Dan Vadas
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Hamburg Harbor Diorama by Dan Vadas - HMV - 1:250 - CARD - DIORAMA
And finally (for now) three wagons to go behind the loco :
I have also built a small truck to go on the dock, but no pics of it yet.
Basically all that needs doing is about 100 boxes and drums, the barges and a few more vehicles, and fitting all assemblies to the base. This might be grandson Khye's first project.
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Hamburg Harbor Diorama by Dan Vadas - HMV - 1:250 - CARD - DIORAMA
The locomotive. Not quite as detailed as the Bulgar I built earlier, but after all it IS 1/10 of the size :
TBC ..........
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Hamburg Harbor Diorama by Dan Vadas - HMV - 1:250 - CARD - DIORAMA
The two Dockyard Cranes :
TBC ..........
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Hamburg Harbor Diorama by Dan Vadas - HMV - 1:250 - CARD - DIORAMA
The four ship's boats and a deadeye for one of the masts. The "lashing" is 0.3mm black wire :
The mostly completed freighter. One of the cranes will be glued on when a length for the cable can be established :
TBC ..........
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Hamburg Harbor Diorama by Dan Vadas - HMV - 1:250 - CARD - DIORAMA
One of my grandsons (Khye) who is 21 y.o. has recently bought a house with his fiancee. It has a couple of spare rooms (until rugrats come along ), one of which he is making into a trophy/exhibition room. They have both taken a great interest in my models, so I am giving them all the ones I have left.
He has also indicated that he would like to take up modelling of some type as a hobby, and is going to build a workshop in his huge backyard for that purpose. So I am also going to give him my substantial collection of modelling tools, equipment and workbenches.
He's a very smart and responsible lad, so I am hopeful that he will carry on my work, including finishing this kit.
Thanks everyone else for the comments and Likes. More pics of the diorama will follow in the next post.
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from CDW in Hamburg Harbor Diorama by Dan Vadas - HMV - 1:250 - CARD - DIORAMA
Various laser-cut rails, a companionway and a winch :
Bollards, Ventilators and ship-board cranes :
TBC ..........
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from Landrotten Highlander in Hamburg Harbor Diorama by Dan Vadas - HMV - 1:250 - CARD - DIORAMA
Just for fun I thought I'd make a few of the various types of boxes and drums to see how much was involved - not too bad considering the drums are only 4 mm high :
The hull of the freighter, a waterline model of course :
The decks and hatches are fitted next :
Followed by the superstructures :
TBC ..........
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from CDW in Hamburg Harbor Diorama by Dan Vadas - HMV - 1:250 - CARD - DIORAMA
Hi all,
This is definitely my last model, and it will have to remain unfinished due to my health issues. However I did manage to get a long way into it before the eyes and body gave up on me, so I do have a lot of pics I can share with you. I'll have to keep the text down to a minimum I'm afraid.
Ir's a Card (surprise surprise ) diorama of the Hamburg docks circa late 1930's complete with a freighter in dock. The kit was published by HMV, and is quite complex. Printing and instructions were very good.
Here's a pic of the cover art :
Work starts with the dock, sea and warehouse :
TBC ................
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Ford Mustang 65 by Fnick - Revell 1:24 - Finished
Nose wet Nick .
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Ford Mustang 65 by Fnick - Revell 1:24 - Finished
I'm afraid my modelling (of any sort) days are over . Both my health and eyesight have failed me. AAAARRRRRGGHH
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Ford Mustang 65 by Fnick - Revell 1:24 - Finished
I built the same model, though an earlier version of the Revell kit, when I was still in school 53 years ago. It was one of my favourite Plastic models. I painted it in a similar colour to this one, although more on the metallic turquoise side.
Thanks for bringing back the memories . A pity it got lost years ago.
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from Javlin in Ford Mustang 65 by Fnick - Revell 1:24 - Finished
Nose wet Nick .
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from Cabbie in Hamburg Harbor Diorama by Dan Vadas - HMV - 1:250 - CARD - DIORAMA
That's not set in stone yet David.
If and when he does start modelling he'll certainly be signing into MSW, probably with the Username of "Khye something". I bought this Laptop I'm now using for that express purpose - I've loaded all my modelling files, pics etc onto it so he can go back and reference my past work easily. If (when) he starts modelling I'll donate this computer to him as one of my "tools".
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from thibaultron in Hamburg Harbor Diorama by Dan Vadas - HMV - 1:250 - CARD - DIORAMA
No, it's just that they both take different skills. I'd regard them equally difficult. Personally I hate painting, and Plastic is full of that.
