The Edmund Fitzgerald

[RocketmanTan]

One of the models I've always wanted to do has been the Mighty Fitz (okay, technically I've always wanted to design a model of the titanic, but honestly, who could beat Mr. Currel's work?). I think my skills are currently "good" enough where I can make a mediocre pass at the vessel. So, here goes.

Currently drawn up the hull; not much else as of right now. Might include a base/stand seeing as that's becoming the norm for me.

 

[RocketmanTan]

...I'm actually finishing way faster than I had expected.

 

[micahrogers]

Ok now your making another model that I will want...

 

[RocketmanTan]

Ok now your making another model that I will want...

Don't worry, I'll hopefully release it before monday! :thumb:

 

[RocketmanTan]

Alright, so the model comes with a very generic loading dock base:

"Infoplates" are a good way to practice graphic design I've found out...

 

[RocketmanTan]

PDF's compiled! Testbuild will be tomorrow; for now I'm gonna get some much-needed sleep.

 

[zathros]

I think this will be a very popular model, especially if you embed Edmund Fitzgerald's song "The wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald", in this thread, with the "Three Witches of November" like this:

The "Three witches of November":

[YOUTUBE]9vST6hVRj2A[/YOUTUBE]

 

[RocketmanTan]

I think this will be a very popular model, especially if you embed Edmund Fitzgerald's song "The wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald", in this thread, with the "Three Witches of November" like this:

The "Three witches of November":

[YOUTUBE]9vST6hVRj2A[/YOUTUBE]

Lightfoot's song is one of my favorites! Very haunting.

 

[RocketmanTan]

Ohkay, dock's done:

The hull was the scariest part for me; glad it came out better than expected!

 

[RocketmanTan]

And the Mighty Fitz is done!

I'll try to get the model up by tonight.

 

[RocketmanTan]

And done: http://fav.me/d67kgb2

 

[inky]

Thanks Rocketman Tan, you did a great job.

 

[zathros]

It looks fantastic, though I would paint the base the ship sits on blue (to simulate water). It's quite amazing that you build the dock too, That looks great and could serve many a ship model. The Hull looks great, that many formers is scary! This will be a very popular model.

 

[RocketmanTan]

It looks fantastic, though I would paint the base the ship sits on blue (to simulate water). It's quite amazing that you build the dock too, That looks great and could serve many a ship model. The Hull looks great, that many formers is scary! This will be a very popular model.

I was thinking of doing blue, but I felt that it clashed with the rest of the colors, and a muddy brown sort of lended an industrial feel to the whole setup.

 

[zathros]

A textured muddy brown would add to the reality of many of these harbors! It's a beauty, and a nice package.