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Hi folks

I was feeling a bit nostalgic tonight, so I dragged Genesis’ sisters from the fleet for a quick and nasty photo-shoot.

Here goes..

Thanks

Patrick

Thanks for editing the title of this build log, Chris Coyle. I thought I had  posted these photos on the Scratch Built Gallery, but it must’ve gone in as a build log instead, accidentally. 

Hi folks. This is my miniature scratch-built model of the wooden sailing yacht, Binker. As is customary with  my models, Binker is fully detailed inside, hence the partially planked deck. I hope you enjoy looking at these photos. Thanks Patrick

Just now, BANYAN said:

That's looking pretty spiffy Patrick; a diamond finish for a real gem

 

cheers

 

Pat

Thanks Pat!

I reckon you’re right, Josh.  The new sails do look better.

Cheers

Patrick

Hi Frank

Top job on furling the mainsail.  Nice and neat, as is typical of all of your work.

Thanks

Patrick

Whaaaat? You sold it?  

22 minutes ago, John Allen said:

Patrick,

 

Amazing you start with what looked like a scrap piece of wood that should have been a fire starter, and are ending up with a superfine mini yacht that had more curves than Marilyn Monroe. I forget the commercial it goes something like this " your looking good in the neighborhood" Well done Kudos

Hi John

Thanks for your comments, especially about the scrap piece of wood!  All jokes aside, that’s one of the things that’s always amazed me about our hobby.  

We start with just raw materials, but end up with something very different. A thing of beauty, of character and in most cases, soul...much like your wonderful Maori canoe model. 

Thanks again and have a great week. 

Cheers

Patrick

Hi Denis

I’m just catching up and wow, there’ve been some ups and downs from what I can see, but, boy, you pulled it off beautifully.

Impressive, to say the least!

Cheers 

Patrick

Hi Josh 

That’s a pretty nifty mast-hinge idea you’ve got going on there.  All in all, it looks like you’re going full steam ahead.

Nicely done.

Cheers

Patrick

2 hours ago, KeithAug said:

Pretty darn amazing Patrick. But I still think the designer was on drugs.

Hi Keith

That’s gotta take the ‘Comment of the Year’ Award!!  Loved it. 

Put a smile on my face; that’s for sure. 

Cheers. 

Patrick

Hi folks!

Thanks for all of your Likes and comments.

Have a great week.

Cheers

Patrick

3 hours ago, mhmtyrl said:

thank you all for comments and likes

do you think that condition of bilge pump is way too bad? I mean is the weathering too much? would like to hear your comments.

Hi Mehmet

Well...my first reaction on seeing the pump was, ‘now that’s rusty!’  But, if you think it’s in keeping with the overall look and feel that you’re trying to achieve, then it looks appropriate.

Cheers. 

Patrick

Hi Mehmet

Once again. simply amazing!

Cheers

Patrick

Hi Josh

I’m in.

I’m not quite sure, (or should I say, totally bamboozled), how the devil you’re going to hinge and raise those masts once the boat’s in the bottle, but, I’m sure as hell going to stick around to find out!

Cheers. 

Patrick

Hi Marcus

All of a sudden, she’s looking pretty grown up, with her masts and blocks, etc.  Now the fun part really starts.

Happy rigging.

Cheers. 

Patrick

On 2/5/2019 at 8:45 AM, GrandpaPhil said:

The Prince de Neufchatel is on temporary hold to build some stuff for work.

No problems, Phil

I’ll be waiting patiently for your next update!

Cheers. 

Patrick

14 hours ago, flying_dutchman2 said:

To the King of Itty Bitty scale:

The sleek yacht is beautiful. Excellent workmanship. Her lines are very pleasing to the eye. 

Marcus 

Hi Marcus.  Many thanks.  Yep, I gotta agt7with you - those sensuous curves, are certainly a standout feature of this design.  

4 hours ago, DBorgens said:

Sweet! So when is the launch and maiden voyage?

Dave B

Hi Dave.  Great to hear from you again!  The launch and festivities aren’t too far away; that is, as long as there aren’t any major boo boos along the way....

Hey Josh

Nice idea!  Gotta keep the tiny folks happy😀

Go with your 'gut feeling', Ben.  That's usually the best solution.

Hey Ben

I love that POV shot!  It doesn’t take a great stretch of the imagination to see oneself walking through the interior admiring your handiwork!

Nice job.

Cheers. 

Patrick

20 hours ago, GrandpaPhil said:

Awesome job!  She looks great!

Hi Phil - thanks for the compliments.  Much appreciated.

17 hours ago, josh44 said:

Patrick, really cool work! The detail is inspired.

Did i miss the ice bucket with champagne, , or are you waiting for the official launch? 

-Josh

Hi Josh - Thanks.  The champagne’s on ice, pending a few more details like the engine room and lower deck that needs completion.  Once they’re done...whoohoo!  Champers time😊

15 hours ago, michael mott said:

It looks very sharp Patrick, you have done an amazing job on the boat, the style is not really my "cup of tea" but your model does do the full size one justice.

 

Michael

Hi Michael - Thanks heaps for the compliments.  I must admit that even I look at the hull sometimes and I still can’t quite believe that I did it.  Talk about a ‘challenge’...definitely not for the faint hearted, that’s for sure.

6 hours ago, BANYAN said:

That's a spectacular finish Patrick.  Nevermind Luke and his offsiders, keep your maintenance shop locked as I may just be tempted to sneak in and blast it with my 'enlarger' gun and make off with a new toy

 

cheers

 

Pat

Hi Pat - Thanks for your compliments!   Don’t worry...my maintenance shop would be happy to accommodate you😊. 

18 minutes ago, KeithAug said:

Bruce Wayne would be proud to own it.

Funny you say that, Keith!  

I was just thinking the same thing.  

Great minds think alike😊

Cheers

Patrick

39 minutes ago, Piet said:

WOW - - - - what a difference Patrick, she looks like she can go 90 knots, easy!

 

Cheers,

Thanks Piet!  She should go even faster once the red racing stripes go on😆!

 Thanks 

Patrick

Hi Josh

I always hold my breath when I hear that a SIB is being placed in the bottle.  A million things can/could go wrong, but despite that, it’s always an amazing achievement once it’s done.

Congratulations. Annie looks great.

Cheers. 

Patrick