Omega1234

super paint!   it looks like your finished      no....really Patrick..........she looks great!

Thanks Denis. The paint on the hull was one thing that has bugged me all along; hence why I'm so glad that I've finally tackled it.

Have a great weekend!

Cheers

Patrick

Very nice Patrick!  The amount of detail in such a small space continues to amaze me.

Thanks Frank. My 'way of thinking' says that if it's on the real ship, then I at least should try to replicate it on the model (within reason of course, and assuming that it's within my capabilities to do it). Well...that's the theory, anyway!

All the best

Patrick

Perfect ...

Thanks!!!    

Hi Igor

I like the way you did those clips!  A really neat idea which I may just nick for the next time I need to do them.

Thanks!

Cheers

Patrick

Patrick Bravo! I do not find the appropriate words!

Hi Igor

Thanks!  I'm happy that she's starting to come together now.

Cheers and thanks

Patrick

Hi everyone and many thanks for all of your comments, Likes and feedback - Much appreciated!

Well, I'm a happy chappy, because I've finally gotten around to painting the hull.  However, I'm not sure that my photography skills can properly show just how smooth and glossy the hull above the waterline is looking.  It's a pity, because to me, the finish on the hull is looking pretty spiffy.

Still lots of work to go, such as tweaking the railings (at the moment they're just temporarily put in, hence why they're embarrassingly crooked.  There's also the life rafts on the Sun Deck, the propellors, rudders, more painting and finishing the internal accommodation, that needs to be done.

Oh, by the way, in a couple of photos you'll see my other 'pride and joy'.  It's my Colnago C60 carbon fibre road bike.  She's a beauty, too.

I hope you enjoy the photos.

All the best!

Cheers

Patrick

Hi Carl

A really nice start on shaping the hull. The stern looks like you're well on your way to doing the hull justice.

My only thought was why you chose to use plywood for the hull, instead of a solid block of wood. The challenge being, as I see it, being able to seal the plywood properly so that the individual layers are not visible once painted. Having said that, that's only a very minor criticism as I'm sure you're going to do a fine job.

All the best and I'm looking forward to your next update.

Cheers

Patrick

Hi Denis

Wow, you've made heaps of progress since your last update. The resin's going to add strength and rigidity, as well as giving you a solid foundation for the painting.

I'm still struck by (I know I've said it before), just how different it is from your original hull. Your gut-feeling that the first hull didn't fulfill your original vision is vindicated by this new boat. It just shows that you made the right decision to go with this hull.

I'm also loving the front cabin, with its angled sides and round cabin windows. Loads of character, for sure.

Love it.

Cheers

Patrick

All those fine details ...just lovely!

Cheers

Patrick

Hi Farbror

Ok, what else can I say, other than...amazing!!!

Just love your work.

Cheers

Patrick

Hi Nils

Seeing all the deck houses stacked upon each other emphasises just what a production line you've got going there. I'm always amazed at how consistently darn good your work is.

That's inspirational, for sure.

Cheers and all the best!

Patrick

Thanks Denis

I really appreciate your comments, even if it came with a word of warning....but, trust me, I never want to drop her again! As for the Optivisor comment, well, I think Piet and Igor have just as much to be guilty for, as me. Piet, especially, what with his 14mm TopSail schooner! Now, that's teeny weeny tiny!

Cheers and all the best!

Patrick

Here we go again, can't stop him playing with those huge matchsticks

 

So you found where I found out about it, Patrick .......

 

 

Cheers

Yep!  Secret's out now.

Hi Igor

Aha!   Sooooooo....it's true.  Your giant matchsticks really do exist: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13801-bluenose-ii-by-cwboland-–-bottle-–-small-scale-unknown/#entry426702       

Nice work on the deck furniture, as always!

Cheers

Patrick 

Hi Igor

Thanks for that.  It's also great to see you back at the ship yard again.  I was starting to get withdrawal symptoms....!

Cheers

Patrick

Hi Igor

Nice wheel!  Is it photo etched as well?

Cheers

Patrick

Hi Igor

I really like the work you've done on the cabins and skylights.  Nice!

The hull's looking very fine and beautifully crafted as well.

Cheers and all the best!

Patrick

Hi Piet

Nice work!

Cheers

Patrick

Hi Carl

Count me in! SIB's have always fascinated me and yours will be no exception. Needless to say, I'm looking forward to watching your Bluenose take shape.

All the best

Cheers

Patrick

Patrick, absolutely beautiful job, my hat is off to you  !

Hi Keith

Thanks and it's great to hear from you! How're your two yachting beauties going?

Cheers

Patrick

Nice cleanup job Patrick, windows look very sharp and the added railings?  Great looking job, we don't want the pax falling overboard now, would we?

 

Cheers,

Hi Piet

Thanks. There's still lots of work to go yet, but your comments are greatly appreciated. As far as the railings are concerned, they still require fine-tuning, especially as they're all not sitting at exactly the same height. So...some fiddling still to go.

I'm having lots of fun, though.

Cheers

Patrick

I like the shot of the model in front of the iPad-based photo - it shows just how great your work turned out.  BRAVO!!

Hi Frank

Many thanks. The photos of the real ship and her sister ships have proven invaluable in getting the details right. In fact, I've drooled over the photos so much, that I think the images are now indelibly burned into the screen!

Cheers

Patrick

Hi Tozbleker

Beautiful work! There's no doubting the beauty of these types of Destroyers, especially with their sweeping sheer lines.

The details that you're adding is amazing. Somehow, you make it look so easy!

Lovely.

Cheers

Patrick

Hi all

Over the past few days, I've worked on a few more niggly bits on Majellan.  

Firstly, I started on the walkway and railings that leads from the forecastle, up over the main foredeck's cabin roof and up onto the Bridge Deck.  it looks weird to me, but hey, if the real ship has it, I had to try to replicate it.  Granted, it still needs lots of tidying up, though.

Secondly, I trimmed the windows by removing the build-up of excess paint, thereby making their outline's sharper.  I reckon the overall look of the windows is much better now.

Lastly, I also re-shaped the bulb below the bow; thereby making it more in keeping with the actual ship's bulbous bow.

Speaking of the actual ship that Majellan's based upon, she can be seen on my IPad in the background of a couple of the photos.

I hope you enjoy the photos.

Cheers

Patrick

Hi Frank

Truly, truly, truly very nice work! However..........somehow I predict that you can't and won't stop at this cross section. The rest of the ship beckons! Before you know it, you'll finish this midship section, then you'll start on the bow section and finish off with the stern section. Then, you'll put all three on the same display board, but slightly separated from each other so that the internal workmanship can be enjoyed.

Only dreaming, of course!!!

Can you tell that I enjoy your log as much as other's do?

All the best.

Patrick