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London Churches
All Hallows by the Tower, is in Byward Street and as its name suggests it’s close by to the Tower of London. It was established in 675 by the Anglo Saxon Abbey at Barking. There was a previous Roman building on the site, evidence of this was been found in the crypt.
It had been rebuilt and expanded a number of times between the 11th and 15th centuries. With its closeness to the Tower it acquired connections, particularly Edward IV, who made one of its chapels a Royal Chantry. Another more gruesome task was the beheaded victims from the Tower generally ended there for temporary burial.
There was a terrific explosion in 1650 (caused by barrels of stored gunpowder in the house of Robert Porter, ship chandler, in Tower Street going up). This resulted in the deaths of 47 persons or more, including Robert Porter and Family, there were quite a few missing and also the destruction of many houses, shops and public houses.
Admiral William Penn, father of William Penn founder of Philadelphia assisted the rescuing the church from The Great Fire of London 1666 by cutting firebreaks by the demolition of many buildings.
The church was again restored, this time in the 19th century. It again was in severe trouble, German bombers had gutted it in the 2nd World War and it wasn’t until 1957 when it was rededicated. The outer walls are 15th century, the arch doorway is Saxon and built in the 7th century, it is the oldest surviving part of the church. There are many brasses inside also there used to be a brass rubbing centre (this is no longer in use). There are 3 wooden statues of saints and a wonderful Baptismal font designed by Grinlin Gibbons. This originally cost £12. In 1999 The AOC Archaeological Group excavated the cemetery and a Roman pavement plus many other artefacts were discovered. A museum call the Undercroft has been set up to accommodate these finds.
It is a place of history, within the church’s registers, an entry for the baptism of William Penn and the marriage of John Quincy Adams, the only marriage of a US president not on US soil. Archbishop William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, advisor to Charles I, was executed by beheading on 10th January 1645 on Tower Hill, was buried in All Hallows for 20 years in a vault in the chapel and was then transferred to the chapel of St. John’s College, Oxford.
Within the South Aisle lays the Mariner’s Chapel, the windows of that part of the church depict the coats of arms of various shipping companies that have association with All Hallows. The wood of the crucifix comes from the Cutty Sark and the ivory figure is reputed to come from the Captain’s cabin of the Spanish Armada’s flagship. Within a wooden case on the south wall is a Memorial Book containing the names of those that died at sea who have no known graves. The models of ships have been presented as tokens of thanksgiving.
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Part III of III
before me, whispering in the water, many ships sit. they bob, they float, they sink, they hold their breath. they are the manifestation of dreams, decisions, and choices. their skeletal frames litter the clouded water bottom, and despite the sun's rays, they are dreams crushed by the weight of a mind.
we stand, ships in hand. we know not where it will travel, nor who will accompany us on the voyage out and forward ever, but we do know that it, at some point, will reach the other side. then, and perhaps only then, will we be able to release a breath.
until then, hold fast, hold steady, and hold strong. the voyage will be rocky.
i have so many decisions to make, too many things to decide, and too many ships to sail.
This is the track plan for my under-construction HO layout. A video tour can be seen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcaHk_-dWYo&feature=youtu.be
The layout is in the basement of my home, in a 12ft 6in x 25ft room. Benchwork is traditional open-frame construction covered by extruded foam. Scenery will be a combination of carved foam and sculpta-mould.
The proto-freelanced layout depicts modern railroading in my hometown, Bay City, MI. The track plan begins in Wenona Yard. This facility opened at the turn of the previous century as a roundhouse on the Michigan Central RR (the New York Central's Michigan subsidiary). Most recently, this yard as served the Central Michigan Railroad (CMGN), which was purchased by the RailAmerica-owned Huron & Eastern (HESR). Today HESR and the Lake State Railway (LSRC). The Lake State Railroad now operates the old Detroit & Mackinac Railway main line. This will allow me to run a very interesting mix of locomotives, including Lake Sates recently retired Alcos and any number of modern GE units on the RailAmerica roster. Atlas has announced a GP40-2W with the North American wide cab that will be lettered for both Central Michigan and HESR, I have ordered the HESR version with DCC and sound, it should ship in late 2013.
In my plan for operations both Lake State and HESR trains will originate here.
Now that RailAmerica has been purchased by Genessee & Wyoming I suspect we shall soon see much more orange and black on the prototype, but at the moment I don't enjoy their livery and don't imagine I'll update my loco fleet.
The layout, like the prototype, leaves the yard across Euclid Ave. and passes a gravel area that is used as a material lay down area and team track. Before reaching the Saginaw River switching opportunities include Made Rite potato chips (which has since been purchased by the Detroit-based Better Made Chips brand), an ADM grain elevator, a scrap yard, and a warehouse. While I think Walther's grain elevator is likely the most over-used kit, I don't think modeling mid-Michigan could feel right without one.
