Andrea Gail by Popeye the Sailor - 1:20 scale - Finished

[popeye the sailor]

thanks Augie........as Mark wrote.......the times that try men's souls.   mine is  'nuth'in to get hung about........' 

 

 

so anyway........the preservers were set aside for a short time.......and then cemented in place.  as I mentioned,  the one with the minor defect  {really minor} was put on the bulkhead wall.

 

 

the holder for this one was painted flat white.

 

 

 

I had one more plastic single block left over.  since the bead string is done,  I cut the excess off and seized the block to it.  it was then wound up in a coil and cemented with white glue to keep the coil together.   it was then cemented on the main deck under the podium.

 

 

then......something amazing happened.......all the clutter disappeared!   the several months of dust and stuff......gone!

 

 

the buoy string was cut into three sections.   the first section had a stub of rope sticking out.........white glue was squeezed into the hole,  and the stubble was tucked in to create a rope eye loop.   this one was to be placed in the top of the podium.

 

 

the other two were of equal length.  for the ends of these two,  I did something a bit different.   trimming the rope stubbles off,  metal eye bolts were cemented in.

 

 

the first one was laid lengthwise along the starboard side.

 

 

the other one was laid down however it wanted to..........

 

[_SalD_]

Popeye,

Absolutely amazing, the table that is, so clean…oh and the ship is nice too.     Only kidding the ship is magnificent.  Bravo!!

[cog]

Looking a million bucks mate ... outstanding job overall, and truly creative ... But ... a very frightening sight ... an empty table ... a clean desk ...

[GLakie]

Truly museum quality work Dennis! You should be proud!  Now for a case to display her in? 

 

Cheers

[riverboat]

Outstanding!!!work Denis.... all you need now is George Clooney and it's a done deal!!

 

Frank

[popeye the sailor]

thank you  Sal,  Carl,  and all you fine folks who hit the like button.   the clean table......yea,  there's a reason for doing it.

 

in putting the last few pieces in place,  I feel this would be the best time to call this build finished.   oh,  I'm sure that there are a few more aspects I could add,  but confinement of space is beginning to be a problem.   some of the aspects I've added,  and some that I still had in mind,  would have been better done,  if the trawl rig wasn't in place.

 

 

I did some modifications that wasn't on the actual boat,  but they are minor,  considering how close this build looks compared to the kit build.  I'm pretty amazed how close I got.   it's too bad I couldn't find the rigging directions for her....I could have gotten closer to that as well.   what the heck........I muddled through 

 

 

Frank......if your looking in......I tried.......I really did.   I guess George Clooney is too busy    I got the addresses for his agent and publisher,  and sent them a letter along with pictures.  I haven't heard back thus far.  I'm still holding the candle though,  perhaps I may hear something down the road......if I do,  I'll post it 

 

 

these are just a few pictures of the finished boat.  I will do some more for the gallery.......even some of the Lobsie twins.....they're about a year overdue.   I'm so very glad that you folks enjoyed the build.......I had an absolute blast in doing it!   should I add any more to her,  I will be sure to post it as well.

 

thanks for looking in and showing your support and suggestions!

[augie]

Truly going to miss the (almost) everyday progress on her.  She's a spectacular example of what a working boat should look like.  And scratched to boot.  You deserve to be very proud, Denis.  The details are simply phenomenal.

 

I'll be looking forward to her 'reveal' in your gallery.  And, I just need to ask ......

 

WHAT'S NEXT, mate ??  

[lb0190]

She is a masterpiece Popeye!

[captainbob]

You say, "what the heck........I muddled through".  What I say is that's some mighty fine muddling. 

 

Bob

Edited May 14, 2015 by Cap'n'Bob

[usedtosail]

Popeye, that is some magnificent work. I love the color scheme and the details you have added. Well done, sir.

[mtaylor]

Well done Popeye... a salute to you and the AG...    It all just came together so well.  You have me re-thinking down the road.. maybe something other than a tall ship.

[popeye the sailor]

OMG!!!  thank you all for the kind comments,  and to those of you who hit the like button as well.      yes Augie,  I am very pleased with how she came out.  I will probably still look over to the table,  expecting to see her,  when she's off the table finally.   I have been in and out for most of the day,  so I haven't made much progress on anything.  I do have a correction to make........I mentioned several months.......it's actually nine months.  I started snapp'in pictures the first of September, 2014.   during the time period,  roughly 824 pictures were taken of her progress.  my Word Press build log on her is the largest log I've done to date......93 entries.......94 when I add in the gallery  {I hate the term  'blog'.......it sounds so........'preppie'   

 

it's amazing what an idea looks like in the flesh..........assembling the Boulogne hull,  and working on the Holiday Harbor boats.....   they kept me thinking about Andrea and it gave me time to think of what would need to be done to make it happen.   when I finally started.....it was very hard to turn off.

 

good question......what's next.  well.....I decided to start the Academy Titanic build.  nothing big at the moment.......I did a tiny bit of assembly and am currently making observations on a couple of ideas,  but I'm thinking of doing a mostly  'out of the box'  build.  I still have some research to do as well.

    I'm still looking toward dwindling down my back logs......I may bounce around a couple of builds while the Titanic is going on......perhaps I'll settle in and finish another one  {I hope}.   got to get wood and stuff before I can go completely nuts again........got to replen the parts I stole from the other builds,  so my choices are narrowed down at the moment.  but I'll be back on track very soon 

 

again,  I thank you for your kind comments, and following along on this crazy journey.  I'm very glad you all enjoyed this tangent I went on.  I know I did! 

