UPDATE Model to the B.C. Maritime Museum

[bcfcbccsscollector]

Hi all,

I have heard back from the curator at the BC Maritime Museum in Victoria. Apparently, they are quite interested in the model, as there are no original "V" class vessels in their collection. So, if all goes according to plan, they will have posession of my "Baby" by years end. It will be great to be able to see my piece on display in the museum, and feel good about, as "Dane" said, preserving maritime history. I will let you know when it is actually completed.

[Mac Write]

Make sure all the details are correct <cough>bridge stairs</cough> and congratulations!!!

[bcfcbccsscollector]

Ah yes, I am in the middle of selling our house, but am now on holidays, so I will endeavour to make the appropriate "Modifications" prior to turning her over. But you may or may not know how damn tricky it is to put those stair railings together!!!!

[Political Incorrectness]

Congratulations Darren, hopefully I will get to see your piece of contribution to maritime history someday in the near future. I am guessing it took years to do all the work on it?

[bcfcbccsscollector]

It took about 4 years (On and off) to complete. The 1:208 of the "Alberni" I am working on has been over 7 years, but from the pics posted in the other thread, it is worth waiting for? But I must admit, at this time, I want to keep it (But that could change).......... All the more reason to build a new model!

[Scott]

Congratulations. It will be one of the best models there. A couple of the ones they have are pretty plain and undetailed, but yours is great. Would look great alongside the great model of the original Sidney (or is it Tsawwassen?) they have there.

[bcfcbccsscollector]

I also managed to get a pic of inside the car deck. I detailed it too somewhat, despite the lack of lighting.

[Mac Write]

Would love to see the car deck all lit up or use a F1.4 lens on a long exposure (30sec?)

[Doug]

macwrite said:

Would love to see the car deck all lit up or use a F1.4 lens on a long exposure (30sec?)

Or you could just appreciate what this good man has been working on for seven years rather than pointing out what it doesn't have.

[bcfcbccsscollector]

Thanks Doug. If my intention was to make it a "Virtual tour", I would have done so. The model was primarily for exterior view only. I think that one has to try to construct this themselves, to appreciate the work, detail and time that is involved. Thanks to all for your comments, but receiving acknowledgement from the Maritime Museum is a definite "Plus" indeed.

[Barnacle]

Well, for what it's worth, the level of detail impressed the heck out of me, especially since the car deck is intended only as a "peek-a-boo" view.

People who build WSF models aren't as lucky; they/we have no doors to close. ;D

[Neil]

'Collector- You've done some remarkable work, and your ferry models are definitely a contribution toward preserving our marine heritage, since, gawd knows, those boats aren't going to be preserved any other way. I hope you're encouraged to continue, and I hope your works find a good and safe home.

[Curtis]

I'm impressed with this work you did it's so...well...Awesome.
I'll have to check it out if I ever get the chance to go to the Maritime Museum.

[Airchime]

Being able to have your model on display at the Maritime Museum is really quite an accomplishment.

Congratulations Mr. 'Collector!!

[Mac Write]

I just wanted a better light in the photo of the car deck to see the high level of detail he put into doing the inside of the car deck. Extremely detailed and top notch model. Can't wait to see it on display

[bcfcbccsscollector]

Well, it's complete.

I will be presenting the model to the museum Thursday morning. I even got an invitation to join their model restoration section (Although I really feel like a novice, with a creative flair!)

Once it is on display, I'll have to go in and get a couple shots and post them here.

[bcfcbccsscollector]

Well, NOW it's comlpete.

I presented the model to the curator this morning. Needless to say, they were extremely pleased with this acquisition. I was also shown where my model will be displayed. If you know the exhibit, it will be below the window and against the wall, between the Queen of Chilliwack and the Queen of Burnaby.

I am now more inclined to donate the Alberni once I complete her, but it may be awhile yet. Having the invite to join their restoration/construction team was acknowledgement enough for the years put into this. Again, thanks all for your comments and I will DEFINITELY get pics up once they have built a case for her, sometime in the next two months.

At the same time, I also donated a 14 X 20 aerial photo of the Queen of Esquimalt at Yarrows (Victoria) circa 1970s, and mounted photos of the City of Vancouver at launching and underway at West Vancouver. My contribution to preserving the history of B.C. Ferries......

[Mac Write]

Well done. We should have a group event and opening ceremony for when it goes on display.

[BrianWilliams]

Very, very well done -- it is a legacy to coastal British Columbians.

It is a reminder, too, that shipbuilders once commissioned skilled people to create models as an expression of pride in their full sized work.

Your model is a continuation of that tradition, though the 1000's of hours are your own. Bravo!