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

[bdgiantman2]

Hiya Patrick,

 

I have to say, I'm glad you haven't been moving break-neck speed, so I didn't miss the whole build! I know what you mean about life being crazy on-and-off - haven't gotten on here in months between travels with family, work responsibilities, and general miscellaneous stuff happening. So I was worried that you were all done and off on something new. But I'm happy to see that you're really just getting in the thick of it. It's looking really wonderful so far! 

 

And, PS - the domes are for satellite dishes so that the owner and guests and crew don't miss their favorite TV shows while sitting offshore of Tahiti or something. Three radars that close to each other would interfere with each other. Doesn't impact the way you built it at all, just a fun knowledge tidbit

 

Keep up the excellent work!

I may be wrong, but I think each of those three domes serves a different purpose. So while they may be close, and I have seen numerous pictures of large motor yachts that have the domes in close proximity, I am not sure how much they would interfere. The biggest of the domes would probably be a navigation radar of one kind of or another, the two smaller domes would likely be for the Satellite TV and phone connections. Just my two cents worth.

Edited February 14, 2017 by bdgiantman2

[BenF89]

Hi Ben - welcome back!!!  Thanks for your comments and also the advice about the domes.  The plans that I'm using are really short on details, so, I used a fair bit of guess work with the positioning of the domes.  Oh, well.  I'll probably leave them as is, now.  Good to know, though!

 

Hi Patrick - I didn't mean at all to say there was a problem; my point was that they're satellites (probably) so they CAN be that close together. It was a comment on terminology (radome/radar vs satellite) rather than the actual arrangement of the build. Sorry for the confusion!

 

That said, bdgiantman is probably right - they probably serve different purposes - some combination of radar and satellite communications.

Edited February 14, 2017 by BenF89

[Omega1234]

Hi Ben and Brian

 

One of the best things about MSW is the feedback and advice that people such as yourselves offer. Both of you are far more knowledgeable about these ships than I'll ever be, which makes your advice invaluable. Truth be told, I always wondered what the purpose of the domes were. Now I know.

 

Have a great week and thanks, once again.

 

Cheers

 

Patrick

[Omega1234]

Hi everyone

 

Thanks for all the Likes and comments!  Greatly appreciated.

 

This is just another quick update.  I've been progressing with the internal fit out, albeit at a very early stage, taking care to ensure that the major cabin bulkheads are fitted and installed.  As usual, a whole bucket load more work to go; but it's a start.

 

Enjoy!

 

Cheers

 

Patrick

Edited February 15, 2017 by Omega1234

[Mirabell61]

good looking Patrick,

 

is the hatch cover on the aft stb side a slide door that opens forward ?

 

Nils

[Omega1234]

good looking Patrick,

 

is the hatch cover on the aft stb side a slide door that opens forward ?

 

Nils

 

Hi Nils

 

Thanks and yep!  These hatches on Shadow's port and starboard sides are for her tender garage.  They open outwards to enable the two tenders to be launched and recovered.

 

Cheers

 

Patrick

[FriedClams]

Sweet work Patrick.  The removable decks turned out great - and what a terrific idea.  Your build is so fun to follow.

 

Gary

 

P.S.  Do the white and blue couch pillows have zippers so you can change out the stuffing?

[cog]

Now it is getting interesting!!! Looking good for starters ... keep it up!

[Omega1234]

Sweet work Patrick.  The removable decks turned out great - and what a terrific idea.  Your build is so fun to follow.

 

Gary

 

P.S.  Do the white and blue couch pillows have zippers so you can change out the stuffing?

  

 

Hi Gary - thanks for your comments. Mmm. I'll have to question my supplier about those cushions!

 

Now it is getting interesting!!! Looking good for starters ... keep it up!

Hi Carl. Thanks! I'll definitely keep you all posted on Shadow's progress.

 

All the best guys.

 

Cheers

 

Patrick

[Elijah]

Now you start doing the mini furniture . That stuff is crazy !

[Omega1234]

Now you start doing the mini furniture . That stuff is crazy !

Thanks Elijah.

 

Now the fun starts!

 

Have a great weekend.

 

Cheers

 

Patrick

[Omega1234]

Hi Lawrence

 

Many thanks for your compliments.  I'm kinda blushing at the moment, as well as being grateful!

 

Shadow's been a dream build so far. I don't know why, but somehow, I've not made any major stuff ups, yet.....YET, I say .  Let's hope it stays that way!

 

Have a great weekend.

