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

[popeye the sailor]

oh......I almost forgot !

 

I was really impressed with what I saw of the doll house lighting kit Lawrence........I think I will go in that direction.  it runs on normal household current.....a transformer plug in.   the connectors are what really swayed me.......as I mentioned,  if I fit one in the lower part of the hull,  when I want to light it,  I can simply plug it in.   they are really small lights.......I believe they are LED......my initial inspection of the kit was looking up at it and day dreaming of what I could do with it .   I knew if I took it down from the wall peg,  it would end up at the check out............and I didn't have the cash for it.   I have my budget director working on it.......I should get the green light very soon.  then I can tell you much more.   I can tell you though,  that they do not appear to be heat generating lighting.....so that is a big plus.

[riverboat]

Your FLEET! is looking real good Denis.... how do you keep track of everything?.... sometimes I can't remember what I'm supposed to do next, and it's only one build .... you're very good at what you do  :im Not Worthy: 

Frank

[popeye the sailor]

I like the badge idea.......two side windows with two fascia windows in the center.  framing out the walls is not a huge deal either.  I have a lot of the cut offs from the flat stock,  I keep them in a plastic bag.....I'll be able to use some of it up.   I also plan on doing shingles for the outside,  and that will use up even more.

 

I made a discovery as well.......the starboard wall is a bit off.  I measured every which way,  when I saw it,  and it boils down to the conclusion that the stern has twisted.  the hull has been around for so long without sealer.........I'm sure the temp and humidity had caused this.   anyway I look at it,  it would be a major job to fix it.  if I fix it by adjusting the wall,  it will show there...the wall mass will be uneven.  if I remove the structure and adjust the bulwark,  it will not only throw the transom wall off,  but the hull rails as well.  the only resolve I can see,  will be in how I do the roof.   I have no choice......it will have to be a pitched roof.

 

well.....I'll cross that bridge when I get to it.......I'm not going back.  the admiral told me not to.  so I started by tracing out the profile for the badges.

 

 

 

then I made the other three

 

 

the studs were installed...also to center the doorway for the front wall....I'm thinking double doors.

 

 

to make the outer wall flush to the bulwark,  I'm shimming the port side wall.  in looking at the front wall,  it can be seen that the wall problem doesn't show here at all.   it's because the problem lies with the starboard transom post

 

 

since the bulwark height is enough,  the fire stop can serve as the bottom window frame.  the top will need to be framed in though

 

 

the windshield panel was made and cemented in place

 

 

more of the outer covering was added to the starboard side.......it also show the upper framing

 

 

now to finish the outer covering and cement the profiles in place.

[popeye the sailor]

thanks Frank    it's a good thing that each build has their own personality........I'd be lost too!   thanks for the good word!

[augie]

Sorry about the glitch, Popeye.  But knowing you, it'll work out fine.  Besides, you do NOT want to disobey your Admiral !!

[popeye the sailor]

so,  with the upper and lower badge profiles in place,  it now looks like this

 

 

...and a view from the inside.   it will be how the windows come out,  is whether or not the interior will need to be fleshed out.

 

 

as I mentioned earlier,  the port side needed to be shimmed,  due to the bulwark splay.   the starboard side wasn't that bad.  I had stripped out some planking earlier for the life boats {that I need to get back to} for the trawler Syborn build.  it came in handy here.

 

 

then the covering and framing the top of the window.

 

 

with the profiles cemented in place,  it now looks like this

 

 

now comes the big question.........what is to come with the transom wall?   the window is framed in.

 

[Sjors]

A christmas tree at the transom wall       

 

Witch one is this btw ??????

 

Sjors

[Jim Lad]

Looks like you've been having fun while I've been away, Popeye!

 

John

[Omega1234]

I have to agree as well...you're definitely having a lot of fun and powering ahead. Looks great so far and I can't wait to see how things progress from here. Out of curiosity, do you think you could post some pictures of your M&M Funship? I know that you've referred to it many times, but I can't find a link to it on this forum.

 

If so, that'd be great!

 

Thanks and all the best.

[popeye the sailor]

this one is the Jingle Belle Sjors...the caroler's boat.  sadly the other one is waiting to be wired in.....then I have to finish planking the hull.

    when I'm ready,  I'll work on the Christmas tree boat and get her to the same point as the Jingle belle.  I wish I could do it to them both.

