This model of the four-masted barque BIDSTON HILL, currently listed on Ebay (24th May, 2009) was recently brought to my attention by a friend. Click this link to view:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Model-Sailing-Ship-in-Glass-Case_W0QQitemZ270395330553QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK
It is of great interest to me, because it was one of the first miniatures that I built sometime before October 1972 - 37, years ago! I have been able to pinpoint a “built before” date, because it was subject of an article written by me that appeared in MODEL BOATS, October 1972.
So far, the bidding has gone up to £21 and I will be interested to see what it finally sells for in a few days. Although I bid initially, I have dropped out because it has now exceeded the price I sold it for in 1972!
Bob
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Model-Sailing-Ship-in-Glass-Case_W0QQitemZ270395330553QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK
It is of great interest to me, because it was one of the first miniatures that I built sometime before October 1972 - 37, years ago! I have been able to pinpoint a “built before” date, because it was subject of an article written by me that appeared in MODEL BOATS, October 1972.
So far, the bidding has gone up to £21 and I will be interested to see what it finally sells for in a few days. Although I bid initially, I have dropped out because it has now exceeded the price I sold it for in 1972!
Bob