Holiday Harbor by popeye the sailor - 1:20 scale - multi build

[Mirabell61]

looking good Popeye,

 

all three are claiming build Progress, somehow like the bird babies with their beaks wide open when Mama bird brings on some Worms to the nest (Holiday Harbor). You must be gaining quite a lot of spin off experience from the foreward pushed "Andrea Gail" build

 

Nils

[texxn5]

I knew I could coerce you into doing it....lol....Congrats are in order Sir! The first of our group to get 3 Stars. I am honored you did it on my post and my watch! lol....seriously though, they're shaping up nicely - fun project...and a Salute!

[popeye the sailor]

it took a couple of days to get through the last bit of progress........quite a bit of thought and "what if I" going on there   when the Jingle Belle was dry and I could put it back into the stand,  the progress continued.  yea........painting will have to wait now.......right now,  it would be too fragile to do any masking to her.  the helm side wall panels were given the rest of their shape.

 

 

the windows were cut out to mirror one another

 

 

at the stern,  the frame for the  "warming house"  began.   supports are cemented along the transom bulwark.  for all you fire officials out there......yes,  there will be 'fire stops' in the walls.  they will be built into the base of the wall panels,  just above the bulwarks.

 

 

 

shimming the front wall beams make them more perpendicular,  than to follow the bulwarks.  the difference will be hidden in the design.

 

 

with the side wall windows cut out,  they were cemented in place.  a front panel was also added,  and the comical name was also removed.

 

 

 

I'm kinda liking how those capping rails compliment how this is looking.......I hope I can keep them this way.  meanwhile,  back at the 'warming house',  the box is taking shape.  due to the shape of the stern,  it won't be a square box,  but it won't be off by much.

 

 

 

the main table has been allotted for progress on the A.G. and the tree boat.  this is all the space I have to work in on this table.  keen to note that on such a crappy table,  I decide to use a cutting board....but if you look close at the board,  you'll see some strips I'm bending for the cap rails of the A.G.

 

 

[cog]

Looks like a present coming out of the paper wrapping

[popeye the sailor]

thanks Nils.......a very interesting way of putting it.  the Andrea Gail spin off from this build, is more of an expansion of what I've already learned.  I started bashing these kits,  from the very first one......which was an old kit to start with,  not even laser cut.  there are a lot of folks that have built from kits,  later to turn to scratch builds,  which are more challenging and thought provoking.  having built so many car models {plastic},  I saw how many spin offs one can make using a particular car body,  and wondered if this could be applied to this medium as well.  there are some kits out there,  that other ships can be made,  beside the intended subject.......some even supply the parts to do so.  it made me look at the concept of  'the kit'......which led to the parts panels,  in which to recreate other hulls.   the hull is the basis needed in which to start with.   it can then be fitted out the way you want to,  to build the ship you intend it to be.

 

the fantasy builds are nice........but the Andrea Gail pushes the envelope a bit further,  because I'm using the instruction sheets for the model,  in which to build it.  when I stood back,  after finishing the planking of the Boulogne Etaples,  the Andrea Gail was the first boat that I thought of.....in terms of the hull construction.   the only flaw was the stern......it needed to be a little longer,  and squared {not tapered}.   I was going to create another hull, making these changes,  but things being what they were....and the pull to do it being too strong,  I just took the third hull and started on it.   it's not perfect,  but I think I achieved what I set out to do

 

I think you'll like this Nils.......I've been wanting to do this for a while now.  here they are all together......the Boulogne Etaples,  the two Holiday Harbor builds,  and the Andrea Gail.   to replicate just the hull and go in the fantasy direction,  one can let their imagination go wild.  but,  to create a known ship,  the direction changes to a more focused build.  personally,  I don't think the focus changes all that much,  it's more the scope of the build.   it's bash 'n scratch at a whole new level

 

 

the Jingle Belle,  Andrea Gail,  tree boat,  and the Boulogne Etaples

 

 

 

the Boulogne Etaples.........