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Hamburg Harbor Diorama by Dan Vadas - HMV - 1:250 - CARD - DIORAMA
And finally (for now) three wagons to go behind the loco :
I have also built a small truck to go on the dock, but no pics of it yet.
Basically all that needs doing is about 100 boxes and drums, the barges and a few more vehicles, and fitting all assemblies to the base. This might be grandson Khye's first project.
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Hamburg Harbor Diorama by Dan Vadas - HMV - 1:250 - CARD - DIORAMA
The locomotive. Not quite as detailed as the Bulgar I built earlier, but after all it IS 1/10 of the size :
TBC ..........
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Hamburg Harbor Diorama by Dan Vadas - HMV - 1:250 - CARD - DIORAMA
The two Dockyard Cranes :
TBC ..........
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Hamburg Harbor Diorama by Dan Vadas - HMV - 1:250 - CARD - DIORAMA
The four ship's boats and a deadeye for one of the masts. The "lashing" is 0.3mm black wire :
The mostly completed freighter. One of the cranes will be glued on when a length for the cable can be established :
TBC ..........
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Hamburg Harbor Diorama by Dan Vadas - HMV - 1:250 - CARD - DIORAMA
One of my grandsons (Khye) who is 21 y.o. has recently bought a house with his fiancee. It has a couple of spare rooms (until rugrats come along ), one of which he is making into a trophy/exhibition room. They have both taken a great interest in my models, so I am giving them all the ones I have left.
He has also indicated that he would like to take up modelling of some type as a hobby, and is going to build a workshop in his huge backyard for that purpose. So I am also going to give him my substantial collection of modelling tools, equipment and workbenches.
He's a very smart and responsible lad, so I am hopeful that he will carry on my work, including finishing this kit.
Thanks everyone else for the comments and Likes. More pics of the diorama will follow in the next post.
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Hamburg Harbor Diorama by Dan Vadas - HMV - 1:250 - CARD - DIORAMA
That's not set in stone yet David.
If and when he does start modelling he'll certainly be signing into MSW, probably with the Username of "Khye something". I bought this Laptop I'm now using for that express purpose - I've loaded all my modelling files, pics etc onto it so he can go back and reference my past work easily. If (when) he starts modelling I'll donate this computer to him as one of my "tools".
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from Edwardkenway in Hamburg Harbor Diorama by Dan Vadas - HMV - 1:250 - CARD - DIORAMA
That's not set in stone yet David.
If and when he does start modelling he'll certainly be signing into MSW, probably with the Username of "Khye something". I bought this Laptop I'm now using for that express purpose - I've loaded all my modelling files, pics etc onto it so he can go back and reference my past work easily. If (when) he starts modelling I'll donate this computer to him as one of my "tools".
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from amateur in Hamburg Harbor Diorama by Dan Vadas - HMV - 1:250 - CARD - DIORAMA
That's not set in stone yet David.
If and when he does start modelling he'll certainly be signing into MSW, probably with the Username of "Khye something". I bought this Laptop I'm now using for that express purpose - I've loaded all my modelling files, pics etc onto it so he can go back and reference my past work easily. If (when) he starts modelling I'll donate this computer to him as one of my "tools".
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from thibaultron in Hamburg Harbor Diorama by Dan Vadas - HMV - 1:250 - CARD - DIORAMA
That's not set in stone yet David.
If and when he does start modelling he'll certainly be signing into MSW, probably with the Username of "Khye something". I bought this Laptop I'm now using for that express purpose - I've loaded all my modelling files, pics etc onto it so he can go back and reference my past work easily. If (when) he starts modelling I'll donate this computer to him as one of my "tools".
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from Jeff-E in Hamburg Harbor Diorama by Dan Vadas - HMV - 1:250 - CARD - DIORAMA
That's not set in stone yet David.
If and when he does start modelling he'll certainly be signing into MSW, probably with the Username of "Khye something". I bought this Laptop I'm now using for that express purpose - I've loaded all my modelling files, pics etc onto it so he can go back and reference my past work easily. If (when) he starts modelling I'll donate this computer to him as one of my "tools".
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from CDW in Hamburg Harbor Diorama by Dan Vadas - HMV - 1:250 - CARD - DIORAMA
And finally (for now) three wagons to go behind the loco :
I have also built a small truck to go on the dock, but no pics of it yet.
Basically all that needs doing is about 100 boxes and drums, the barges and a few more vehicles, and fitting all assemblies to the base. This might be grandson Khye's first project.
Danny
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