Ship Build with Coffee Scoops Query

Cobra · April 29, 2013, 05:50:42 PM

Hey Guys, i was Recently Shopping at my Local Dollar Store when i bought an Item that Inspired me! i Bought a 2 pack of Coffee Scoops,when i turned one upside down, it looked to me like the Bridge for a Ship,military or Otherwise, FYI, the Scoops are 1/8 Cup capacity, one Black and one White,Anyone Ever Build a Ship or Submarine with Such Items? I'm Thinking a GA Style Warship might be Do able,but thought I'd Ask You Guys. What Say You? Thanks for Looking. Dan

kerick · April 29, 2013, 09:45:35 PM

It would be easier to say if there was a pic to go with. As with all found objects every person see's a new possibility. Give it a shot I say!

Cobra · April 29, 2013, 10:53:56 PM

Thanks, I don't know how to Post pics,but it was from a Dollar Tree Store in my area.Dan

PR19_Kit · April 30, 2013, 01:56:46 AM

Ther's been at leat three threads on how to post pics here Dan...........

Cobra · April 30, 2013, 02:23:17 AM

i know,but my Youngest Brother is the 'Technical Expert' when it comes to that Stuff

if you're interested, Google Dollar Tree Coffee Scoops to see what they look like,OK? Dan

PR19_Kit · April 30, 2013, 03:47:42 AM

You mean these?

I can see exactly what you mean about using them for bridge structures upside down! If you've ever read James H. Cobb's 'Choosers of the Slain' the picture of his Whiff-ship 'USN Cunningham' has a bridge pretty much like that one.

Weaver · April 30, 2013, 04:07:18 AM

Nice find!

Didn't some of the M.a.K models use scoops of various sorts as big body sections? I seem to recall that the Nutrocker hover tank body is some kind of upside-down kitchen scoop.

Cobra · April 30, 2013, 05:03:16 AM

Yeah! Thanks for understanding Kit

I'm thinking of doing a Gerry Anderson style Ship with these,maybe even a Submarine! Dan

pyro-manic · April 30, 2013, 01:15:49 PM

Quote from: Weaver on April 30, 2013, 04:07:18 AM
Nice find!

Didn't some of the M.a.K models use scoops of various sorts as big body sections? I seem to recall that the Nutrocker hover tank body is some kind of upside-down kitchen scoop.

Kow Yokoyama made extensive use of plastic spoons.

kerick · April 30, 2013, 08:35:34 PM

The side view really shows what you were talking about. I agree, a sub sail or starship part for sure. Others will surely see other possibilities.

Cobra · April 30, 2013, 09:36:56 PM

Regarding my plans to do a Ship,would it work better to do a Full hull or a Waterline Build? Dan

Old Wombat · April 30, 2013, 11:31:38 PM

Quote from: Cobra on April 30, 2013, 09:36:56 PM
Regarding my plans to do a Ship,would it work better to do a Full hull or a Waterline Build? Dan

That, my friend, is a matter of personal preference & what you are willing to build. Your choice, dude!

Guy