Model Boat Mayhem

Mess Deck: General Section => Model Boating => Topic started by: oleonepace on April 01, 2012, 07:22:46 pm

Title: Mystery Model
Post by: oleonepace on April 01, 2012, 07:22:46 pm

Hi All
I'm new to model boats and new to this forum. I've recently acquired a model which I'm struggling to identify. Any help you can give as to what type of boat it is and perhaps, if it is a kit build, who the makers are, would be most appreciated. The hull is fabric covered onto a wooden frame and with a very heavy flat keel.
I [hopefully] attach an image.
Thank you so much.
Tony
(http://s15.postimage.org/7hfyj9fyv/New_boat_and_old_boat_crop.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/7hfyj9fyv/)

Title: Re: Mystery Model
Post by: SunnyBob on April 12, 2012, 07:03:23 pm

looks like a thames barge to me. Flat bottom and side lowering stays for when the bot bottoms at low tide.

Title: Re: Mystery Model
Post by: Norseman on April 12, 2012, 07:39:52 pm

Hi Tony

Here is the Will Everard for you to consider if similar http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/billing_boats_will_everard.html

Dave

Title: Re: Mystery Model
Post by: CJ1 on April 12, 2012, 07:40:27 pm

I would vote for a small Dutch botter. The sprit sail is not the most common but the round ended lee boards are typical. I think it's a mix.
Chris.

(http://s13.postimage.org/75je2pg6r/Botter1.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/75je2pg6r/)

(http://s17.postimage.org/41m3f8m97/Traditional_sail_on_the_Veersemeer.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/41m3f8m97/)

Title: Re: Mystery Model
Post by: oleonepace on April 13, 2012, 09:49:41 am

Thank you both for your kind responses.

My own feelings are that it is a Dutch style.

Thanks again
regards
Tony

Title: Re: Mystery Model
Post by: Norseman on April 13, 2012, 03:53:38 pm

Hi Tony

If you find a Dutch image that you like,  post it up please.
I've a lot to learn re sail.

Dave

Title: Re: Mystery Model
Post by: JayDee on April 13, 2012, 06:41:51 pm

Hello Dave,

Have a look at this Dutch boat club site.
Dozens of photos of boats.

http://www.hmbc.nl/engframe.html

John.  :-))