Tour of a MASSIVE 7ft Long Disney Nautilus With a FULL INTERIOR!

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  • Опубліковано 9 сер 2023
  • This model was built over a period of over twenty years by talented artist, Ken Dowd. Everything was built by hand, and no CAD or 3D printing was utilized. Everything was scratch built by hand. Every room. Every corridor. Every pot, pan, crate, barrel and valve are modeled.
    This is, undoubtedly, a masterpiece.
    Finished model with installed LED lighting can be viewed here:
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  • @MWMTex
    @MWMTex 11 місяців тому +213

    This model belongs in a museum. Actually, the Smithsonian is where it belongs. The Nautilus deserves a spot just like the Enterprise got one. Beautiful work and most impressive. I can't wait to see this lit up in all its glory.

    • @benjamindelnat9448
      @benjamindelnat9448 11 місяців тому +13

      Absolutely. In a beautiful case where everyone can get right up to it and discover all the details.

    • @richardwellons5138
      @richardwellons5138 11 місяців тому +6

      ... FULLY CONCUR ...

    • @DrWhom
      @DrWhom 11 місяців тому +5

      not really. fantasy craft are fun, but far too prominent in our current culture

    • @oldguy9051
      @oldguy9051 11 місяців тому +6

      @@DrWhom Which is exactly why it should be in the museum.
      Thank you for proving the case!

    • @llYossarian
      @llYossarian 11 місяців тому +5

      ​@@DrWhom I feel like this kind of 70-year-old Atomic Age-meets-retro Flash Gordon science fiction/fantasy is fairly uncommon today... what's an example of it being "too prominent in our current culture"?

  • @giacomogregoletto1056
    @giacomogregoletto1056 3 місяці тому +5

    Ken is a real genius!!!! He is the real captain Nemo for me! 🤩🥺

  • @mohammadsattar5488
    @mohammadsattar5488 11 місяців тому +3

    Sometimes and hour plus for another man's hobby is just soothing to watch. Kudos

  • @moplum
    @moplum 11 місяців тому +36

    Bob, thank you for having Ken as your guest on your show. He is truly an amazing artist. This should be in a museum. Best show todate.

  • @lzurich70
    @lzurich70 11 місяців тому +64

    Absolutely stunning! Here is a level of scratch building that few modelers will ever reach. This is just the coolest thing. Definitely museum quality.

  • @MrNBridger
    @MrNBridger 11 місяців тому +38

    There are no words to describe this amazing piece of art adequately.

    • @mohammadsattar5488
      @mohammadsattar5488 11 місяців тому

      Was àmazing not adequate enough ?

    • @carrolbrooks2143
      @carrolbrooks2143 11 місяців тому

      @@mohammadsattar5488 Jealous Much!?!?!? LOL 😏😋🥲🤪🙃😉😊😆😀🙂

  • @Space_Logic
    @Space_Logic 11 місяців тому +1

    This is LEGENDARY Level of Craftmanship, I think I cannot conjure the correct words to even say what I wanna say, hats off to a true Master Craftsman.

  • @Fritzie73
    @Fritzie73 Місяць тому

    I'm watching this for the second time, he's a true artist! Amazing work!! I purchased the movie for my 65th birthday 😂 I remember seeing it that first time at our local theater on Saturday afternoon with my sisters!! I think if my Dad could have gotten away with it, he would have been right there beside us stuffing his face with popcorn too 😂❤!! I bought it for him as a Christmas present one year, he was telling the kids to sit down and be quiet, lol 😂, we all enjoyed the show!

  • @Kendallian132
    @Kendallian132 11 місяців тому +1

    Back in 1988 my wife and I went to Disney World. At the time, the 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea ride with the Nautilus was still in operation. As you perhaps know, Disney sells a hat for EVERYTHING. One of my cousins who collects different hats asked me to try and find him one that was unusual. I looked and looked at all the gift shops which were themed with the attractions and rides but could not find anything that truly stood out. Then we got to the 20000 Leagues ride. The attendants that were directing people through the cordons all wore the horizontal striped sailor shirts with Watch Hats (similar to Chauffeur's caps) with the stylized "N" and Trident above the brim representing the Nautilus. BINGO!!! I found it! So I asked where I could get one. They sort of looked puzzled and said "I don't think they sell them here". I could not believe it! It's not often that Disney misses a revenue/marketing opportunity.