When the line reaches the Saginaw River a spur leads to the Wirt Stone dock, which deals in any number of aggregates. This will be modeled by a long seawall, aggregate piles, and a lake boat. I have purchased Sylvan Model's 300ft. lake freighter. Although much too small to be a prototypical modern lake boat, a little kit-bashing and the model's overall length of more than 3 ft. should make for an interesting scene.
On the prototype the river is spanned by a swing bridge. Although I have a Walther's swing bridge kit, I elected not to use it as I'm not confident in my ability to take it from a double track to a single track bridge. Instead I've installed BLMA's 200' brass truss bridge. It's a beautiful model.
Across the river we have the Wilder Rd. grade crossing, which will be protected by working lights and gates. The main line then passes the Consumers Power Weedock Energy Plant. This coal-fired plant received coal both by barge and rail, but on this version it will only be rail-served. While the trackage to the plant is Lake State, the plant has been served by any number of the Class Ones, giving me a unique opportunity to introduce some modern six-axle power to the layout. Today LSRC handles the traffic, but in the last five years the contract has been awarded to both CSX and BNSF. Given my fondness for large, moden locomotives I suspect that in my version of the plant I will often run these engines.
The track then reaches an interchange with Canadian National on their Grand Trunk Western line to Chicago. This is the largest stretch of the imagination for the layout - as the real junction is is Durand, MI - nearly 40 miles down the line south of Saginaw. However, I've taken this liberty to model the junction so that I can introduce cars from a number of roads. At Durand the HESR and Lake State interchange with the Great Lakes Central (former TSBY) and Canadian National. An interchange with CSX also exists just south of Flint and Saginaw at Montrose - this could be represented by the same track arrangement.
Durand is also served twice daily by Amtrak's Blue Water (trains 364 and 365). While they have no business in Bay City of Saginaw, I love the idea of being able to run some of my Athearn P42s and Superliner cars.
To date, I'm happy with the layout - but as it is not yet final, and comments would be appreciated.
As of January 2013 construction is as follows:
Benchwork: complete
Trackwork: 70 %
Scenery: 5%
Electrical: 5%
In preparation for our trip to England I researched all the maritime museums and came across Arlington Court. They have the most fabulous collection of model ships, especially the Napoleonic bone carved prisoner of war models. It was well worth the visit.
I was surprised to get this effect - part of the sky and trees reflected in the window I was shooting through, while the main subjects were clear.
Connolly Cabin, Isle Royale National Park.
London Churches
All Hallows by the Tower, is in Byward Street and as its name suggests it’s close by to the Tower of London. It was established in 675 by the Anglo Saxon Abbey at Barking. There was a previous Roman building on the site, evidence of this was been found in the crypt.
It had been rebuilt and expanded a number of times between the 11th and 15th centuries. With its closeness to the Tower it acquired connections, particularly Edward IV, who made one of its chapels a Royal Chantry. Another more gruesome task was the beheaded victims from the Tower generally ended there for temporary burial.
There was a terrific explosion in 1650 (caused by barrels of stored gunpowder in the house of Robert Porter, ship chandler, in Tower Street going up). This resulted in the deaths of 47 persons or more, including Robert Porter and Family, there were quite a few missing and also the destruction of many houses, shops and public houses.
Admiral William Penn, father of William Penn founder of Philadelphia assisted the rescuing the church from The Great Fire of London 1666 by cutting firebreaks by the demolition of many buildings.
The church was again restored, this time in the 19th century. It again was in severe trouble, German bombers had gutted it in the 2nd World War and it wasn’t until 1957 when it was rededicated. The outer wall are 15th century, the arch doorway is Saxon and built in the 7th century, it is the oldest surviving part of the church. There are many brasses inside also there used to be a brass rubbing centre (this is no longer in use). There are 3 wooden statues of saints and a wonderful Baptismal font designed by Grinlin Gibbons. This originally cost £12. In 1999 The AOC Archaeological Group excavated the cemetery and a Roman pavement plus many other artefacts were discovered. A museum call the Undercroft has been set up to accommodate these finds.
It is a place of history, within the church’s registers, an entry for the baptism of William Penn and the marriage of John Quincy Adams, the only marriage of a US president not on US soil. Archbishop William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, advisor to Charles I, was executed by beheading on 10th January 1645 on Tower Hill, was buried in All Hallows for 20 years in a vault in the chapel and was then transferred to the chapel of St. John’s College, Oxford.
