H class Shell tankers

[NicoRos]

Of the 46 almost identical ships which have been commissioned by Shell to British, Dutch and Danish builders between 1953 and 1858, I have been asked to have replica's made of the Dutch K tankers.

Now the breakers have done their job, only photographs and memories remind us of these remarkable ships and I think it's a shame.
In order to revive the past, replica's are being built from the ss Kosicia and the prototype will be launched this month.
Only 15 will be made and most will find their way to the Shell offices, museums and well to do private parties.
The scale is 1:125 and all models will be RC equipped, though most will undoubtely remain under the display cover. Anyway I find that any ship model should be able to be in her 'element'.

I'm looking for photographs to complete a booklet of the history of the ships.
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[John Albert Evans]

Haustrum.jpg
I sailed on the Haustrum in the early 1960s she was nice ship.

John Albert Evans

[Stuart Henderson]

I sailed on the HYALINA of Shell in early fifties continent-West Indies run. Good well found ship.
Stuart

[NicoRos]

Final modifications to be made.

[John Albert Evans]

Final modifications to be made.

What a beautiful model, congratulation you are very talented.

John Albert Evans.

[Albert Bishop]

Sailed on three H boats Hinea, Hindsia and run job on the Hemiglypta Really nice ships. curious as to what models like that are worth on the open market? (I might just start saving up) Cheers, Albi

[NicoRos]

Well John Albert, I do like the compliment, but I better pass it on to the guys who build this. My eyes are old and my hands are shaky.
Thanks to the internet, I can give instructions to the workshop in PRC and it is amazing that someone who has never seen such a ship, is capable of making this replica.
Next on the list is a Blue Funnel class A ship.

More info here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/1036923...kxfjnY3B0M0B_w

rgds
Nico

[John Albert Evans]

I would reccommend that everyone should log into that site to see the models they are absolutley fantastic.
Thanks again Nico.

John Albert Evans

[Paul Kennedy]

Hi ,
I was on the Hadriana about 1975
sent to Saigon with avaiation fuel but turned back just before arrival as Vietcong where on the outskirts of city.

[Doc Vernon]

Certainly some very good Talent around!
What great Models!
Yes indeed a good site to visit!
Thanks
Doc!