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Omega1234 got a reaction from IgorSky in Majellan by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 - Luxury 37 m Motor Yacht - Miniature February 9, 2016

Hi David

Thanks, but I think I'm beyond therapy at this stage! Not even Dr Per can help....

As for the sub, well, you're right. What a 'chick magnet'.

Cheers and all the best

Patrick
Omega1234 got a reaction from IgorSky in Majellan by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 - Luxury 37 m Motor Yacht - Miniature February 9, 2016

Hi Frank

Now, that would be fun to make, not to mention, challenging! 78mil, though. Wow!

Thanks for sharing the info!
All the best!

Patrick
Omega1234 got a reaction from Piet in Majellan by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 - Luxury 37 m Motor Yacht - Miniature February 7, 2016

Thanks Elijah. Twice the fun!
Omega1234 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Majellan by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 - Luxury 37 m Motor Yacht - Miniature February 10, 2016

Yep and many thanks, George. Two engines and associated pipe work etc; one on each side.

Once the engine room's done, then I can start on the ship's tender and jet skis.

Now, they'll be fun!

All the best

Patrick
Omega1234 got a reaction from canoe21 in Majellan by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 - Luxury 37 m Motor Yacht - Miniature February 21, 2016

Hi folks

Thanks for all of your comments and Likes!

Well, I'll be damned! These Caterpillar C32 Marine Diesels are going to be the death of me! I've already built one engine, along with some pipework and I've come to the conclusion that I need Igor and Piet's skills to make a real go at it. But, at slightly less than a centimetre long, let's be realistic about how much detail I can actually add to them.

I've persevered, though and, have come up with something that looks relatively realistic (well, to me, anyway!). Please bear in mind that the painting still needs to be done.

Please see the photos below.

Cheers and all the best!

Patrick
Omega1234 reacted to captainbob in USCG Pequot (WARC-58) by captainbob - FINISHED - 1:96 February 7, 2016

Ah research. We do research before we start building and then do more research as we build. That’s when we discover things that make us change part of our build that we have already done. Hopefully we don’t have to start over. In this case all I have to do is remove the aluminum tape with the rivets. It turns out the rivets used on the Pequot, except for the rivets in the stem post, are flat head rivets and smooth on the outside. Also in post #99 you can see a plate added to the hull. It turns out the hull was enlarged in that area on both sides. I was not able to find a reason. Anyway now I have to add a box to both sides of the hull all because of research. On the other hand, if we did not do the research our models would not be correct.

Other than that I put together the basics of the cabins and placed them in position.

Bob
Omega1234 reacted to Jim Lad in USCG Pequot (WARC-58) by captainbob - FINISHED - 1:96 February 7, 2016

"if we did not do the research our models would not be correct."

An excellent sentiment, Bob! By the way, the model's coming along really well.

John
Omega1234 reacted to steamschooner in USCG Pequot (WARC-58) by captainbob - FINISHED - 1:96 February 7, 2016

Bob, Been there done that ! I stopped work on a model and stripped it back to the main deck . Some research showed up that had showed me how some things where wrong.
Your build is looking good!
Omega1234 reacted to popeye the sailor in USCG Pequot (WARC-58) by captainbob - FINISHED - 1:96 February 7, 2016

totally agree Bob.......you've made some super progress. how far do the plate{s} jut out?
Omega1234 reacted to UpstateNY in Holiday Harbor by popeye the sailor - 1:20 scale - multi build February 7, 2016

Great stuff Popeye...love the mahogany shingles!

Cheers,

Nigel.
Omega1234 reacted to mobbsie in Holiday Harbor by popeye the sailor - 1:20 scale - multi build February 7, 2016

Hi Denis,

Here I am again, popping up to check that you haven't gone completely of the rails and I must say I have no need to worry.

There's far too much progress to mention all at once but I have to say that the windows, lights, shingles, paintwork and drip rail all look absolutely great.

I wonder just how the warming cabin effects the boats stability though.

I do have a suggestion for the roof, have you thought about putting Solar Panels on, might work. Just a thought.

Be Good

mobbsie
Omega1234 reacted to michael mott in Holiday Harbor by popeye the sailor - 1:20 scale - multi build February 7, 2016

Nice, now one doesn't see shingles on too many small vessels, on the small roofs of the galleries on the sterns of some of the big three masters yes, but Denis you are breaking new ground here.

