nzmatt Posted November 22, 2007 #1 Share Posted November 22, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzmatt Posted November 22, 2007 Author #2 Share Posted November 22, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzmatt Posted November 22, 2007 Author #3 Share Posted November 22, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaseyoz Posted November 22, 2007 #4 Share Posted November 22, 2007 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" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legs11 Posted November 22, 2007 #5 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Matt, that is going to be magnificent when it is completed - keep us updated with photos please.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzmatt Posted November 22, 2007 Author #6 Share Posted November 22, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted November 22, 2007 #7 Share Posted November 22, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzmatt Posted November 22, 2007 Author #8 Share Posted November 22, 2007 thanks,will keep you posted. cheers matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzmatt Posted November 26, 2007 Author #9 Share Posted November 26, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karmac Posted November 27, 2007 #10 Share Posted November 27, 2007 You are a very clever man Matt. Do you have any idea how long it might take you? Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzmatt Posted November 28, 2007 Author #11 Share Posted November 28, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karmac Posted November 28, 2007 #12 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Hey Matt, are you going to come tou our Christmas party next week? Would be great if you joined us. Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cheznandy Posted November 28, 2007 #13 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Wow Matt thats fantastic!! Cant wait to see it finished, are you taking orders??:p ;) Chez xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzmatt Posted November 28, 2007 Author #14 Share Posted November 28, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsMinx Posted November 28, 2007 #15 Share Posted November 28, 2007 WOW Matt!! That's looking so good!!! Can't wait to see the finished product :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legs11 Posted November 28, 2007 #16 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Looking good Matt!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzmatt Posted December 6, 2007 Author #17 Share Posted December 6, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karmac Posted December 6, 2007 #18 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Looking forward to seeing the updated pics Matt. Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzmatt Posted December 6, 2007 Author #19 Share Posted December 6, 2007 thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzmatt Posted December 12, 2007 Author #20 Share Posted December 12, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karmac Posted December 12, 2007 #21 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Was thinking about you earlier Matt & was going to post tonight to see what was happening. You read my mind:) Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzmatt Posted December 12, 2007 Author #22 Share Posted December 12, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legs11 Posted December 12, 2007 #23 Share Posted December 12, 2007 coming along nicely Matt.:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaseyoz Posted December 13, 2007 #24 Share Posted December 13, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzmatt Posted December 29, 2007 Author #25 Share Posted December 29, 2007 hi all,back from nz, will post some photos after new year of the model.have a good new years, cheers matt:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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