M.T. Navena FD172

Launched in 1959 by Cochranes of Selby as Navena for J Marr & son Fleetwood and registered as FD172.......In 1969 she was sold to P&J Johnstone of Aberdeen. In 1973 while on her way to the fishing grounds of the Faroes she was driven ashore in severe gales at copinsay in the orkneys, all the crew were saved but she was a total loss........I scratch built the model at a scale of 1/32 for an o.a.l. of 53 inches.she has working radar scanners, lights, horn and engine sound. I have a couple of internal jobs to finish and then i can try her on the water......all the best.....trawlerman:D

there's something about trawlers that i just love maybe it was because i was a trawlerman for fourteen years but this just looks fantastic you've done a grand job on her mate well done

Thanks for the comment Andy.....I,ve never been to sea in my life but for some reason i am fascinated by sidewinder trawlers, I know quite a lot of Fleetwood ex-fishermen and they are a mine of information and also very helpful .......Rod

think i have some dvd's/video's of trawlers at sea which have some old trawlers on them i'll try and find them if there of any use to you rob

Thats great Andy....I would be very interested if you can find them.....Rod

What a great model you have produced Trawlerman. She really looks a super piece of workmanship. Well done.

We would love to see some pictures of her on the water.

regards

ken

Thanks for the comments Ken.....I have a couple of internal jobs to finish and then i am ready for a launch. you know what it,s like i,ve had to break off to decorate the kitchen but i am back on track....all the best Rod:D

That looks absolutely beautiful!

A stunning standard of finish, you must be feeling rather proud about now.
I'm looking forward to the on-the-water pics. Fingers crossed for decent weather!

Thanks for the comment James, much appreciated. Couple of internal jobs to sort and then it,s the moment of truth......Rod

hi Rod had a good look round and i've got 3 dvd's and 3 video's of trawlers at sea from the 40's 50's & 60's pm your address if you'd like them

Andy

Launching complete, No leaks and it floats......so now its off to the fishing grounds....Trawlerman:cheers:

Looks great on the water. Well done.


ken

Thanks Ken.....It performed very well ......Rod

Mind you ken..............as with virtually all Fleetwood trawlers it ended up on the rocks somewhere up Scotland way.................he'll be needing a lifeboat soon enough:lol!:

Well hurry up then and get your 3 lifeboats finished, then when we go down to the lake i will be 3 times safer.....Rod:cheers: