SHADOW by Omega1234 - FINISHED - Scale 1/300 - Luxury 60m Mega Yacht

[Omega1234]

Hi everyone

 

Well, my current project, Majellan, is nearing completion, but, I've been itching to get started on her BIG sister, 'Shadow'.

 

Shadow is based upon an actual mega-yacht called "Mary Jean II", which can be found at http://www.isayachts.com/ISA_60m_CLASSIC#60m.  

 

My model will, in my customary fashion, be fully detailed inside with all of her five decks reproduced (well...as much as realistically possible, of course).  Each deck will be fully removable in order to enable the interior to be viewed; in much the same way as Majellan's are.

 

Also, as you can see from one of the photos, Shadow looks like a giant compared to Majellan, even though Shadow's hull is only one inch longer, i.e. 8 inches, as opposed to 7 inches for Majellan's hull. 

 

In terms of Shadow's hull's construction, I will use the balsa mould of the hull as the base to bend the frames upon.  Once all the frames are bent, I'll the plank over the framework to create the hull...well...that's the plan, anyway.

 

I hope you can join me on Shadow's journey!!!! 

[IgorSky]

Hi Patrick!

WOW! You are starting the new project!

Patrick, please, reserve the chair for me in the front row!

 

Best REgards!

Igor.

[Omega1234]

Hi Igor

 

Many thanks and yep, your seat is definitely reserved!

 

Cheers

 

Patrick

[NenadM]

New build? O yeah!

 

Hardly wait for first moves

[Omega1234]

Thanks Nenad.  Welcome onboard!

 

Cheers

 

Patrick

[captainbob]

Count me in.  This looks to be another winner.

 

Bob

[Omega1234]

Thanks Bob!

 

Welcome aboard!  Your seat's reserved.

 

Cheers

 

Patrick

[bdgiantman2]

Alright!! The new ship is underway! I am very interested to see how she comes along with your amazing skills. I will be following

[Omega1234]

Hi BDGiantman2

 

You're most welcomed and thanks for joining in Shadow's journey!

 

All aboard!

 

Cheers

 

Patrick

[vaddoc]

I ll be watching quietly from the back rows Patrick!

[mtaylor]

I'm in... I have my optivisor handy for another tiny masterpiece.

[Omega1234]

I'm in... I have my optivisor handy for another tiny masterpiece.

 

Hi Mark - Many thanks.  Welcome to Shadow's journey!

 

 

I ll be watching quietly from the back rows Patrick!

 

 

Hi Vaddoc - Welcome on board, too.  But, why wait from the back row?  There's a seat waiting for you at the front!

 

All the best, guys!

 

 

Cheers

 

Patrick

[Mahuna]

I'll definitely be following along Patrick.  You'll probably finish Shadow before I get Dunbrody completed!

[Omega1234]

Hi Frank.

 

Thanks and welcome aboard, too. I do doubt that I'll beat you, though!

 

Cheers Patrick

[Piet]

Ooooooh, yes!  Another beauty on the slipway and fully detailed too.  I'll expect that big dining table, dressed with porcelain flat ware and crystal goblets, armored warrior artwork, two runabouts, lots of chairs and umbrellas.  That'll keep you off the streets for a while Patrick.

Safe some room for me, okay?

 

Cheers,

[Omega1234]

Ooooooh, yes!  Another beauty on the slipway and fully detailed too.  I'll expect that big dining table, dressed with porcelain flat ware and crystal goblets, armored warrior artwork, two runabouts, lots of chairs and umbrellas.  That'll keep you off the streets for a while Patrick.

Safe some room for me, okay?

 

Cheers,

 

 

Thanks Piet!!!  

 

I'm not sure that I can do the warrior artwork, but, I can sure do the chairs and umbrellas  !!!

 

Your seat's warmed and ready to go.

 

Cheers

 

Patrick 

[Greg the peg leg sailor]

G'day Patrick

shes look like a very interesting build.

