New Custom Model Build

[Balkster]

I thought I would share my latest model build with fellow members. I am building this model for my personal display and is not designed after any particular brand boat, this is my own design and layout... although I have added the Rybovich style signature bridge rails. The scale of this model is 1/2 .500 = 1ft. and measures 26 in. with pulpit it measures 28in.
Although most of my models are built and displayed with the entire hull and running gear exposed, this concept & design build is from the water line up. This model will have a little twist to it, and will be displayed at idle in a simulated ocean /water type effect diarama scene. Also in progress I'm building a custom flybridge sportfish model that will be displayed in a ocean diarama scene for example, a scale model of your boat underway, trolling or hooked up wiring a sailfish or blue. This will be very cool.
Most modelers are building boats for r/c use at a very large scale with molded fiberglass parts and do not offer as much detail. I have built r/c version models, but the majority of the models I build are for display only and are protected in a clear case for show.
I offer an exceptional example of craftsmanship and attention to precise detail to ensure authenticity to a exact replica of your prized boat. Every model is custom built so it can be scaled to the proper size needed to be displayed in that special place in your home or office or yacht. "They are truly a work of art" I also have built many prototype pre-production and presentation models for the boating industry that work as a excellent marketing tool.
The build process of this model is in the very early stages and will be fully rigged to the max. I will be posting more pics of the build process and the continuation of this build. I hope you injoy the pics. Thanks Don

[Balkster]

I thought I would share my latest model build with fellow members. This model is being built for my personal display and is not any particular boat. This custom dayboat/express is my own design and layout... although I did add the Rybovich signature bridge rails. The scale is 1/2 .500 = 1ft. the model measures 26 in. with pulpit it measures 28in.
Although most of my models are built and displayed with the full hull exposed, As you can see I built this hull from the water line up, as this model will have a little twist and will be displayed in a simulated ocean /water effect diarama. This will be very cool. Alot of model makers are building boat models for r/c use and are very large scale and not as much detail. All my model yachts are used for display only this means I offer and devote exceptional attention to detail to ensure authenticity to a exact replica and precise detail of your prized boat. Every model is custom built so it can be scaled to display in that special place in your home or office or yacht. "They are truly a work of art" I also build pre-production and presentation models for the boating industry. The build process of this model is in the very early stages and will be fully rigged to the max. I will be posting more pics of the build process and the continuation of this build. Thanks Don

1987 Egg Harbor Sedan Model "Legacy" built for Charlie Hoffman @ Hoffman Ins. Boston Mass.

[Balkster]

This Egg Harbor Model was built for Charlie Hoffman @ Hoffman Ins. Boston mass.

Late Model Custom 50 ft. Viking SportFish display model.

[Balkster]

Late Model Custom 50 ft. Viking SportFish display model.

60 ft. Egg Harbor Sportfisherman "CEO" built for Rich Saker Point Pleasant NJ

[Agitated88]

Wow...impressive might be the understatement of 2012!! Please continue updating the 1st build, she's a looker for sure!!!

[scattered_grass]

Those are cool as shit!

[jawz12]

nice don !

you must have the patience of a saint

[Avenger]

That is absolutely fantastic. Thanks for sharing.

I hesitate to ask what one of those costs.

[Balkster]

Wow...impressive might be the understatement of 2012!! Please continue updating the 1st build, she's a looker for sure!!!

Thanks Ag, I definitely will continue to post pics of this one and share the build process. Its basically like building a real boat, same process along with alot of hrs.

[Balkster]

nice don !

you must have the patience of a saint

No just nuts...... I was senior model maker for Tyco/Mattel inc. building MatchBox & Hot Wheels Brand 1/64 & 1/100 scale concept models and prototypes. when it comes to miniatures the more detail the better.....