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It IS kind of an unusual boat anyway. I'd say follow the crowd, i.e. no taper. You have photographic evidence to support your choice.

But it is always good to sit back, do a bit of web-trawling and ponder over alternatives 😉 

 

Keep it up!

Happy modelling!

Håkan

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Your shots are from two different models (although the first of Eric Hollander's boat shows the fantastic detail he modelled).  The original was not the same.

Some thoughts from my research on this which may help...

The mast is an addition to Warlock (the original Orca) by the production team, so is probably taken from another boat, and possibly shortened.

It was oval, not round, roughly 6" by 8" at the base, and not tapered,  although it looks as if it gets rounder at the top.

 

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 If you are using Pat Tritle's plan, he has the mast some way from the pilot house,

 

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whereas the original was against the aft wall, and strapped to the pilot house roof.

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There are lots of details of the mast from the movie, most consistent, but the lights shown here below Quint's feet were only seen in some shots, so maybe for filming.

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As you'll read from my blog it is possible the mast was offset from the centreline; (count the deck planks) which presents a bit of a dilemma for the modeller!

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Andy

'You're gonna need a bigger boat!'

Completed Build: Orca from the film 'Jaws'.

Current Build: Sailing Trawler Vigilance BM76

 

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FlyingFish,

 

Your pics have now got me wanting to watch the movie again 😉

 

I've probably watched it at least half a dozen times over the years but (in my mind) it's a classic that ticked a lot of boxes ie great script based on a fairly simple but powerful story line, exciting and scary, three lead actors at the top of their game and great cinematography.

 

Richard

 

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Coming together nicely Neil.

Looks like you've served the pulpit with a thin thread? Spot on how it looks i real life. The wheel on my sailboat was served when I bought it and it looked just the same. You may, however, want to dab the serving with diluted white glue or something to take away the fuzziness of the thread. 

 

Keep it up!

Happy modelling!

Håkan

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Current build: Atlantica by Wintergreen

Previous builds

Kågen by Wintergreen

Regina by Wintergreen

Sea of Galilee boat, first century, sort of...

Billing Boats Wasa

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Kågen (Cog, kaeg) by Wintergreen - 1:30Billing Boats Regina - 1:30Billing Boats Dana

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Excellent detailing and weathering.

She really looks like she's been out numerous times.

But where on earth did you get the jaws???

Happy modelling!

Håkan

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Current build: Atlantica by Wintergreen

Previous builds

Kågen by Wintergreen

Regina by Wintergreen

Sea of Galilee boat, first century, sort of...

Billing Boats Wasa

Gallery:

Kågen (Cog, kaeg) by Wintergreen - 1:30Billing Boats Regina - 1:30Billing Boats Dana

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Really nice job.  Love the scuff marks on the yellow barrels.  3D printed jaws?? Pretty cool.  Extremely cool if they are actual jaws from a micro-shark! 🤪

 

Tom

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Yep, that searchlight is really accurate 🙂 

Happy modelling!

Håkan

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Current build: Atlantica by Wintergreen

Previous builds

Kågen by Wintergreen

Regina by Wintergreen

Sea of Galilee boat, first century, sort of...

Billing Boats Wasa

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Kågen (Cog, kaeg) by Wintergreen - 1:30Billing Boats Regina - 1:30Billing Boats Dana

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Im not really a Jaws fan but it was on TV last week and you forced me to watch it as a check om your build. I concluded that you were doing an excellent job. 

Keith

 

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