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

[Omega1234]

Thanks Frank and Vaddoc

 

Much appreciated!

 

Cheers

 

Patrick

[Piet]

Spiffy indeed Patrick and now on to the super spiffy.  Splendid looking ship my friend.

 

Cheers,

 

 

[Omega1234]

Thanks Piet!!!!

 

I hope that both you and Gwen have a great week.

 

Cheers

 

Patrick 

[popeye the sailor]

she's look'in good Patrick!

[Omega1234]

Thanks Denis!

 

Have a great weekend. 

 

Cheers. 

 

Patrick

[Mirabell61]

fantastic golden Mega-Yacht Patrick,

 

very nice work from bow to stern.....

 

Nils

 

 

[Omega1234]

11 hours ago, canoe21 said:

Hello Patrick

 

The paint touch up sure does bring out her full beauty,                                                                                                                             ENJOY.

 

Regards   Lawrence                                                                          

Thanks Lawrence!

10 hours ago, Mirabell61 said:

fantastic golden Mega-Yacht Patrick,

 

very nice work from bow to stern.....

 

Nils

 

 

Thanks Nils!

 

Cheers. 

 

Patrick

[Jond]

I just enjoyed another review of this incredible build. Each time I think about building schooners smaller than 1:96 or a split half showing the innards, I hesitate. Doing the interior is awesome and seeing your staging of the decks very instructive. 

 

Thanks for sharing

 

Jon

[John Allen]

Patrick,

 

I am still amazed a build that small could turn out that good, not withstanding the fantastic accomplishment of all the internal components cannot find enough adjectives to compliment, your patience and fortitude shows in the finished build.

 

I would have torn my hair out and thrown it against the wall, no on second thought I would not even have attempted it.

Kudos 

[Omega1234]

On 06/12/2017 at 7:18 PM, Jond said:

I just enjoyed another review of this incredible build. Each time I think about building schooners smaller than 1:96 or a split half showing the innards, I hesitate. Doing the interior is awesome and seeing your staging of the decks very instructive. 

 

Thanks for sharing

 

Jon

Hi Jond

 

Many thanks!  However, someone with your skills will have absolutely no problems doing teeny tiny ships, or anything smaller than 1/96. My only advice to you is to go for it!  

 

You’ll be amazed at the results, I’m sure.

 

Cheers. 

 

Patrick

Edited December 7, 2017 by Omega1234

[Omega1234]

On 06/12/2017 at 9:04 PM, John Allen said:

Patrick,

 

I am still amazed a build that small could turn out that good, not withstanding the fantastic accomplishment of all the internal components cannot find enough adjectives to compliment, your patience and fortitude shows in the finished build.

 

I would have torn my hair out and thrown it against the wall, no on second thought I would not even have attempted it.

Kudos 

Hi John

 

Thanks heaps for your very kind words. Much appreciated.

 

Well....Shadow’s teeny tiny, for sure...but heaps of fun to build.

 

Thanks again, and enjoy your weekend!  

 

Cheers. 

 

Patrick

Edited December 7, 2017 by Omega1234

[Omega1234]

Happy New Year everyone!!!!!  

 

Firstly, my apologies for not being able to comment on many build logs lately, as I’ve not really had much time....hopefully this will change in the future. 

 

Secondly, I’m still chasing that elusive perfectly smooth and unblemished paint job on Shadow’s superstructure.  Sadly, the more I look at the close-up photos of Shadow, the more I realise that I’ve still got a lot of work to go.  Oh well......give it time and I’ll get it ‘just right’.

 

Anyhow, have a great 2018!!!!

 

Cheers. 

 

Patrick

Edited December 28, 2017 by Omega1234

[hexnut]

Looking awesome!  You may be already using something like this, but for mirror finishes, I find these things: https://www.micromark.com/Soft-Touch-Sanding-and-Polishing-Pad-Set-Set-of-6?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7Lakytmr2AIV27rACh0Jpg2qEAQYASABEgLXkfD_BwE

to be close to magic...

 

 

 

[Omega1234]

13 minutes ago, hexnut said:

Looking awesome!  You may be already using something like this, but for mirror finishes, I find these things: https://www.micromark.com/Soft-Touch-Sanding-and-Polishing-Pad-Set-Set-of-6?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7Lakytmr2AIV27rACh0Jpg2qEAQYASABEgLXkfD_BwE

to be close to magic...

 

 

 

Hi Bob

 

Many thanks!!! I didn’t even know such things existed. Having said that, I think my credit card is going to take a big hit!

 

Thanks for the tip.

 

Cheers. 

