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Hi folks A quick update for you. The sanding and fairing of Genesis’ hull and superstructure continues. As you can see, she’s still got some way to go before she looks really spiffy. I’ve also started to build the internal accommodation, starting with the lower decks’ engine room, beach club and tender garages at the stern. I hope you all have a great weekend. Cheers. Patrick
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Hi Nils A masterful job from a masterful builder! Well done, Nils. She’s a beauty!!!! Cheers. Patrick
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Hi Piet I’m catching up...again. Boy. Oh boy, what a top job you’ve done. I’ve read everyone’s suggestions, hints and tips with much interest; hoping that one day I could emulate what you’ve done. Having said that, I’m just reflecting on the original reason for doing the model, which was to honour and memorialise your father’s memory. Without a doubt, Piet, you’ve done him real proud! Congratulations, Piet. She’s a beautiful ship. Cheers. Patrick
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Hi Ben She’s looking better and better each day! I really like the overhead shots, as they put the results of your hard work in perspective. One quick question though. Has this little beauty got a name yet? Cheers. Patrick
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Hi Carl...’Holy Smokes, Batman...to the Batboat...and hurry’. You’re right though, Carl. I was thinking the exact thing about the similarity to the caped crusader as well. Thanks Nick! I’m having a ball of a time doing this boat. Who would have thought that building super-modern designs such as this one, could be such fun, but it is. Thanks for the good word. Hi Mark...darn it!!!!! Now, I can’t get the theme out of my mind either.... Have a great weekend, everyone! Cheers. Patrick
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Hi folks Thanks for all of your comments and Likes. Genesis’ journey has continued, albeit slowly. I”ve done some more puttying and fairing of the hull and superstructure, so much so, that she still looks a real mess, but, trust me, like a butterfly emerging from her cocoon, so, too will Genesis’ beauty. Also, up on top of the Sun Deck, I’ve added the mast; which will eventually be adorned with the radars and other apparatus, but in the meantime, it’s a start. Similarly, as in keeping with Genesis’ design, nothing is easy and straightforward. For instance, if you look at her transom, you’ll see that it’s not your run of the mill transom. Oh no, the designers had to make it super complicated. Hell, I’m just happy if I can make it look even half right! Oh what the heck, it’s fun trying. Have a great weekend, folks! Cheers. Patrick
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Well done, Ben! The gimballed stove is shaping up really nicely. Cheers Patrick
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Thanks Denis! I can also see all sorts of combinations of colours for the colour scheme. After all, with all of these curved and hard chines, there’s heaps of opportunities to pick each out in different colours. A little bit of black, a bit of gold, silver, etc. Mmmm, lots of possibilities, that’s for sure. Have a great week! Cheers. Patrick
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What an achievement, Igor. Very nicely done. Cheers Patrick
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Hi Ilhan I love these style of ships. Full of character and charm, they were. I’ll be following along with great interest. Cheers. Patrick
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Hi Vaddoc Very nice progress on the roof. But, lawdy lawd, that cabin roof hatch is just superb. What a difference bit of varnish and lots of hard work can make, hey? I look forward to the next update. Cheers Patrick
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Thanks Vaddoc! I have to admit that you're right about the gold paint scheme. She certainly looks like she'll stand out in any crowd, that's for sure. Have a great week. Cheers Patrick
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Hi John - Many thanks. I gotta admit that this hull and superstructure has so many twists and turns, that shrinking the real boat would be easier! Oh well, makes life interesting, I guess. Thanks Ben. Lots of fun still to go, but i’m Really pleased with how it’s looking so far. Thanks for all of your help, so far. Cheers. PATRICK
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Hi folks Thanks for all of your comments and feedback. Much appreciated. Just a quick update for you. I’ve done some more work on sanding and puttying the curves on the superstructure. I reckon they’re coming along really nicely. I’ve also managed to do the highly complicated coach roof, which sits atop the Sun Deck. As you can see, it looks like a multi-faceted component to something out of NASA’s books, but, hey, I didn’t design it...I only built it. I hope you like the progress so far. Cheers. Patrick
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Hi Pat I think you could be right - this boat could belong to one of Bond’s archnemisis’; I mean just looking at it, she just reeks of money and opulence. But, personally, I still haven’t quite worked out whether it’s a spaceship, or a boat....oh well! Have a great week. Cheers. Patrick Hi Carl Mmm, now that’s a thought....If I was really cunning, I could surely fit a few cannons and other exotic weaponry onboard. Now, that’s sure to give Bond a run for his money😉! Cheers. Patrick
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Thanks Marcus! Sleek she is! She’s definitely getting there, but trying to capture all the intricate facets of the design (especially without plans) has been hard going, but, hey, what’s life without a few challenges along the way, hey? Cheers. Patrick
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Hi Ben I have a feeling that the future owner of your boat (aka your daughter) is going to be extremely chuffed at the progress so far. Without a doubt, your design is coming to life; piece by piece. Top work so far! Cheers. Patrick
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Hi Nils ...just catching up. Oh, my Lord! Talk about absolutely masterful. You, Sir, are both an artist, as well as a master modeller. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful...! Cheers. Patrick
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Hi Frank I’m just catching up after a few busy weeks...and..boy, am I not disappointed! As usual, everything that you do is totally top notch, from the propeller to the intricacies of the winch. Nice...very nice...indeed. Cheers. Patrick
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Hi Igor Damn fine work! I just love the overall effect that you’ve gone for. Top stuff. Cheers. Patrick
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Thanks Denis Yep. You’re right about the paint. I’m itching to do the first coat, but I’m resisting until everything is nice and smooth. Mr Bond, also, should be well pleased as well 😀!!! Cheers. Patrick
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