 

 

.....to the Andrea Gail......a dramatic change fro the original kit.

 

 

I still have a ways to go in acquiring the level that the more experienced modelers have.....I have doubts that I ever will.   I will assure you though,  that I'm having a lot of fun trying

[popeye the sailor]

thanks John.......I was amazed at what was in the camera    I watch quite a few builds.......kit and scratch..I try to use the like button as much as I can.   so many wonderful builds here........it didn't stop the number from rising.  I'm glad to have seen your recent progress,  very impressed with what your doing   keep it up .........and thanks again for looking in

 

thanks to all those who hit the like button..........and Carl,  how did you know what came home with the thinner the other day.......thought I'd keep it a secret      I haven't even gotten into the ribbons and bows yet.......hee.........hee!  which reminds me.......I'd better get them off the dining room table before the admiral gets home.  you should have seen how big her eyes got when she saw the scope of what I've been up to!    ..........and that's not even ALL the builds put together......she'd shut me down for sure!   

[Mirabell61]

Popeye,

 

Wow !

I was somehow having 3 ships in mind, now its even 4 on the slipways, what a Project !

I wish further good success and much fun with your respectable fleet Popeye.

 

Nils

[captainbob]

They're coming along nicely. Still don't know what you are going to do, but if I knew it won't be fun.

 

Bob

[themadchemist]

4?
don't forget the Half Moon, Gothenborg, Syborn, USS United States....tmc scratches his bald head, ... hum am I forgetting any.

[Sjors]

That's a nice bunch of models you've got there.....

Any idea when something is finished ?   

Let me guess...jingle bells before Christmas ?????  

 

Sjors

[augie]

That's not a hobby.......it's a fleet.

[themadchemist]

The Spinach Armada

[mtaylor]

I think Keith is going to owe everyone a keyboard.   

[Piet]

They are all looking quite handsome Popeye.  I'm blown away by your inventiveness and imagination.  Lovely work my friend.

 

Cheers, 

[popeye the sailor]

well Keith........I think you got my 2014 builds in review  already figured out     yup.......that's the rest of them.  I hear you Sjors.....when will you see a finished one.  with how fast the year is winding down to the end...I would say.....none.  but,  I can see it's going to be a very active 2015.  I can't very well say the heck with it,  and finish any of them without all the bells and whistles I planned to put into them.  that wouldn't be any fun at all    

 

thanks to you all for your kind comments and likes.   I will continue to amuse

[texxn5]

Yes, your fleet is definitely growing. Quite an Armada there. Looking goog my friend, keep it up.

[popeye the sailor]

thanks John.......last day of my work week.  should have some progress up soon 

[popeye the sailor]

come to think of it John........I do have a couple of pictures in the camera.   the 'warming house' has been a thought on my mind.   I had a chuckle........I thought of....of all things.......Jed Clampett's cabin,  from the TV series.   yea, I'm right on it       then I thought about ships that have  'badges' on their stern galleys.

 

I like the idea..........I would have to install bay windows on both sides.   but.......what about the transom wall?   on most contemporary ships,  these are flush mount windows........I'm thinking.........I'm thinking 

 

here is what I have so far on the Jingle Belle..............

 

 

 

I still have to create the front wall.    I hope to have more on this soon 

[SkerryAmp]

Always good work, but seeing them lined up like that really is incredibly cool looking.  Such tight work!!!

 

Always a mystery trying to figure out what you are going next but never a dissapointment!