Within the South Aisle lays the Mariner’s Chapel, the windows of that part of the church depict the coats of arms of various shipping companies that have association with All Hallows. The wood of the crucifix comes from the Cutty Sark and the ivory figure is reputed to come from the Captain’s cabin of the Spanish Armada’s flagship. Within a wooden case on the south wall is a Memorial Book containing the names of those that died at sea who have no known grave. The models of ships have been presented as tokens of thanksgiving.
My Australian-built RC model of the preserved Norwegian coastal steamer, had another workout on the Wollondilly recently.
Here seen with two of the managers and crew of the actual ship, while holidaying in Australia from Norway.
This image show what is currently disputed as being 'tow-rags'...
Because I am a thorough builder and researcher on various pursuits, I find that the writings of Mr. Landstrom is accurate when he stated these hanging objects were actually anchor swabs.
My conclusion for this has been associated with the location and (scale) of this feature in various period drawings. My latest blog will attest to my findings.
A model of the steamship that plied the Tampa Bay and Gulf Coast waters between Tampa, Cortez and Sarasota, carrying passengers and general cargos. Today, the traffic would go overland, via I-275 and U.S.41.
This is the final signature of the hull build before moving on to masts and yards. More can be seen by visiting www.facebook.com/rex.stewart3/posts/10220610449431837.
Pat Gorman has an interest in railroads and in ships, including the ill-fated White Star liner Titanic. The Titanic sank on its maiden voyage after striking an iceberg in April 1912 in the North Atlantic. Gorman, who once owned a hobby shop, decided to create an HO scale model of the Titanic, in part because he knew that certain items he needed, e.g., people, were easily available in HO scale, which is 1:87 (3.5 mm to 1 foot of the prototype)
Gorman holds up an HO scale model of an F7 locomotive painted in the livery of the Bessemer & Lake Erie, one of his favorite railroads, to give a visual feel for how large the funnels on Titanic were.
A very nice radio controlled model of Type 22 Frigate HMS Cornwall. The owner told me it was 1/48 Scale. Countrymans Fair, Launceston. 3rd August 2014.
Model ship building at it's finest!
HMVS Nelson was originally HMS Nelson, the flagship of the British fleet. After a colourful history she became a ship of the Victorian colonial navy (each state in Australia had it's own military forces back in the day).
Her final days were spent as a prison hulk in Port Phillip bay, where she was eventually broken up.
A memorial dedicated to Indian Navy personnel who lost their lives in the 1971 India Pakistan war. Frigate INS Khukri (F149) a blackwood class frigate was torpedoed and sunk by a Pakistan Navy submarine. All 194 Indian Navy personnel lost their lives. Their supreme sacrifice will never be forgotten 🙏.
A growing fleet of model ships. Tall ship Oceanic Aurora was built from an Artasania Latina kit of the Juan Sebastian Elcano, while the passenger ship is the preserved and operating Norwegian overnight coastal ship/ferry MS Sandnes. This model is radio-controlled. And of course the waterline cardboard model of Titanic.
Starboard view showing the Dutch/Swedish method of 17th century anchor fishing. Many contemporary models omit this, but I've decided to incorporate this into the build -having the anchors portside stowed.
This model shows how Britannic would have looked if she had not been requisitioned as a hospital ship. Following the sinking of the Titanic, the Board of Trade insisted that her sister ship Britannic should be fitted with additional lifeboats (and the correspondingly large davits). This wooden model is over 40 inches from stem to stern (= 1/250).
The Britannic is a 'rescue ship' in more ways than one - it was started as RMS Titanic by an old gentleman who sadly died after only completing the hull. I was asked to finish it by his relatives in his memory. As I had already built Titanic it was agreed that I should build the superstructure as Britannic. It became a major project as there were many subtle (and some not so subtle) differences.
es ist nur eine neue Woche , wie 52 mal im Jahr
it's only an other new week
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Studio of Oswald Steinbach, Spielbudenplatz 24 (Urania Theater), St. Pauly, Hamburg. Established 1861.
Bought from an eBay seller in Hamburg, Germany.
A beautiful Autumn day, not a breath of wind, just the ideal conditions to get my scratchbuilt 1-72 scale model ship out on the water. It is a model of the preserved Norwegian "night route" ship, MS Sandnes, which used to sail from Sandnes/Stavanger to Bergen overnight and return the next night. The keel was laid in 1949, launched in 1950. It is now preserved in Stavanger, Norway, as a working ship available for charter and cruises.
Here it is seen on the Wollondilly River, below Marsden's Weir in Goulburn, which sadly is the only stretch of water anywhere around Goulburn where one can sail a model ship, without being snagged in water weed.
Taken and originally posted in 2006.
A window at Lannan Ship Model Gallery on the edge of the financial district. It sold model ships but also nautically themed art, decor, and antiques. It's no longer there.
Model ship made by Napoenonic prisoners in the Hear My Story gallery of the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard on the 21st September 2021