 

Patrick

Edited December 28, 2017 by Omega1234

[vaddoc]

My dear Patrick

 

"I’m still chasing that elusive perfectly smooth and unblemished paint job"

 

Easy, you just need to apply coat after coat, sand gradually to 250,000 grit or thereabouts and in a few years you ll get it. (my painful experience with brush painting)

Or you can compromise for a really good paint job! 

 

It must be summer time down under, I envy the good weather in your photos, here everything is frozen.

 

Looking forward to seeing this glorious golden paint fully buffed and shining 

Regards

[Omega1234]

1 hour ago, vaddoc said:

My dear Patrick

 

"I’m still chasing that elusive perfectly smooth and unblemished paint job"

 

Easy, you just need to apply coat after coat, sand gradually to 250,000 grit or thereabouts and in a few years you ll get it. (my painful experience with brush painting)

Or you can compromise for a really good paint job! 

 

It must be summer time down under, I envy the good weather in your photos, here everything is frozen.

 

Looking forward to seeing this glorious golden paint fully buffed and shining 

Regards

Hi Vaddoc

 

Thanks!  I hear your pain about ‘brush painting’....I usually pride myself on being able to get a good finish on my models, but, sometimes things just take longer than others to get right.  I’ll keep perservering.

 

As for the weather here, yep, you’re right. Tis summer time here and it’s definitely hot.  I much prefer the winter (although our winter is probably equivalent to your Spring).

 

Have a great New Year!  Enjoy.

 

Cheers. 

 

Patrick

 

 

Edited December 28, 2017 by Omega1234

[mtaylor]

Patrick,

Here's an old trick we used to use on model cars... toothpaste.  Once sanded smooth as possible put some toothpaste on a soft cloth and start rubbing.   The alternative is rubbing compound but that's pretty aggressive by comparison to toothpaste.   BTW, the mint imparts a nice odor to the workshop and keeps the admiral happy.

[popeye the sailor]

looking super Patrick.......once the hull refinishing is done,  she'll look sweet!   can't see much more you could add to her.....except the kitchen sink      still need to install the engines.

[Omega1234]

Hi folks!!!

 

I hope everyone had a great Xmas and NewYear break.

Well...she's getting there, folks.  Please see the following photos.  I'm finally getting the paint finish on Shadow's superstructure just the way I envisioned; i.e. glassy smooth, unblemished, glossy and crisp.  I know that it's hard to tell from these photos, but i reckon she's looking pretty good.

 

Also, I've worked hard to get the hull nice, smooth and glossy as well.  I gotta say, that the gold hull is starting to really pop now.

 

Have a great week!

 

Cheers  

 

Patrick

[Mahuna]

Hi Patrick - glad to see some more progress.  Shadow looks great, and I'd probably decide to leave her as she is, but I know you'll keep working towards perfection!  You're very patient, my friend.

[Omega1234]

Hi Frank

 

Many thanks.  It's certainly taken a while to get this far, but I reckon I've got at least a couple more coats and rub downs in between those coats before I'm totally satisfied.  No doubt, it'll be well worthwhile in the end.

 

All the best!

 

Cheers

 

Patrick

 

 

 

[mtaylor]

What Frank said, Patrick.  She looks great.. and very tiny or you have very large hands.

[Omega1234]

Thanks Mark!  

 

She’s sure tiny, but at the same time, Shadow’s been one hell of a challenge to pull together. Heaps of fun, though!

 

All the best. 

 

Patrick

[vaddoc]

She is looking very good Patrick, especially considering how unforgiving close up photos are. I just love the gold paint!

[Omega1234]

Thanks Vaddoc

 

I definitely agree with you about the unforgiving nature of the dreaded “close-up” photos, because I cringe whenever I take them.  On the other hand, it’s probably one of the best ways to see all the little mistakes😉 that aren’t readily visible from a normal distance.

 

Have a great week!

 

Cheers. 

 

Patrick

[popeye the sailor]

cameras are hateful creatures you know....... sometimes they show distorted views.   they have a knack for zeroing in on the slightest imperfection.   your gaining on that finish your look'in for......she looks super  

[Omega1234]

Thanks Denis!!!

[Omega1234]

Hi folks

 

Just a quick update for you.  I’ve been doing more work on Shadow’s paint scheme.  She now has a black waterline and black radar domes and other little highlights.

 

Whilst there’s still more work to go, I reckon Shadow’s starting to look all ‘grown-up’.

 

Have a great week, folks!

 

Cheers. 

 

Patrick

Edited January 21, 2018 by Omega1234

[Mahuna]

Beautiful, Patrick.  Do you give painting lessons?

[Piet]

A gold plated boat or rather a shiny gold plated boat!  Fantastic job Patric.

 

Cheers,