It's not a miniature, it's a BIGATURE - Launceston Gasworks scale model

Here's my latest miniature, a 1/50 scale model of the Launceston Gasworks Vertical Retort building in Launceston, Tasmania. It is such a large building in real life that when I was determining a workable scale based on the size of the individual bricks, the completed miniature ended up being the largest scale model I've ever made. It's not a miniature, it's a BIGature!
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[@bushranger900]

Outstanding Dave your modelling is way above most of us.

[@DavesModelWorkshop]

Thank you :)

[@thewarehouseproject2634]

Welcome back mate!

[@DavesModelWorkshop]

Thank you :)

[@henrysanchez4810]

Amazing work she is fantastic, you my friend are an artist!!

[@DavesModelWorkshop]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@diecast_MikeEspo]

AMAZING! AWESOME!

[@DavesModelWorkshop]

Thanks! 😄

[@sentimentalbloke185]

Geez, buddy, you've got some patience. This is amazingly detailed.

[@DavesModelWorkshop]

Patience, OCD, call it what you will ;) Thanks mate

[@anthonyfoley3401]

Top job, Dave!

[@DavesModelWorkshop]

Thank you :)

[@damirmejric3441]

62k bricks... Wow... :) Awesome work, Dave.

[@DavesModelWorkshop]

Thanks mate :)

[@DerUnbbekante]

Such a good looking model. You did a great job! Moreover, it is good to know that the real building is in better condition nowadays.

[@DavesModelWorkshop]

Agreed. I like to capture old buildings when the look derelict, but I like to know that they will still be with us for many more years.

[@valborchardt3596]

Brilliant Dave, must have taken you quite a few hours to make that one but its awesome….you are very talented. Thank you

[@DavesModelWorkshop]

Thank you Val :) Yes, it's been a long time coming this one!

[@ModelNerd]

That's an absolutely gorgeous model. Some serious dedication from you there with 62k bricks and it really pays off in the final result.

[@DavesModelWorkshop]

Thank you! Sorry for taking so long to reply, I've been in Japan for a couple of weeks. Cheers, Dave

[@johnnyvscustomsgaragetassie.]

Dave , WOW! that is an iconic building for sure. Fantastic job. If you're back in October I'll have two of my Dio's on display and a Collab build on display on the 21st at a model and toy expo in Prospect vale Tassie, of the Longford Viaduct and Pub corner and starting grid from the historic GP that was raced here in the early 60's. Cheer's JV

[@DavesModelWorkshop]

Hi mate, unfortunately I'll be back in Melbourne on the 21st Oct :( I watched your starting grid video, there are several very cool builds there!

[@dariosmodelbuilds]

Fantastic build. Brave of you to tackle it but the result was worth it.

[@davidhourigan9769]

Thanks Dario!

[@usssaratogacv3lefevre978]

WOW!!! That is amazing Dave.

[@DutchDaveModels]

Stunning model of a beautiful piece of industrial architecture. Nice job!

[@DavesModelWorkshop]

Thank you Dutch Dave, from Australian Dave! ;)

[@a10warthog77]

Not sure if your a Pink Floyd fan but that building reminded me of the artwork for their Animals album, not to mention the “bricks in the wall”. Beautiful piece of work Dave.

[@DavesModelWorkshop]

Ah, Battersea Power Station, I know the building. I can see the resemblance. Thanks mate.

[@AmateurScaleModelBuildi-lj3so]

That's utterly amazing!

[@DavesModelWorkshop]

Thank you! Sorry for taking so long to reply, I've been in Japan for a couple of weeks. Cheers, Dave

[@jyvesguillemot]

stunning work mate - yes , its a BIGature ! very nicely well done- all the best jy

[@DavesModelWorkshop]

Thank you JY!

[@The_Modeling_Underdog]

Dave, mate. That was brilliant. There's a certain beauty to those structures, especially the one from the turn of the century and early 1900s. Not many an industrial building being modelled these days outside of some KZbin scale railway channels. It looks fantastic, well done. Cheers.

[@DavesModelWorkshop]

Thank you mate :) agreed, there’s something special and honest about old industrial buildings.

[@TheNakedSilo]

Amazing and impressive. Much respect to you.

[@DavesModelWorkshop]

Thank you very much!

[@larrydelaruelle5778]

Genius. Totally awesome!

[@DavesModelWorkshop]

Thank you! Sorry for taking so long to reply, I've been in Japan for a couple of weeks. Cheers, Dave

[@michaeldean1289]

Hi Dave Totally insane build brother! It looks absolutely amazing. Thanks for sharing your great piece of work mate cheers from Perth ❤😊

[@DavesModelWorkshop]

Thank you! Sorry for taking so long to reply, I've been in Japan for a couple of weeks. Cheers, Dave

[@mylyneatzombie]

Hahahah Bigature!!!!! I love it! Such an amazing build!!!

[@DavesModelWorkshop]

Thank you Mylyn! I'm chuffed that you have been able to see it in person :)

[@modelrestorations]

I just found you Dave. Very Impressive Modeling! Your detail is amazing!

[@DavesModelWorkshop]

Thank you! :)

[@lmmodellismomilitare]

Nice and good video! Thank you for sharing and interesting video

[@DavesModelWorkshop]

Thank you! Sorry for taking so long to reply, I've been in Japan for a couple of weeks. Cheers, Dave

[@goforitpainting]

Looks cool.

[@DavesModelWorkshop]

Thank you!

[@pebblesthecat3625]

What a magnificent model. While I enjoyed watching the video, I would have much preferred to see more of the tips and tricks and construction side of things as well, such as showing how you made the jointing pieces for the supporting girders, made the chimney, the painting, shading and weathering of things etc. You are obviously a highly skilled modeler, so please share your knowledge to those less experienced who want to learn. Otherwise, very interesting and entertaining.

[@pebblesthecat3625]

Is there any way you could start posting more videos on KZbin please ? I have learned so much from your channel over the years and really appreciate all the time and trouble you took to do them. Even if they are only quick little 2 minute things showing a tip or trick, how to make a simple tool for doing a particular job, a painting trick, how to construct in a particularly awkward material, or how to create a certain texture on a model. Anything an experienced and gifted model maker like yourself can do to showcase any item or idea to people who are not as experienced or are new to the hobby is in reality like catching gold dust ! So please consider uploading content again on a more regular time line. It's more help than I think you realise.

[@garyparker2969]

WOWSERZZ 😱😱😱 Over 62 K Bricks . GBA 🤗 Gary.

[@DavesModelWorkshop]

Thanks Gary. Yes, it was a long slog at one point there...

[@ScaleModelGeek]

Awesome. What state are you located in?

[@DavesModelWorkshop]

I’m in Melbourne, Victoria.

[@ScaleModelGeek]

@@DavesModelWorkshop So am I. Your channel was my go to when I picked up my hobby again a couple of years ago after a 20+ year break.

[@DavesModelWorkshop]

Ah, thanks mate :) @@ScaleModelGeek that means a lot to me.

[@nomanejane5766]

❤

[@DavesModelWorkshop]

Thank you!

[@johnnyvscustomsgaragetassie.]

I do have a video on my channel of them too. Cheer's JV

[@DavesModelWorkshop]

I like your garage diorama!