Omega1234
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Hi Jeff. Gotta admire your perserverance and dedication! It can't be easy to do. Well done. -
HI Bob! I didn't realise that it's only 15 days since I started. It seems a lot longer, for some reason. I guess that's what happens when it's such a tiny model, because things can be done so much quicker than in a larger model. For what it's worth, this was only ever meant to be a side-line project while I prepare to move onto building the larger yacht, Symphony (as per my other build log). As it turns out, this has been a welcomed diversion because I've never built one of these motor yachts before. All the best!
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Hi Kees. That's a nice shapely hull. Look forward to more updates. Keep'em coming!
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Hi all I've done some more work on Mystic's cabin, principally the long awning that stretches all the way from the wheelhouse to the stern. The awning and cabin roofs are cutout as well to enable the viewing of the interior. Have a great week, everyone!
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Hi SOS. Great to hear that your skiff's finished. I can't view the video because it won't work on my Mac ( needs Adobe). I'll see if I can borrow someone elses computer. All the best!
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Mistakes, or not...still absolutely amazing that you're building your own motor!!!!
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Hi Lou. Allow me also to compliment you, especially the work you've done planking the deck! Well done! Look forward to following along. All the best!
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Hi Bob. It's interesting that you say that, becauseI totally agree with you. The addition of the superstructure made of wood, with the windiws and doorways, etc, has miraculously made the ship 'come to life'. Before I built the superstructure last night, I was kinda struggling to 'bond' with this boat. But then, voila! All of a sudden, as you've said..."now it looks like a boat"! This poses a question. Do other modellers experience the same thing with their models? Is there typically a point at which the pile of raw materials seemingly transforms itself physically and emotionally into something that we can bond with? Afterall, it's important that we bond with the model because without that, it's hard to put your whole heart and soul, time and energy into the boat. Hope I'm making sense...
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Hi Bill. Well done! She's a beauty. You're off to a great start. All the best.
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Hi everyone. Thanks for all your Likes and comments; all of which are greatly appreciated. Tonight I realised that I couldn't really do too much of the interior because I needed to get the correct heights of the superstructure to build the cupboards, etc. So, I set about building the superstructure out of tiny strips of jarrah veneer. Tricky, to say the least, but I don't think it looks too bad. It's still very rough and will definitely require internal stiffening to get rigidity to the structure; not to mention sanding and finishing. It's a start anyway. Hope you enjoy the photos. All the best!
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Hi Nils. Lovely sail work, as always. Were you by any chance an Engineer by profession? Your attention to detail and meticulous attitude to your models would indicate that you may have been. Well done! What's next on the building board, once Pegasus is completed?
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Hi everyone! Many, many thanks for all your compliments and comments. Greatly appreciated. Here are the latest photos so far. I've added some more detail to the engine room, eg fuel tank, exhaust pipe from one of the motors, etc. In the cabins, I've started on the cupboards in the galley. Still more work to go, but it's heaps of fun. All the best!
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Hi everyone. Mystic's hull and superstructure has undergone some changes. The new superstructure is different and looks a bit sportier than the initial design, as can be seen by the cardboard mockup. Importantly, inside the hull, I've built the floors and cabin bulkheads, in readiness for the cabin furniture to be installed. I've also built the two diesel engines. These, along with the propeller shafts can be seen in the photos as well. A large cutout in the side of the hull has also been done to enable viewing of the interior. Here go the photos. Hope you enjoy.
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Cutty Sark by Keith B
Omega1234 replied to Keith B's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
I have to agree with you, Keith. I'm more interested in personal satisfaction, rather than historical accuracy, as well. As long as its done to the best of my ability, then I'm happy. Having said, I still welcome people's positive feedback and admiring comments. It kinda spurs me on to do more and more. All the best! -
Hi Michael. I'm totally lost when it comes to building engines, let alone, anything to do with metal work. It's no wonder, therefore, that I have total respect for your skills and craftsmanship. Well done!
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Hi Ben. That's pretty impressive. I'd be concerned about water ingressing as well, but, I'm sure you'll figure it out. Can't wait to see your ship in the water, as I'm sure you are, too. Well done.
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Hi Mike. Very nice! You must be feeling pretty proud of yourself now that you've gotten to this stage, especially after some initial problems with the pear wood. Well done and I'm looking forward to more updates.
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Hi Alan. Really nice, especially the view of the hull from the stern. You've really done a great job shaping the hull. Well done.
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Hi Dave. The pleasure was all ours. Thanks for sharing!
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Omega1234 replied to Keith B's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
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Hi Piet That's brilliant news!!! Makes you feel bulletproof and strong enough to fight any challenge off. Well done.
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Hi all. I've done a little bit more work on Mystic's tiny hull. The work includes adding the internal ribs. On the outside of the hull, I've added additional planks at the bow and shaped them into the a nice flare. The hull's certainly a lot more shapely now. Lastly, I've added the rubbing strakes onto the external hull above the waterline and a bilge stringer under the waterline. Still a lot more work to go, but, it should be lots of fun. All the best.
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Hi Dave. Gotta admit that does look deliciously good!!! Well done!
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Cutty Sark by Keith B
Omega1234 replied to Keith B's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
Hi Keith Ver nice and precise. I like how the run of the tiles are nice and evenly spaced. I'd imagined you needed a few tranquillisers to ease the headaches from the concentration required (LOL). Well done!
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