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What a beauty !!!

I realized that I have not posted any updates for quite a while. Life got in the way, new responsibilities at work (less time to tinker with models), a new Pinball machine being restored and many other things. I am still debating how to place these massive anchors on the bow and side of the hull. Therefore, I turned my interest to the stern and started building the lamps. CAF Models provides in the Session #5 of the kit, three pre-etched windows and some brass moldings of the top and bottom of the lamps: These lamps are a little bit crude and do not have some details such as the glasses, door and the candlewick. So, I decided to also acquire the Syren lamp kit in 1/48th scale. This kit is a lot more complex, complete and is really a small project in itself (not really surprising from Chuck, is it?): When comparing both kits, one can see some major differences. The only drawback I have with the Syren kit is that the lamps are a little bit short in height, whereas the CAF Model lamps may be a little too tall and reminiscent of these romantic Spanish galleons we see in Pirates Movies: After a lot of deliberations and considerations, I have decided to build my lamps, using the Syren Kit for the main body and the CAF model parts for the top. It creates a good tradeoff between the short Syren lamp and the tall CAF lamp. Below is one picture showing the differences between the two kits: One Syren lamp partially assembled: And in place on the stern: Still a lot of work to make them look decent. Yves

Valeriy, where do you find these super-sized matches? 😄 Superb work as always. Yves

It seems to me that using the Vallejo Putty, with multiple and thin applications would have filled up the cracks: The trick is to cut the dispensing tube very small, so as to serve a tiny quantity of putty. It dries white and would have filled the multiple cracks you have in the cabin walls, very well. I have used it with success and will never go back to Tamiya of other putty brands. Yves

I stand corrected. I am glad that you would keep for yourself such marvels. Honestly, I have never been able to sell one of my models. I may give but it is always like ripping out a part of yourself. Yves

That model is absolutely incredible. What a great way to present the model on the water. I absolutely LOVE it! One of your customers will be a very happy man. Yves

I had no idea that building a paper model required such heavy tools... 🙂 Yves

That will be a great diorama. Plus you are using a plane (the Wellington) which is rarely used in most magazines, Build Logs or Diorama books. Yves

Great find!!! First, it is one of my favorite submarines and it is in the 1/200 scale. I wish plastic manufacturers would embrace this scale for submarines as this scale is becoming prevalent for many ship modellers. It is unfortunate they stopped at 1/150th or jumped to 1/350th. I will be looking at your model with a lot of interest. Thank you for starting this Build Log. Yves

Once you have adjusted the hood lid, you could glue it permanently and display the engine on the side. That will solve the warping and keep the beautiful allure of the body. Yves

You would not even get the fumes for 50 cents. Yves

At 1/14th scale, it must be a rather large model. Yves

Beautiful bike! Make sure you post a build log next time around. We are a few Motorcycles enthusiasts, on this forum. Yves

Great body lines. This car is growing on me.... Yves

Your way of approaching the model will make it difficult to sand smooth the hull without damaging the railings. But it can be done, if you are looking for a challenge. Yves

It is a lovely kit and the closest to "plank on frames" that you will ever build. Highly recommended. Yves

Craig, you were not in the right place with your bike. You need to go to more exclusive locations: Notice the Gucci belt, bubble gum .....and the Yves Saint Laurent purse ! Yves

I am very touched by this compliment. Truly glad I could help you. Yves

I remember seeing quite a few of these Ferrari, when I was living on the French Riviera. The most interesting was to cross the border and go to the "wealthy" towns right behind the border. There, you could see all the rich Italian kids parading in their Ferrari's and hooting all the Bella Ragazzas in the streets. One may wonder why the people were so affluent in these border towns: Simply because what they were selling was tax free and not taxed at 33% like most so called luxury products, on the French side. The greediness of the French government, made the fortune of these Italian folks. Yves

Fantastic model Nils, so artfully and quickly done. Your work is truly inspiring by the diversity of the models that you build and the exquisite rendering of the details that can be found on these ships. Now, what is your next project? Yves

You are moving fast and your model is looking great. Yves

Your conversion will be interesting to watch. I have built (partially...not done yet) that kit, and it is lovely. Where did you find the information related to her conversion as a "yacht"? I am curious to see that. Yves

Thank you for posting that video. Yes, G-Scale or Gauge 1 (1/32) is another story and you can envision this kind of operation as long as the snow is very fresh and cold. In On3, it would not be possible. Yves

Superb model. I love all the fishing rigs, clearly visible and artfully displayed. I also like the lighter shades of the wood, which is in plain contrast with the dark woods usually provided in Spanish kits. You made a little marvel of this rare kit. Yves

Very interesting model. I do have a question though: Are you sure that the planking of the hull was not supposed to be on each half-hull? I am asking this question, because BB is notorious for inventing the half-hull planking and then connecting both halves together. Perhaps, you decided to do otherwise.... Just wondering. Yves