Model Boat Mayhem

The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Working Vessels => Topic started by: Bryan Young on March 04, 2007, 05:14:31 pm

Title: "Vistafjord"
Post by: Bryan Young on March 04, 2007, 05:14:31 pm

An elderly model built by a (then) young Brian Chambers and his dad Maurice Chambers. Quite a large model for its time (over 6') but suffers from stability problems (calm weather only) and being of timber construction is suffering the ravages of time. Recently re-done in Cunard colours. Hard to say which is better.

Title: Re: "Vistafjord"
Post by: Bunkerbarge on March 04, 2007, 09:11:18 pm

Am I right in thinking that I have seen this one at Harrogate in 2005?

I am sure that she was in a dark hull which is of course the new Saga Cruises colours.

Title: Re: "Vistafjord"
Post by: DavieTait on March 04, 2007, 09:55:48 pm

I saw the real ship in Funchal harbour , Madeira , in April of 1999 ( The SS Norway was in that week too )

(http://www.trawlerphotos.co.uk/gallery/data/521/medium/vistafjord-1999.jpg) (http://www.trawlerphotos.co.uk/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/2259/si/vistafjord)

Click on the photo to go to the original to view it full size

Davie

Title: Re: "Vistafjord"
Post by: Colin Bishop on March 04, 2007, 10:04:41 pm

The superstructure extensions didn't improve her appearance. Still better looking than modern cruise ships though.

Title: Re: "Vistafjord"
Post by: Bryan Young on March 05, 2007, 10:58:49 am

Quote from: Bunkerbarge on March 04, 2007, 09:11:18 pm

Am I right in thinking that I have seen this one at Harrogate in 2005?

I am sure that she was in a dark hull which is of course the new Saga Cruises colours.

Yes. BY