 

hello John.........all this sawdust......I was wondering where you were    I thought I would power through some of this build for a while.  you probably noticed that this has turned into a dual build.   the hull dubbed Larry is no more.........it has left the fleet to become the Andrea Gail.  I think you'll find the modifications interesting    glad your back........I missed you

 

thanks Omega.......to look for the M&M Fun Ship shouldn't be too hard.......I did a build log on her.   it can also be seen in the completed scratch gallery.

 

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/gallery/album/104-mm-fun-ship-by-popeye-the-sailor/

 

the build log seems to have disappeared......might have happened during the last glitch...........>sad<    here is the build log that I did on Word Press

 

The M&M fun ship – {part 1} « M&M 'fun' ship – a 1:33 scale semi scracth build

 

thanks for the kind comments and to those who hit the like button.....more coming soon! 

[Omega1234]

Hi Popeye.  Now I can see what you've been referring to all this time.  Now, I get it!!!!  Your M&M ship is just brilliant and if these boats turn out the same, then they're going to be just as amazing.

 

Thanks for the link!

 

All the best.

[augie]

Popeye--- your build log is gone????  Wasn't it on MSW 2.0???

[mobbsie]

Denis, It's a while since I looked in and jeez your making some good progress.

 

Is your building pre thought or is it just tongue in cheek build as you go, whatever you use it's working mate.

 

Not to myself " must look in more often".

 

Be Good my Friend

 

mobbsie

[popeye the sailor]

thanks Omega  {I saw your post}      if I only had another build like that one  >daydream.......<    the entire concept was thought up from the very beginning.......there was no deviation in the build process.........and the only addition to the build was the brilliant nudge to include windshield wipers {thanks to Andy}    the Holiday harbor is the second set of my original experiment....using parts panels from existing kits,  to create hulls...just the hulls.   they can be outfitted to model other ships and boats.  the trawler Syborn is the other half of the first experiment.

 

 

I have saved some of the panels...these are from the Billing's kit Mary Ann.   this would be good for folks who aren't too good at CAD,  or are on a tight budget.

 

I believe so Augie.   the build was started in May of 2012,  and finished in October of 2012.   I forget when it was.....but we had that second glitch.   at least it still can be seen in the gallery    I'd put it back in.

 

thanks Mobbsie!    yup.......that's what happens when you decide to take the quantum leap!   a lot of measuring,  cutting,  and agonizing     but your going to have fun...and that's what counts!  your going to enjoy the control you'll have,  instead of looking at parts,  and weighing out whether they are good enough or not to use.   I have a concept for the Harbor boats,  but that's all......the only one that I'm following instructions for is the Andrea Gail.   all I'm using it for,  is for parts and what they look like,  so I can make them from scratch.  there is a difference though...freedom.  it depends greatly on the subject your modeling.  frequency aside.........always glad when you pop in for a looky 

[popeye the sailor]

thanks Lawrence.......the layout for the Jingle Belle is really starting to take shape!   now,  if I can only get some paint on her    I'll be glad to get what I need for the tree boat,  so I can get her up to speed.   thanks for the good word!

 

now I had better get that helm in shape,  before I break off those window frames!   almost did it there,  a couple of times!

[augie]

Darn it Popeye......that was the old MSW.  New one started in Feb. 2013.  I didn't think she went back that far.  Glad she's in the gallery.

[popeye the sailor]

I forget when..........I'm just a modeler!     I'm lucky to remember my own birthday.   makes me glad I did the one on Word Press...sad thing is....it don't have all of the comments everyone posted on it.........it was such a fun build

 

As for progress........I don't have much,  but it's a tiny step forward.   the framed wall at the transom has now been sheeted.......it will have flush mounted windows.

 

 

....and a look at the interior

 

 

after almost breaking the frames for the helm for the second time....I thought it best to add some frame work to it as well.   I want to try something a little different with this one...I still have some figuring out to do.

 

 

I gave the roof line at the windshield a wide border,  and then lined the sides of the roof line with some 1/16 square strip.  going down the sides,  I used 1/16 X 1/8 strip stock.  I also laid some 1/16 pieces on both sides of the helm,  at the main deck ......takes care of those tiny gaps...hee....hee 

 

 

well,  that's about as far as I got..........ran back and fourth helping the admiral today.   we made what we yanks call  'woopie pies'  {chocolate cake with creme filling}.   then bran muffins........yea.......yea....I know........'cuz I'm such a regular guy! 