  • @lokischildren8714
    @lokischildren8714 11 місяців тому +3

    One of the best model iv ever seen

  • @supaoranges1086
    @supaoranges1086 11 місяців тому +40

    I am absolutely stunned at the level of detail! This is a master piece that deserves to be in a museum

    • @spdyrzr01
      @spdyrzr01 2 місяці тому

      Do you think Ken could dare to give up his Nautilus while he's alive? I absolutely agree it is of museum quality craftsmanship. A fibre-optic inspection camera POV tour would top it off.

  • @MrHics
    @MrHics Місяць тому

    as someone who recently spent 2,000 hours deep inside this beast, I really appreciate this level of detail and craftsmanship. congrats!

    • @RCSubGuy
      @RCSubGuy  Місяць тому

      You spent 2000 hours... in the Disney Nautilus? Pray, tell me more.

  • @zuluwarrior1648
    @zuluwarrior1648 11 місяців тому +7

    Bob that is a absolutely amazing model the best interior of the Disney nautilas to date .That is definitely a Smithsonian museum piece tim

  • @easternsuneasternsun171
    @easternsuneasternsun171 11 місяців тому +2

    Amazing job

  • @Sharkwhisperer57
    @Sharkwhisperer57 11 місяців тому +9

    His work, that model are truly unbelievable. The thousands of hours he's put into creating, modeling and building this out, all without the aid of a computer are unfathomable. You can tell how proud he is of this, and the details he's created are simply incredible. Previous comments noted this model belongs in a museum.

  • @fxmanaz
    @fxmanaz 11 місяців тому +4

    that is an amazing model well done .

  • @Gunslinger1875
    @Gunslinger1875 11 місяців тому +2

    I'm totally blown away!

  • @Pinkielover
    @Pinkielover 11 місяців тому +1

    I've never even seen the movie no idea what that looks like.. But the level of detail is crazy, You can see love went into it.. And lots of trial and error

  • @williamwurthmann1573
    @williamwurthmann1573 11 місяців тому +2

    BEST SHOW YET....THANK YOU.

  • @Bigboy4018
    @Bigboy4018 11 місяців тому +4

    WOW! What skill and craftsmanship. Well done sir!

  • @binomesprite7829
    @binomesprite7829 11 місяців тому

    I had dinner at Dick Fleischer's house once and he showed me two models of the Nautilus he had. One was quiet small the other 2 to 3 foot long. I think both were used in the filming, Awesome experience. He was such a nice man.

  • @billk8579
    @billk8579 11 місяців тому +1

    I was 7 years old when I first saw this movie and have been fascinated with the movie and models of the Nautilus since. When we remodeled our basement, I painted one wall an ocean blue. I have always wanted someone with artistic skills to paint the Nautilus on the wall with a 3D perspective and an emphasis on the lighting and crocodile eyes. Great video…great project.

  • @hurdygurdyguy1
    @hurdygurdyguy1 11 місяців тому

    Jaysus, Marie and Jehosaphat!! All I can say is Wow WowWow!!! 😮😮😮😮

  • @kingofcastlechaos
    @kingofcastlechaos 11 місяців тому

    Really smart using this video as a way to show exactly how the builder removes the various pieces. I cannot imagine taking this apart without that knowledge. Sneaky Smart!!

