1/87 scale shrimp trawler

Modeling Subjects Ships
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Thought I might show the shrimp trawler in 1/87 from Artitec. A resin kit with cast hull and much in the way of p.e. and cast metal parts. I have it mounted on a wood repair slip in a diorama of a '30s ship repair facility. All of the structure work is scratch built. http://public.fotki.com/stryper50/187_scale_dioramas/shrimp_cutter/ Thanks for looking.

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Very nice work!

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I know I should say something about your excellent work on the ship, but I have to admit that I’m even more fascinated by the overall composition of the scene, the way you did the buildings and the general groundwork. It really looks stunning.

Jorit

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Now THAT is a diorama …

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Congrats! Hard to believe, this is as small as 1/87 scale.

Michel

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Thank you all for the kind words. Since you all like the waterfront scene so much, here’s one that someone might see here on the coast of Maine in the 50’s. The canneries are all gone now but the lobster boats are still working. In this case a 1/87 resin hull from BlueJacket. Again in 1/87: http://public.fotki.com/stryper50/187_scale_dioramas/harbor_diorama/ Let me know if it’s appropriate to be posting these here or perhaps in dioramas(?) but I only have these 2 vessels on display.

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Excellent models and excellent photography. These pictures emphasize what experienced ship modelers have known for a long time: Ships of the line, frigates, clippers, and battleships are not the only worthy subjects for models. The most ordinary, mundane vessels in the world can become fascinating and beautiful models in the hands of a skilled and knowledgeable modeler.

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Makes me think of those dioramas I see in my stack of Model Railroader that focus on waterfront scenes. Very nice, and would look great around piers, with railcars being shuffled between the waterfront industries, etc.

Also, the shooting outdoors is an excellent touch for bringing out the realism through the natural lighting, etc.

HO scale model railroad kits have surprising detail that many modellers not in the rail-hobby don’t realize. Actually it’s not much smaller than the 1/72 scale stuff like all the Hasegawa goodies - and those result in some fine looking models as well. The variety of material, the detail, and the craftsmanship that results in the HO rail hobby is quite phenomenal - all so small, and yet so real looking.

I really love the little fishing boats and such, brings back memories of my childhood when my father worked in the fishing industry. Thanks for the reviving of the nice thoughts of days past.