[popeye the sailor]

hello Mark!  thanks for the good word.  remember,  I started the hobby with the Nordkap.   I have a couple......well,  three sailing ships in my roster,  but the fishing vessel will always be a foundation for me.   I like them.......there is a much more open playing field.....I can go rampant with enhancements,  as long as I stay in the subject parameters.  the Lobsie twin build taught me that.  I think there is a beauty in all ships and boats.......especially the ones less noted.  I was so amazed that this boat had so little information and pictures......but I didn't check out the Gloucester harbor where she hailed from.  I relied mostly on online images and the Billing's instructions.   we build what we know,  my friend.......but if you ever want to try a build off your beaten path,  look around....there are kit out there......Dumas has a few.  I just hope the Licorne doesn't get jealous 

[michael20]

 Wow. Can we go fishing now?  Loved following along with your build Popeye. Nice to see such a fine piece of craftsmanship come to lite.          Soooooooo what's next. Whatever it is I'll be looking for it.

 

              Happy Modeling,

               Marty G.

[Piet]

Magnificent work Popeye.  Your ingenuity and thinking outside the box is truly inspiring.

I'm looking forward in following your next project.

 

Cheers, 

[Jim Lad]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

 

Beautiful job, Popeye.  She really looks the goods., mat.

 

Now for that case to protect her from damage and dudt.

 

John

[popeye the sailor]

thank you folks for the super nice comments....and as always every one who hit the like button!      so many inspiring people here......it's impossible not to learn something along the way.

 

thanks Marty.....I starting the Titanic build......and god knows what else.  I'll settle into one of my other builds 

 

thanks Lawrence.......it was a good subject to work with.......it was fun to do.

 

thanks Piet......I hope you get into another project that has a lot of metal work.......I want to learn more.   I have to think outside the box......they won't let me in  

 

thanks John.....always a pleasure to have you looking in    whatever happens concerning a case, I'll post it here 

[dragzz]

vary well done popeye it looks great 

[Greg the peg leg sailor]

G'day Denis

Congratulations on a job "almost done." Sorry to say mate but you have to do "that" "this" and "the other thing". Anything to keep this incredible log going. What a job and what a log. Thank you a million wouldn't be enough.

Havagooday

Greg

[popeye the sailor]

thanks Dragzz  appreciate the good word!

 

thanks Greg.......kinda reminds me of the old 'outer limits' TV show intro.   depending on the subject,  one can go stark raving mad with adding detail and stuff.   I know I could have gone further with this subject,  but this is a good place to end off.   she's not too plain Jane,  and not over laiden with detail.....she's just right.......balanced.   it's the same way I feel as I look at her.......and still amazed with how she came out.

[Greg the peg leg sailor]

That's right, I've got a saying: "it's Kellogg's" -not too heavy, not too light - just right. FYI it's from a TV commercial for a breakfast cereal called JUST RIGHT and it's slogan was not too heavy etc.

Your AG is perfect, but I'm going to miss your logs, that's all

Cheers

Greg

Edited May 15, 2015 by Greg the peg leg sailor

[Sjors]

Late for the party but you did a hell of a job Popeye !

 

Something to be proud off !!!!!!!

I enjoy every post of your build just as the other 100 builds  before .......  

 

Sjors

Edited May 19, 2015 by Sjors

[popeye the sailor]

I know what your saying Greg........I'm finding it odd not to think of the next thing to do to her.  it's funny like that........you build a kit...and yea,  you have fun doing it.  you plan.......and think.......and think some more.......soon to be done.....it's a nice looking build.   I can't describe how fluid this build was....the only thing I really really had to worry about,  was staying in scale.  I hope I did that well........I think I did    I do have a few other builds in mind.......there's the S.S. Olive Oyl,   the Orca {from Jaws},  and the Bat Boat.  {I added it Patrick,   it's official }         you just never know what will land on my table 

 

thank you Sjors.........your enthusiasm knocked me clean out of my chair!   glad you liked the end result 

[Greg the peg leg sailor]

G'day Denis

Both boats are a good idea! With the S.S Olive Oyl would be an interesting idea, all you have to do is to make a huge shark eating half the boat, lol. But the bat boat would looooook greeeaaaat. It's up to you. Just let us all know when you start the new log, maybe by putting a note on this one with the link.

Havagooday

Greg

[Omega1234]

Yey!!! Add my vote to the list for the Bat Boat!!!

[popeye the sailor]

        I'll see what  can be done         I need wood 

[michael mott]

Great finish Denis, like others have expressed it was fun following along with the depth of detail that you put into this great looking model of a work boat.

 

Michael

[Piet]

Yup, great job Popeye and now I'm taking my Heineken crate and move to the Titanic yard.  As soon as your Bat Boat yard is set up I'll take another heineken crate over there too, to sit on 

 

Cheers,

[popeye the sailor]

thanks Michael    I posted the A.G.,  the Phylly C and the Denny-zen on my face book the other day........don't know why I did,  I hardly go there     I was looking at the dates......do you realize that I didn't finish any boats in 2014.   that was my hiatus.......the whole summer was out the window.  after finally getting a little done on the Holiday Harbor builds,  I gave in and built the A.G.   best idea I ever had........the tangent I went off on,  really got me going!  thank you for the kind comment......it proved to me,  that every thought I had about that hull...was spot on! 

 

thanks Piet......bring all you can...I'll help you drink it     hee...he.....the Bat Boat  {what the hell did I get myself into}!    I gotta get some wood before I can start.......I'll look at some pictures,  but if I need to, I probably can get away with using the templates for the lobster boat.....give it a bit of a twist   if I get a start,  I'll post it in the Titanic build....so you'll know where to look 

[GLakie]

It seems Revell makes the 1/25 scale kit Dennis. Not sure which version you're looking for. This one's the "Batman Forever" version.  http://www.amazon.com/Revell-Batman-Forever-Batboat-Plastic/dp/B004G3OALC