I'll be in the front row as well. It's look like mate, your front row we reach from Perth to Sydney.

I hope that you will have fun doing it, because we will definitely have fun watching on.

Havagooday

Greg

[Omega1234]

Thanks Greg

 

Perth to Sydney sure is a long way!  I hope that everyone onboard has a good time, because, like you said above, I'm sure going to have a good time building Shadow.

 

Thanks and all the best!

 

Take care.

 

Cheers

 

Patrick

[Mirabell61]

Congrats to the recent keellaying party Patrick,

 

I`ll be watching "Shadow`s " ride, hope all is ready and well organized for the larger sister of "Majellan"

 

wish you all the best with the new build

 

Nils

[Omega1234]

Hi Nils

 

Great to hear from you!  Welcome to Shadow's journey.  

 

Please pull up a chair and enjoy the voyage!

 

Cheers

 

Patrick

[vaddoc]

 

Hi Vaddoc - Welcome on board, too.  But, why wait from the back row?  There's a seat waiting for you at the front!

 

 

 

Patrick, I am so busy this time that I need to be able to pop in and out to check things without blocking the view of the others! 

[steamschooner]

So another mind boggling miniature, I'll hang around and watch with the rest of them.

[Omega1234]

So another mind boggling miniature, I'll hang around and watch with the rest of them.

Welcome on board Steve!

 

The more the merrier!

 

All the best

 

Patrick

[BenF89]

Count me in! I like the way she's shaping up already - the bow form and bulb looks good from what can be seen in the pictures.

[Jack12477]

Hope there's some seats left for me. Count me in too

[John Allen]

fantastic mini work you must have the patience of Job!

[Landlubber Mike]

Awesome, I'm in for the ride if you'll have me!  

[cog]

Gawd almighty ... pfff ... why do I always have to catch up with you, Patrick. It's making me daft ... ... You're planning to raise your own bar ...!?!?!? You are a seriously sick person ... but I like to see you meet your own challenge ... and I know you'll manage ... I'll be looking over your shoulder ... [move over MarkT ]

[Omega1234]

Count me in! I like the way she's shaping up already - the bow form and bulb looks good from what can be seen in the pictures.

 

Hi Ben - many thanks!  I learnt a lot from the lessons you gave me whilst I was shaping Majellan's hull.  Great advice and I'm glad that you reckon it looks okay.

 

Hope there's some seats left for me. Count me in too

 

Hi Jack -most definitely there's room available.  Welcome and take a seat!

 

fantastic mini work you must have the patience of Job!

 

Hi John

 

Thanks for your compliments!  I hope you can stick around and take a seat!  

 

Awesome, I'm in for the ride if you'll have me!  

 

Hi Mike - you're most welcomed to sit and enjoy the ride!  

 

Gawd almighty ... pfff ... why do I always have to catch up with you, Patrick. It's making me daft ... ... You're planning to raise your own bar ...!?!?!? You are a seriously sick person ... but I like to see you meet your own challenge ... and I know you'll manage ... I'll be looking over your shoulder ... [move over MarkT ]

 

Hi Carl - many thanks!  What'd life be without a few challenges here and there!  Keeps life 'spicy'.  Please take a seat and enjoy the journey.

 

Have a great week everyone and thanks to everyone who hit the Like button.

 

Cheers

 

Patrick

[Omega1234]

Hi folks

 

Thanks to everyone for their Likes and comments! Greatly appreciated.

 

As you can see for the following photos, I've now been able to make some progress on Shadow's hull. This consisted of adding the longitudinal stringers and vertical frames onto the balsa plug, thus creating the framework of the hull. Once planked, I'll release the hull from the balsa plug, with the result being a nice strong hull...well, hopefully anyway.

 

Wish me luck!

 

All the best and enjoy your weekends.

 

Cheers

 

Patrick

Edited September 9, 2016 by Omega1234