[edmay]

Hello Denis,congrates on promotion,Being remembrance Day tomorrow your fleet reminds one of the many kinds of boats that were utilized to bring the troops home across the English Channel. (Less We Forget) nice work.Edwin

[popeye the sailor]

thanks Adam  and Ed      I had done a group shot earlier.........when they were just a bunch of frames and not much to look at.   I really need to put some serious moves on the tree boat hull and get her up to speed with the others.   I'm still thinking about where to drill the holes for the wiring on the deck.   the other week,  I was lurking around the dollhouse dept at Hobby Lobby,  and I was impressed with the electrical accessories they have for them.  I can buy a complete kit.......it has the transformer,  plug in outlets,  wiring,  along with a few other goodies.   I kinda like the outlets......... I can fit one of them into the hull,  so there won't be a wire coming out of it.  I can simply plug in the power supply whenever I want to light it    judging from the lighting used,  there is little threat of heat generation,  so I'm thinking that this might be a viable solution.   I saw some really neat sconce lights.....hey.....maybe even a chandelier!  now.....wouldn't that look simply charming!        >jacket time.........maybe<

 

"they're coming to take me away......................ripping the sawdust from my teddy bear!"

 

thinking aloud..........the bulwarks are a reasonable height.......the badges can be framed in.  the upper and lower profiles must be made so all of the windows are the same size.  I had planned to do kind of a stained glass thing,  not allowing the interior to be seen.  but, for this much visibility,  I really don't think I'm going to get away with it.    yech........I hate wallpaper,  as much as I hate stucco    

[augie]

Popeye never ceases to amaze.  We should see quite a number of additions to our 'Completed Ship Gallery' next year  

[Sjors]

Popeye,

 

You have to work faster on the Jingle belle......

Christmas in not far away !!!!!

And Santa wants a finished ship !!!!   (I always thought that he was coming with a sledge....)

But it looks nice so far.

 

Sjors

[mtaylor]

"Warming room"???? Why do feel that there's a hot tub in this ship's future?

[NenadM]

Keep on with Napoleon XIV song you mentioned, followed with Imigrant song, Highway star and simillar, obviously good for working tempo ...

 

 

Classic, ballads and radio dramas I listen last month during work are not good, and my work goes slow. Dont make this mistake.

 

Amazing work in front, beside and after you, my friend, spiced with very clever and interesting words and thoughts

Edited November 11, 2014 by Nenad M

[cog]

Popeye never ceases to amaze.  We should see quite a number of additions to our 'Completed Ship Gallery' next year  

Augie,

Next year it will be the 'Popeye Gallery'

 

Looking good spinach-sailor. You keep on surprising us with your quick mind, and creativity!!

[texxn5]

What are you doing for the Holiday's Display this year, since we have to wail another year to see these guys in full dress iniform?????

[Omega1234]

Hi Joe. I'm excited because now I can actually see your recent photos! The reason being that our download speeds were limited because we went over the internet limit last month. Now things are back to normal and I can see where you're up to.

 

Great work and I look forward to more progress photos.

 

All the best!

[Piet]

Hmmm, a warming room - - - potbellied stove, warm spiced apple cider, toasted chestnuts and marshmallows 

 

Cheers,

[popeye the sailor]

there you go!!!!   piet has the right idea!    

 

sorry Mark......the hot tub was removed for the holiday season.  it will be re-installed towards the end of spring,  so it can do the "midnight rendezvous" tours for the summer      XXX ..........>sizzle<...........too hot! 

 

no.....no music Nenad........I just listen to what comes out of my son's room...that's scary enough.   Highway star.....is that the Deep Purple version?   one of my favorite groups!   I'm a bit of a metal head,  but I also listen to country and some classical.  anything that sounds interesting,  I will try and practice my bass to.   I also found out that bass and CA don't mix    {damn.......I lose more strings that-a way!}

 

Joe?.........no Joe here.........just me an'  Chester,  Omega  {besides that, I'm a Curly fan....errrr,  with a touch of Steve Martin and Chevy Chase }        thank for the kind comment,  and glad that you can now see the pictures

 

....and to the rest of you fine folks....an big thanks for following along.  I know it's a slow process.......and yes,  they won't be done for the holidays this year {due in part to my clepto - builditis},   but I'm hoping that by next year,  I'll be popping them off like the octo - mom! {which is funny,  because that's about how many I have on the roster}    I should have an update soon!

 

Denis

Edited November 12, 2014 by popeye the sailor