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NMBROOK reacted to Omega1234 in Symphony by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 scale - 112' Ketch
Hi everyone
Mark's comment about "sub subminiature" has triggered something off in my mind. What if the owners of Symphony were into models of nuclear submarines? Well, why not make a teeny tiny model of a nuclear submarine to display on the curved cupboard in the saloon?
So I did one and the results are in the photos below. Ok, pls use heaps of imagination, because...well...because, it's the best I could do! I need to have Igor's excellent miniaturisation-skills for me to pull it off really well.
I've also started on the staircase leading from the companionway to below deck.
Hope you enjoy the photos.
Cheers
Patrick
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NMBROOK reacted to Omega1234 in Symphony by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 scale - 112' Ketch
Hi Piet, Bob and everyone else for hitting the Like button!
First of all, Piet, I'm sorry for causing your jaw to drop.....hehehe!!! I'm just grateful that you like my work.
Secondly, Bob, as promised, here are the photos of the folding chairs and the saloon table. The photos aren't the best because the chairs are so small that photographing them properly was difficult.
Oh well, it's the best I can do with my limited photo skills.
Hope you enjoy them.
Cheers
Patrick
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NMBROOK reacted to Omega1234 in Symphony by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 scale - 112' Ketch
Hi Ben, Nils and Bob and everyone who hit the Like buton
All of your comments are greatly appreciated!
Well, over the past few days I've managed to do a bit more work on the galley, the double bed stateroom that sits opposite the galley and the small berth and shower compartment in the forepeak. In the main saloon, I've done the saloon table as well as three folding chairs that are arranged around the saloon table.
I hope you enjoy the photos.
Cheers
Patrick
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NMBROOK reacted to Omega1234 in Symphony by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 scale - 112' Ketch
Hi Mobbsie and Frank
Many thanks. The interior is based on an actual yacht named Signe, however, as I was never able to find the actual hull drawings, I made up my own hull, instead. So, it's a bit of a hybrid version of the real yacht, Signe, (ie my hull, but with Signe's interior). As a consequence, because it wasn't strictly the real Signe, I decided to rename the model to Symphony.
I hope I'm making sense. Anyway, here's what I'm using:
PS: Frank- your "Symphony" that you've posted, would, indeed, keep me off the streets. She'd be a whole lotta fun, for sure!
Cheers
Patrick
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NMBROOK reacted to Omega1234 in Symphony by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 scale - 112' Ketch
Hi everyone
Many thanks for all of your Likes and comments. All greatly appreciated.
I've started on the galley and the forward bulkhead which leads to a small shower, toilet and fold down bunks for the crew (all of which are yet to be built once the galley is finished).
Anyhow, there's still lots of work to be done on the galley, but it's a start at least.
I hope you enjoy the photos.
Cheers
Patrick
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NMBROOK reacted to Omega1234 in Symphony by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 scale - 112' Ketch
Hi everyone!
Thanks for all of your comments and Likes. Greatly appreciated.
Tonight, I managed to do a bit more on one of the double cabins. It may not look like much at the moment, but it's a start.
Anyway, I hope you enjoy these photos.
Cheers and thanks
Patrick
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NMBROOK reacted to Omega1234 in Symphony by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 scale - 112' Ketch
Hi everyone
Not much progress lately, except a little bit more work on the navigation station as well as the two round single chairs that Symphony has, which are located just in front of the curved cupboard. I've also made the chair for the navigator to sit in at the nav desk. It may be hard to make out, but, it's there.
Also, as promised for Mike Gerber's daughter, I've included some shots of the elephants on the tin that I use as a work-stand for my models. Mike tells me that his daughter loves it, so I hope she'll enjoy these photos!
Cheers and all the best everyone!
Patrick
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NMBROOK reacted to Omega1234 in Symphony by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 scale - 112' Ketch
Hi everyone
Vaddoc gave me a great idea, which was to do a tiny model boat to display inside Symphony.
Well, I had a go and came up with this gaff rigged cutter. It's tiny, but with a bit of imagination, you can just make it out.
Here goes.
Cheers
Patrick
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NMBROOK reacted to Omega1234 in Symphony by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 scale - 112' Ketch
Hi everyone
A quick update. I've started on the curved cupboard which sits on the starboard side of the saloon. Aft of the curved cupboard sits the navigation station.
