Models of QE2

[Thad]

A couple pictures of my 1:1250 scale QE2 models, two by Hansa and one by Mercator, showing the ship in 1969, 1982 and 1988

[cos918]

well my QE2 hit the water for the first time to test the RC gear. She handled well in the bath. I hope to get her on open water in the next few days. There is still some more finishing  to be done on her.

John

[cos918]

Well got QE2 out on the lake today. Just like the real ship she has problems on her first sea trill ,nothing that can not be fixed.

here is a few  photos to enjoy .you could all most think it is the real ship in some.

John

[Rob Lightbody]

Great photos of a great model John, well done!  I'd love to see it for real.  In fact I'd love to have it!  I suspect I'd take more baths than showers if I owned such a thing

I'm amazed how even its sitting on the water, and the waterline looks about right too.

Are its propellors in proportion to the real ones?  If so, it would be fun if their rpm was the same as the real thing!  (but would it go?).

[cos918]

Hi Rob
Thank you for the nice words.
The props are a plastic version of the old 6 blade prop per 1987. On the model the are not very good at all resulting in high rpm not much movement. I have just ordered a pair of brass 15mm5 blade props. He does not do a 6 blade  version. This should help improve top speed.

John

[Rob Lightbody]

If it was mine, i would love it to be realistic... with tiny propellors (relatively!) moving it slowly.  i'd imagine the propellors might do BETTER when running slower... too fast and it would just all be cavitation and froth ..?  QE2-87+ span hers at 72 or 144 rpm... any idea what the model's are doing?

[cos918]

Hi Rob
I would love to fit a pair of 15mm 6 blade brass props but the do not exist as far as I know. The problem with the plastic props is there is no bite on them very shallow pitch if that so there very little thrust made.
Remember this model is 1:450 and water is still 1:1 so as with all scale models sailing does not scale down perfectly .I will let you know how the new props do. I hope to get them next week.
Why don't you have a go a Doing a QE2 kit to RC, it has to the 1:450 and not 1:600.

John

[Twynkle]

Hi John

Those images are really good!
Well done and well made.
It looks as if it's taken hours of patience and practice!

[RMS Queen Elizabeth 2]

I love these models. Well done.    There way better than mine.

[cunardqueen]

If you didnt know any better the bottom photo of the model could very easily pass for an arial shot of the great ship herself in some ocean.
 Both absolutely fasinating !!! 

[cos918]

Hi all
Well the first sea trials highlighted some problems.
I have fixed the rudder
I have put on some new brass props. Only 5 blade shame i could not find any 6 blade at 15mm.
Put in new ESC and a LIPO battery.
 
On the second trials she sailed better . She is still a bit glitchy   but I will try to iron this out.
I have to also fix a lot of life boats.

John

[RMS Queen Elizabeth 2]

Is your QE2 a revell model? I love your model, she looks very sleek and regal. I have to admit its hard to keep my models tip top when the years go on. My QE2 is very hard to maintain and when the next refit comes I might let her have new parts fitted along with a new funnel like the ocurrent one and a new mast. The superstructure would need a refurbishment aswell.

[cos918]

hi
Yes revell did do a version of this kit for a while. I think they borrowed the tooling from
gunze sangyo. Mine is a Gunze sangyo ,You can find them around if you hunt for a bit. They go for about the £30 to £40 on ebay

John

[RMS Queen Elizabeth 2]

I've placed an order for three new liners. Can't wait!

[cos918]

Had her3rd sea trial
 Iron out the bugs. She now sails really well. I have put a keel on her and this has stopped the snap  roll.The keel has several positions depending on the wind. Just put her name on the bow finish 1 or 2 things and she is done.

John