Birkenhead Docks model 1:1200 scale – Final additions

Model built for the Williamson Art Gallery and Museum, Birkenhead, UK. Final Construction 25th October 2019  The drawers have metal sides with MDF fronts and backs. There is sufficient room to slot in a 3mm thick perspex top (shown below) with only a block and screw screwed into the drawer …

Birkenhead Docks model 1:1200 scale – Trains and rolling stock construction

Model built for the Williamson Art Gallery and Museum, Birkenhead, UK. Trains and rolling stock Rail transport related items completed: W1 GWR yard Coal wagons 1 5.0 no engines 20/03/2019 brown/black W1 GWR yard Coal wagons 1 6.0 no engines 20/03/2019 brown/black W1 GWR yard Coal wagons 1 7.0 no …

Birkenhead Docks model 1:1200 scale – Accessory construction plan

Model built for the Williamson Art Gallery and Museum, Birkenhead, UK. Plans for the completion of the Birkenhead Docks model 2019 The model, due for completion in 2019, is just under 3m long and 1m wide. The docks will be displayed as they appeared in 1924, prior to the building …

Birkenhead Docks model 1:1200 scale section 3

Model built for the Williamson Art Gallery and Museum, Birkenhead, UK. Built on 12-13th March 2016 Harbour Master’s House adjacent to Duke Street Bridge     Built on 26th March 2016Wallasey Lairage (animal handling) adjacent to Wallasey Dock         Built on 26th March 2016Alfred Lairage (animal handling) …

Birkenhead Docks model 1:1200 scale section 1

Model built for the Williamson Art Gallery and Museum, Birkenhead, UK. The Williamson Museum in Oxton, Birkenhead UK, has many models, particularly builders models from Cammel Laird’s shipyard, Birkenhead. Recently Steve Jones catalogued their collection of over 500 1:1200 scale models donated to the museum early in the millenium. At …