Michael
Omega1234 reacted to Jim Lad in Holiday Harbor by popeye the sailor - 1:20 scale - multi build February 7, 2016

Your shingles really look first class Popeye! What's the next surprise in store for us?

John
Omega1234 reacted to popeye the sailor in Holiday Harbor by popeye the sailor - 1:20 scale - multi build February 7, 2016

thanks to everyone for the kind comments....and to those that hit the like button. I tried to keep fantasy and probability in balance...it's obvious that I've strayed more towards the fantasy side of things. still......quite a bit can be done to make it all come together. to try and reclaim the probability aspect, I would need to do some reconstruction. ........a thought just came to me

I agree with you..........the height is the factor here........keep everything else, but ditch the height thing. .....and I've thought up just the thing
Omega1234 reacted to mtaylor in Holiday Harbor by popeye the sailor - 1:20 scale - multi build February 7, 2016

As Scooby would say: "Rut Row"
Omega1234 reacted to dgbot in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED February 7, 2016

I have never used Micro-glaze Mark, Usually it was acetate or microscope glass. Thanks for the tutorial.
David B
Omega1234 reacted to mtaylor in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED February 7, 2016

It was a first time for me also David. I've always used acetate and it just never looks "right".
Omega1234 got a reaction from IgorSky in Majellan by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 - Luxury 37 m Motor Yacht - Miniature February 9, 2016

Hi Mark
I'd like it as well. Imagine having a real life sub of your own!

One Powerball....

All the best!

Patrick
Omega1234 got a reaction from Elijah in Majellan by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 - Luxury 37 m Motor Yacht - Miniature February 7, 2016

Hi David

Thanks, but I think I'm beyond therapy at this stage! Not even Dr Per can help....

As for the sub, well, you're right. What a 'chick magnet'.

Cheers and all the best

Patrick
Omega1234 reacted to dgbot in Majellan by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 - Luxury 37 m Motor Yacht - Miniature February 7, 2016

Patrick I think it about time you set up a session with Dr Per for therapy. As for the sub nice idea and some rich kid will pick it up and use it for showing off to the ladies.
David B
Omega1234 got a reaction from IgorSky in Majellan by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 - Luxury 37 m Motor Yacht - Miniature February 7, 2016

Yep and many thanks, George. Two engines and associated pipe work etc; one on each side.

Once the engine room's done, then I can start on the ship's tender and jet skis.

Now, they'll be fun!

All the best

Patrick
Omega1234 got a reaction from Mfelinger in Majellan by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 - Luxury 37 m Motor Yacht - Miniature February 12, 2016

Hi folks

Thanks for all of your comments and Likes!

Well, I'll be damned! These Caterpillar C32 Marine Diesels are going to be the death of me! I've already built one engine, along with some pipework and I've come to the conclusion that I need Igor and Piet's skills to make a real go at it. But, at slightly less than a centimetre long, let's be realistic about how much detail I can actually add to them.

I've persevered, though and, have come up with something that looks relatively realistic (well, to me, anyway!). Please bear in mind that the painting still needs to be done.

Please see the photos below.

Cheers and all the best!

Patrick
Omega1234 reacted to mtaylor in Majellan by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 - Luxury 37 m Motor Yacht - Miniature February 6, 2016

Looks like marine diesel to me, Patrick. I don't think I'd try to put the Caterpillar logo on the rocker cover, however.
Omega1234 reacted to mtaylor in Majellan by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 - Luxury 37 m Motor Yacht - Miniature February 6, 2016

I looked that over... nice concept but... the acrylic hull/viewports makes me nervous and there's no maximum dive depth listed. I like it and it would be great for me, a couple of minions in spiffy uniforms and a white cat to get to the dead volcano island.
Omega1234 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Majellan by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 - Luxury 37 m Motor Yacht - Miniature February 10, 2016

Hi folks

Thanks for all of your comments and Likes!

Well, I'll be damned! These Caterpillar C32 Marine Diesels are going to be the death of me! I've already built one engine, along with some pipework and I've come to the conclusion that I need Igor and Piet's skills to make a real go at it. But, at slightly less than a centimetre long, let's be realistic about how much detail I can actually add to them.

I've persevered, though and, have come up with something that looks relatively realistic (well, to me, anyway!). Please bear in mind that the painting still needs to be done.

Please see the photos below.

Cheers and all the best!

Patrick

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