Bluebird of Chelsea
Built in 1931 by Thornycrofts for Sir Malcolm Campbell, she was originally named Bluebird; Bluebird of Chelsea is her present name....
Classic Motor Launches / Allan Read’s Models
by Site Admin · Published January 22, 2016 · Last modified October 29, 2022
Built in 1931 by Thornycrofts for Sir Malcolm Campbell, she was originally named Bluebird; Bluebird of Chelsea is her present name....
Allan Read’s Models / Tug Boats
by Site Admin · Published January 22, 2016 · Last modified October 29, 2022
Wijsmuller harbour tug; Model: Allan Read. [Other models of Allan Read] [other Tug Models]
Allan Read’s Models / Cruising yachts
by Site Admin · Published January 22, 2016 · Last modified October 29, 2022
A semi-scale model (1:20) of a wishbone schooner c. 1935. Model Allan Read. [Other models of Allan Read] [other...
Allan Read’s Models / Tug Boats
by Site Admin · Published January 22, 2016 · Last modified October 27, 2022
Italian steam tug boat; kit: Mantua Models; model: Allan Read. [Other models of Allan Read] [other Tug Models]
Model’s Presently or Previously owned by Club member, the late Allan Read for which we have photographs.
A model of the Bristol Pilot Cutter “Mascotte” scratch built on a fibreglass hull by Allan Read.
Allan Read’s model of the Brixham Trawler “Ibex”, scratch built from plans. Here seen on her maiden voyage on Setley Pond.
A semi-scale model (1:20) of a wishbone schooner c. 1935 built by Allan Read (Robbe kit).
Built in 1931 by Thornycrofts for Sir Malcolm Campbell, she was originally named Bluebird; Bluebird of Chelsea is her present name....
Painstakingly built from plans, even the folding dining table on the aft deck works – and has mortice & tenon joints!