Ingomar by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/278 - Hereshoff designed schooner

[captainbob]

Getting better all the time.

 

Bob

[Omega1234]

Hi Pete, Cap'N'Bob, mtaylor, dgbot and yvesvidal. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of the week!

[michael mott]

Omega very neat. your dental mirror reminded me of a neat way we used to look into Architectural models. We made some small periscopes, they are easy to make with a bit of tube you just need a couple of small mirrors set at 45 degrees. try it, I think you will be both pleased and surprised.

 

Michael

[Omega1234]

Hi Michael. That's a great tip. I can imagine what you mean about being pleased and surprised, because that's exactly how I felt when I did these photos. It was certainly fun.

 

All the best and thanks.

[Omega1234]

Hi everyone! Well, the deck saga continues! I decided that my second attempt at building the deck, was ok, but, after putting so much effort into Ingomar's accommodation, I felt that it had too many planks and obstructed the view too much. So, I set about building a third deck. As you'll see from the photos of the three decks, the one in the foreground is the third attempt. It has fewer planks, thus leaving more of the deck exposed. I think It looks far better than the one before.

 

I've also made a start on the most rearward accommodation, which was at the very stern of the ship where the rudder housing is. This was where six unfortunate crew members would have slept; in basic pipe cots! They could access this accommodation via a tiny deck hatch aft of the rudder post. What they must have given for the more luxirious berths I can only guess. Nonetheless, as you'll see from the photos, they don't look like much (literally like six tiny white rectangles to simulate the pipe berths), but I'll add pillows and some coloured blankets later on.

 

There's also a couple of photos of the main table in the grand saloon, amidships. If I can, I'll try to put some books on it, just to make the saloon look more lived in.

 

Lastly, you'll see that I've also started to paint the hull. I've sanded it with wet and dry sandpaper, and applied one thin coat. I'll continue to sand and paint until all the blemishes are filled.

 

Anyhow, have a nice week, everyone!

 

All the best.

[pete48]

Beautiful work Omega, The paint looks great

 

Best Regards,

Pete

[Omega1234]

Thanks Pete!  Enjoy your week.

[pete48]

You do the same Omega

 

Best Regards,

Pete

[Mirabell61]

Always a pleasure to look at Omega

 

Nils

[Omega1234]

Thanks, Nils.  Ingomar has been a very interesting and satisfying boat to build.  Challenging too.  

 

Also, like your model, a lot of the interior was subject to my best judgement and guess work, simply because I could find very little actual detailed photos to go by.  But, hey, it's been worth it, so far.

 

Have a great week, too!!

Edited August 3, 2014 by Omega1234

[michael mott]

I agree that covering all that fine detail with deck was a shame. so a more open one is a great idea.

 

Michael

[Omega1234]

Hi everyone! Thanks to everyone for their Likes and compliments! Here are the latest progress photos on Ingomar's internal accommodation. The following photos show the large sideboard with 4 cupboards and multiple shelves in the main saloon. Next, you'll see the galley stove with three round holes to represent the hot plates. I've still to add the chimney stack to the galley stove.

 

After that, I've included photos of the main staircase, complete with handrails and posts. It looks a bit rough at the moment, but once sanded (very lightly) and cleaned up, then it'll look much better.

 

Anyhow, all the best everyone and enjoy the rest of your weeks.

[Omega1234]

Hi Pete, Yvesvidal, Hexnut, Bob and MTaylor  Thanks for stopping by and liking the progress so far.  The sad part is that Ingomar's accommodation is almost 95% complete; which is a shame because I've loved building the internal detail work so much, that it's sad to move on.  But move on, I must!

 

I've now started on the main companion way hatch.  Should have some photos soon.

 

Have a great Friday, folks!

[SawdustDave]

Hi Omega:

Schooners look like such fun builds....never done one, but must consider it for the future. "So many ships and so little time"

You're doing a very nice job and I enjoyed going through your log.

Keep up the good work.

Dave

[dgbot]

Schooners are nice. but deceptive.  Most people do not realize that since they do not have a ton of rigging hiding everything every part and piece can be easily seen.  And they forget a rule I learned from some judges.  The less complex the model the better it has to be and closer to scale.  Because anything out of place will immediately draw attention.  I like them because they have that greyhound or mustang look.

David B

[Omega1234]

Hi Dave and David B. Many thanks and much appreciated. I can certainly see both sides of the coin. In one sense, after having built a 1/192 scale Victory and going grey from all the rigging, I agree that in comparison, a schooner is far simpler. On the other hand, David B's right.... A schooner leaves less room to hide in the sense that everything has to be just that bit more spot on. No pressure!!!

 

Thanks for stopping by and looking in. Your comments and feedback are greatly appreciated!

 

Have a great week and enjoy your Sundays.

 

All the best!

[Omega1234]

Hi all

 

As mentioned in an earlier post, construction has started on the main companion way. Here's the results so far.

 

All the best and have a great week.

[Omega1234]

Hi David B, Cap'B;Bob, Tarbrush, Pete and Sawdust Dave, many thanks!  Tarbrush, welcome especially to you, too.  Thanks for stopping by and for your interest and Likes.  Greatly appreciated.

[pete48]

Hi Omega, I like it  , nice work . She's really taking shape . The detail work at that scale is somthing I only wish I could do .

 

Best Regards,

Pete

[Omega1234]

Thanks, Pete!  We all have our strengths and differing specialties; which makes this Forum so good. Nonetheless, for me, it's a great way to  de-stress and forget about work, at times.  There's something about the hobby, which is challenging and yet rewarding.  So,I can certainly understand your motivation to work 50 hours getting your latest build, NZL-20, into the water.

 

Enjoy your week.

Edited August 9, 2014 by Omega1234

[pete48]

Hi Omega, It was not so much the motivation of getting her in the water, as much as she is going together without a hich ( kina like a hot streak in baseball ), so there was no real stopping point, except to sleep 

 

Best Regards,

Pete

[Mahuna]

Hi Omega - this is my first time looking in and I'm very impressed with the fine work in such a small scale.  I plan to follow the rest of the build.

 

Frank

[Omega1234]

Thanks Frank (Mahuna). Welcome aboard. Nice to have you join us on Ingomar's journey!

 

All the best.

[Omega1234]

Hi all. Ingomar's deck furniture continues to grow. Tonight, I've gotten part way through completing the square skylight over the owner's suite and also the round multi-spoked main skylight over the grand saloon. Whilst there's still more work to go in terms of cleaning up and sanding, etc, here're the results so far.

 

All the best!

[dgbot]

You need help.  I think we are going to have taken in for some therapy.  Or I am going to face the fact that you are just that good.  Excellent work.

David B

[Omega1234]

Thanks Dave!  It's an illness, I know.  Not too sure about being that good, though.  Still got a long way to go before I get as good as many of the guys and gals on this Forum, but thanks anyway.

 

Mahuna and Yvesvidal - thanks for stopping by!

 

Have a great week.

[pete48]

Nicelly done Omega, she's looking Awesome , I love the shine in the Hull Beautiful work .

 

Best Regards,

Pete

[Omega1234]

Hi all

 

Here are two videos of Ingomar's hull. I hope they work (this is the first time I've ever uploaded something to You Tube!) Pls excuse the amatuerish video quality....hopefully I'll get better at it.

 

 

 

Hope you enjoy.

 

All the best!

[pete48]

Hi Omega, the videos look good. Nice work. she's coming together

 

Best Regards,

Pete

[captainbob]

It’s utterly amazing, every time I see the hull without your hand, I forget how small it is.

 

Bob

Edited August 13, 2014 by Cap'n'Bob