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Hi Nils

Truly, truly impressive!  What's more, you somehow make it look too easy.  

Cheers

Patrick

Hi Kees

I echo everyone's thoughts.  Having suffered from the same thing in the past, I know what you're going through  Focus on the light at the end of the tunnel; because it is there.  

Take care and you'll be back on deck in no time.

Patrick 

Last time I PM'ed Kees, he is doing well but following a program. He hasn't got much oportunity to get online though. He's around from time to time ...

Thanks Carl!

Hi Piet

Ok, I can be patient...no pressure of course!!!! I must admit that this suspense is not good for my nerves, especially when I know that your miniature marvel is already complete.

Looking forward to seeing a sneak peek of the diorama resting in your talented hands.

All the best!

Patrick

Hey Frank

Have a very well deserved vacation.  Enjoy!

Cheers

Patrick

...waiting patiently, Dave!!!!!

Cheers

Patrick

 

Patrick, I love the giant wall murals.  The two ladies, the mother and baby and the flowers,  Fantastic!

 

Bob

Hi Patrick:

 

I tend to forget all the tiny hidden details until you take the decks off - awesome!

Many thanks Bob and Frank!

Cheers

Patrick

Hi Keith

Amazing.  If truth be told, she's more than a model.  She's a piece of beautiful art.

Love it!

Cheers

Patrick

Hi everyone

Thanks for all of your Likes and comments - Bob, yours especially!  I'm getting there, I swear!!!

Well, I've finally returned to working on (lots more of work still to go, of course) the internal fit-out of the Lower Deck.  In particular, I've added more doors, cupboards and panelling to the internal cabins.  I've also added a 'bit of life' to the walls and bulkheads by hanging various pictures and pieces of modern art (ok - use your imagination here!)...this is a modern luxury cruiser, of course.

I hope you like where the internal decoration is heading!

Cheers and have a great weekend, folks.

Cheers

Patrick

Hi Kees

Just noticed that you've been a bit quiet lately.  I hope all's well and that you'll have more updates around the corner, soon.

Cheers  

Patrick

Hi Denis

I like!!!

Cheers

Patrick

Hi Piet

Tiny, fiddly and challenging, but, oh, all so good.

I'm definitely looking forward to seeing the final product!

Cheers

Patrick

Hi Nils

...30 lifeboats? 30 did I hear you say???

Yep. I think anything that'll cut down the workload to build those things is gonna make Nils a well rested fella!

Resin casting? Sounds like a great idea, Nils.

Cheers

Patrick

as long as you keep it under 33 1/3 very nice....I like third and second from the last, myself. really shows the size of the model. I'll bet your finding this to be the hardest time........do a little here.......then do a little there............and perhaps I should add....... the moment you put down the x-actor for the last time, and you say those two last words {it's finished}......well, it should be too bad, with all the models you've finished. cripe, I remember when I finished my first wooden ship.........felt like I lost my best friend the only thing that cheered me up, was to get another kit! yippie!

 

it's coming my friend, there's no denying

there will be laughing, there will be crying

but then you'll put 'er on the shelf

then you can truly be proud of yourself

OMG Denis!!!!!

I've read, and re-read your post above, a number of times today and BANG, it's like you're sitting in my head reading my thoughts!!!! Why? Because that's exactly what I've been thinking lately. Even though the lower deck does require a lot of work, I have been thinking exactly what you said - a little tweak here and there, an addition or two etc. To make matters worse, I've been putting off the lower deck work, preferring to fiddle above decks, for some reason. So, to read your post was kinda spooky.

What's more, I totally get what you're saying in the poem! Really nice and yep, I will be pretty chuffed when Majellan's finished, that's for sure.

Thanks and all the best!

Patrick

 It's a pity the owner of the real ship can't see this, or hasn't seen this....   Most impressive, Patrick.

Hi Mark

Now there's a thought!  Interestingly, there's apparently a fleet of these ships in reality.  All of them vary slightly from one another, dependent upon the owner's particular whim and fancy.  In building Majellan, I've taken various ideas from each of these sister ships and combined them into the model, itself.  

I'm glad you like it, even if she's a bit of a hybrid...!

Cheers

Patrick

Fantastic looking model Patrick.  Most impressive detail.

 

Cheers,

Thanks Piet!  I love trying to push myself to see how much detail can be added at this scale.  Not always easy (particularly with my skill level, but, it lots of fun trying)!

Have a good'un!

Cheers

Patrick

Hi Nils

Lovely work as usual!  Watching your ship grow with each update is like 'food for the soul' - i.e. nice and satisfying to watch.  More please!!!!

Also, with respect to the third photo,  I can easily imagine a man and woman, in period costumes, strolling along the deck, sheltered from the rain by the deck above, whilst being bathed by spray from the ship's progress through the waves.  Talk about atmospheric!

Cheers

Patrick

Looking great!

 

   Always love the inventiveness.  

 

- Bug

I definitely concur! Mighty fine progress, so far Denis!

Cheers

Patrick

Hi Patrick - it takes a lot of photos to show all the incredible detail.  The finish looks great.  

 

How do you display your models once they're done?  It almost seems like this one should be on a constantly rotating base.

Thanks Frank

I actually hadn't thought about a rotating base, but that doesn't sound like too bad an idea. With respect to the rest of my models, I store them in a multi-shelved glass cabinet in our family-room, for all to see. It's not a bad solution, because it keeps the dust out quite effectively, whilst still allowing people to view them.

Cheers and all the best.

Patrick

Hi folks!

Well......my mama always said to share. So, here I am sharing some more photos of Majellan's exterior.

Most notable are the test fittings of three of the four umbrellas. The fourth umbrella is lying off to one side whilst its glue dries.

I also reckon that the small area of deck directly in front of the Bridge's windows looked a bit bare. To address this, I'm toying with the idea of placing a small arm chair, along with a table for the odd guest, or two, to enjoy a sip of their cocktails whilst Majellan's underway. You can just make out the table and chair in some of the photos.

By the way, the third last photo is my absolute favourite, so far. Why? I dunno. I just reckon it is, that's all.

Thanks for all of your comments and Likes, as well.

Cheers and all the best!

Patrick

Nice progress since your last update.

Keep up the good work.

Cheers

Patrick

Wow! Very depressing. I'm glad you started this project. It's more than a model ship. It's a great history lesson.

Hi Rich and Frank

Couldn't agree more!  My thoughts are along the same lines, too.

Cheers

Patrick

Hi Carl

Thanks - yep. I have a list that's permanently etched onto my forehead!  Sadly, it keeps getting longer and longer.

One day....one day...    

All the best!

Cheers

Patrick

Hi Bob

She's just simply lovely!

...talk about heaps of charm and character.

Cheers

Patrick

She's beautiful and I'm getting anxious for the christening, there can't be much more to do. 

 

Bob

Thanks Bob 

Still lots of work to go.  Once the outside's finished, I'll then move onto the lower deck's accommodation, which still requires a fair bit of work.

After that...Launch Day!!!!

Cheers and all the best.

Patrick