[themadchemist]

I was lucky enough to catch the M&M build before the crash > daydream.....< .... it was a fun log and although could be recreated, it would never be the same without the banter. It was finished by the time I joined, but that made it no less spectacular. That's such a shame. So much was lost that tragedy, it was like the loss of a ship in so many ways.
 
you say "the Holiday harbor is the second set of my original experiment" but what of the lobster twins? I'd count those as original and one you cut the frames for IIRC. Time to cut back on the woopee pies as the sugar is effecting your memory ..... and are those the spinach cream variety by any chance?

 

I really agree with you on the custom build and the freedom is brings. Everyone should try one.

Popeye the Ambassador of Outstanding Multiple Customization Building (AOMCB)...I figured a title like that needed an acronym.

 

freedom..... what a wonderfully abstract concept she is   

[kees de mol]

You're doing great Popey.

[popeye the sailor]

thanks Kees......doubt I'd be able to compare to the work that you do    your new build looks awesome!

 

there is a difference though Keith.......the lobsie twins were the product of a goof.   the day that Capt. Bob made the startling comment,  I knew I had pushed it too far.    since I created the first two hulls,  it was easy to switch gears on it and make it a dual build.   I did find out one thing though........sheeting the hull in balsa is not for me.   I think I swallowed some water on that one   

 

but....if you say so..........it spawned another hull  {I want to make a couple of others some time down the road}  I won't debate it!

 

the Holiday Harbor boats are a deliberate experiment 

[Jim Lad]

You say not much progress, Popeye, but you're moving ahead much faster than mine at the moment!

 

John

[popeye the sailor]

I look forward in seeing more of your fine build John,  when you get settled back in.  I think your build is a bit more complex,  as far as reference goes      it like what I always hear though.....any progress is good progress    thanks John!

[texxn5]

Good idea on the old templates to make new bulkheads...

[popeye the sailor]

it's great for those who are in between builds,  don't have a stash of kits..........and saving up for a kit they've been eying.  in the meantime, they can trace out a set of bulkheads....and away they go!   like your Morgan John........it's a whaler,  and there are many other ships that have the same hull construction and shape.  with a little modification,  there very well could be more.   I'd love to get a hold of some from a large scale sailing ship,  but with what I have in cue at the moment........I'll leave it as a pipe dream 

 

to think inside the box......one must remember there is an outside as well    keep on thinking free!

Edited November 18, 2014 by popeye the sailor

[popeye the sailor]

I did do a bit more to help strengthen the helm.  I had mentioned to the admiral that I was favoring the lighting kit.......we kicked that ball around a little bit.      then we started to muse over this one.....the possibility of lighting it came into the picture  {my god.......she thinks I can do anything!}  Boy!  don't I have her snowed!   

 

I ran some framing along the bottom of the windows and started to install the dash.  I might add in a cabin door...engine  access and such.

 

 

[edmay]

Denis, nice job of strengthening the helm,but snowed under, no, should be the song " You light up my life ,you give me hope, to carry on"etc etc etc. Nice to see the Admiral and Vice Admiral working together.Edwin and Urmilla.

[michael mott]

Denis it is fun following along with your builds.

 

Michael

[Jim Lad]

Of course you can do it, mate!

 

John

[popeye the sailor]

what can I say Ed......she's my sounding board.   I've run many ideas by her........a few times,  even  pulled up some pictures for me.  she won't do sails though     it's nice to hear that other folks have admirals that are behind them in what they do.......I know Michael's does.

 

thanks Michael......it would be even more fun if both boats were up to snuff with one another.  the real fun part is yet to come....outfitting them 

 

thanks John for the vote of confidence.   now all I need is for Phyl to see your post........I can just hear it now......."see......even he knows you can do it!"   I'm thinking...........

 

I guess you can say that.....get a bunch of revved up carolers on board........someone sneaks some beverage on board {name your poison}.........they'll be kum-buya 'round that tree in no time!    the results of the scavenger hunts have to be kept sealed for the time being.  Christmas is a time of surprises......t'wouldn't be fun if you knew what you were getting       thanks for the good word Lawrence.

 

thanks to all who hit the like button

[NenadM]

Strenghting ... what a familiar word ...

 

Overstrenghting ? ... too

 

 

Very nice work, Denis

 

Live turorrial in episodes

 

And seasons

 

Nenad