Omega1234

Hi folks

Thanks for all the Likes and comments!

Well, as the journey is coming to an end soon, with a little bit of imagination, I can close my eyes and picture Genesis’ proud owner standing at the dock, admiring his magnificent boat.  Ahhh, the power of imagination, I guess.

Anyhow, I digress.  I’ve added the propellers and rudders to the hull.  I’ve also been playing around with a few ideas of how to display Genesis.  I’ve decided to go for a minimalist approach, using three brass rods to rest her on.  I’ll sand and stain the baseboard later.  

The other good thing about seeing Genesis on the display stand (as opposed to the building board), is that for the first time, I’ve been able to really reflect upon just how unusual a hull Genesis has.  She really challenges the norms, I guess.  

Now, just a few touch ups on the paint, here and there...

Have a great week, folks.

Cheers. 

Patrick

On 5/28/2019 at 2:52 AM, KeithAug said:

Vaddock - Thank you. Their uniformity made me think you might have done something more complex. As ever on this site just a case of care attention and craftsmanship.

...ain’t that the truth!  Keith’s right.  Nice job as always,

Cheers. 

Patrick

Hi Keith

The scroll work is going to be a challenge; but one that you’re more than capable of overcoming.

However, I still keep going back to the photos of your hull.  I think I feel like a young teenaged school boy who’s just seen his first ‘beautiful woman’.  Drop dead gorgeous and stunning.  That’s all I can say😊😊😊. 

Thanks!

Patrick

Hi Ben

She’s looking mighty fine.  I really like the details that you’re adding, all of which add to the overall effect.

Nice job, especially the galley sink.

Cheers. 

Patrick

Hi Marcus

Mmmmm, I reckon you’re gonna have a lot of fun putting this beauty together.  Lots of nice curves and shapliness in the hull to keep you busy.

No doubt, the final result will be well worth the effort.

Cheers. 

Patrick

Very nice as usual, Igor!!

Cheers. 

Patrick

Hi Frank 

Have a safe trip!  Enjoy.

Cheers. 

Patrick

Hi Phil

I still shake my head in amazement at your high level of productivity.  My boats are a fraction of the size of yours, but you’ve done so much more than I could ever achieve in the same time.  

Nice job on the blocks, too.  Yes, they’re tedious to make, but the impact that they have on the overall effect of the model is well worth the effort!

Well done.

Cheers

Patrick

6 minutes ago, Mahuna said:

Hi Patrick - just catching up after being away for a little while.  Genesis is stunning - congrats on another awesome model.

Thanks Frank!

I thought you'd been a bit silent with your Build Log lately, but now I understand.  I hope all's well and that you're staying out of trouble🤤

Cheers

Patrick

Hi Igor

Simply amazing, as usual!

Cheers. 

Patrick

13 hours ago, cog said:

It must be hard to put a child to the side and start thinking about the next ... ON the other hand, there is a new challenge to be found which should be exciting!. GReat result on your latest mini build, Patrick. You keep on improving yourself, even when I think you have reached the limit, you still find a way to move it another step.

Thanks Carl. Much appreciated.  Genesis was a lot of fun to be build.  I hope the next one is as well.  

13 hours ago, vaddoc said:

You really did a ton of work on Genesis Patrick, this boat is on a different level. Amazing details and a very unusual model. A very enjoyable journey approaching final port of call.

 

So...twin hulls next?

Hi Vaddoc.  Thanks as well.  Not a twin-hullled boat, but something just as challenging as Genesis: https://yachtharbour.com/yacht/okto-1948?fbclid=IwAR0YjJmBG5_3-1LHhcJXJKLAcNsNxRh_NmjabyCCyMewLCwaUmg7W1ZLtYg

13 hours ago, KeithAug said:

Patrick, That's more like it - plastic plants - just what I would expect from the owner. I enjoyed catching up and share your misery that the build is coming to an end - never mind every end is just a new beginning.

Hi Keith.  Hehehe...I really like your comments about the plastic plants.  Nothing but the trashiest for this billionaire yacht-owner, I guess😏!  

3 hours ago, mtaylor said:

Sad ending when we're finishing but excited new beginnings on the next,    She's looking great, Patrick. 

Hi Mark. Thanks again.  Yep, you’re right. Onwards and upwards with the next boat.  Gotta keep the mind occupied. 

Have a great week, everyone.

Cheers. 

Patrick

Hi folks

Many thanks for all of your comments and feedback.  Much appreciated.