  • @artzreal
    @artzreal 11 місяців тому

    astonishing, to say the least, the work that's in there. I'm a 50yo self taught hyper realist and till a year ago I could paint that Venice easy, I'm not even new to scale models, and I'm still stunned with this man's work

  • @frankzubek3398
    @frankzubek3398 11 місяців тому +2

    I think if it were to be in a museum it would have to take up an entire room and not just confined to single display. Each separate piece would have to be under glass on a wheel so it could turn to show off as much interior detail as possible with a small picture of the sub with an arrow showing where on the ship it fits. A separate model of the completed sub could be in a separate display in the middle of the room with THIS particular deep dive video on display at 4 different areas so as many people could watch in part or in full as they wish. There should also be two walls featuring a large-scale blueprint. Perhaps along the walls there could be pipes and assorted gadgets to add to the "feel" of a submarine and the general lighting scheme could be splashes of blues and greens. Just a thought. But OMG what a stunning and incredible achievement.

  • @luciusvorenus9445
    @luciusvorenus9445 11 місяців тому

    20,000 Leagues Under the Sea was the first book I read as a boy. It was my favorite ride at Walt Disney World and I love the movie. I have been aboard the USS Nautilus SSN-571 in Connecticut.
    Mr. Dowd's model is absolutely amazing!

  • @richardwellons5138
    @richardwellons5138 11 місяців тому +1

    Dudes,
    I'm an antique Fast Attack sailor/yardbird/multifaceted career supporting subs.
    Love the work, setting considered in the details and outfitting, et al.
    Bet Jules Verne
    would have
    loved it.

  • @fuggnut
    @fuggnut 11 місяців тому

    Ok, how many had to go watch this movie again after the all inspiring look at this piece of art. Beautiful, I am blown away
    by how awesome this is. Well done!

  • @Pertemba40
    @Pertemba40 11 місяців тому +1

    A labor of LOVE!

  • @calebboyette
    @calebboyette 11 місяців тому

    Totally amazing. Wow! I saw the video was over an hour, “I don’t have time to watch that” I wish it was longer. Amazing

  • @GAZZZA19790
    @GAZZZA19790 4 місяці тому

    When I want inspiration, I always come back to this video !!! If this was on VHS, I would have worn the tape out already :)

  • @mrtrek2117
    @mrtrek2117 11 місяців тому

    Always loved that ornate interior of the Nautilus!

  • @Fritzie73
    @Fritzie73 11 місяців тому +2

    Sir you are a true craftsman! WOW I love this sub since I was a kid and first time watching the movie! I've been trying to purchase a Nautilus model that has a detailed interior or one that is hollow and I can make the interior. Your work is awesome!!! Beautiful

  • @connormclaughlin6955
    @connormclaughlin6955 11 місяців тому +2

    Can't wait for the next episode!

  • @Todd.P
    @Todd.P 6 місяців тому +1

    I have one of William Babington's Nautilus subs; it's been the center-piece of my living room for the past 20 years!

  • @donaldparlett7708
    @donaldparlett7708 11 місяців тому +2

    Ken you sir are the master of model making. Your attention to details are beyond insane and your tenacity to staying on this project needs to be commended.

  • @AyubKhan-md4km
    @AyubKhan-md4km 11 місяців тому +1

    What an incredibly stunning job done in constructing this sun in such an amazing way. Absolutely mind boggling!
    Why would have been a tribute to this master builder, would have been interior images showing the area in the film model

  • @c1run1
    @c1run1 11 місяців тому +2

    Incredible thank you for sharing your Model with us !

  • @Norantio
    @Norantio 11 місяців тому +8

    This is so well done, incredible 🤯

  • @dannyvanstraelen3273
    @dannyvanstraelen3273 11 місяців тому +2

    I've seen a lot of model building in my life, some functional other display like this one.
    This could be water, air, road, rail or space vehicles , contraptions whatever.
    But this sits in the top 5 of best ever seen.
    If you have computer tools or not, that doesn't matter, the attention to detail, the pure love gone in to this project, there are no words for this.
    I look forward seeing the electrical cherry on the cake.
    Sir you got my deepened respects…
    Best regards,
    Danny

  • @lemondemerveilleuxdechrist6515
    @lemondemerveilleuxdechrist6515 11 місяців тому +1

    Absolutely incredible ultra detailed model of the Nautilus made by this retiree!
    This man made my dreams come true!
    Amazing!

