New Bedford Whaler...'Safe Haven'...Completed.

[spanner570]

It was a toughy and fought me all the way, but here is the finished build. I hope you approve and thanks for your support during the making of this diddy diorama......


All the buildings and 'things' lying around are scratch made from bits of card and thin plastic sheets. The 1/200 figures didn't have a make name, but look fine.


Here are the rather too many pictures - You should have seen the original number! Trigger happy or what?


























































I did a bit of a rough watercolour back ground for this one...














"Have a good drink tonight boys, but remember, we cast off first light!"






Me mitt!






Thanks again for all your comments during the actual build. I appreciated every one of them.


Time to put to sea......


Cheers,


Ron

 

[dubster72]

Holy moly Ron! I kid you not, when I first saw the initial picture, I thought you'd posted a restored actual ship!


That's simply amazing, the quality & attention to detail is astounding.


Although it'll take pride of place on display in your household for a while, you should consider lending it out for public display - there must be a museum, library or school that would love to show that off.


( and I'm not saying any of this coz you're now a Moderator!)

 

[takeslousyphotos]

That is very nicely done Ron, superbly executed. ...... I like it a lot matey.

 

[John Rixon]

Wow, I must have missed this! I was pretty gobsmacked when I was scrolling through the pix, but totally gobsmacked when I saw the last pic!!! Fantastic work, I take it you use a magnifier??

 

[noble]

You've out done yourself this time Ron mate, outstanding work.


Scott

 

[eddiesolo]

Amazing work Ron, beautifully made and enhanced by the stunning piccies.


This is my fave, just love it,

 

[colin m]

That really is brilliant. I can smell the sea - and I live in the midlands................

 

[Deleted member 4539]

Have been watching this a lot.


I really enjoyed seeing this come together.


And WOW what a finish,All your hard work has really paid off. :D


I would love to see this in the flesh(so to speak).

 

[Caledonia]

Well Ron, The first photo, and the one silhouetted against the sky are unbelievably realistic. Top marks as usual, at the risk of repeating myself, this has got to be one of your best works. Derek

 

[Gern]

Holy moly Ron! I kid you not, when I first saw the initial picture, I thought you'd posted a restored actual ship!

He has Patrick! Like I said recently, Ron's actually a giant and this is a real ship. All I want to know is which harbour did he visit and how many people did he terrify when he dropped that huge hand on the quayside!?

 

[dubster72]

He has Patrick! Like I said recently, Ron's actually a giant and this is a real ship. All I want to know is which harbour did he visit and how many people did he terrify when he dropped that huge hand on the quayside!?

Haha I thought I heard screams of terror yesterday! Attack of the giant Ron!

 

[spanner570]

Thanks ever so much for the really excellent response to my model. I am genuinely and utterly well chuffed by your most flattering and yes, humorous comments. Considering it nearly ended up in the bin on more than one occasion, I'm now glad I persevered with the s*d! The one slight let down, that I didn't notice, is the small kinks in the bowsprit standing rigging. I'll see if I can tighten them up a bit. Knowing my previous luck with this build, I'll snap the mast!


John, I've tried using a magnifier in the past. but I can't get along with them one bit...When I look through them, I keep missing what I'm trying to work on, if that makes sense!?


I just use ordinary reading glasses - and pray.


Sorry folks, but I couldn't resist this......I know it's on the original post, but not full size.


I've only just noticed, but see the bloke top left? He looks as though he's just come out of the tavern and having a wee in the gutter. Sheer luck that I positioned that figure right there.






Anyway, thanks again for all your terrific posts.


Ron

 

[Bigfoot57]

Ron


What a build when i first saw this i thought you had the usual size ship kit you know about 18" standard size to see you hand against this is mesmurising and the best sea/harbour dio i have seen absolutely brilliant in concept attention to detail and execution

 

[geegad]

absolutely stunning build the detail is museum quality this is one to be very proud of you sure can knock them out the park kidda

 

[spanner570]

Sorry, Colin and John, our posts crossed.


Thank you so much for the very flattering content. I appreciate it and glad you like the model.

 

[Steve Brodie]

All been said, but FRICKEN AWESOME WORK

 

[american]

I am so impressed. Actually :eek:I am jealous!! Well done! This is a master piece and I love every millimeter of your dio!! Good job! Perfect job!

 

[Piakio]

You´re a master, Sir...:eek:, cheers

 

[papa 695]

Stunning work there Ron with some fantastic photos to boot

 

[Polux]

Wow! What a terrific build Ron.....simply brillant.