Disney 1:32 Nautilus Project

On this page are many images of the final Nautilus model. For maintenance reasons, access to the model for lighting adjustments is made through the wheelhouse and clever use of high strength magnets. The forward hatch ahead of the Wheelhouse is actually a CLAMP and can be removed facilitating removal of the wheelhouse. The magnetic pull from below is so strong that the nose of the wheelhouse is held perfectly to the deck by this forward clamp alone. The wheelhouse-forward deck raker assembly is hinged at the wheelhouse and held magnetically forward so it just swings up as the wheelhouse is removed.

The images on this page show the Nautilus after final painting and where labeled show the model in TRUE-Light [or color corrected lighting] so the final paint finish with its many layers can be appreciated. The model was then photographed in a dramatic raking studio ‘pretty’ lighting which alters the final look but portrays the model in a deeper, warm light. This warmer lighting accentuates the sinister look of the on-board lighting and shows the rivet patterns nicely.

More Images of Nautilus

Once the model was finished, we took a large number of final photos prior to delivery. In order to get the model safely to Chicago, one of our own modelmakers decided it was best to drive it to Chicago himself. We did not disagree and the client was also in agreement that the extra cost was worth the investment. Once you see how the finished model looks you will nod your head in agreement!

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