SHADOW by Omega1234 - Scale 1/300 - Luxury 60m Mega Yacht - Finished

[Omega1234]

3 minutes ago, BenF89 said:

Hi Patrick,

 

I'll see what I can find. I agree- hull plans are probably a no-go, even if he had them. But I might get a description that could be useful to you. If I get anything, I'll send it to you directly.

 

And yes, I believe that Palmer Johnson is functionally out of business. I think owner might still be trying to sell stuff, but I'm 90% certain the yard is closed.

Thanks Ben!  I'd be eternally grateful.  Shame about P&J, though.  I really liked the radical nature of their designs.

[Piet]

Looking forward to your next project Patrick. Radical is an understatement I think. It would be helpful getting a few pics of the interior and furnishing. Just a word by word description of how the decks were laid out. A general verbal description of the hull perhaps?

 

Cheers,

[michael mott]

Just catching up Patrick, a belated happy birthday, haven't you finished this ship yet?......absolutely amazing how much detail you have crammed into this little Gem.

 

Michael

[Omega1234]

7 hours ago, Piet said:

Looking forward to your next project Patrick. Radical is an understatement I think. It would be helpful getting a few pics of the interior and furnishing. Just a word by word description of how the decks were laid out. A general verbal description of the hull perhaps?

 

Cheers,

Hi Piet.  Yep, you’re absolutely right.  Radical she is, that’s for sure.  I’ll put some more info when I create the Build Log, but as far as I can see, she is a trimaran (hence the two sponsons on each side of the rear of the hull).

6 hours ago, michael mott said:

Just catching up Patrick, a belated happy birthday, haven't you finished this ship yet?......absolutely amazing how much detail you have crammed into this little Gem.

 

Michael

Hi Michael.. it’s great to hear from you.  I hope all’s well with you and your new house.  Thanks, also, for the belated Birthday wishes!

[popeye the sailor]

that one picture........really shows how sweet she looks!   the finish paints are really cleaning her up nicely.   the big day is coming when we will get to see her finished,  but your next project may just dwarf her     really looks good!

[Omega1234]

Thanks Denis!

 

I reckon you’re right about the paint work. She’s scrubbing up rather well, I must say😀. 

 

As for my next boat....have you ever made a decision, only to secretly wonder why you made that decision in the first place?  Seriously Denis, this new ship scares the hell out of me. But oh, what a challenge ...

 

Have a great Easter weekend. 

 

Cheers. 

 

Patrick

Edited March 31, 2018 by Omega1234

[popeye the sailor]

awwwww........that's just new project jitters      once you start........   don't mind me....I'm to the point where I don't think about it.......I just start chuck'in wood together       I let the admiral yell at me afterwards      you've put so much into shadow........imagine what you could do with this new project.

[Omega1234]

Thanks Denis!

 

I reckon you’re right!  Less thinking and more doing, should do the trick😉

 

Cheers. 

 

Patrick

[Omega1234]

22 hours ago, canoe21 said:

Hello Patrick 

 

Happy belated Birthday, sorry I missed your big day but do hope that you got an extra big piece of cake and ice cream. My Admiral Bernadette and I hope that you received all of the new toys that you had hoped for and maybe a few more for good luck. Shadow sure is looking great and we are waiting patiently for her launch and also for the start of your next build,                                                                                                                                                               ENJOY.

 

Regards   Lawrence         

 

Hi Lawrence

 

Many thanks for the birthday wishes!  Hopefully it won't be long before my new boat can start....can't wait.

 

Cheers

 

Patrick

[Elia]

Patrick,

 

Amazing work!  The layering and nesting of tiny, fine details requires lots of time to enjoy and comprehend.  I spent quite some time catching up on this thread and little jewel of a model over the weekend.  Beautiful work.

 

Cheers,

 

Elia

[Omega1234]

3 hours ago, Elia said:

Patrick,

 

Amazing work!  The layering and nesting of tiny, fine details requires lots of time to enjoy and comprehend.  I spent quite some time catching up on this thread and little jewel of a model over the weekend.  Beautiful work.

 

Cheers,

 

Elia

Thanks Elia!

 

Greatly appreciated and I'm glad you've enjoyed Shadow's journey!

 

Have a great week.

 

Cheers  

 

Patrick 

[John Allen]

Patrick,

 

Well its a beauty, waiting for you to break the bottle and send it down the ways with flags flying and the band playing then on to Monte Carlo find a slip and wait for the young beauties saying Sir, may I have a tour of your beautiful boat. Ah what sweet dreams are made of.

 

Again from beginning to end a very nice detailed build

[Omega1234]

16 minutes ago, John Allen said:

Patrick,

 

Well its a beauty, waiting for you to break the bottle and send it down the ways with flags flying and the band playing then on to Monte Carlo find a slip and wait for the young beauties saying Sir, may I have a tour of your beautiful boat. Ah what sweet dreams are made of.

 

Again from beginning to end a very nice detailed build

Thanks John!

 

Much appreciated and I'm glad you've also enjoyed the journey.  Not long to go, now. 

 

Mmmm, now where do I hire these young beauties from again???

 

Thanks again and have a great week.

 

Cheers  

 

Patrick

 

Edited April 2, 2018 by Omega1234

[Omega1234]

Good morning everyone!

