I would like to introduce to my friend Patrick,

[neptune]

I would like to introduce to my friend Patrick, who builds miniature ship models and also pond boats, specifically fishing boats, Pat doesn't use plans just photo's and as he says he just eyeballs it till it looks right,

If this is in the wrong area feel free to move it,



This is one model that Pat is building at the moment, I forgot to ask what type of ship, I will find out and post it later,


overall view of the model and masts,


next few pics are various views of the model, hope you enjoy,

















and a finished model of a Steam Drifter in its case, Patrick is just coming up to his 90th Birthday,

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[Heinrich]

Wonderful John! Please give my regards to Patrick and tell him that I take my hat off to him. May he be spared many more years of enjoying his craft!

 

[neptune]

Wonderful John! Please give my regards to Patrick and tell him that I take my hat off to him. May he be spared many more years of enjoying his craft!

Thank you Jim and Heinrich, I will let Pat know, I think it will make his day,

best regards John,

 

[neptune]

You will probably like these ones Heinrich, they are of a Pole Junk Patrick is currently building as well,















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[Heinrich]

I most certainly do! I have never before heard of such a variety of junk - but it obviously makes a lot of sense. The detail is amazing - even right down to the symbolic "eye" so typical in the construction of Chinese and Vietnamese junks.

 

[neptune]

I most certainly do! I have never before heard of such a variety of junk - but it obviously makes a lot of sense. The detail is amazing - even right down to the symbolic "eye" so typical in the construction of Chinese and Vietnamese junks.

Heinrich if you google Foo Chow Pole Junk it will bring up some pics of the full size Junk, and the pics of the first boat Pat is holding is of a Schooner, Patrick said to say thank you for the comment's and likes,
Best regards John,

 

[tedboat]

Beautiful models - workmanship excellent!
Gives me hope for when I reach that age (If?)

Please send Patrick my congratulations

Ted

 

[neptune]

Beautiful models - workmanship excellent!
Gives me hope for when I reach that age (If?)

Please send Patrick my congratulations

Ted

Thank you Ted I will let Patrick know,

best regards John,

 

[fourseas]

This is a wonderful article. May we all be as fortunate to carry on this hobby at his age.
Jim

 

[neptune]

Thank you Jim, I will pass on to Patrick your message,

Best regards John,

 

[Masters Mate]

I would like to introduce to my friend Patrick, who builds miniature ship models and also pond boats, specifically fishing boats, Pat doesn't use plans just photo's and as he says he just eyeballs it till it looks right,

If this is in the wrong area feel free to move it,


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This is one model that Pat is building at the moment, I forgot to ask what type of ship, I will find out and post it later,

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overall view of the model and masts,

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next few pics are various views of the model, hope you enjoy,

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and a finished model of a Steam Drifter in its case, Patrick is just coming up to his 90th Birthday,

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Pretty good eyeballs I'd say!!
Amazing that Patrick can do this without plans. Congratulations.

 

[RobertB]

No plans???
Patrick, you are a Master!!!
Unbelievable work and details.
Thanks for sharing.

 

[donfarr]

CONGRAJULATIONS TO PATRICK JUST GREAT WORK AT ANY AGE. GOD BLESS STAY SAFE ALL DON

 

[Stevedownunder]

I would like to introduce to my friend Patrick, who builds miniature ship models and also pond boats, specifically fishing boats, Pat doesn't use plans just photo's and as he says he just eyeballs it till it looks right,

If this is in the wrong area feel free to move it,


View attachment 237426
This is one model that Pat is building at the moment, I forgot to ask what type of ship, I will find out and post it later,

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overall view of the model and masts,

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next few pics are various views of the model, hope you enjoy,

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and a finished model of a Steam Drifter in its case, Patrick is just coming up to his 90th Birthday,

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Hi John,

Thanks for the introduction, really amazing work from Patrick without plans makes it even more incredible!!

With an eye like that was Patrick a merchant seaman by any chance.

Cheers,
Stephen.

 

[Peter Voogt]

Thanks so much for posting this. Showing Patrick skills to us.
It reminds me of my 'old master' in model building, many years ago. An old navigator who had sailed on clippers under sail. He also had such an eye for details and preferred to build from scratch.
Hope Patrick, you and all the other builders, will build on for many years.
Regards, Peter

 

[neptune]

It is with great sadness that I have to inform you that Patrick passed away a couple of months ago after a long illness, Patrick was 93 years old and a great friend, we used to enjoy trips up to the pond to sail our boats, I've waited awhile to post this so as to make sure that all his family had been contacted first, I'm going to miss him.

RIP Patrick, till we meet again, your friend John.


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[Uwek]

I am so sorry to hear, that your friend passed away - a very interesting modeler and I am sure great friend
Rest In Peace

 

[neptune]

I am so sorry to hear, that your friend passed away - a very interesting modeler and I am sure great friend
Rest In Peace

Thank you Uwe,
Best regards John,

 

[Jimsky]

Yeah it's sad news that Patrick Crosses the Bar. RIP Pat. Sorry for the loss of your fiend, John.

 

[neptune]

Yeah it's sad news that Patrick Crosses the Bar. RIP Pat. Sorry for the loss of your fiend, John.

Thank you Jim,
Best regards John,