"Flying Dutchman" - Ghost Ship - OREL Russian Paper Model Build

[mtrappett]

These are just a few development shots of the finished ship.
























I will take some beauty shots and add them here as soon as I can. Thank you all for commenting and supporting the build

This is the Orel Web site in the Ukraine where you can get one of these kits. I also bought the photo etch kit, the wooden masts kit, and the laser-cut parts kit, and the sails pack.

I have a "spare" Flying Dutchman Orel kit that I will be putting on eBay. I bought it as a backup in case something went wrong, but I didn't need it after all. I see that their Web site is currently not offering any models due to the terrible situation in the Ukraine where the company is located.

This is definitely a level 5 on the 1 thru 5 skill range. To build the model as you see it here, you will need to purchase many additional items. The instructions are very basic when it comes to rigging and other areas of the construction but I have done my best to include those areas in this build thread.

You will need the following items to build the basic version of the Flying Dutchman ship without rigging or sails.



Tools:

1. Magnifying headgear, glasses
2. Daylight fluorescent lamp X 2
3. Darning needles
4. Cutting mat (large)
5. Metal clamps X 2
6. Alligator clips X 2 (tiny size)
7. Pencil
8. French curve
9. 6" steel rule
10. 18" steel rule
11. Post-it notes
12. Pin vice
13. Set of hair-drills index
14. Power drill
15. Masking tape, blue, 1/2" wide
16. Various adjustable clamps
17. Elastic bands (various sizes)
18. Belaying Tools
19. Scalpel
20. Multiple sets of tweezers (different types)
21. Ship Vise <----------- Essential from Harbor Freight
22. Hemostats different types
23. Modelling pins
24. Sandpaper - 250, 400, 600 grades
25. Artists brushes - small, medium, large
26. Pipette
27. Small wooden clothes pins
28. Tiny Wooden clothes pins
29. Soldering iron + solder + flux
30. Lanyard creation tool
31. Shroud creation tool (optional)
32. Several cans of Red Bull
33. Small flashlight
34. Beeswax
35. Sanding block(s)
36. Nail-file sand paper sticks

Glues:

1. White Alene's Tacky Glue
2. Elmer's Extreme White Glue
3. Elmer's Glue All
4. Spray Glue
5. Starbond Super Fast Thing CA Glue + Nozzles
6. 5 Minute Epoxy Resin
7. Blue Putty

Paints and Stains:

1. Novacan Black Patina metal convertor
2. Pewter gray acrylic
3. Ivy Green acrylic
4. Matt black acrylic
5. Chocolate brown acrylic
6. Gold
7. Set of fiber color pens (for sail diagram mappings)

Rigging Items:

1. Dead eyes
2. 0.20mm dark color rope
3. 0.45mm dark brown rope
4. 0.75mm dark brown rope
5. 1.00mm dark brown rope
6. 1.50mm dark brown rope
7. 0.20mm natural color rope
8. 0.45mm natural brown rope
9. 0.75mm natural brown rope
10. 1.00mm natural brown rope
11. Ships bell
12. Pirate Jolly Roger
13. Barrels
14. Buckets
15. Tiny black nails
16. Black sewing thread

Ships Specifications:

1. Length = 21.5"
2. Width = 7"
3. Height = 18"
4. Build Time = 1 year
5. Build Hours = fulltime, every day and most nights
6. Material = paper and cardboard. Wood for masts and yardarms
7. Difficulty Level = Advanced

To be continued....

 

[mijob]

This build was amazing I thank you for taking us with you during this build and for the historical notes. I love every piece of this model you put in so much time and love and it payed back. You have done an amazing job. Im wandering what you are going todo next.
Cheers on a job well done.

 

[micahrogers]

Love the inclusion of minis on the ship. Great work.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

ABSOLUTLY PHENOMENAL WORK!!!
The anchor turned out beautifully! The figures are a GREAT touch as well!

 

[mtrappett]

So, I went outside and was going to start taking some photos. Then, one of the guys that lives at the place we are staying, came out to see what I was up to. He asked a bunch of questions about the ship and one of them was what types of wood was it made from? I told him it was a paper model, and he wouldn't believe me! I said yes, its paper and cardboard for sure, I guarantee it! People don't realize how awesome paper is for model building it seems?

Here are the pictures

 

[mijob]

Yes yes and yes its a hell of a ship

 

[zathros]

One of the most incredible threads I've ever followed, with a world class ship model at the end. You are in a very elite club of master modelers!

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

KUDOS TO YOU ON A FINE JOB WELL DONE!!!
Thank you very much for sharing this thread with all of us!!!

 

[micahrogers]

Fantabulos build, a beautiful ship. Congratulations are in order.

 

[tino]

Awesome model!!
Your work, the entire thread, the picture, your explanations are top class. Congratulations!
Thank you for list of tools and other things.

 

[Revell-Fan]

Absolutely breath-taking! This model sets thebar higher. Your craftmanship, talent and attention to detail are amazing! It was an honour to be part of this journey. Thank you very much and CONGRATULATIONS on this masterpiece!

 

[DaveTheCrafty]

astonishing, i hope to achieve something smiliar by the time i get to retirement...
sailing ships models have something mesmerizing about themselves