Still lots of work to go.
Hope you enjoy.
Cheers
Patrick
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NMBROOK reacted to Omega1234 in Symphony by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 scale - 112' Ketch
Hi Dennis, Nils and everyone who hit the Like button. Greatly appreciated.
Just a quick update on the main saloon. On the starboard side, the curved settee has a double shelved book shelf on the bulkhead. On the port side, I started on the fireplace unit.
Here are the results so far. Heaps more work to go, still.
Cheers and all the best!
Patrick
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NMBROOK reacted to Omega1234 in Symphony by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 scale - 112' Ketch
Hi everyone!
Thanks for all of your comments and Likes! Greatly appreciated.
Symphony has a large curved sofa in her main saloon, which I've been trying to duplicate. Here's my attempt at it. I hope you like it.
Here are the latest photos.
Cheers
Patrick
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NMBROOK reacted to Omega1234 in Symphony by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 scale - 112' Ketch
Hi Dennis, Dave and Frank, as well as everyone who hit the Like button! Greatly appreciated!
I've made a bit more progress in the owner's stateroom in the aft of the ship. Principally, the work to date includes the settee on the port side and also, I've mocked up the double bed that sits on the starboard side. Once I'm satisfied that the bed frame fits, then, I'll do the final frame. I've still got to do a fair bit more work on the surrounding area, eg settee cushions, mattress, cupboards, etc.
Anyhow, here are the photos.
Cheers
Patrick
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NMBROOK reacted to Omega1234 in Symphony by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 scale - 112' Ketch
Hi all
Just a bit of an update. I'm still working on the Portside stateroom double suite and also the owner's stateroom bathroom.
Still more work to go, but, it's fun and satisfying. Keeps me off the streets!
Cheers
Patrick
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NMBROOK reacted to Omega1234 in Symphony by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 scale - 112' Ketch
Hi everyone
Many thanks for all of your comments, likes and encouragement! It's all greatly appreciated.
I've been chipping slowly away at Symphony's interior, lately. Most of it may NOT look like much, (e.g. trimming and adding details such as doors, and a double bed in the port side double stateroom, and associated other things, etc), but when all put together, it all adds up.
Everything's still loosely placed in the hull, though, so it still looks a bit wonky. More work yet to go.
Here are the latest photos.
Cheers
Patrick
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NMBROOK reacted to Omega1234 in Symphony by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 scale - 112' Ketch
Hi Ben, Igor and all those who pressed the Like button. Greatly appreciated!
Well..................and it's a long well....I tried so many times to make the louvred windows using the methods suggested by Ben and Igor (thanks guys!). I tried the wires as well cutting strips into a suitably sized piece of styrene. Neither method worked and it started to do my head in! I guess, I just wasn't in the right head space to make either method look good.
In frustration, I resorted to actually cutting thin strips of veneer and gluing them directly into the frames. The results are shown in the photos. It looks passable and just needs some trimming.
I've also taken the motor out so that I could take some photos of it. The results are shown below.
Anyhow, enjoy the rest of your weeks, everyone!
Cheers
Patrick
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NMBROOK reacted to Omega1234 in Symphony by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 scale - 112' Ketch
Hi everyone!
Well, over the last few nights, I've made more progress on the interior accommodation. The following photos show the bulkheads temporarily positioned in the hull, hence why it all looks a bit wonky at this stage. Oh well, heaps of work yet to be done, but that's all part of the fun, isn't it?
All the best for the week ahead!
Cheers
Patrick
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NMBROOK reacted to Omega1234 in Symphony by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 scale - 112' Ketch
Hi everyone and many thanks for all of your likes and comments! Greatly appreciated.
Well, I've finally started on the internal bulkheads. First and foremost, I've started on the engine room which is situated in the centre of the ship. The funny little red thing that you can see in the first photo is, in fact my feeble attempt at the ship's engine. I'm a bit embarrassed about it, because it's so tiny that it was difficult to get any detail on it. If I can, I'll try to take some photos of it (that way, we can all laugh at it!!!).
Anyhow, I'm just glad that I've been able to start on the internal work, because that's what I enjoy the most.
All the best!
