Pratt's Cove

PRR Modeler · October 25, 2026, 10:31:54 AM

Outstanding Larry as I have come to expect from you.

elwoodblues · October 25, 2026, 12:15:32 PM

Larry,

The diorama is really coming together. It is amazing how much a little scenery adds to the scene. Oh, and it's looking great.

Larry C · October 26, 2026, 07:29:58 AM

Mike, Rick, Curt, and Ron thank you guys so much for your kind comments.

Philip · October 27, 2026, 09:43:08 AM

Sweet lil scene Larry!

Larry C · October 28, 2026, 08:13:51 AM

Quote from: Philip on October 27, 2026, 09:43:08 AM Sweet lil scene Larry!

Thank you Philip.

Larry C · October 31, 2026, 09:04:08 AM

Been doing some work on the boat recently. I decided to paint a red stripe around the boat which quite frankly scared the crap out of me; didn't want to mess things up. I carefully masked off the boards I wanted painted red then carefully brushed on a tomato red around the entire boat. I also named the boat after my wife: Miss Ellie.

Here you can see the name of the boat on the side. Also added a spotlight and side marked lights on the roof.

Added some interior details like the boat wheel, a dashboard of sorts, and gauges made from 2 paper punch circles; thought some details to the "wheelhouse" would look good. All the details are from French River models.

Larry C · October 31, 2026, 09:13:21 AM

Added a nice detail with the "bit" and "anchor"in the bow; both were spray painted with black primer. Then I wrapped a length of brown heavy thread around the bit then attached the other end to the anchor before gluing both in place. Between the anchor and wheelhouse I'll add a hatch where the live lobsters/fish will be held in the hull.

This is what the overall diorama looks like so far. I am going to add another rounded 8x8 along the front of the dock to hang some old tires on to protect the sides of the boat. Also I'll continue detailing the back of the boat's inside. Thanks for stopping by and for all your great comments and very helpful suggestions.

PRR Modeler · October 31, 2026, 10:40:28 AM

Larry everything looks outstanding. The red stripe adds a lot to the scene.

Jerry · October 31, 2026, 11:40:05 AM

Larry outstanding work!
Sorry I didn't get here faster!

Oh and I see you named the boat after the Harbor Master!!

A wonderful choice by the way!!

Jerry

Larry C · October 31, 2026, 03:10:51 PM

Quote from: PRR Modeler on October 31, 2026, 10:40:28 AMLarry everything looks outstanding. The red stripe adds a lot to the scene.

Thank you Curt.

Quote from: Jerry on October 31, 2026, 11:40:05 AMLarry outstanding work!
Sorry I didn't get here faster!

Oh and I see you named the boat after the Harbor Master!!
A wonderful choice by the way!!

Jerry

Jerry thanks and no worries. Yes I thought that name would fit nicely.