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RMS
QUEEN MARY ocean liner model
Ocean liner models
might look very good from afar but when examined
closely, they are quite different. When you look,
pay particular attention to accuracy. Focus on the
large photos that show details.
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learn more about authentic ocean liner models.
Born amidst the uncertainties of a world-wide
depression and the whisperings of another world war,
the story of RMS Queen Mary is an enduring tale of
man’s ability to rise above adversity and achieve a
level of creativity that captivates the imagination.
The jubilant and triumphant launch of RMS Queen Mary
on 26 September 1934 by Her Majesty Queen Mary
signified the end of the depression that had gripped
the world and the British Empire, and provided a
firm re-assertion that Britannia had the finest
merchant fleet in the world.
Stretching 1,019.4 feet in length and boasting a
gross tonnage of over 81,000 tons, the RMS Queen
Mary was an enormous vessel for its day. Powered by
steam turbines, her four propellers generated
160,000 horsepower to propel the ship to average
speeds of around 28 knots.
Elegantly capturing the
artistic flair of the Art Deco period, RMS Queen
Mary had a subtle grace and charm that exuded an
aura of sophistication and class that would never
again be duplicated. From her triumphant launch to
her retirement in Long Beach, California as Hotel
Queen Mary, RMS Queen Mary remains one of the
most fascinating ocean liners to ever take to sea.
For three decades thereafter, RMS Queen
Mary would rule the Atlantic, surviving the
perils of a world war, ultimately creating a legacy
that led to her being called the stateliest liner
afloat. In the end, RMS Queen Mary remained
the final say in transatlantic luxury and class,
proving she was indeed, ‘a noble tribute to the
imagination of man.’
During
wartime, Queen Mary carried a total of 765,429
military personnel, sailed a total of 569,429
miles. She carried up to 15,000 troops at one
time. She transported Winston Churchill three times
to conferences.
Throughout
her illustrious career - whether it was wrestling
with the splendid
SS Normandie for the coveted
‘Blue Riband’ or eluding wily Nazi U-boat captains
whilst transporting thousands of essential allied
military personnel during the second world war -
RMS Queen Mary captivated the imagination and
hearts of those who sailed aboard her.
RMS Queen Mary
retired on September 19th, 1967, after completing
1,001 crossings of the Atlantic! Her legendary
status continued even after her retirement. Anchored
in Long Beach, California, her new home transformed
the iconic vessel into a floating hotel and tourist
attraction. Visitors can step aboard and explore
numerous exhibits detailing the history of this
magnificent ocean liner, as well as partake in
special events such as afternoon tea and thrilling
ghost tours. She holds a special place in the hearts
of naval enthusiasts and history buffs alike. This
leviathan was a symbol of luxury, sophistication,
and above all, power.
Building the Queen
Mary is not simple as many might think. It's a
historic ship that is still afloat and numerous
makers gave their models wrong features. Stairs
without handrails is one of the most obvious to see.
Hull shape is a huge rampant problem. Our primarily wood RMS Queen Mary
ocean liner model features:
-
Superior
hollow hull.
- Windows are cutouts (not black decal
or indentation). They are clean, uniform, and aligned.
- Portholes are flat just like those of the real Queen
Mary. They are not indentation on a solid hull and then
ridiculously painted white. They also do not have thick
brass frames.
- Parts are painted for accurate representation of the
historic ship.
- Correct lifeboat shape. Lifeboats are covered properly. This
feature is out of reach for other builders.
- High-detailed davits--another technical aspect that is
only from us.
- Simulated steel plates, not a flat shiny hull like a
cheap toy.
- Correct stern which is a very difficult to make. This
is the reason many sellers do not show it. The ones who
show it have it all wrong.
- For more, send us an email. It's not our interest to
list all the errors from other models here.
Don't be tempted by low prices. Those junk are so
wrong in every single important aspect of the Queen
Mary. A disgrace to the historic ship.
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Our Queen Mary model comes
in the three different sizes for your optimal display:
35" L x 12" T x
7" W (1/350 scale)
$3,470 Shipping
and insurance in the contiguous US included. Other
places: $400
flat rate.
48" L x 14" T x 7.5" W $4,990 Shipping
and insurance in the contiguous US included. Other
places: $500
flat rate.
60" long (152 cm)
$7,350 Shipping
and insurance in the contiguous US included. Other
places: $800
flat rate.
Note that
the above prices are for a regular size base which
is about 1/3 of the model's length. Large base is
$300-$500 extra.
Lighting feature is included.
A ship is not an ocean liner without beautiful
lighting. Your model will also have navigation light
(red and green.) LED light powered by standard 9v
battery for your convenience.
Model is built per commission only.
We require only a small deposit to start the
process. Please click
here for
more details.
And here for our
beautiful
RMS Mauretania
model, RMS
Lusitania model, and
RMS Aquitania
model
"I received the Queen
Mary and I love it. For me, it is a fabulous piece
of art executed in a meticulous manner and a super
addition to my apartment. I have always been
fascinated by the era of the great liners, typified
by the Queen Mary. I have one small problem that I
need to ask you about. In removing the model from
the packing, I accidentally broke two of the
lifeboat davits. They are so tiny, I do not know how
to replicate them. Would it be possible for
your artisans to send me two replacement davits. I
would be happy to pay for them. I can't wait to see
the HMS Victory when it is completed. Thank you.
Richard C. New York,
New York"
"I am an ex engineering officer of this
fine ship, and have just come a across your web
site with the very impressive models. I see you are
currently out of stock of both sizes of
the Queen Mary could you please let me to know total
price of both sizes including delivery to the UK. Also
what length of time to complete. Once again well done
look forward to hearing from you. Regards, J. Hambly"
"Dear Frank, I cannot
thank you and your team enough for the absolutely
magnificent liners that your team constructed for
me. I am a mechanical engineer by trade in the
railroad industry and also collect model trains. I
look for authenticity in my models. Your liners are
in a class of their own. And, best of all, they are
constructed here in the United States.
On New Years Day, we had several friends over, one
being a retired marine engineer who spent his life
aboard merchantmen. I couldn’t wait to show Joe my
display in the family room. He was certainly
impressed and I gave him a tour of your website. Who
knows, you may have another customer. He is
interested in cargo carriers, freighters and
tankers.
I purchased a modern shelving unit specifically for
the display of my liners. I always to be
creative with my hobbies and outfitted the shelving
unit with LED strips that can be changed in color
and brightness. Here is a photo. Queen Mary is
greeted with the early morning sun as she basks in
its rays. She is ready for another day on the
Atlantic. The QM2 sails under a moonlit sky after a
hard day at sea. The gentle blue hue gives her a
restful look as she sails on.
Paul J.
Messina, Program Manager. New York 1/14/2023."
Learn more about the
Queen Mary here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RMS_Queen_Mary
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