Cheers
Patrick
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NMBROOK reacted to Omega1234 in Symphony by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 scale - 112' Ketch
Hi folks
Thanks for all your comments and likes!!!
Here is the latest update: I've partially completed the oval cockpit at the stern of the ship. There's still more fairing and sanding to go, but, it's looking ok so far. Up forward, I've done the companionway hatch that sits right on the foredeck. If you look carefully, you'll be able to see that I've left the sliding hatch open in order to give the foredeck a semblance of 'life'.
Still heaps more work to go, though!
Enjoy your weekends!
Cheers
Patrick
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NMBROOK reacted to Omega1234 in Symphony by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 scale - 112' Ketch
Hi everyone
Thanks for all your comments and Likes!
Here are the latest photos of Symphony's progress; in particular I've built the oval shaped rear helmsman cockpit as well as done a bit more on the main cabin, e.g. companion way framing, etc.
The rear cockpit is still to be sanded and fitted out with the seats, binnacle, wheel, etc.
Hope you enjoy the photos.
Cheers
Patrick
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NMBROOK reacted to Omega1234 in Symphony by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 scale - 112' Ketch
Hi Carl, David, Peter, and everyone who commented and hit the Like button. Greatly appreciated!
Well, I've done some more work on Symphony's deck, in particular the cockpit flooring. On the real ship, this cockpit houses two long rows of benches for passengers and paying guests to relax. The cockpit also leads to the grand staircase via the main companionway, both of which will be built later.
Heaps more cleaning up to go, though.
Hope you enjoy the photos.
Cheers
Patrick
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NMBROOK reacted to Omega1234 in Symphony by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 scale - 112' Ketch
Hi everyone
Many thanks for your Likes and comments. Piet- I love the symphony analogy. I hope I can get a good round of applause once the concert's over!
Well, I've done a little bit more of the large oval cabin; in particular the roof beams. Heaps more sanding, cleaning up and work to go, though.
Hope you enjoy the photos.
Cheers
Patrick
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NMBROOK reacted to Omega1234 in Symphony by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 scale - 112' Ketch
Hi everyone
It may have been a few days since my last update, but, things have moved ahead steadily.
For instance, Symphony now has the planked floors installed inside her hull, in readiness for the cabins and bulkheads, etc. I've also built the deck. Notably, when you see the deck, you'll notice that Symphony has a huge oval shaped cabin, as witnessed by the size of the oval in the deck. At the aft of the deck, you'll also notice a much smaller oval shape, which, eventually will become the seating area for the helmsman and other crew, etc.
I hope you enjoy the photos.
Cheers
Patrick
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NMBROOK reacted to Omega1234 in Symphony by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 scale - 112' Ketch
Hi everyone
Many thanks for all of your comments and Likes!
Tonight, I decided to see what Symphony's hull would look like with a matt coloured under hull. So, I promptly taped it up and gave the under-hull a quick coat of matt paint.
I'm not totally committed to the colour I chose, so I may decide to change it later on. But, on the whole, I don't think it looks that bad.
I also put the drop keel in, ensuring that it can be retracted into the hull, much the same as the real ship's drop keel.
Here are the photos.
Cheers
Patrick
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NMBROOK reacted to Omega1234 in Symphony by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 scale - 112' Ketch
Hi ho everyone and thanks for all your Likes and comments.
Well, it may not look like it, but I actually have been doing a fair bit of work in terms of measuring and marking the interior layout, eg bulkheads and positions of floors, etc. The only problem is that there's nothing much to show for it, but trust me, I have been doing some work!
I have also continued the painting of Symphony's hull. Here are the photos.
Still a long way to go, but fun nonetheless!
Cheers and all the best!
Patrick
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NMBROOK reacted to Omega1234 in Symphony by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 scale - 112' Ketch
Hi everyone
After a few rounds of puttying, then sanding, puttying, then sanding, etc, I decided I needed to get some paint on Symphony's hull. So, look what happened! I decided to paint the hull black. At least that way, if there were any imperfections in the hull's surface, what better way to show them up than by gloss paint?
Anyhow, I'm not sure if I will stick with the black hull, but that can be decided later on. In the meantime, pls enjoy the photos below.
Cheers
Patrick
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