I was on the Calypso with the crew when they came to the Channel Islands off Santa Barbara and Ventura, California in the 70's. Our marine biology class spent a week doing science research and diving surveys of species counts. We did it two years in a row each summer on Calypso then later on the Alcyone with Michael Cousteau. Made a huge impression, so amazing to see such a modeling of the ship. I worked for ILM for many years, so we can appreciate the skills shown here.
hello, these compliments mean a lot to me. the Calypso accompanied me throughout my childhood, and certainly contributed to my career as a sailor. Regards, Jean Pierre
Fantastic job! I have this kit (unbuilt) and I can see the amount of extra detail and care you've put into your build. I too will be adding the flags, I have a few reference photos showing this and I feel it really celebrates this beautiful ship as she appeared in her glory days. I think you're the only modeler I've seen who has done this. :) Beautiful work, you've really done justice to Calypso.
hello, Thank you very much for this nice comment! yes I tried to make this model as lively as possible!... The Calypso made me dream so much when I was a child, she deserved it! I wish you lots of fun building yours! Regards, Jean Pierre
Elle est très belle, les détails , c est géniale comment avez vous trouvé les personnages et fait les bouteilles de plongée et la tenue. C est franchement beau.
Bonjour ! Merci pour le compliment ! Tous les détails sont faits avec de la récupération !… Bour de bois, plastique… les personnages ont été imprimés en 3D. Cordialement Jean-Pierre
Hi there, Beautiful model, I particularly love the extra details like crew figures, can I ask where you got those from please, I would like to incorporate them in my build.
