Model Boat Mayhem
Mess Deck: General Section => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: marmod on June 22, 2013, 11:19:55 pm
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Hi. This is Peter Lewin, one time owner of Maritime Models Greenwich. I have just joined the site and wanted to say hello to all those who used the shop and with whom I had such good times. :-)
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Welcome aboard Peter, it's a great Forum to be on however, it can become very addictive - enjoy !
Regards,
Ray.
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Ah, Maritime Models, Nelson's own model shop! Memories..... :-)
Welcome to the Mayhem Peter.
What's your own favorite personal model?
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Many thanks for the contact. I guess one of my favourites would have to be the Badger. Developed by me and produced and kitted by Ron Dean. It was a very pretty boat, sailed well and could be used for steam or electric. There was also a special fittings set with brass and etchings.
However I would also have to include HMS Victory that has always be an emotive inspiration in vessels of "wood and string" !!
Peter
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And what are you doing these days Peter........are you still modelling or gone on to pastures new with another hobby.
neil.
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Hi Neil
Many thanks. I am afraid I have not done any modelling in the real sense since leaving the shop. I have stored some things that I plan to get around to at some time and I think that time may be fast approaching.
Peter
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Maritime Models? - That's a blast from the past! You sold me a Vibrosaw ca. 33 years ago when I was on a visit to London and it's still going strong. They don't make 'em like that now.
Regards,
Barry M
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I remember going in there as a kid.... we had just been to see the Cutty Sark and I wanted one of your cutty sark models. Being only about 7 or 8 at the time my parents said no, as it would be too difficult for me.
I do have one now (age 41)
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Thanks for the kind messages of welcome. BarryM I am surprised the Vibrosaw is not available now. I might unearth oneI think when it come to pack up the house. To Essex2visuvesi, well at least you got there. Strangely enough I think we sold more kits of HMS Victory than Cutty Sark. As a small piece of history, we celebrated our first 21 years on board Cutty Sark with a drink with the Commander.
Peter
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Can I add another welcome to the pot and my thanks for getting me and many others into this hobby. I lived in Brockley and it was almost mandatory to get down to Greenwich and the shop on a Saturday, once I found out that if you paid your sub as a Friend of the NMM you could park in the staff carpark :-))