Portsmouth Model Ship Weekend 2008
(all photos are © Peter Taylor)
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 The orange of the Portsmouth Model Ship Team was much on display |
 But the Surface Warship Association also had a fine show, most of these are David McNair Taylor's models |
 No matter how often you've seen it, the Matchstick Fleet always impresses. |
 Ship's of the UK and other Navies each updated to the latest or last refit. |
 Something I had not seen before, the Matchstick Armada |
 Not all the models on display were Warships. |
 The Portsmouth Model Ship Display Team prepare for their first performance. |
 Unlike other model boat clubs, their purpose is to put on shows to entertain an audience. |
 Here we have a simulated Atlantic convoy, with a German Uboat lurking in the background. |
 When the Uboat attacks, a Flower Class corvette lays down a smoke screen. |
 Whilst trying to hunt down the Uboat. |
 She sets off depth charges (see the movie) |
 The next part of the performance featured two large models of World War 1 Battle-Cruisers |
 Low on supplies a German Warship seeks shelter |
 But she is being pursued by an English Warship |
 Which closes in... |
 and opens fire. |
 The German Warship responds... |
 ... with loud gunfire! |
 But she is damaged and set alight |
 And waves a white flag! |
 The two ships come together |
 And their crews emerge! |
 And take a bow. |
 The only radio controlled boats that use voice commands and human servos! |
 Steeering is by a mast head camera and a TV. |
 A Lunchtime break allowed a visit to the Royal Navy's reserve Model Ship collection. |
 This is not usually on display |
 Portsmouth Dockyard 1939 |
 The Royal Navy had more ships in those days! |