Hamburger Hafen Diorama / HMV / 1:250

[Kevin WS]

Stunning model and work!

I notice also lots of additional detail and scratch built items. The Fokker is especially nice!

Do the lamps in and on the warehouse light?

[Hi-Torque]

Hi Friends,

Continuing with the SCHWAN:

@Kevin: Thank you for the kind words! No, the lights do not illuminate. I debated on fiber optics as thats about the only thing that works for individual lamps at this scale but elected to just press on. Considering how much work I did to the interior of the warehouse, I wish I had! The Fokker W-34 was a lot of fun and is completely from scratch.

Kind Regards,

Cris

[Hi-Torque]

Masts and Rigging:

[Vermin_King]

Unbelievable. Your attention to detail is amazing

[romanmodels]

nice build there

[Hi-Torque]

Hi Friends,

Thank you for your kind words! The HMV line of models is exceptional and allow for great details. As I am replicating the original thread at Kartonbau.de, I am leaving all of the reference pictures till the end. I mention this because one of the joys of our hobby for me is research and a wealth of information on this era is available.

Finishing up the SCHWAN with the last cargo handling cranes.

Regards,

Cris

[Hi-Torque]

Hello Friends,

The harbor has been dredged and the SCHWAN and her lighters are alongside the quay.

Best regards,

Cris

[Hi-Torque]

Hello Friends,

Putting all of the pieces together. The harbor is nearing completion.

Best regards,

Cris

[Hi-Torque]

Hello Friends,

With the addition of the seagulls and a few minor details, the Hamburger Hafen is complete.

I used two copies of the model along with two lasercut sets (mainly for the lighters and rail wagons), 6 feet of 3/32" square basswood, about 35 blades, and about 30 1:220 hand painted Preiser miniature figures to make the model shown.

I estimate about 350 hours (oh yes I am slow!) for construction of the warehouse and goods, 1 horse drawn wagon, 11 rail cars, 1 locomotive, 5 lighters, 1 crew boat, 1 mail boat, 1 steamer, 3 semi-portal cranes, 2 cars, 2 trucks, and an airplane.

A thoroughly enjoyable model full to overflowing with unbelievable accuracy and details.

Thank you for reading along.

Kind Regards,

Cris

[Hi-Torque]

Hi Friends,

One last addendum: In my original thread Hamburger Hafen Diorama /HMV/1:250 [FERTIG] - Der Hafen - Kartonbau.de - Alles rund ums Kartonmodell I included many links and pictures to reference material.

Here are a few of the images I used during the construction of the diorama.

Kind Regards,

Cris