What "Master & Commander" did to me.

[Ooteedee]

This is not really a prop story... but in a way... it is.

Long story short: Years ago I saw the movie Master & Commander... which totally blew me away. Then...I read all the books. Needed to build a boat. Started a build. Obsessed about it. Added my own parts. 70+ crew. Made web movies. A Facebook page. Writing. Photos. Characters. Costume plans.
Translation: I went nutty.
The movie compelled me to make a prop. In this case... the prop was a ship.

Here are the videos. (Please be sure to select "HD" in the YouTube viewer settings if you can.)

"It Had to Be Built"
A video about the inspiration, and subsequent obsession, with the building of a model of the USS Constitution, and* my plans to expand the experience online.*
It Had to Be Built HD - YouTube

"One by One - The Story of the USS Constitution"
A historical dramatization (overly dramatic perhaps) of the impact the USS Constitution had on the formidable British Navy. *
One by One - The Story of the USS Constitution - YouTube

"Undefeated: The Story of Old Ironsides"*
The first video I made. Designed to tease the completion of the model.*
"Undefeated: The Story of Old Ironsides" trailer - YouTube

"Four Days Out"
A compilation using images of the completed ship taken by a professional photographer, which also portrays real people who have joined the crew through Isaac Hull's Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/isaac.hull.58
Four Days Out HD - YouTube

"The Fifer"
What should be located near the Fife Rail? A Fifer of course!
The Fifer.mov - YouTube

"The Life of a Super Model"
A goofy documentation of the photo shoot itself… but with a fashion spin.*
The Life of a Super Model - YouTube

 

[CJS]

Thats amazing. Love it. The only models I build are tall ships. I have this exact kit awaiting next in line. You did a fantastic job in the great cabin.

 

[FordPrefect]

Good stuff ! Great job on the model and the super model video was fun.
Cheers !