Author Topic: 1/192 scratchbuilt model, work in progress! (Read 8741 times)

matdark · « **on:** Mar 08, 2011, 10:40 AM »

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 · « **Reply #1 on:** Mar 08, 2011, 11:06 AM »

That is an absolutely fantastic model.

Can't wait to see the completed kit.

matdark · « **Reply #2 on:** Mar 08, 2011, 12:31 PM »

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. · « **Reply #3 on:** Mar 08, 2011, 08:36 PM »

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 · « **Reply #4 on:** Mar 08, 2011, 10:02 PM »

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 · « **Reply #5 on:** Mar 09, 2011, 12:28 AM »

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 · « **Reply #6 on:** Mar 09, 2011, 10:16 AM »

Quote from: Bob C. on Mar 08, 2011, 08:36 PM

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 · « **Reply #7 on:** Apr 20, 2011, 10:32 PM »

Progress update wanted!!

luzparis · « **Reply #8 on:** Apr 20, 2011, 10:36 PM »

Amazing model next pictures please ...

matdark · « **Reply #9 on:** Apr 21, 2011, 01:40 PM »

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 · « **Reply #10 on:** Apr 28, 2011, 01:06 AM »

The bridge is taking shape

highlander0108 · « **Reply #11 on:** Apr 28, 2011, 03:19 AM »

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 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 14, 2011, 11:28 PM »

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 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 15, 2011, 02:19 AM »

Quote from: matdark on May 14, 2011, 11:28 PM

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 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 16, 2011, 10:08 PM »

Superbe amazing model now i wait for the future pictures

RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 · « **Reply #15 on:** May 20, 2011, 10:39 PM »

Coming along nicely! The funnel is brilliant!!!

Andy F · « **Reply #16 on:** Aug 02, 2011, 11:47 PM »

Simply superb!

Rod · « **Reply #17 on:** Aug 03, 2011, 02:41 AM »

One word"

WOW!

bobso · « **Reply #18 on:** Aug 03, 2011, 07:03 AM »

What an amazing model--and a VERY talented model maker. How big is the liner? and are you going to fit it with R.C.?

Bob C. · « **Reply #19 on:** Aug 03, 2011, 02:59 PM »

WE NEED AN UPDATE!!!!

Peter Mugridge · « **Reply #20 on:** Aug 03, 2011, 04:02 PM »

Bobso - from the quoted scale I calculate it should be a little bit over 5 feet long and about 6½ inches wide?

bobso · « **Reply #21 on:** Aug 04, 2011, 06:40 AM »

Hello Peter--thanks for replying to my earlier post regarding the size of the QE2 you are building. Blimey--that is a HUGE model--hope you have room to display it so it can be admired by everyone. Do you intend to light it up?

Peter Mugridge · « **Reply #22 on:** Aug 04, 2011, 09:39 AM »

Bobso... it's not my model... unfortunately!

bobso · « **Reply #23 on:** Aug 04, 2011, 04:41 PM »

Peter--sorry about the mix up-- it's an AGE thing

Bob C. · « **Reply #24 on:** May 01, 2012, 06:54 PM »

Is this model finished yet? If so, post some photos so we can enjoy!

Jim Bennett · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 08, 2014, 09:56 PM »

Only just come across this thread in the forum.

Respect!

To produce that using pictures and no scale plans is quite something.

I note where your workshop is located - I wouldn't be allowed to do that in our house!

MiamiCunarder · « **Reply #26 on:** Feb 09, 2014, 04:13 AM »

I'm curious, was this model ever completed and if so, are there any available pics?

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Lachlan · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 29, 2016, 09:04 AM »

I've just revisited this model build and it's fantastic. I am curious too as to how it finished up. Having just built the funnel at 1:96 scale and only just being comfortable with the result, I am even more impressed by this model. Matdark has done a beautiful job, but where is it up to?

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