Pratt's Cove

[friscomike]

Howdy Larry, the wheel house looks perfectly sized.  The jib crane looks terrific.  Have fun, mike

[Larry C]

Howdy Larry, the wheel house looks perfectly sized.  The jib crane looks terrific.  Have fun, Mike

Thank you Mike for your comments.

[Philip]

I'm looking for Popeye.

Nice work!

[robert goslin]

I'm looking for Popeye

https://ehcmodel.com/products/ehc-model-in-stock-1-64-doll-1-43-miniature-white-model-popeye-c516

[Larry C]

I don't think Popeye ever looked quite that good!!

[kyle creel]

That's how the SPINACH effects him...                       ..."MUSCKLES".....LOTS OF 'EM.....

KYLE CREEL
IMMR & T Co.

[Larry C]

That's how the SPINACH effects him...                       ..."MUSCKLES".....LOTS OF 'EM.....

KYLE CREEL
IMMR & T Co.

Sounds like you're a Popeye fan from way back. The figure almost looks "muscle bound" to me.

[kyle creel]

YEP.....     .........

KYLE CREEL
HPD Ry.

[Larry C]

YEP.....     .........

KYLE CREEL
HPD Ry.

I could never see their fascination with Olive Oil though.

[Dave Buchholz]

Although I haven't been modeling for awhile (HOn3) due to cancer (thigh Sarcoma) and knee replacement surgery, It both amazes and scares me as to how much more detail can be presented in larger scales. Great job.

 At least I can still drool over the work of others.
 (My wife says I should use a bib whenever I come on this site)

 Dave

[Larry C]

Dave thanks for stopping by and hope you're doing better physically. Thanks for the comments and that's why I switched to O scale years ago; love doing all the details. Make sure the Mrs. gets you a bib with an engine on the front of it.

[Philip]

Dave thanks for stopping by and hope you're doing better physically. Thanks for the comments and that's why I switched to O scale years ago; love doing all the details. Make sure the Mrs. gets you a bib with an engine on the front of it.

Now that thar is funny Larry! lol Hang in there Dave!

p.s. that is something my wife would say or....        "Chugga Chugga Dork while swing both arms like a locomotive drivers

[Larry C]

Now that thar is funny Larry! lol

I couldn't resist!

[Larry C]

Ok, so it was time to assemble the lobster traps from French River Models. Following the instructions, which was my first mistake, it called for a thin CA glue to hold the ends in place. The traps are made from a paper product and the glue soaked the ends and wouldn't hold. After thinking for a few minutes I came up with a quick jig to hold the ends in place while I used a thick CA for the task.I applied some glue to the back edges of the curved ends then held the back lightly securing half of the trap. Once dried I did the same thing to the front side. Good thing 4 traps came in the package because the first one got destroyed and ended up in the trash.



The lobster traps actually came out quite good considering so I placed them at the end of the dock making sure they were not parallel to the front of the dock. Next came the lobster boxes which also came 4 in a package. You'll notice the teeny tiny holes on the ends and sides of the boxes. Supplied was a thin thread to be used as ropes. After spending about 15 minutes trying to get the thread through one of those little holes with a pair of tweezers I finally gave up just to save my sanity. So far the quality of the items are ok but not great.

I also painted one of the "life rings" and mounted it on the front of the building so it would be handy just in case it was needed. Now using the "odd number rule" I did have 3 of each but it still bothered me visually.



The remedy was to add the 4th box which made an even number BUT looking at the entire scene as a whole there now is an odd number of boxes which to me looks more visually appealing. I'm curious what the rest of you think.

Now the front of the building is all detailed with an exception of an LP. I have ordered the details for the boat so while I wait of them I'll detail the left side of the building and may even start on some scenery material behind the building. Thanks for stopping by and for all your great comments and/or suggestions which really helps this build to continue.

[deemery]

Those lobstuh traps -really add- to the scene. Now you need a couple lobster buoys.

dave