Artitec ORCA Jaws Boat Model 2022

[@lawrencelewis2592]

I've been a model builder for over 60 years and I like to think I'm pretty good at it. I have many Artitec buildings on my N scale train layout but I do not have the skills needed to build that! What a great model!

[@GrimWillows]

Thanks for the comment. It was quite a challenge and the first model boat I have ever done! To be honest my near vision has deteriorated in the past year, so I don't think I could do it without a magnifier or varifocals now. Do you have anywhere I can see your layout?

[@lawrencelewis2592]

@@GrimWillows No, I'm afraid. It's set in Germany in Era 3 and is pretty big-it fills the biggest room in my apartment. I don't know how to post pictures to YT.

[@GrimWillows]

@@lawrencelewis2592 oh wow. Love that time period.

[@lawrencelewis2592]

@@GrimWillows I think for most model railroaders the late steam and early diesel is always going to be popular. Here in North America that would be the late 1930s to 1960. In Europe that period lasted a lot longer. Same goes for cars on the streets- Lots of air-cooled VWs, but no VW Jettas.

[@funnyml3356]

Looking great. I wish there was a kit for a bigger version.

[@GrimWillows]

Me too!

[@LesWalker2023]

I need this! Great kit and so fun to watch you build it! Great job! Wonderful kit!

[@GrimWillows]

Thanks! Quite hard to get hold of now. I"d love to do this again at a slightly larger scale. No kit as detailed as this, at any scale currently.

[@jasondylansargent2195]

Class love the music also 😄👍

[@GrimWillows]

A lot of amazing tracks besides the main theme. Goes for the Jaws 2 soundtrack too!

[@emptycasketcreations4697]

You killed the paint job

[@GrimWillows]

Thanks. My first boat. Only done figures before. Mostly D&D paints!

[@CongaLineMonkey]

Just waiting for them to come out with a 1:1 kit so I can do some sharkin'!

[@yobculture]

Will there ever be a larger version of this model? It’s really nice.

[@GrimWillows]

@@yobculture I'd have hoped so too. The company specialises in railway model scale so unlikely. It is the only set I could find and, for the scale, it is the most detailed.

[@reformedpilgrim]

Usually, the configuration of the hull below the waterline is a problem in most ORCA models. This one is pretty good.

[@GrimWillows]

Yeah I saw so many variations in replicas, when trying to make plans, a few years back. This model has (had?) an alternative waterline version for Railway dioramas.

[@rustysmith5809]

This is cool

[@GrimWillows]

Hopefully someone will release a larger kit one day. This is designed for a model railways.

[@MrKrc2002]

Very nice work. Is this kit still available

[@GrimWillows]

Yes, it was only released last year.

[@Mxulin]

@@GrimWillows Where at?

[@GrimWillows]

@@Mxulin I imported mine from Germany. That seller doesn't stock it anymore. Ebay is probably your best option.

[@dariocifalino6256]

Link to buy it?

[@GrimWillows]

You want to buy my model? It's not for sale. thanks though.

[@mikeg2939]

​@@GrimWillows Perfect response 😂 just a simple please works wonders sometimes.

[@cedriclachaise8325]

Superbe réalisation , bravo , auriez vous des conseils pour procéder , je vais recevoir la mienne et j'aimerais avoir le rendu de la vôtre . Quelle peinture avez vous utilisez , matériel , je débute , merci

[@GrimWillows]

Merci! Tout de Amazon: Acrylic (Acrylique) Vallejo peinture d'apprêt noire (Black primer paint). D&D Nolzur's Mervelous Pigments Adventurers Paint set (contains 10). peinture vert clair est Citadel Deepkin Flesh. peinture laiton est Vallejo Brass érosion est Army Painter Quickshade washes. Strong Tone. excuses pour mon français :)

[@cedriclachaise8325]

@@GrimWillows Merci beaucoup pour ta réponse🙏 , il me tarde de le recevoir

[@cedriclachaise8325]

@@GrimWillows est ce que ça nécessite beaucoup d'outillage pour procéder au montage ?

[@GrimWillows]

@@cedriclachaise8325 très délicat, beaucoup de patience. Je n'avais pas d'outils corrects mais, avec de la patience, tout peut être réalisé

[@GrimWillows]

@@cedriclachaise8325 I used a scalpel on a cutting mat

[@navelriver]

What about the engine? Just teasing! Excellent work!!

[@GrimWillows]

The hull is solid resin :)

[@navelriver]

@@GrimWillows So the engine and full interior is actually there, just need a little imagination! Beautiful model!!

[@GrimWillows]

@@navelriver just wish they had a larger scale version. Such a good kit.

[@navelriver]

@@GrimWillows I am pleasantly surprised by the lasting popularity of this boat, particularly with the extreme detail modellers! Now to put your boat in a diorama!

[@Doom_Squid_Son]

How long is it by the way?

[@GrimWillows]

15cm

[@Thalarctos.]

Superbe !! 🦈

[@GrimWillows]

Thanks :)

[@robinaroundtown...2194]

Gee...how much too build me one just like this... thanks and best...

[@GrimWillows]

The kit is only around 80 Euros. I really enjoyed making this and I took my time over the course of a month. Done mostly on Weekend afternoons, relaxing and catching up on podcasts. Not sure if i'd want to do it again at the same scale. If it was a larger scale I'd be tempted :)

[@TrekFanNCC-1701]

I absolutely love this video! I’ve been looking everywhere for this kit! Can anyone give me a link to get one please? =^>

[@GrimWillows]

Thanks, I wish I'd done it with higher quality photos at the end! Are you in Europe? I think I imported mine from Germany to the UK. The only was I could find it As Artitec direct was always out of stock. I'll have a little browse in my emails to see where I purchased it from. There was no import fee, just a small fee (less than £5) with my bank for converting to euro.

[@GrimWillows]

I got mine from modellbahnunion dot com but they don't even have it listed now. You get results by google searching Artitec 50.143 (that is the model number) Usually comes up in smaller model railway shop stock. Most seem to be out of stock tho. Might get lucky with ebay but be wary of over priced sellers and high shipping costs. Might be an idea to contact artitecshop and ask if they intend to restock the item? Good luck :)

[@TrekFanNCC-1701]

@@GrimWillows Thank you, I appreciate your response. Hopefully someday I will be able to get this kit. =-)

[@TrekFanNCC-1701]

@@GrimWillows I am in the United States. Everywhere I look, this model is out of stock or sold out. I hope that they re release this kit someday. Thank you for sharing your build with us. It looks terrific!