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
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!
Thanks, I don't know how to Post pics,but it was from a Dollar Tree Store in my area.Dan
Ther's been at leat three threads on how to post pics here Dan........... ;D ;)
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
You mean these?
(https://www.whatifmodellers.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg600.imageshack.us%2Fimg600%2F3720%2Fcoffeescoopsa.jpg&hash=415dcec47224ff2439996513d4b326469be110aa)
(https://www.whatifmodellers.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg96.imageshack.us%2Fimg96%2F3941%2Fcoffeescoopsb.jpg&hash=64591e1530855e693d0c1c25b448aee6c87af651)
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.
Nice find! :thumbsup:
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.
Yeah! Thanks for understanding Kit :mellow: I'm thinking of doing a Gerry Anderson style Ship with these,maybe even a Submarine! Dan
Quote from: Weaver on April 30, 2013, 04:07:18 AM
Nice find! :thumbsup:
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. :thumbsup:
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.
Regarding my plans to do a Ship,would it work better to do a Full hull or a Waterline Build? Dan
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!
:cheers:
Guy