1/192 scratchbuilt model, work in progress!

[matdark]

Hi guys,
I've started working on a 1/192 QE2 model, current state, here are a few pics of the building process. I'll hopefully update this post on a regular basis!

[Peter Mugridge]

That is an absolutely fantastic model.

Can't wait to see the completed kit.

[matdark]

Thanks! She's way harder to do than my Normandie https://www.theqe2story.com/forum/index.php/topic,507.msg15862.html#msg15862, I wouldn't have thought so!

[Bob C.]

Excellent model and model making skill!

Would it be possible for you to include explanations of the process, method and materials being used with each of these photos?

[Rob Lightbody]

Looks AWESOME!!  Can't wait to see more.  You have got her sexy hull curves perfectly from what I can see!

If I win the lottery, i'll buy it from you!

[Alistair]

If you win the lottery Rob you will either have:
1) Enought time on your hands to build your own from scratch
2) Enough money to buy the real one

Fascinating to see the model taking shape and it looks perfect. I'm well impressed!

[Lynda Bradford]

Excellent model and model making skill!

Would it be possible for you to include explanations of the process, method and materials being used with each of these photos?

I would also be interested in hearing more about the different stages of building the model.

[Rob Lightbody]

Progress update wanted!!

[luzparis]

Amazing model next pictures please ...

[matdark]

Hi, thanks for your interest!

I've had a lot of work recently, so I've had to put it aside for a while. There were also many flaws, especially in the stern section which I had to strip and rebuild, the portholes were too big, etc.. So really, right now, she's basically all black (primer paint) and looks a lot worse than on the previous pictures! I'll definitely post more when it's worth it

[matdark]

The bridge is taking shape

[highlander0108]

Very impressive work.  Are you working from a set of builder drawings to achieve the accuracy in scale that you like like you have very much achieved?  Your last post really illustrates the beautiful proportions the original designers worked to achieve on every aspect of the ship, including the bridge. 

"QE2....there will never be another like her."  Captain Ian McNaught

[matdark]

Thanks! No I unfortunately don't have builder's plans, so I'm working with pictures (put to scale with photoshop), books, drawings, anything I can get! Having been on board helps a lot too... Here are a few updates, still many, many things to do!

[highlander0108]

Thanks! No I unfortunately don't have builder's plans, so I'm working with pictures (put to scale with photoshop), books, drawings, anything I can get! Having been on board helps a lot too... Here are a few updates, still many, many things to do!

Even more impressive!  Can't wait to see the completed model.

Our model maker at the architecture firm where  I work ventured into the world of boat models and found it uniquely challenging, time consuming, but equally rewarding in the end.  If I could only figure out a way to have him build me a QE2 model!    Here's a vid on process.  He did send out the hull to a rapid prototyping shop that took the original lines and produced a flawless hull for him to finish out.
http://centerbrook.com/blog/2010/12/the-model-of-loveliness-video/

[luzparis]

Superbe amazing model now i wait for the future pictures