Well...here we are; marching towards completion.  A sad time for me, as I always tend to ‘grieve’ (for want of a better term), whenever a model is nearing completion.  I don’t know about you, but it’s hard to put an end to something that you’ve worked on for so long.

Anyhow, I’ve  just been tinkering around the edges over the past few days; adding a tweak here and there.  I’ve really only got the rudders and propellers, as well as some more painting (particularly the underwater hull), and a few touch ups here and there to go and then finito!  Also, a good clean up wouldn’t go astray, too.  Damn dust and dirt!

Here’s what Genesis looks like so far.

Have a great week.

Cheers

Patrick

Ahh. Yep. Sounds like a plan. Knowing most kids, their first inclination would be to test what can be removed and what can’t.  Natural curiosity, I guess😊

Hi Carl

It’s certainly been a while since I popped in, but I’ve enjoyed catching up.  Your boat’s looking very smart.  The camo’s nice, the railings and all the other details add to the realism of the build.  Nice job!

Like the others have asked, I’m also curious as to what your next build’s going to be.  No hints yet, I suppose?

Have a great week.

Cheers. 

Patrick

Hi Ben

Your boats’ looking really good.  I especially like your attention to getting the measurements just right so that everything looks correct (you wouldn’t happen to be a Naval Architect by any chance, would you?  Hehehe).

Is the intention that your daughter is able to remove all the internals to play with, or will everything eventually be fixed in place?  Just curious, especially as once the deck on, access would be further limited, of course.

Cheers

Patrick

4 hours ago, DBorgens said:

Patrick, you continue to amaze! Excellent work and a great story (in your build log) to boot.

 

Dave B

Hi Dave. Many thanks for the compliments, especially about the build log itself.  I kinda let my imagination run a bit wild when I write, in order to make it more interesting to read.  I’m glad you like it.

3 hours ago, Piet said:

Beautiful stuff Patrick, I'm blown away!  That's why it takes me a couple of weeks to catch up 😉

 

Cheers,

Piet!!!  Where’ve you been, my friend?  I was getting worried because you haven’t posted for su9a long while.  Welcome back and thanks for your compliments.  It’s always a pleasure to hear from you.

Cheers

Patrick

17 minutes ago, josh44 said:

Let’s not forget about the Knights Who Say, “Ni!”—Sorry I couldn’t  resist. 

Strong work, Patrick! 

Happy memorial day weekend, from across the globe. 

 

 

Thanks Josh!

Much appreciated and a happy Memorial Day, too.  We celebrate a similar occasion here in Australia where we honour those who served/serving and have fallen on April 25th each year.  We call it ANZAC Day.

All the best.

Patrick

5 minutes ago, GrandpaPhil said:

Good call on using the scouring pad for plants!  

 

I’m going to try this in the near future.

Thanks Phil.  It’s a bit out of left field, I know, but, it really worked.  Who would’ve thunk it, hey?

2 hours ago, cog said:

At least you thought about CO2 compensation  . Plants add a nice personal touch, mate. Another winner!

Yeah!  Thanks. Ya gotta do whatever we can for the environment!”...😊

Hi folks

I was adding some more bits and pieces last night; most of which are too small to mention.

I still thought I’d post these photos, just for the hell of it.

Have a great weekend.

Cheers

Patrick

30 minutes ago, vaddoc said:

Very nice Patrick. I do not think I ve ever seen plants added to a model boat! Genesis feels a very nice place to be. Lovely work.

He he, Knights of Ni...😂

Hi Vaddoc

Thanks indeed.  I was actually surprised how realistic the ‘plants’ looked.  Who’d have thought that tearing off bits of a kitchen scourer could look so good!

Thanks for the compliments.

Cheers. 

patrick

2 hours ago, mtaylor said:

I do believe that Genesis will need it's own gardener aboard.

Thanks Mark

A gardener AND a French Maid....oh I sense troubled times ahead😀😀😀

Hehehe

Patrick

1 hour ago, popeye the sailor said:

fantastic additions Patrick    I knew it!.........the yacht must be owned by the Knights of Ni  

Thanks Denis 

I googled ‘Knights of Ni’. Put a smile on my face, that’s for sure. Good memories. 

Cheers. 

Patrick

Hi Denis

Just catching up again on your many projects.  I'm constantly amazed at just how fast you can work and how easy you make everything look.

I struggle to keep pace, but boy, oh boy, that gasser of yours sure looks nice!

Well done!

Cheers

Patrick