 

Thanks for all of your comments and Likes.  Greatly appreciated.

 

A quick update - I’ve finally decided upon how I want to display Shadow.  In this case, (as in keeping with my preference for a minimalist approach, so as not to detract from the model itself), I’ve decided to use a plank of pine wood, polished with Tan shoe polish and three brass rods to secure the hull.

 

What do you think?

 

Cheers.

 

Patrick 

Edited April 4, 2018 by Omega1234

[BenF89]

Looks spectacular - I think it achieves the intended effect perfectly!

[Omega1234]

28 minutes ago, BenF89 said:

Looks spectacular - I think it achieves the intended effect perfectly!

Hi Ben

 

Thanks!

 

Cheers. 

 

Patrick

[mtaylor]

Supernice, Patrick.   I hope you add some clear glazing around it to protect everything.

[Omega1234]

8 hours ago, mtaylor said:

Supernice, Patrick.   I hope you add some clear glazing around it to protect everything.

Thanks Mark

 

Shadow’s going to join the rest of the fleet in a large glass display cabinet, where she should remain relatively dust free. 

 

Let’s hope so, anyway. 

 

Cheers and all the best!

 

Patrick

 

 

 

 

[popeye the sailor]

I think he means...are you going to clear coat the stand.  never though to use shoe polish for stain.........pine done in Angus beef........very original    your minimalist approach is quite maximal.........you must be on the verge of calling it finished.  for that,  I say congratz on a super interesting project.   you very well could put this one in the book of world's records,  for the most stuff jammed into a small scale model.   she displays nicely too....very well done!

[Omega1234]

15 hours ago, popeye the sailor said:

I think he means...are you going to clear coat the stand.  never though to use shoe polish for stain.........pine done in Angus beef........very original    your minimalist approach is quite maximal.........you must be on the verge of calling it finished.  for that,  I say congratz on a super interesting project.   you very well could put this one in the book of world's records,  for the most stuff jammed into a small scale model.   she displays nicely too....very well done!

Hi Denis

 

Ahhhh!  How could I have misinterpreted Mark’s comment.  Doh.  

 

Actually, I came up with the idea of using shoe polish years ago out of sheer laziness.  It didn’t take me long, however, before I realised that shoe polish is waxy and therefore, doesn’t need any varnish or glazing to protect it!  Bingo😀

 

Thanks also, for your comments about Shadow.  I dunno about “a world record’, but, I’m just happy that you and everyone else on MSW like it.  

 

Enjoy the rest of the week and have a great weekend!

 

Cheers. 

 

Patrick

[IgorSky]

On 05.04.2018 at 1:37 AM, Omega1234 said:

In this case, (as in keeping with my preference for a minimalist approach, so as not to detract from the model itself), I’ve decided to use a plank of pine wood, polished with Tan shoe polish and three brass rods to secure the hull.

 

What do you think?

It looks great, Patrick! Strictly and elegantly!

[Omega1234]

Thanks Igor!!!!

[Mahuna]

Hi Patrick - your presentation of Shadow is elegant in its simplicity.  I've never heard of using shoe polish as a finish on wood, but it certainly seems to do the trick.  Congratulations on another great build.  Your fleet is quite impressive, and I'm looking forward to seeing what's next.

[Omega1234]

25 minutes ago, Mahuna said:

Hi Patrick - your presentation of Shadow is elegant in its simplicity.  I've never heard of using shoe polish as a finish on wood, but it certainly seems to do the trick.  Congratulations on another great build.  Your fleet is quite impressive, and I'm looking forward to seeing what's next.

Thanks Frank!!!

[KeithAug]

Beauty in miniature, very well done.

[Omega1234]

12 hours ago, KeithAug said:

Beauty in miniature, very well done.

Thanks Keith!!

 

Have a great weekend. 

 

Chrrrs. 

 

Patrick

[Omega1234]

Hi folks

 

Many thanks for all of your comments and Likes!

 

Well.....tonight, I had one of those ‘Oh wow” moments.  You see, after much hesitation and deliberation, I finally bit the bullet and attempted Shadow’s boarding ladder. It didn’t turn out too bad, I reckon.

 

Whilst I was at it, I also added the aerials that sit atop the sky deck’s roof.  Added to that, I also fashioned three flags, two that adorn the aft decks and the third that sits proudly at Shadow’s bow.  A slight breeze has set them gently fluttering whilst Shadow’s floats serenely on the water..

 

I hope you like the photos.

 

Have a great weekend!  

 

Cheers. 

 

Patrick

[vaddoc]

Almost there it seems Patrick! I have been watching from the far end of the room and enjoying your journey, a very nice and unusual model. Thumbs up for the shoe polish!

[Omega1234]

Thanks Vaddoc!

 

Yep, you’re right; not long to go now.

 

Have a great weekend.  

 

Cheers. 

 

Patrick

 

 

[Omega1234]

Hi folks

 

She’s finished!!!  Woohoo🎉🎉🎉🎉

 

There’s still more that can be done, but, by and large, I’m happy with where things are at. 

 

Thanks to everyone for joining me on Shadow’s journey.  It’s been a joy.

 

I hope you enjoy the following photos.  

 

Cheers. 

 

Patrick