My Scratch-Built Disney Nautilus

[Jeff Summers]

Here are some photos of a build I did a few years ago. The model is 57" long.

 

[robn1]

Incredible! Really great work, welcome.

 

[crackerjazz]

57" Wow! Welcome aboard! What material did you use for the hull plating and rivets? And how long did your build take? Someday I want to take on a project like this.

 

[Jeff Summers]

The hull plating is what I call railroad board or coated poster board. The rivets are applied one drop at a time using Pine Car glue. I chose that because it holds it's shape really well after it dries. As for the rest of the construction, the main hull "skeleton" is 3/16" foam core board. The wheelhouse and keel structures are made of illustration board with some railroad board plating. The rakers are carved from balsa wood. And then there are a variety of other pieces/parts like bagged wood shapes and glass shapes purchased from a hobby store, clear plastic drink cup lids and blister packaging.

 

[division 6]

Nicely done.
Always a fan of Goff's N.

 

[DarthVador]

Very Nice work Jeff looks really amazing..

 

[ahoudini]

Just amazing! The final result is particularly astounding given the materials list. This is truly "something from nothing," and an inspiration to all of us.

 

[Jeff Summers]

Thank you for the kind comments. I should point out that I began the process using the original Disney blueprints found online...

http://modelshipsinthecinema.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/nautilusentireblueprints.jpg

 

[Pro Mod]

Great work and I love the riveting!

 

[crackerjazz]

Did you follow the Disney blueprints to the letter? I might have to ask for pointers every now and then when I finally start building one.

 

[Jeff Summers]

Pretty much. I used the blueprints as a pattern. There may be rivet-counters who might have issues with it, but overall I am pleased with the results.

 

[Jeff Summers]

This is some photo-composite art I created using the model....

 

[ahoudini]

Really cool art! Love the Nautilus in the grip of the squid!

 

[ColHero]

Fabulous work! Insane detail...