NORSKE LOVE - Billing Boats 1:75 scale

[Dean62]

Or maybe some lanterns???

I don't mean to nag you about this - it just looks a bit spartan to my eye. Of course, I don't know where you are going with the rest of this build so my suggestions could be completely out of place. I was picturing an ornate 17th century Norwegian brothel but you probably have something else in mind .

Perhaps some red lanterns on the wall?
I thought adding the columns would be a vast improvement?
I do like the wood grain on the plywood panels.

 

[Dean62]

This is what I started with…


And this is what I did with it…


So I’m not sure if I want to get any more elaborate than that? Like I said there is a crest that goes on each side.

 

[Dematosdg]

Dean... fantastic job you are doing. I have this thread in watch, but for some reason I missed it almost all. I just did a catchup and I am speechless with your precision and detailed job.

Cheers
Daniel

 

[Dean62]

Dean... fantastic job you are doing. I have this thread in watch, but for some reason I missed it almost all. I just did a catchup and I am speechless with your precision and detailed job.

Cheers
Daniel

Thank you Daniel! I appreciate that! As you know ,we become our own worst critic, and many times I have been unsatisfied with what I’m doing. But have to keep reminding myself that perfection is a nice goal, but unobtainable! So I move forward knowing I gave it my best…lol.

 

[RDN1954]

I know the feeling Paul! We went to the design center when we were building our home, to pick out cabinets, counter tops, flooring, light fixtures, etc. We left way over budget! The defaults are horrible, so you end up upgrading everything! They count on this!

We had to redo our bathroom. The only thing I was right about in our earlier estimates were the three zeros before the decimal point... And not in our favor either.

 

[Dean62]

Fitting the bow upper deck. Then I made some gussets to set the wall at the correct angle and distance from the deck beam.
Now it’s time to file the profile down to fit underneath the edge of the deck. Then I can stain and add columns and trim…

 

[Bryian]

Hi Dean, I like the look of the wooden deck planking. It looks very realistic.

 

[Dean62]

Hi Dean, I like the look of the wooden deck planking. It looks very realistic.

Thank you Brian! That’s one thing I always try to accomplish on the deck. But it requires many steps.

 

[Dean62]

The wall underneath the bow deck…
After sanding to fit, I did the initial stain…


Then I added columns and trim above the entry…

In place …


With deck in place…


Overall pics…


I have to say, it sure has been a lot of work to get this far! Tomorrow I will glue the wall and bow deck in place.

 

[PT-2]

The wall underneath the bow deck…
After sanding to fit, I did the initial stain…
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Then I added columns and trim above the entry…
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In place …
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With deck in place…
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Overall pics…
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I have to say, it sure has been a lot of work to get this far! Tomorrow I will glue the wall and bow deck in place.

Beautiful work all around! I do have to ask though about the sailboat in the background by the window sill. An earlier model? Your log is as much of a modeling tutorial as a record of your progress. You reward all of SoS with your work. Rich

 

[Dean62]

Beautiful work all around! I do have to ask though about the sailboat in the background by the window sill. An earlier model? Your log is as much of a modeling tutorial as a record of your progress. You reward all of SoS with your work. Rich

Thank you very much Rich, that is very nice of you to say.
The sailboat is a cheap trinket I bought at the store many years ago. Probably cost $20! Not sure why I hung on to it this long.

 

[Dean62]

After gluing in the wall and bow deck, I cut out some emblems or crests that go on the walls.
I used my magnifying glasses and an xacto knife.

Then I did some painting on them…



Then I glued them on the walls…

 

[Dean62]

Reference lines added to start the planking of the decks.
Still thinking about if I want to paint black around the outside of the emblems. Or maybe put a little stain and fade out?

 

[PT-2]

After gluing in the wall and bow deck, I cut out some emblems or crests that go on the walls.
I used my magnifying glasses and an xacto knife.
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Then I did some painting on them…

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Then I glued them on the walls…
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You have once again done very precise minute trimming of these emblems and set them will in place on the panels. Rich

 

[Dean62]

You have once again done very precise minute trimming of these emblems and set them will in place on the panels. Rich

Thank you Rich.

 

[Dean62]

I agonize over the small details…so I decided to add some stain around the emblems with a small brush, to help make the outside edges more defined. I like them this way.

 

[PT-2]

I agonize over the small details…so I decided to add some stain around the emblems with a small brush, to help make the outside edges more defined. I like them this way.
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The added darker stain contrast gives them more depth in viewing. Don't give the small details that come to your mind. Rich

 

[RDN1954]

Still thinking about if I want to paint black around the outside of the emblems. Or maybe put a little stain and fade out?

My vote for some stain and fading out.

 

[Dean62]

Not being happy yet, I opted to use black around the emblems. I also created an enclosure to place under the deck opening for the grating, which I then painted black inside.
Now I can start deck planking…



I thought they looked ok before, but the Lion said…


And when your figurehead starts talking like that, you better listen!

 

[dockattner]

Wondering when it's time to take a break? When your figurehead starts communicating with you...