Beautiful looking model, I've always wondered about these ships post War.

Last batch of photos

The photos are of the Zebulon B. Vance in its configuration as a war bride ship in early 1946.

As a war bride my mother was one of 550 women on the first voyage of the Vance from Southampton to New York after its conversion to a personnel carrier.  The Vance started life as a World War II Liberty Ship out of North Carolina, USA.  Later in the war the Vance was one of a few Liberty Ships converted for hospital use, and the ship was renamed the John J. Meany.  The Vance name was restored during its final conversion for war bride use.

The model is based on the Deans Marine St. Olaf, a sister ship to the Vance.  Kitbashing included the following:

Replace all railing wire with a finer brass wire sized to fit the kit etched brass stanchions
Use smaller blocks for rigging
Scratch build awning and awning frame near stern to match that shown in historic photos
Delete red cross decals and paint hull to approximate tones shown in historic photo
Replace kit propeller with brass and set up for RC operation

Upon completion the ship was sailed in a pond near our home, after sea trials in my son’s swimming pool.

Thank you to Deans Marine for a quality kit and for their support during the build.  The kit arrived at our front door in the USA in a very large, well packed box, three days after ordering.

As an aside, Mom told me she was sick the entire voyage.  Despite that, when Dad picked her up in New York he said you’re in the United States now so you need to learn how to drive.  He taught her how to navigate a three speed manual transmission on the 150 mile trip home.  She was a good driver after that.

A full log of the build is available at https://modelshipworld.com/topic/19010-zebulon-b-vance-by-esf-deans-marine-196-plastic/#comment-583314 .

we have received a few photo's of Mr oppedijk van veen

Included a few images of  my build of the Amethyst. A result of about 6 month intensive work.
With a little help from my friends, and you, the looks of the ship are great, as was the construction process.
The next thing to do is a trial sailing run in a swimming pool and then its maiden run in open water.
Looking forward to it.

 I thought that you might like an update from the edge of the world near Farcet and news from DEANS MARINE .
After many requests for a date  our OPEN DAYS this year
 The dates for 2023 open days are September 8th - 9th & 10th
                              Opening times are 10am - 4pm. both days
We will have on display models of our release,s since the Covid problems, plus our newest releases for 2023
we have other traders booked to attend and we hope for more in the meantime
Club stands are welcome to attend with models on display all will be under cover in marquees, drop us a mails if you plan to attend and we will arrange space.
 Our test pond will be free to use for sailing and demonstrations and fund raising
The bar b cue and  Saturday evening gathering will take place this year, pre booking is essential for the meal, the theme this year is cowboys and indians
The Dean girls have promised the  cafe will  open after many requests,  main seating will be outside.  again drop us a mail if you plan to attend it helps us to ensure we have enough tea/ coffee and more important Bacon for the sarnies ?
 There is limited camping and caravanning in the paddock adjacent to the workshops but space must be booked with us, priority will be given to trade and club stands.
All proceeds will be to local charities, all the staff at the event will be giving time free to help raise funds. There is no charge for entry.  A donation box will be at the entrance, all contributions gratefully accepted.
 We hope this is of interest and we look forward to seeing new modellers and our regular visitors and newcomers to the hobby.
 Regards
 Deans marine
   some picture of previous events for those that have not attended