Symphony by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 scale - 112' Ketch

[Omega1234]

Hi Dennis

 

Many thanks! You're right about the paint being a good way to show the imperfections. Ironically, once the black paint had dried, I sanded it just about completely off. Now, the hull's just about perfectly smooth.

 

BTW, I really like the thought of the "Bat boat", as well. Do you think you'll add it to your list?

 

Cheers

 

Patrick

[popeye the sailor]

you never know Patrick...............you just never know 

[Omega1234]

Hi ho everyone and thanks for all your Likes and comments.

 

Well, it may not look like it, but I actually have been doing a fair bit of work in terms of measuring and marking the interior layout, eg bulkheads and positions of floors, etc. The only problem is that there's nothing much to show for it, but trust me, I have been doing some work!

 

I have also continued the painting of Symphony's hull. Here are the photos.

 

Still a long way to go, but fun nonetheless!

 

Cheers and all the best!

 

Patrick

[BenF89]

I like that color blue! And trust me - I believe you when you say it's taking some time to lay everything out - as you know, been there, done that! Are you going strictly off the plan, or is it just inspiration material at this point?

[Omega1234]

Hi Ben

 

Thanks your comments. I'm going to go as close to the real thing as possible.

 

Thanks and all the best!

 

Patrick

Edited May 19, 2015 by Omega1234

[dgbot]

What did you use for your finish? It looks great

David B

[cog]

Like David wrote, it is a superb finish. Love that glossy look

[michael mott]

Very Nice Patrick. How many coats?

 

Michael

[Omega1234]

Hi Ben, David, Carl, Michael and everyone else for their Likes.

 

The paint I'm using is a blue Humbrol gloss enamel. So far, this is the third coat of paint, but I suspect I'd need a few more to get a really nice finish.

 

Thanks and all the best!

 

Cheers

 

Patrick

[pete48]

Hey Patrick, I am liking that Blue , Looks great

 

Best Regards,

Pete

[mtaylor]

I suspect I'd need a few more to get a really nice finish.

 

 

It's not a nice finish?   You got me fooled.   I think it looks great!!!!!!!

[Omega1234]

Thanks Mark, but I probably need to explain my comment. What I should've said is that there's still the underwater of the hull to be painted a different color and then the gold cover stripe needs to be added. So, still a little bit more work to do.

 

Cheers

 

Patrick

Edited May 19, 2015 by Omega1234

[cog]

So Patrick,

 

You're misinforming us, only part of the cake ...

[popeye the sailor]

that is a really nice smooth finish.........bottom paint and striping is really going to add to it's beauty!   very nice work!

[mtaylor]

Apologies, Patrick... carry on.   

[vaddoc]

Looks really nice Patrick, especially considering the unforgiving gloss paint. Beautiful colour as well! 

[Omega1234]

Hi everyone

 

Many thanks for all of your comments and Likes!

 

Tonight, I decided to see what Symphony's hull would look like with a matt coloured under hull. So, I promptly taped it up and gave the under-hull a quick coat of matt paint.

 

I'm not totally committed to the colour I chose, so I may decide to change it later on. But, on the whole, I don't think it looks that bad.

 

I also put the drop keel in, ensuring that it can be retracted into the hull, much the same as the real ship's drop keel.

 

Here are the photos.

 

Cheers

 

Patrick

Edited May 23, 2015 by Omega1234

[cog]

Patrick,

 

Very nice paint job ... as for colour ... that's a matter of personal taste ... luckily paint is a practical medium ... sand and spray...

[IgorSky]

Hi Patrick,

It looks really cool!

Best Regards!

Igor.

[dgbot]

Nice color combo.

David B

[pete48]

Very nice Hull Patrick, she is coming together rather nicely

 

Best Regards,

Pete

[popeye the sailor]

I not sure that anti-foul comes in that color.......what am I saying....of course it does!      sweet looking paint work Patrick.....love the contrast of the solid and off color     nice!

[Omega1234]

Hi everyone

 

It may have been a few days since my last update, but, things have moved ahead steadily.

 

For instance, Symphony now has the planked floors installed inside her hull, in readiness for the cabins and bulkheads, etc. I've also built the deck. Notably, when you see the deck, you'll notice that Symphony has a huge oval shaped cabin, as witnessed by the size of the oval in the deck. At the aft of the deck, you'll also notice a much smaller oval shape, which, eventually will become the seating area for the helmsman and other crew, etc.

 

I hope you enjoy the photos.

 

Cheers

 

Patrick

[BenF89]

Wow! The beauty of the boat is really accentuated by the sole and the deck, at least for me. Maybe it's just the sense of scale they now provide that demonstrates how pretty that boat is, but either way, now I want one even more!

[Omega1234]

Hi Ben

 

Many thanks!  She's definitely a beauty, that's for sure.

 

All the best

 

Patrick

[kruginmi]

Innovative approach to building the deck, I like the result.  I am putting that idea into my idea toolchest!

 

Small scales intimidate me but you are making it look easy.  Thanks for sharing,

 

Mark

[dgbot]

I have always enjoyed looking at small scales with awe when they are well done.

David B

[pete48]

She Looks Fantastic Patrick, Beautiful work 

 

Best Regards,

Pete

[vaddoc]

I somehow always smile when I see your photos Patrick, your models have this feelgood aura that is difficult to put into words.

 

Vaddoc

[michael mott]

 

your models have this feelgood aura that is difficult to put into words.

 

Could not have said it any better myself.

 

Michael