Has anyone built MV Aorangi? - Longest and fastest ship in 1924

[DPTrainer]

Hi,

Just wondering if anyone has built this ship which was built in Scotland in 1924? When constructed she was the largest and swiftest motor ship in the world. Her regular route was between Sydney and Vancouver via Auckland, Suva and Honolulu. Aorangi was owned firstly by the Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand. Later she was used as a troop ship in the 2nd World War.
That is where my interest has come from because my father was shipped out on this troop ship to Africa.

 

[Uwek]

Hi,

Just wondering if anyone has built this ship which was built in Scotland in 1924? When constructed she was the largest and swiftest motor ship in the world. Her regular route was between Sydney and Vancouver via Auckland, Suva and Honolulu. Aorangi was owned firstly by the Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand. Later she was used as a troop ship in the 2nd World War.
That is where my interest has come from because my father was shipped out on this troop ship to Africa.

Hallo @DPTrainer
we wish you all the BEST and a HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Did you start in the meantime this interesting project?

 

[DPTrainer]

Thank you for your birthday wishes. No this project on MV Aorangi hasn't started yet. For one reason I haven't yet finished my Amati Riva Aquarama (Italian Runabout) and secondly I haven't had any replies yet for my request for any build information on this great boat. I have only previously built from kits so it is a bit daunting as to where to start!
Cheers
Duncan