beam trawler

all done let me no what you think

It looks right to me. Lets see some more photos of her please

Looks good to me Andy, is it a kit or scratch built.

Alan

Alan this started about 20yrs ago as a billings polor but my ex had a dislike to it and only the hull survived , so i extended the keel added a bulbus bow and new wheelhouse and everything else you see

more pic's as asked for barry

brilliant, andy.......I so love the dutch beamers.........so much grace and yet business like ships.

they always caused a stir when they sailed into fleetwood in the 60's and 70's.so different to what we were used to.

you've done a great job.

neil

thanks for the kind words guys and from such an acclaimed builder like neil they do mean alot to me thanks again

Great work Andy it looks fantastic.

I'm blown away by the standard of your work mate.She is simply stunning!!

The extra photos simply confirm what I thought. A great model...

Absolutely great work and the detail is superb. So much typical fishing boat clutter and netting. Gives a real boat feel to it.

Absolutley treeeeemendous Andy and may I say how good it is to see you posting on here again matey I trust Christmas went well in your household.

Really nice Andy - the rigging and nets give it that professional look


Geoff

pugwash wrote:

Really nice Andy - the rigging and nets give it that professional look


Geoff

As above the chain matting finishes this of along with the dollies on the codend, also these eurocutters look beautiful,and the wheelhouses just look built for speed

What I like best about your build is your decision to extend the keel and add the bulbus bow, for me that change makes it look so good and it even accentuates that jaunty angle on the wheelhouse.The whole model seems like it wants to leap forward. For my money it's a real winner.
Dave

Only just noticed this build - it's an age thing! So different to what I've seen, a lovely model, think it's great.

Regards, Tony.

i,ve just joined the website clicked onto trawlers and saw a beautiful beam trawler......she looks superb and a credit to you ....i like building old fleetwood trawlers from scratch and i am just finishing the navena fd 172 all the best ...trawlerman

How about a beamer for your next build, Trawlerman.........that would be a nice addition to Fleetwood lake......not many seen down there.........think I have plans for one somewhere.

neil.

thankyou for the kind words trawlerman and if you fancy building a beamer and need some plans give me a shout as i have some if you'd like to borrow them

thanks for the offer much appreciated......i am on the last lap with my build of the navena, so my next build is back to a 1930,s steam trawler, they have so much character......nice to hear from you .....rod {trawlerman}