FlyingFish

3 hours ago, FriedClams said:

there are no 'Great Whites' there you know.

Ha! I'd settle for a nice fat trout!

Good to see the work resuming... delightful engine details.

That's a very accomplished build Gary, love the clean lines, details and weathering. Would love to be the paying guest (with a fishing rod) in this fine boat!

On 3/22/2022 at 5:44 PM, FriedClams said:

There are 22 strakes and 61 ribs, so that would require 1,342 rivets.  Add to that the plank-to-plank rivets at the laps between the ribs and that brings the number to 2,700

Should only take a week or so.... 🤣

Love the tractor!!

Oh I like this approach very much. Are you going to pin the planking to the ribs eventually?

7 hours ago, Wintergreen said:

But the sun is shining!

Indeed it is! Sounds like very positive news Hakan, pleased to hear it.

A fishing boat - excellent! Count me in!

Wonferful work Valeriy - keep safe and best wishes to you!

Pearl clutchingly good work, Keith. In fact, t'riffic.

13 hours ago, Wintergreen said:

It is funny how you sometimes have to post pictures to see the imperfections

Couldn't agree more! One of the great values of this forum is the introspection the photos and analysis gives us - and the comments they elicit. Well done for cracking the problem!

Wire guards for thimbles - great idea! It's coming along very nicely.

How did I miss this astonishing build! Wonderful detail Patrick!

2 hours ago, Wintergreen said:

Since the apple does not have straight grain the keel was a bit wavy.

But it does have a wonderful colour!

14 hours ago, KeithAug said:

I think I am going to need to start a negotiation with my better half on Germania's final display location

'..You're gonna need a bigger house!'

This is wonderful work Valeriy, the fairlead is superb!

Masterful!

Thanks to all for comments. 

On 1/1/2022 at 8:33 PM, mtaylor said:

I hope you'll put your finished build pics in the Gallery

Done!

22 hours ago, KeithAug said:

What next

A pause to replenish the trout fly boxes; make a garden bird table in the shape of the Parthenon (yes really); and sundry household jobs. Then I have a shortlist of projects to select a candidate for the next build.... à bientôt!

Well, I think this project is complete, although I will build a permanent display stand and clear case to display Orca eventually. 

I think this could be the first ‘public’ Orca model to be built true to the traditional method for Novi lobster boat construction using frames; ribbands; ribs and planks, with a keel close to the original, and modelling the engine, and other below decks parts; pilot house as well as the lower trunk deck details, and all the film props. If I was to do this again there are still a few mistakes I would correct, as some dimensions and proportions had to be ‘guestimated’.

It’s been an interesting project, and I have learnt a lot, with help from many members, of course. Including the research and plan drawing there are hundreds of hours in the build. If there had to be a pandemic lockdown, it was not a bad way to pass the time.

Thanks for the 14K+ views and many thumbs up and comments, and the helpful information and advice - it is appreciated and has significantly improved the final model.

So, here’s some final pictures of the complete boat including one showing the decks removed to reveal the interior. 

I have an idea for a fun follow-up build, which may appear in 2022. Watch this space.

Until then, I’ve taken the actors back to their barge, filming is wrapped, and I’d better take this old girl back to Amity before she sinks.

Farewell and adieu!

10 hours ago, jlt13th said:

I wasnt a fan of the hull shape

Thanks for kind comments. Yes it's some way from your black and white photo of the hull in the sling you posted.... I sort of figured the rest out from Eric's comments on his site! Between you both you did a great job!

Nicely done!

What model?😉

Foredeck

Pulpit with coxcoamed rails attached, anchor, chain and rope fabricated, barrels fitted in place. floats, netting and storage box. The latter was made as a red plastic crate full of stores, and cover made from rolled flat ‘green stuff’.  Port pilot house window fitted part open to aid visibility of interior.

I have included the occasionally seen canvas covered box on the port forward locker deck, and an upside down ‘Ocean Institute’ box I saw in a photo of Hoopers kit that never made it into the film.

Again thanks to Holden8702 for supplying the resin barrels, four of which feature, and my best attempts at a turned and carved hardwood barrel make the fifth.

The lockers all open, and I’ve taken a guess at the contents on the one that is open in the photo. I’ve added some extra ropes and chain, jerry cans for fuel, and miscellaneous stores for effects. I hope Joe Alves would approve of the extra details.

Rigging attachments fitted to hull, and all weathered for effect.

The parallax of close up photography makes comparison shots difficult, and I really need to learn a lot more about this in the future.

Waterline and finished full boat shots to follow, when I can get my head around the Admirals digital camera!

Looks a very interesting build - your drawings by hand are admirable!

On 12/8/2021 at 11:10 PM, Ras Ambrioso said:

I filled them with clear gorilla.

You may like to try UV-cure clear resin which sets instantly with the application of UV light. It is clearer than Gorilla glue, and more controllable. Enjoying your build!

4 hours ago, Redwine said:

This may be the vessel to rival Erik Hollander’s

Well that is high praise indeed, thank you Redwine!

I'll be posting some pictures of the forward deck soon. I want to finish by posting some pictures of the whole boat, but I'm waiting for a window in the weather to do some natural daylight photography. I think one of the reason Eric's boat stands out is that he is clearly a skilled photographer, and was able to get some brilliant lighting to highlight his skilled modelling.