Germania Nova 1911 by KeithAug - FINISHED - Scale 1:36 - replica of schooner Germania 1908

[Keith Black]

 Yes it is a masterpiece and it needs to be featured somewhere other than just these humble MSW pages. 

[Gus M]

I am a newbie, but the more I look at this thread, the photos, comments, the greater my admiration for such a magnificent work.My compliments and big congrats

[KeithAug]

On 3/14/2023 at 11:48 PM, Keith Black said:

Yes it is a masterpiece and it needs to be featured somewhere other than just these humble MSW pages.

Hi Keith, I think the critique of experts is by far the most valuable resource and what better review group that all my MSW friends.

Gary, Eberhard, Andy, Gus - thank you all for your comments.

 

I not getting much modelling done at the moment. My son and daughter have added to my wife's list of home improvement jobs. Never mind. 

I am approaching the end of my build log photos but here is the next batch. Probably two more batches left after this lot.

[Keith Black]

 The shots from mast top to deck almost look they were taken with a drone because the model is so realistic. Every photo is awe inspiring.  

[mtaylor]

I'm in total agreement with Keith.  We do get a perspective of how tall the masting is.  

[druxey]

I'll be sad to see the last of your updates; it's been an inspirational ride. However, I'll be happy for you upon completion!

[Rick310]

WOW!!  You have certainly raised the bar!!!

I’ve been showing the pictures of your build to my family and friends so they will understand why I have to keep working on my build in the basement!!😀😀😀

[KeithAug]

Keith, Druxey, Mark, Rick. Thank you for your comments. Fortunately here are the final few photos. I was having some trouble extracting these from my phone but a teenager helped and sorted me out. So this is the final batch. Thank you for everyone who has supported me throughout the build. I usually take some time off before I commence my next project so this will be my last post for a while. But as ever I will be supporting the rest of you during my period of inactivity.

[FlyingFish]

Thanks Keith for sharing a very accomplished and well presented build. The final pictures are a great testimony to your work! Looking forward enormously to the next build, but agree that a little 'pause for thought' is always a good thing.

 

[Montaigne]

Wow, just wow. Absolutely gorgeous build!

[Keith Black]

 Thank you for including us on your wonderful journey, Keith, every post was a treasure. Enjoy your time off. 

[ccoyle]

Keith, you are one of the masters!

 

[CPDDET]

Beautiful!

[mbp521]

Keith, I can’t think of anything else to say that I, or anyone else hasn’t said already, so I’ll just keep it short and sweet. You are a master. WOW!!!

 

-Brian

[dvm27]

Spectacular, Keith! May your model remain dust free for eternity as that dark wood attracts dust like a magnet.

[wefalck]

Joining this eulogy sounds banal, but what else one can do ...

[Gus M]

Impressive work!!! Congrats

[druxey]

Impeccable. I think that's the only superlative that hasn't yet been used. Thank you for sharing your journey, Keith.

[FriedClams]

Ditto to all the above.  Simply beautiful Keith - thanks for sharing it with us.

 

Gary

[mtaylor]

Beyond words.  The final pictures have left me speechless.  

[BANYAN]

This is one for the virtual museum Keith; a very impressive model.

 

cheers

 

Pat

[georges babayan]

Bonjour Keith,

 Je viens de regarder l'ensemble de la construction pour la troisième fois, et suis de plus en plus impressionné par la qualité du travail. Après avoir fini L'Endeavour (en version 2011)  j'avais décidé de monter un Schooner et avais envisagé l'Eleonora, mais votre présentation m'a fait changer d'avis, et je démarre modestement ce Germania Nova. Je n'envisage pas une seule seconde d'arriver à un tel niveau de qualité mais votre post représente une notice de montage d'une telle qualité que j'espère arriver grâce à vous, à un résultat acceptable. Je m'excuse pour le post en français, mais mon niveau d'Anglais est exécrable et je préfère faire confiance au traducteur. je commence ce bateau et vais publier ce montage sur La Royale modélisme. 

En vous remerciant encore de la joie que m'a procuré la vue de cette publication

 

Amicalement Georges

[KeithAug]

On 4/6/2023 at 1:26 PM, georges babayan said:

Bonjour Keith,

Georges

 

Merci pour le commentaire et bonne chance pour votre construction. Si vous avez besoin d'aide avec l'un des plans ou des détails photographiques, faites-le moi savoir. Je suis prêt à parier que votre anglais est de loin supérieur à mon français, alors j'espère que le traducteur donne un sens à cette réponse.

Edited April 12, 2023 by KeithAug

[Keith Black]

 Keith, would you be so kind to translate Georges post and your response. Thank you. 

[KeithAug]

Andy, Montagine, Keith, Chris, CPDDET, Brian, Greg, Eberhard, Gus, Druxey, Pat, Gary, Mark. Thank you all for cheering me over the finishing line and of course thanks to everyone who watched and cheered my efforts in this egg and spoon race. I must really try to run faster on the last lap next time.

 

I must also catch up on other builds.

[KeithAug]

Hi Keith.

Georges said - Hello Keith,
 I just looked at the whole build for the third time, and am increasingly impressed with the quality of the workmanship. 
After finishing The Endeavor (in 2011 version) I had decided to ride a Schooner and had considered the Eleonora, 
but your presentation made me change my mind, and I am modestly starting this Germania Nova. 
I don't plan for a second to reach such a level of quality, but your post represents assembly instructions of such quality 
that I hope to arrive, thanks to you, at an acceptable result. I apologize for the post in French, but my level of English 
is terrible and I prefer to trust the translator. I am starting this boat and will publish this assembly on La Royalemodelisme.
Thanking you again for the joy that the sight of this publication has given me.

 

I replied:-

Thank you for commenting and good luck with your build. If you need any help with any of the plans or photographic detail please let me know. I am willing to bet your English is far superior to my French so I hope the translator makes sense of this reply.

[wefalck]

Keith, would there be any chance of taking some daylight-pictures at some stage? I realise that it might be difficult to move the model around, but the strong shadows from the artificial light-source makes it difficult to see some of the details in their real relation  ...

[KeithAug]

20 minutes ago, wefalck said:

daylight-pictures at some stage?

Eberhard - I am planning to move it outside for a photoshoot when the weather improves. I need the right light conditions and most importantly no wind. 

[wefalck]

Yep, wind is bad for a sailing boat 🙃 ... we'll be patient ... weather had been (mostly) good in London over the Easter weekend, just have come back from a few days there.

[GrandpaPhil]

Keith,

  Beautifully executed model!  This is one of the absolute best builds that I have ever seen!