Hamburg Harbor Diorama by Dan Vadas - HMV - 1:250 - CARD - DIORAMA

[Dan Vadas]

Hi all,

 

This is definitely my last model, and it will have to remain unfinished due to my health issues. However I did manage to get a long way into it before the eyes and body gave up on me, so I do have a lot of pics I can share with you. I'll have to keep the text down to a minimum I'm afraid.

 

Ir's a Card (surprise surprise  ) diorama of the Hamburg docks circa late 1930's complete with a freighter in dock. The kit was published by HMV, and is quite complex. Printing and instructions were very good.

 

Here's a pic of the cover art :

Work starts with the dock, sea and warehouse :

TBC ................

 

Danny

[VTHokiEE]

So sad to hear, but very excited to see how far you made it. You’re work is quite the work of art. I recently picked up an HMV and am very glad to hear that the instructions and printing are good.

[Dan Vadas]

Just for fun I thought I'd make a few of the various types of boxes and drums to see how much was involved - not too bad considering the drums are only 4 mm high :

The hull of the freighter, a waterline model of course :

The decks and hatches are fitted next :

Followed by the superstructures :

TBC ..........

 

Danny

[Dan Vadas]

Various laser-cut rails, a companionway and a winch :

Bollards, Ventilators and ship-board cranes :

TBC ..........

 

[Old Collingwood]

Great work Dan,   always love your card work   -  you are an inspiration to all of us here,   take it easy   you have family here.

 

OC.

[Jim Lad]

More beautiful work from the master of card!

 

John

[popeye the sailor]

it's a wonderful card model Dan.......hopefully you'll be able to show more that what you've already compiled.   very nice    it is good to see you again........

[ccoyle]

Very nice work, Danny. I have the MV Schwan II kit in my stash.

[druxey]

Terrific work, as usual, Danny. I'm sorry that you are having difficulty continuing. If you can't complete this model, I hope you know someone who can and do both the model and you justice.

[Dan Vadas]

2 hours ago, druxey said:

If you can't complete this model, I hope you know someone who can and do both the model and you justice.

One of my grandsons (Khye) who is 21 y.o. has recently bought a house with his fiancee. It has a couple of spare rooms (until rugrats come along  ), one of which he is making into a trophy/exhibition room. They have both taken a great interest in my models, so I am giving them all the ones I have left.

 

He has also indicated that he would like to take up modelling of some type as a hobby, and is going to build a workshop in his huge backyard for that purpose. So I am also going to give him my substantial collection of modelling tools, equipment and workbenches.

 

He's a very smart and responsible lad, so I am hopeful that he will carry on my work, including finishing this kit.

 

Thanks everyone else for the comments and Likes. More pics of the diorama will follow in the next post.

 

Danny

[Dan Vadas]

The four ship's boats and a deadeye for one of the masts. The "lashing" is 0.3mm black wire :

The mostly completed freighter. One of the cranes will be glued on when a length for the cable can be established :

TBC ..........

 

Danny

[Dan Vadas]

The two  Dockyard Cranes :

TBC ..........

 

Danny

[Old Collingwood]

Amazing work,  beyond words   beautiful.

 

OC.

[Dan Vadas]

The locomotive. Not quite as detailed as the Bulgar I built earlier, but after all it IS 1/10 of the size :

TBC ..........

 

Danny

 

[Dan Vadas]

And finally (for now) three wagons to go behind the loco :

I have also built a small truck to go on the dock, but no pics of it yet.

 

Basically all that needs doing is about 100 boxes and drums, the barges and a few more vehicles, and fitting all assemblies to the base. This might be grandson Khye's first project.

 

Danny

[Old Collingwood]

Remember what I said  Dan.

 

OC.

[ErnieL]

Stunning work in a medium I’m unfamiliar working with. 

 

A masterful job in every way. 

[fnick]

Very impressive Danny. 

 

Nick

[Tigerdvr]

Magnificent job as usual Dan. Would you consider a card project more difficult than a similar

type and grade of plastic kit?

We will miss your ability to answer simple questions without making the asker look

stupid.

Best wishes, Harley

[Dan Vadas]

8 hours ago, Tigerdvr said:

Would you consider a card project more difficult than a similar

type and grade of plastic kit?

No, it's just that they both take different skills. I'd regard them equally difficult. Personally I hate painting, and Plastic is full of that.

 

[gjdale]

Wonderful work Danny. It’s great that your grandson will be able to continue your work.

[clearway]

sorry to hear about your health- love those old 1930s 3 island steamers- great work

[James H]

You build in card better than anyone I know and your stuff gives a lot of the top-flight plastic models a run for their money. 

 

Absolutely outstanding! 

[Jeff-E]

Beautiful and precise work as usual Danny, sad to see this will be your last model but happy to hear that your grandson going to carry on with it.

[druxey]

I hope your grandson is watching and learning your techniques. Make sure he starts a log on MSW as well! We'll be watching.I 'm happy to read that he will carry the torch on for you.

[RGL]

Well done mate 

[Dan Vadas]

8 hours ago, druxey said:

Make sure he starts a log on MSW as well! We'll be watching.I 'm happy to read that he will carry the torch on for you.

That's not set in stone yet David.

 

If and when he does start modelling he'll certainly be signing into MSW, probably with the Username of "Khye something". I bought this Laptop I'm now using for that express purpose - I've loaded all my modelling files, pics etc onto it so he can go back and reference my past work easily. If (when) he starts modelling I'll donate this computer to him as one of my "tools".

 

Danny

[thibaultron]

Dan, sorry to hear that this is your last model. Best wishes.

[amateur]

Hi Dan,

 

thanks for showing your last model.

Wish you strength for  the time that comes.

 

Jan

 

[popeye the sailor]

your usual standard of workmanship Dan........awesome!    the loco looks really good........just as much detail as your larger one!    may you be able to go further.