450 and not 1:600.

John

[Twynkle]

Hi John

Those images are really good!
Well done and well made.
It looks as if it's taken hours of patience and practice!

[RMS Queen Elizabeth 2]

I love these models. Well done.    There way better than mine.

[Cunardqueen]

If you didnt know any better the bottom photo of the model could very easily pass for an arial shot of the great ship herself in some ocean.
 Both absolutely fasinating !!! 

[cos918]

Hi all
Well the first sea trials highlighted some problems.
I have fixed the rudder
I have put on some new brass props. Only 5 blade shame i could not find any 6 blade at 15mm.
Put in new ESC and a LIPO battery.
 
On the second trials she sailed better . She is still a bit glitchy   but I will try to iron this out.
I have to also fix a lot of life boats.

John

[RMS Queen Elizabeth 2]

Is your QE2 a revell model? I love your model, she looks very sleek and regal. I have to admit its hard to keep my models tip top when the years go on. My QE2 is very hard to maintain and when the next refit comes I might let her have new parts fitted along with a new funnel like the ocurrent one and a new mast. The superstructure would need a refurbishment aswell.

[cos918]

hi
Yes revell did do a version of this kit for a while. I think they borrowed the tooling from
gunze sangyo. Mine is a Gunze sangyo ,You can find them around if you hunt for a bit. They go for about the £30 to £40 on ebay

John

[RMS Queen Elizabeth 2]

I've placed an order for three new liners. Can't wait!

[cos918]

Had her3rd sea trial
 Iron out the bugs. She now sails really well. I have put a keel on her and this has stopped the snap  roll.The keel has several positions depending on the wind. Just put her name on the bow finish 1 or 2 things and she is done.

John

[RMS Queen Elizabeth 2]

Marvellous model!
I've decided that I'll retire my QE2 later in the year. She's already been coverted with a little help and her Cunard lettering is back on her superstructure and on the Lido deck the proud lettering QE2 on top Queen Elizabeth 2 on the bottom are glued there. The funnel has been re-designed and new deck chairs have been added.

[cos918]

Hi all
I was looking at some old family photos of when I was young. We went to a them park on the south coast near Bournemouth call Tucktonia in the late 1970's . In one of the photos I saw the funnel of QE2. The park ran from 1970 to 1985. In the park there was a big model of QE2. The sad thing is when the park closed in 1985 the models were put in to storage. They were all destroyed by fire except Buckingham Palace .

John

[Richard Coltman]

That is an awful shame.  It's a pretty accurate looking model (compare to some you see on ebay) and it floats!

It's another interesting addition to the QE2 story, thanks for posting the photo and story 

[RMS Queen Elizabeth 2]

Lovely model. Shame about its demise though.

Some news on my QE2 model I've decided to put her original white funnel back in its place.

[cos918]

found this site.

http://www.qe2model.com/index.html

john