  • @tomkroebel4936
    @tomkroebel4936 11 місяців тому +6

    What an honor it must be to be allowed to work on this marvelous piece of craftmanship! I'm so very curious how it will look with some lighting.

  • @andrewmoore7586
    @andrewmoore7586 11 місяців тому

    I’m 62 now and I VIVIDLY RECALL seeing “20K Leagues Under The Sea” at a local movie theater when I was very young ~ I begged my Mom to get the book, so I could ALWAYS Carry a piece of that Magic with me… We now have the DVD, Apple HD Movie, and my LIFELONG FASCINATION with all Jules Verne ‘things!’ THIS IS OFF The CHART AWESOME-SAUCE..!!! Thank YOU For Sharing THIS w/ a 62-Year Young BOY!😃🇺🇸

  • @HappyHands.
    @HappyHands. 11 місяців тому +8

    This is Beyond detailed. Amazing model! This is a true master artwork. Very Cool!!

  • @howardhudson5475
    @howardhudson5475 11 місяців тому

    I ran across this and hae to say this was fantastic! I loved 20,000 leagues under the Sea and was able to get both my niece and nephew to love it as well.

  • @archratliff4965
    @archratliff4965 3 місяці тому

    It's a whale of a tale and it's all true! Thank you for sharing this. Brings back some of my childhood memories.

  • @LesWalker2023
    @LesWalker2023 6 місяців тому

    I recently dug my old, 30 inch Nautilus resin kit out, to repaint and touch it up, so I could share it here on Ebay, for my 100th video, and was busy at work on it, and felt kind of befuddled, until I saw this incredible video, and the TIME and WORK in it, and I just am in awe! I have nothing in comparison to the magnitude of this man's amazing work! Yes, THIS belongs in a museum, and yes, I say, right next to the 11 foot movie model or better! This is just amazing! My imagination goes wild pretending I am on the sub, at sea, with Nemo...a dream realized! Best Nautilus ever!

  • @rchorizon217
    @rchorizon217 11 місяців тому +5

    Absolutely amazing model excellent talent ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ great video Bob 👍

  • @Robert-ug1mh
    @Robert-ug1mh 11 місяців тому +1

    The amount of love in his voice for that model is so sincere and its well deserved , i myself am in love with it and we've just met lol. Absolutely amazing talent & workmanship 👏 .

  • @kepanaa8940
    @kepanaa8940 11 місяців тому +1

    Coolest grandpa! Super imagination and build skills. I'm just in awe of his skills and obvious patience.

  • @lucantonin2650
    @lucantonin2650 11 місяців тому

    FAN-TAS-TIC ! EX-TRA-OR-DI-NA-RY ! This master piece leaves me speechless!

  • @c6s6s6
    @c6s6s6 11 місяців тому +2

    Beyond incredible! I really miss the days of talking to you in person about this wonderful project Ken.

  • @destinypirate
    @destinypirate 11 місяців тому

    THis is fantastic - Nemo's Nautilus filled the underseas dreams of kids for 100 years!

  • @philliplubman2208
    @philliplubman2208 11 місяців тому +5

    An incredible piece of art. I hope you can make some 3D scans of the detail as this needs to be recorded for all to see and move through. They have some small dental scanners that would be perfect to use on this master piece. I’m sure there is someone out there that would love to help out on this project. Great job Ken

  • @chuckwashburn7587
    @chuckwashburn7587 11 місяців тому +4

    Greetings! I have been following you for “many” years and now you have again come out of the “deep water” presenting an awesome Nautilus model! The Gentleman who presented this extraordinary model should receive some kind of award 🎖️ for his “attention to detail” with his work! Anxious to see the following wiring updates! ENJOYED THIS TREMENDOUSLY!! 🇺🇸🤠🇺🇸

