Endeavour by Bolsoy - Amati - 1:35 - J-Class Yacht

[Bolsoy]

 

One of the most iconic sail boats types is my dream build. The massive size is not comprehended until you see a picture of the real one with sailors onboard or add a 1:35 scale miniature person onboard. Building this size (115 cm long) also enables to put some more realistic details into the model. Just receiving the box showed clearly this is something different, I have added a picture on my travel back from London, where I purchased the kit. 

Amait models are very precise kits with nicely fit of the laser cut pieces. However, the deck planks were a bit rough on the long edges, which disabled a perfect fit on deck. I decided not to make anything between each plank, or coloring the side black to mimik sealing, as it just looks a bit "dirty" in my eyes. 

After a year (with a long pause over summer) I am on the stage of mast and rigging.

 

As she is going to be a fixed boat on stand, I skipped the flipping keel. Wanting to keep as much as possible wood I kept the below waterline without color, while the upper part got a deep marine blue. 

[ccoyle]

Very nice work so far! My admiral would have a conniption if she found out I were planning to build something that large! 

[yvesvidal]

16 minutes ago, ccoyle said:

Very nice work so far! My admiral would have a conniption if she found out I were planning to build something that large! 

I agree. This ship has always tempted me, but 1/35th is definitely calling for a monster, especially in height. 

I wish they would offer that model in 1/48th scale.....

 

Yves