I've been following this whole discussion about perverts with very much interest. My question, is there also a special word in Japanese to describe an apprentice pervert? I'm asking because that would be much more my level. 
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ノーッブI've been following this whole discussion about perverts with very much interest. My question, is there also a special word in Japanese to describe an apprentice pervert? I'm asking because that would be much more my level.
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Hello, Pepite 1/60I've been following this whole discussion about perverts with very much interest. My question, is there also a special word in Japanese to describe an apprentice pervert? I'm asking because that would be much more my level.
In Japan, people who are extremely skilled at crafting scale models, figures, and character models are sometimes affectionately and respectfully referred to as “perverts.” However, the meaning of the word “pervert” varies depending on the context. When someone is called a “pervert” in the context of model or figure making, it often implies the following: Remarkable technical skill: This refers to someone who pays meticulous attention to detail or performs precision work that ordinary people cannot replicate. For example, someone with the craftsmanship to reproduce the texture of the real thing in a 1/144 scale Gundam model.
Passion and obsession: This term is sometimes used in a positive sense to describe an abnormal level of passion for a specific genre or technique.
Otaku culture slang: In anime and model-making communities, the term “pervert” is sometimes used as a term of endearment for someone deeply immersed in a specific field, and it does not carry a negative connotation.
Thank you for the explanation. I already understood that there was nothing negative about it, at least not in our context. I just couldn't resist trying to make some fun about it.Hello, Pepite 1/60
In Japan, people who are extremely skilled at crafting scale models, figures, and character models are sometimes affectionately and respectfully referred to as “perverts.” However, the meaning of the word “pervert” varies depending on the context. When someone is called a “pervert” in the context of model or figure making, it often implies the following: Remarkable technical skill: This refers to someone who pays meticulous attention to detail or performs precision work that ordinary people cannot replicate. For example, someone with the craftsmanship to reproduce the texture of the real thing in a 1/144 scale Gundam model.
Passion and obsession: This term is sometimes used in a positive sense to describe an abnormal level of passion for a specific genre or technique.
Otaku culture slang: In anime and model-making communities, the term “pervert” is sometimes used as a term of endearment for someone deeply immersed in a specific field, and it does not carry a negative connotation.
Now back to make look my old Steingraeber 'Atropos' kit a bit more like the 'Astrolabe'. Head scratching ahead ...
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Just a question, are you a dentist?
Nope, but I almost have no teeth left, alright.
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People with high model-making skills would never say, “I'm a pervert because I'm good at model-making.”
They are very humble.
It is better to be recognized by fellow model-makers as having “perverted model-making skills.”
If you announce yourself in a model-making community as “I'm a pervert because I'm so good at model-making,” even if you are really good at it, people will think, “What an arrogant guy.”
They are very humble.
It is better to be recognized by fellow model-makers as having “perverted model-making skills.”
If you announce yourself in a model-making community as “I'm a pervert because I'm so good at model-making,” even if you are really good at it, people will think, “What an arrogant guy.”
Maybe 学習変態？Thank you for the explanation. I already understood that there was nothing negative about it, at least not in our context. I just couldn't resist trying to make some fun about it.
Japanese can be translated as:My wife was very surprised to hear this. She asked if only ship builders use that phrase with that meaning. In Akihabara there are many Dai Hentai, but they don’t build ships.
- 究極の変態 (Kyūkyoku no Hentai) — literal “Ultimate Pervert” or “Ultimate Degenerate.”
- 最強の変態 (Saikyō no Hentai) — “Strongest Pervert” (implies unmatched in perversion).
Well acquainted with the word 変態, but it’s the first time for me to see/hear it used in anything but the latter context.
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While waiting for the sail to be sewn, I made a display stand.
The light blue board on top of the stand is Styrofoam.
This is how Silent Mary will be displayed.
The Styrofoam part will be turned into the sea.
We will create waves using white “fluffy light clay” from Daiso.
It's white, so you can't see the details very well, but I'm pressing it with my finger to create waves.
Leave it to dry for 2-3 days.
Once it has dried and shrunk, apply another layer of “fluffy, light clay” and leave it to dry.
I tried shooting without using a strobe. Can you see the details of the waves?
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Yes they looking real good, great way to make a ocean.
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Hello Steef66,
Thank you very much.
Lightweight clay is easy to use.
Once dry, apply gesso to create a base coat, then paint it sea blue.
Down here I would refer to model masters like Steef66, Dockattner and other SOS members of great artistic skills as 'Goats'In Japanese kanji, “Dai hentai” means “大変態” and “Kyūkyoku no Hentai” means “究極の変態.”
The term “Dai hentai” or “Kyūkyoku no Hentai” is used to respectfully refer to someone who has outstanding model-making skills.
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Hello, ConsNZ.Down here I would refer to model masters like Steef66, Dockattner and other SOS members of great artistic skills as 'Goats'
Here, people who are skilled at crafts are called “Goats.”
I see, thank you for letting me know.
That is a good start on a great ocean!
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Hello Mellpapa,
the waves really look very successful. I'm curious to see what it looks like when it's finished. A quick question: why did you put the ship's stand so close to the stern of the Silent Mary? Isn't that a bit short?
Apart from that, I have to say you're a pervert...! The madness.
I hope I can get my Athena just as good ...
Best regards
Günther
the waves really look very successful. I'm curious to see what it looks like when it's finished. A quick question: why did you put the ship's stand so close to the stern of the Silent Mary? Isn't that a bit short?
Apart from that, I have to say you're a pervert...! The madness.
I hope I can get my Athena just as good ...
Best regards
Günther
I'm guessing it's to keep the bowsprit over the base, and thus better protected from getting snagged by a passing sweater or set of golf clubs.Hello Mellpapa,
the waves really look very successful. I'm curious to see what it looks like when it's finished. A quick question: why did you put the ship's stand so close to the stern of the Silent Mary? Isn't that a bit short?
Apart from that, I have to say you're a pervert...! The madness.
I hope I can get my Athena just as good ...
Best regards
Günther
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Hello, GIG1810.
In order to transport Silent Mary and its display stand to the exhibition,
we need to place it in a wooden box (inner dimensions: height 860 mm, width 931 mm, depth 351 mm), so we have to place the bowsprit on top of the base.
The stern will be a tight fit.
The case size was determined by material costs, so the inner dimensions had to be this size.
Wood prices have risen, so we had to save on material costs.
Sailing ship models are large, and at the exhibition, the display stand must not inconvenience others, so we made the Silent Mary fit in the smallest possible size.
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