Models of QE2

[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

http://www.maritimereplicas.com/cruise-ships.html

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/cruise-ships.html

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!


https://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...

[Andrew Collier]

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.