Sea Rescue

Scale: 1:72 Status: in-progress

Project Vision

A dramatic maritime rescue scene capturing the bravery and dedication of sea rescue services. This diorama will feature a rescue vessel in action, complete with authentic details of modern or historic rescue equipment, rigging, and the dynamic seascape environment.

Why This Project?

Sea rescue services represent courage, skill, and dedication to saving lives at sea. This project aims to honor those who risk their lives in challenging conditions, while exploring new techniques in building maritime vessels and creating realistic water effects.

Project Overview

Build Type: Scratch build
Scale: 1:72
Status: In Progress - Planning Phase
Start Date: December 2025
Skill Level: Intermediate
Difficulty: Moderate - Vessel construction, water effects, weathering

Project Goals

Research and plan rescue vessel design (historic or modern)
Build detailed rescue vessel with authentic equipment
Create realistic seascape with wave effects
Develop weathering techniques for maritime conditions
Capture the drama and movement of a rescue operation

Build Approach

Planning & Research - Study rescue vessels, reference materials, scale calculations
Vessel Construction - Hull, deck, superstructure, rescue equipment
Seascape Base - Water surface, waves, foam effects
Details & Weathering - Paint, rigging, crew figures, environmental effects
Final Assembly - Integration and presentation

Materials & Techniques

Hull Construction: Basswood or balsa planking, or carved foam
Superstructure: Styrene sheet, balsa wood, card
Water Effects: Resin, acrylic gel medium, painted effects
Weathering: Salt spray effects, rust, worn paint
Details: Wire rigging, scratch-built equipment, miniature figures

Inspiration & References

Research materials and reference images to be gathered during planning phase

Progress Updates

Follow the build progress through detailed build logs documenting each phase of construction.

View Build Log #001 - Planning →

This project is currently in active development. Check back regularly for updates as the build progresses.

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