USS Olympia 1:200 cardstock scratch

[ALiermann]

Hi all,

50 years ago my grandfather gifted me the old Revell kit of USS Olympia. This model now is long gone. Now a modeler I always had the wish to possess the Olympia again. Sure I could have bought and assemble the old kit again, but I'm into card modelling. There's no manufacturer with USS Olympia. Well, let's scratch.
The model took about 10 months to complete and it shows USS Olympia about 1903 with it's telegraph room abaft.
Looking forward to your comments.
Regards, Alex

 

[Jim Fortnam]

The cruelty of the ultra close up and macro lens!

But in this case it does nought but show the builder’s skill and craft. The detail, the handrails, the boats.

And for myself, the paint finish adds to the ambience. What are the dimensions?

You say ‘card’ - not a material I’m accustomed to, but this must be from the scalpel of a master.


How was it done? Do tell a little more.

Jim

 

[ALiermann]

Hi Jim,

my Olympia is about 50cm long. Handrails are from thread (next time I use lasercut) .
I'm really thinking about building her one more time.
Well, I attach a few files documenting the build.