 

Cheers

 

Patrick

Edited February 18, 2017 by Omega1234

[Omega1234]

Hi everyone

 

Thanks for all of your Likes and comments.  I really enjoy them, particularly as they put a warm smile on my face  .

 

Anyhow, as the fit-out of Shadow's interior progresses, I've started on her Engine Room, which consists of two decks.  Shadow's small size, as well as the fact that the plans are sadly lacking in detail, has meant that I've had to be realistic about what level of detail I could fit into such a tiny area.  So, please don't be too critical....Oh well, as long as it looks mildly convincing, I'd be happy.  

 

Whilst there's heaps more work to go, here are the photos so far.

 

All the best, everyone!

 

Cheers

 

Patrick

[Mahuna]

Great work, Patrick.  I really like the deck planking at this scale - amazing.

[Omega1234]

Great work, Patrick.  I really like the deck planking at this scale - amazing.

Thanks Frank!

[captainbob]

You're coming along much faster then I thought.  I'll have to pay closer attention to this beautiful build.

 

Bob

[Omega1234]

22 hours ago, captainbob said:

You're coming along much faster then I thought.  I'll have to pay closer attention to this beautiful build.

 

Bob

Thanks Bob!  

 

[popeye the sailor]

it's amazing how your taking the plans and populating the decks..........1D to 3D! {I guess that would be correct to say}.  distribution of color,  pipes.....engine wells........man!  your truly on your way to creating a very complex model.........and at a  scale that leaves me in awe!   fantastic work

[Omega1234]

Hi Denis

Many thanks.  I'm really enjoying building this model - complex, yet rewarding!

Hope you're well and enjoying the snow.

Cheers

Patrick 

 

 

[Greg the peg leg sailor]

G'day Patrick

Ditto to all the comments!

Regarding your quote about not stuffing things up yet- I hope you haven't junks yourself.

Havagooday mate 

Greg 

[Omega1234]

10 hours ago, gregchard said:

G'day Patrick

Ditto to all the comments!

Regarding your quote about not stuffing things up yet- I hope you haven't junks yourself.

Havagooday mate 

Greg 

Hi Greg

Many thanks for your compliments.  I hope you're right, too, about not jinxing myself.  Fingers crossed!

All the best for the weekend.

Cheers

Patrick 

[Blighty]

Beautiful detail, this scale is crazy.

[Omega1234]

Thanks Blighty

Much appreciated and welcome to Shadow's journey.  I hope you can stick round and enjoy the ride.

All the best.

Cheers

 

Patrick

[Omega1234]

Thanks Lawrence!

Great to hear from you.  I hope your Bounty's going well.  I'm certainly looking forward to some more updates and outdoor shots.

Cheers

Patrick

[michael mott]

Hi Patrick, the shots of the various decks laid out really give me a sense of how much detail in such a small space you have accomplished. It all look amazing.

 

Michael

[Omega1234]

9 hours ago, michael mott said:

Hi Patrick, the shots of the various decks laid out really give me a sense of how much detail in such a small space you have accomplished. It all look amazing.

 

Michael

Hi Michael

 

Many thanks!  I have to agree with you about the photos with the decks on display.  Seeing them now, emphasises (in my mind), just how complex these types of ships are in real life.  I take my hat off to the modern-day naval architects who can envision and create such wonders.

 

I hope you're well and that you're enjoying the cold weather over your neck of the woods.

 

Cheers

 

Patrick

Edited February 24, 2017 by Omega1234

[SawdustDave]

It's always so much fun to play catch-up on this amazing build Patrick.  I can't believe the progress you've made since the last time I dropped in.
Your work is such an inspiration.  It's like getting an infusion of energy.  

Thanks for sharing.

[Omega1234]

1 hour ago, SawdustDave said:

It's always so much fun to play catch-up on this amazing build Patrick.  I can't believe the progress you've made since the last time I dropped in.
Your work is such an inspiration.  It's like getting an infusion of energy.  

Thanks for sharing.

Hi Dave

 

Thanjs for your comments which are greatly appreciated!

 

Have a great weekend.

 

Cheers

 

Patrick

 

[Omega1234]

Hi everyone

 

Once again, many thanks for all of your comments and Likes!

 

I've added some more detail to the two decks of Shadow's engine room.  I'm hoping that with the addition of some cupboards, pipes, etc, that it'd look reasonably passable, even though the scale is so tiny.  Bucket loads more to go, though.

 

I hope you enjoy the photos.

 

Have a great weekend!

 

Cheers

 

Patrick

[NenadM]

Wow¨!!!

Do you use microscope or magic wand ?