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Topic: Models of Cruise Ships

edward v
First Class Passenger
Member # 565

posted 01-27-1999 02:14 PM

Does anyone know of a source for reasonably priced model cruise ships? (& I don't consider the price of $900 for the Rotted V that HAL alumni just offered reasonable!)

Posts: 10 | From: Overland, MO, USA | Registered: Jan 99

Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 01-27-1999 03:18 PM

I live in the uk, but have seen some nice scale models around for about $200, not exactly cheap...but cheaper!

Try this Germany Companies web site: http://www.classic-ship.de/

[This message has been edited by Malcolm (edited 05-10-2000).]

Posts: 19210 | From: Essex (Just Outside London) | Registered: A Long Time Ago!

edward v
First Class Passenger
Member # 565

posted 01-28-1999 09:39 AM

not cheap, but a lot better than $900! thx

Posts: 10 | From: Overland, MO, USA | Registered: Jan 99

rich
Just Boarded
Member # 744

posted 03-07-1999 03:18 PM

Can someone campare the shape and frame of a cruise ship from the past till now?

Posts: 4 | From: Bogota, NJ, USA | Registered: Mar 99

Joe at PwC
First Class Passenger
Member # 225

posted 03-12-1999 10:54 AM

Hi Rich.

If I understand your question correctly, it seems as though the shipbuilding industry has moved to a philosophy where deck lengths have increased dramatically to, I guess, maximize the number of cabins and public rooms built into the ships. The result is unfortuntely less than aesthetically pleasing, because in doing so, bow areas are significantly shorter and the streamlined elongation that was the hallmark of the liner has disappeared, as has the open area of deck at the stern of the ship, commonly referred to as the fantail. As you'll notice, most modern cruise ships have a more or less "chopped off" appearance at the stern, one of the aspects I find most unattractive of these vessels.

I hope this answers your question to some extent.

Posts: 385 | Registered: A Long Time Ago!

Guest
First Class Passenger
Member # 1157

posted 03-17-2000 12:39 AM

I live in Australia and I got 2 QE2 models about 1 meter long each for $150 each. One is of her with a black hull and the other is of QE2 with her pebble gray hull.

Posts: 1888 | From: Earth | Registered: Mar 2000 | IP: Logged

BrionP
First Class Passenger
Member # 52

posted 03-17-2000 02:47 AM

There is an outfit called "ALNAVCO" That sells very detailed metal models of all types of ships. They have a large selection of ocean liners which includes some contemporary cruise ships. The prices are in the $100.00 range. I've purchased Normandie, Raffaello & Sovereign of the Seas from them. Check out their website: www.alnavco.com

[This message has been edited by BrionP (edited 03-17-2000).]

Posts: 35 | From: LA, California | Registered: Feb 99 | IP: Logged

Elizabeth
First Class Passenger
Member # 142

posted 03-17-2000 05:57 AM

Cunard can you tell me where purchased your models of the QE2 from?

Thanks
Elizabeth

Posts: 177 | From: New England Region N.S.W. Australia | Registered: A Long Time Ago! | IP: Logged

Guest
First Class Passenger
Member # 1157

posted 03-17-2000 06:38 AM

"PHC" or Perth Hobby CNTR.

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DAMBROSI
First Class Passenger
Member # 100

posted 03-17-2000 02:38 PM

It's the hardest thing to find cruise ship models. I know Glencoe,
you can find it on the search engine
has a model of the S/S NORWAY. But
it's been on backorder for months.
Too bad we can't start a letter writing campaign to these companies.
There are alot of us out here that
want these type of models.

Posts: 2554 | From: Florida, USA, Where the Legend SS NORWAY sailed from. Moving back to FL next yr. | Registered: May 99 | IP: Logged

cameron
First Class Passenger
Member # 966

posted 03-17-2000 09:02 PM

Edward V at al,

I found the following web site:
http://www.maritimereplicas.com

They build replica model of cruise ships. These replicas are ordered by cruise line so that they can ship it their most favorable travel agent or travel agency. Although these replicas are pricy, I would mind owning one.
Check it out, I'm sure you and any all you ship lovers will like this web site too.

Posts: 50 | From: Fremont, CA, USA | Registered: Dec 1999 | IP: Logged

Eric Cruises
First Class Passenger
Member # 957

posted 03-18-2000 02:44 AM

Are they $900 model made in plastic?

Posts: 301 | From: Hong Kong, China | Registered: Dec 1999 | IP: Logged

wonderer
Just Boarded
Member # 870

posted 03-23-2000 07:25 PM

HAS ANYBODY HEARD OF A CRUISE SHIP CALLED FREEWINDS . BECAUSE I SEEN IT IN ST,KITTS LAST WINTER! JUST WANT TO KNOW WHAT CRUISE LINE? BY THE WAY IT WAS A OLD CRUISE SHIP1

Posts: 7 | From: sykesville, md, usa | Registered: Oct 1999 | IP: Logged

billee
First Class Passenger
Member # 1133

posted 03-24-2000 02:29 PM

Freewinds was the Boheme of Commodore Cruises. Long ago she did 7 day Caribbean cruises from Miami. She now offers some type of religious retreat cruises. I saw her anchored next to us in St. Bart's..she looks the same as she did 30 years ago.

Posts: 159 | From: Baltimore, MD USA | Registered: Mar 2000 | IP: Logged

Patrick
First Class Passenger
Member # 364

posted 03-26-2000 02:31 PM

The FREEWINDS is the former BOHEME which was built for Wallenius Bremen in 1968.
In 1986, it was sold to San Donato Properties Corp., Panama, is managed by Majestic Cruises and is operated for the International Association of Scientologists.
So you might better watch up to not get in touch with people cruising with this ship because this sect does not seem to be undangerous...

Posts: 1680 | From: OSC Luxembourg | Registered: Nov 98 | IP: Logged

Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 03-26-2000 04:41 PM

Here is a nice model form a German company. There models are 1.1250. The price is about $165 / £100 approx.

SS France

Web site: http://www.classic-ship.de

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Posts: 19210 | From: Essex (Just Outside London) | Registered: A Long Time Ago! | IP: Logged

wonderer
Just Boarded
Member # 870

posted 03-29-2000 06:08 PM

Could someone post a picture of the FREEWINDS and CARLA COSTA?

Posts: 7 | From: sykesville, md, usa | Registered: Oct 1999 | IP: Logged

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