Memorial Ship "Old Zausel" (WIP)

[nönöbär]

I am now starting a new, unplanned project, which has a special meaning to me.

Last week, my father died unexpectedly after a short and serious illness. Because of him, I started my interest in naval history as a kid and we built my first scale models together.
He only did build a few models, but his "masterpiece" was a 1:350 RC Tirpitz based on a Tamiya kit, made about 35-40 years ago.

When checking his belongings, I found an unfinished model of the Steamer "Goethe", he bought and started to build in the early 1990s. I now want to build this one as a "mild WhatIf", so only a few changes and rename it to "Alter Zausel" (Old Zausel) as this was the nickname he gave himself in the last years.

So this is the box of the model, its in 1/160 scale and 50 cm long. As this is N-gauge for model trains, i should be able to get some nice figures for it.


Inside the box, only a few parts were built so far. And I doubt that the paint is still good (will use Aqua color anyway).


As I will make this besides my other projects, it will take some time, but I want to make this as a memory to the Old Zausel.

[zenrat]

I feel for you mate.  It must be hard.

[Old Wombat]

Sorry to hear about the loss of your father, mate!

My father died a bit over 30 years ago, now, & you get used to it, eventually, but I still miss him from time to time.

Completing his Goethe is a great tribute!

[PR19_Kit]

What a wonderful idea, well done.

Good to see your Engineer is on the case too. 

[nighthunter]

Oof, I'm sorry to hear about your father. My Dad is an avid N-scale modeler, and got me into 1/144 scale modeling. I'm going to have quite the collection of 1/144 when he passes away. Anywho, there are several German manufacturers of figures in that scale, many pre-painted.

[nönöbär]

Thank you all for your words.

I know this is the normal way of life, but still as its very fresh, its not so easy right now. But building something brings me into other thoughts. And of course I there is the help pf my engineer and his friends (I think I never mentioned that there are a lot of them hanging around here....)

I also have a N-gauge railway, so I think I still have some figures left, but there should be enough options to find some more.

[Joe C-P]

A fine memorial!   

[NARSES2]

Sorry to hear about the loss of your father, mate!

My father died a bit over 30 years ago, now, & you get used to it, eventually, but I still miss him from time to time.

Completing his Goethe is a great tribute!

My dad died 30 years ago this May rather unexpectedly and I could not of put it better. A wonderful tribute 

[kerick]

My condolences and prayers for your loss. I hope the build tribute helps. Lost my Dad just a year ago and it still hurts sometimes.

[nönöbär]

My father only build the paddle wheels of the ship so far - which were the first steps in the instructions. As I need to get some paint (it uses some colors I normally do not use), I started to paint the paddle wheels:



Btw, the original ship, build in 1913 is still in use as a tourist ship on the Rhine river. In 2008/2009 the original steam engine was replaced by two diesel engines and additional bow and stern thrusters were added.

[nönöbär]

Hmm, somehow I underestimated the size of this ship. Will be a challenge to find a place for it once it is completed.

But now some first colors have arrived.


Working a bit on the main deck

[Old Wombat]

A challenge?

Perhaps, but one I'm sure you'll overcome!




PS: It's almost the perfect size for a kayak for your engineer!

[NARSES2]

PS: It's almost the perfect size for a kayak for your engineer!

I was thinking more of a single sculls, but same track 

[Old Wombat]

PS: It's almost the perfect size for a kayak for your engineer!

I was thinking more of a single sculls, but same track 

Nah, sculls are a bit longer & narrower (ex-rower).

[PR19_Kit]

It's a heavyweight scull, for engineers with HUGE brains, as Nonobar's surely has.