Cruisinetta Builds Again! It's the Boodam2!

Cruisinetta's on the O'dam and in honor of the upcoming spook day, and just because she's on a DAM ship, she's building a model again. Here's the first photo; she's just getting started but for those who like to learn how she does it, this is a great place to start. It's all based on soft drink cartons! At least in the beginning.

Plenty of you can chime in and answer the questions of those who have joined our discussions since the last build; I think I'd better just get this up.

You can judge a little about its length from noting its position on the bed; I think it's longer than half the width of the bed. She didn't send a large resolution photo this time; I hope when she starts adding more detail that she'll whip out her "good" camera and send those. A lot depends on the internet speed, though; it's not cheap for Cruisinetta to send me these to put up for her.

Hard to believe this puppy's gonna float, isn't it? But it will!

Thanks Spinner2 - so good to see she is going to build another one:)

And why not:D Looking forward to see her work in progress:D

As Cruisinetta says, "You are not seeing things, it is black and orange!!! It's the BOODAM!"

It looks a lot more like a ship than the first photo!

I love the black and orange and can't wait to see the finished product. :D

Cruisinetta writes, "The front is almost done." She's sent 2 photos; here's the first, and then an enlargementsfrom areas in that photo:

This enlargement is from the side, as you'll probably recognize:

One more photo from Tuesday, October 25:

Hello all from beautiful Hawaii. The Boodam2 is coming along very nicely. Might be the best I have done. Using glass for the first time. It's limited, but it's there. Won't be working on the ship tomorrow as I have an all day excursion. It is 75% complete. Hope you like the new color scheme. It's in honor of Halloween.

That is CRAZY!!!!

sooooo impressive!!!

I forgot to mention, on the last photo, that Cruisinetta mentioned using glass and then there's this cryptic comment, "The captain is a Q-tip." :)

Moving right along, here's a series of photos showing her work on the aft of the ship.

Continuing with the aft photos:

This close-up shows how Cruisinetta creates all of those little verandah dividers:

At this point Cruisinetta says the model is 75% finished and tomorrow she's going out to swim with the dolphins. It may be a couple of days before there's another update.

And a close-up of the Sports deck area up at the top:

and one more, zooming in on a side panel:

Thanks so much. The ship is really coming along. I'm always fascinated by the detail that she puts into them.:)

Hello all from beautiful Hawaii. The Boodam2 is coming along very nicely. Might be the best I have done. Using glass for the first time. It's limited, but it's there. Won't be working on the ship tomorrow as I have an all day excursion. It is 75% complete. Hope you like the new color scheme. It's in honor of Halloween.

Lynn, It's wonderul. Can't wait to be on a cruise with you in January and watch you build the Poordam II !!

Happy Halloween!

Ken

Here's the latest, and then some sections magnified so you can see the details:

Close-ups:

This is amazing!! The detail is incredible -- Thanks for sharing.

Nice Job....Thanx for posting.....love to see it in the pool :)

Incredible detail -- I almost expect to see you waving at us from the aft deck lounge chairs!

Thanks for sharing your photos and your wonderfully inspired handicraft skills. What is obvious is this is one heck of a labor or love .... and we all love it too.:D

What a talented woman you are! And to think I can't even create a stick man that is easily recognizable ! ! !

Smooth Sailing! :) :) :)

Another GREAT ship Lynn!!!!!! Enjoyed being a part of it a few years back on the Noordam!! Wish we were with you today also!!!!

Congrats!!!!

Denny (& Karen) ;):p

I always enjoy watching your ships come to life!! Thanks for posting the pics again!! :)

Oh, how I wish I was there to help you launch! I know you'll win again.

Some finished shots:

First, just needing the "raincoat" and the tenders:

And another final shot:

Close-up of the Sports Deck:

And finally, a close-up of the Lido Deck:

Incredible and amazing!!!! What happens to the project when you leave the ship? Do you take it with you or leave it behind?