pacific dawn scale model 1/200

[nzmatt]

hi there,

 

i am building scratch built model of pacific dawn,was going to post photos but will have to wait till later,the bloody battery went dead on me:eek:dont you hate that.when i post the photos i will explain how i am building the model,

 

cheers matt

[nzmatt]

hi again,

 

just had enough battery after a speed charge,the model was only started today,had a day of work,i have put the bulkheads on and cut out deck 7 and deck 10 and more bulkheads,all glued together,hopefully i will finish this model,i got the builders plans about 7 years ago from princess cruises when i did a model at that time but that didnt work out,so here is another go at it,let me know your comments,

 

cheers matt

[nzmatt]

two more photos of the builders plan,also i have big ga plans,5 foot in scale 1/200, and others at scale 1/100 which are 12 feet.princess cruises sent me some in big scale and some in small scale not sure why???anyway let me know what you guys think,

 

cheers matt

[kaseyoz]

My goodness matt. That looks like a labour of love.

I hope the tour of the dawn added to your interest in making this.

 

What a talent you have, i think you are young as well (sorry if i am wrong)so this is an amazing feat.

what other ships have you done? why the interest in building ships?

 

look forward to seeing more as you build your "dawn"

[Legs11]

Matt, that is going to be magnificent when it is completed - keep us updated with photos please.:)

[nzmatt]

thanks for the comments,yes the dawn tour help in doing this,also i use to see her as the regal princess in lyttelton,year 2000 from my home when i was there,been in sydney for 4 years,i am 30 years old:eek:old man hehehe,i have done a container ship and a Australian navy ship,but the wife wants to see a model finished!!!!!i have done 3 in nz but no good there,will keep everyone posted on progress,cheers matt

[arxcards]

hi again,

 

just had enough battery after a speed charge,the model was only started today,had a day of work,i have put the bulkheads on and cut out deck 7 and deck 10 and more bulkheads,all glued together,hopefully i will finish this model,i got the builders plans about 7 years ago from princess cruises when i did a model at that time but that didnt work out,so here is another go at it,let me know your comments,

 

cheers matt

 

Great stuff Matt,

I used to get paid for doing this stuff, except it was with industrial plants as a subject. Some things I didn't want to finish, but my boss made me!

 

Looks like more fun when it is a labour of love.

 

Keep posting pics as you go

 

Cheers

Geoff

[nzmatt]

thanks,will keep you posted.

 

cheers matt

[nzmatt]

hi there a update will have some photos tomorrow,added some hull plating and made deck 7 to 10 i am building and the aft end of deck 5,will post photos tomorrow,cheers matt

[karmac]

You are a very clever man Matt. Do you have any idea how long it might take you?

 

Karen

[nzmatt]

thanks,hopefully 6 months,here is some new photos,hull plating looks crappy but after sanding and putting wood putty filler on the hull it will look great wee way of that though,cheers matt

[karmac]

Hey Matt, are you going to come tou our Christmas party next week? Would be great if you joined us.

 

Karen

[cheznandy]

Wow Matt thats fantastic!! Cant wait to see it finished, are you taking orders??:p ;)

 

Chez

xx

[nzmatt]

lol xmas party i will most likely be working, i work days and weekend nights at a cafe 3 more weeks then back home to nz for 7 days yipee:D,so the xmas party most likely out.no not taking orders but who knows,cheers matt

[MsMinx]

WOW Matt!! That's looking so good!!! Can't wait to see the finished product :D

[Legs11]

Looking good Matt!:D

[nzmatt]

hello there,

 

a new update will post photos,tomorrow,just to say i have lots of sanding the hull,have filler drying over the hull,and working out the aft end of the stern openings,have a good nite,

 

cheers matt

[karmac]

Looking forward to seeing the updated pics Matt.

 

Karen

[nzmatt]

thanks

[nzmatt]

hi everyone,

 

sorry about no photos i have been busy at work and going to nz to see mum next week so i will get some on thursday,i have sanded the hull back to smooth and put the bilge keels on and now doing the stern and bow thrusters,anyway photos that i will post will show that tomorrow have a good nite

 

cheers matt

[karmac]

Was thinking about you earlier Matt & was going to post tonight to see what was happening. You read my mind:)

 

Karen

[nzmatt]

lol small world,i wont be on from the 17th of dec to 26th of back home to nz to see mum,i get back xmas day,i found time to take 3 photos,taken only 10 mins ago,just finished the stern thrusters and bow ones,cheers matt

[Legs11]

coming along nicely Matt.:o

[kaseyoz]

It is great you have a place to spread out to complete your work of art. what a labour of love.

have a safe trip home and keep us posted in the new year on the construction.

look forward to seeing it evolve

take care

[nzmatt]

hi all,back from nz,

 

will post some photos after new year of the model.have a good new years,

 

cheers matt:D