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The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Working Vessels => Topic started by: Popeye on March 30, 2012, 04:47:32 pm

Title: Earl Sigurd
Post by: Popeye on March 30, 2012, 04:47:32 pm

A model of this  vintage inter islands (Western Isles???)  steam ferry caught my eye at a model show I attended several years ago  and I'd be interested if anyone has information in respect of this vessel, particularly plans, photos and/or  availability of a GRP hull  to either 1:32 or 1:24 scale, which I could use as the basis of my next project SWMBO permitting! >>:-(.

Thanks in anticipation of positive feedback

Title: Re: Earl Sigurd
Post by: Tug-Kenny RIP on March 30, 2012, 08:30:07 pm

Is this her ??


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prSr5hPYZGI&feature=related


ken

Title: Re: Earl Sigurd
Post by: Popeye on March 30, 2012, 09:34:03 pm

Quote from: Tug---Kenny on March 30, 2012, 08:30:07 pm

Is this her ??


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prSr5hPYZGI&feature=related


ken

Ahoy Ken,

Thanks for the input, but no it's not.

The version I'm interested in  was steam powered, single screw and an open shelter decker of  30's - 40's vintage. It was probably a predecessor of your subject.

Title: Re: Earl Sigurd
Post by: michael 1979 on March 31, 2012, 12:22:49 am

I Think this may be of help. Is this what you were after?

http://freespace.virgin.net/metcalf.mouldings/ssearl.htm

Regards
Michael

Title: Re: Earl Sigurd
Post by: Popeye on March 31, 2012, 10:12:45 am

Many thanks Michael 1979 . This is what I was looking for. :-))

It's a pity the moulding (if it's still available)  is a tad too small (1:48) for my liking though I might consider a scratch build at a much more impressive 1:32 - if enthusiasm doesn't wain :D.

PS. I 'googled' Earl Sigurd and came up with a detailed downloadable plan published by Aberdeen City Council (Aberdeen built ships) - ain't computers wonderful!

Title: Re: Earl Sigurd
Post by: wicker on June 23, 2012, 07:21:32 am

this vessel worked around the islands in orkney

Title: Re: Earl Sigurd
Post by: wicker on June 26, 2012, 02:02:38 pm

models by design do a hull what size i have no idea

Title: Re: Earl Sigurd
Post by: Netleyned on June 26, 2012, 03:01:38 pm

Models By Design is 1/48.

Ned

Title: Re: Earl Sigurd
Post by: Norseman on June 28, 2012, 08:43:32 pm

I cleared a virus today and then went for a little surf  :} :} :} :} :} me so happy (now then - I said happy %))

http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/imagelibrary/picture/number26013.asp in colour.
http://www.shipmodelco-op.com/earl.htm the builder has given an email address at the bottom. He may have something to help you.
http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/imagelibrary/picture/number2695.asp
has a little write up underneath
http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/imagelibrary/picture/number3373.asp
has a little write up underneath
http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/imagelibrary/picture/number3486.asp
http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/imagelibrary/picture/number16122.asp
http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/imagelibrary/picture/number5543.asp
http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/imagelibrary/picture/number8371.asp her prop blade
http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/imagelibrary/picture/number8378.asp another prop blade
http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/imagelibrary/picture/number4894.asp
http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/imagelibrary/picture/number3382.asp
http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/imagelibrary/picture/number3430.asp
http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/imagelibrary/picture/number3431.asp
http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/imagelibrary/picture/number3442.asp
http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/imagelibrary/picture/number5728.asp
http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/imagelibrary/picture/number12474.asp
http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/imagelibrary/picture/number12574.asp
http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/imagelibrary/picture/number12952.asp
http://www.shipsnostalgia.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/106507/title/ss-earl-sigurd/cat/502  in colour
http://www.fotolibra.com/gallery/834996/earl-sigurd-off-eday-1968/ colour
http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/323.html house flag
http://www.shipsnostalgia.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/62714/title/ss-earl-sigurd-departing-for-the-breakers-yard-1969/cat/502 colour

Trivia -  John Bremner was once a Captain of S.S.Earl Sigurd
Nostalgia photos you might have to log on for?

Dave

Title: Re: Earl Sigurd
Post by: Norseman on June 28, 2012, 09:53:42 pm

Look from 3min 50secs and there's your boat in action  :}

http://ssa.nls.uk/film.cfm?fid=2009&search_term=earl sigurd&search_fields=0&search_join_type=AND&search_fuzzy=yes

Dave