  • @andrewmackenna568
    @andrewmackenna568 11 місяців тому +1

    Breathtaking Ken Dowd and Bob. Every modeler-maker needs to see this series, beautiful. I am a book collector, I grew very fond of Disney Studios illustrations of 20 000 Leagues in their boxed hardbacks and thought If i could find a good hardback of Verne's novel i would tip them in.
    It turned out the Navel Institute Press published 20 000 Leagues in a unabridged, annotated and illustrated edition (restored from the original French texts) in 1993 by Walter Miller and Frederick Walter. Recommended.
    -Christchurch, New Zealand

  • @S.G.W.C.
    @S.G.W.C. 11 місяців тому +1

    this is amazing. makes me wish some one made a huge model or RC model of the Ulysses submarine from the disney movie atlantis. would be a cool build

  • @david_walker_esq
    @david_walker_esq 11 місяців тому +1

    That work is amazing! Harper Goff and (especially) Walt Disney would be impressed by Ken Dowd's loving eye for detail. There seem to be quite a few others who think that this model should be exhibited in a museum. If Mr. Dowd is interested, he really ought to consider reaching out to the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco. I can't see them not being interested in showcasing this fine work.

  • @schmitty1944
    @schmitty1944 11 місяців тому +6

    Incredible imagination and workmanship. Truly an artiste. Thank you to both of you for sharing this.

  • @brewsnale6315
    @brewsnale6315 11 місяців тому

    I subscribe to the channel because of this video. I watched all 78 minutes partly out of interest and curiosity, and mostly out of respect to Ken snd his dedication to this project.
    Cant wait for updates!

  • @sandrucristian1983
    @sandrucristian1983 11 місяців тому +1

    I really like miniature boat models, but I didn't think that someone would make a submarine with so many details. extraordinary work and attention and devotion. thank you

  • @MrStebeau
    @MrStebeau 11 місяців тому +5

    What a great build and a great story by Mr. Dowd. It was like a private tour of the sub... just wow !

  • @torvaldadolphson
    @torvaldadolphson 11 місяців тому

    I. Am. Awestruck. That is the most amazing thing I have ever seen.

  • @PhilDockery
    @PhilDockery 11 місяців тому +1

    Absolutely amazing! My lifelong dream.

  • @lawrencebrooks8697
    @lawrencebrooks8697 Місяць тому

    Totally REMARKABLE model work. SUPERB!

  • @Nunya_Bidnez
    @Nunya_Bidnez 11 місяців тому

    You can always tell a passionate maker when they speak about their projects. A master at his craft and it shows. Amazing Build My Dude. Some how Pride just doesn't cover it does it?

  • @shadovanish7435
    @shadovanish7435 11 місяців тому +1

    Ken is, in my opinion, one of a small number of superb master model craftsmen, such as Rojas Bazan & Young C. Park (both of whom have scratch built incredibly detailed, large scale aircraft models from metal, & by using hand fabrication methods).
    This model of the Disney Nautilus submarine is simply outstanding (clearly) in every way; detail, design, planning, craftsmanship & creativity, to say the least, probably. Since there were no overall definite interior layout arrangement plans available for the movie submarine (I gather), of course several interior compartments & associated details & size would need to be based on Ken's own analysis, research & best determination, of which he clearly gave much consideration. That the model was constructed to be disassembled, with very closely fitting sub assemblies, is also amazing, as a stand alone feature of outstanding craftsmanship.
    I believe model should definitely be preserved in museum conditions.

  • @emlinder
    @emlinder 11 місяців тому +4

    This is absolutely brilliant in both concept and execution! BRAVO!!!

  • @thomasstephens1598
    @thomasstephens1598 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you Bob for putting this on with out you putting this on we would never know that something like this was out there. This puts Trumpeters 1/48 scale U Boat to shame if this ever wanted a job I would be willing to bet the US Navy's model museum would give a job in a heart bet. P.S. I didn't know you were Canadian so from one Canadian to another Cheers!

  • @Salty_Sassenach
    @Salty_Sassenach 11 місяців тому +2

    I stumbled on this video & my mind was blown by the workmanship, attention to detail, modularity & how intricate it is 👍👍👍

  • @richardb6260
    @richardb6260 11 місяців тому

    Simply incredible. Clearly a labor of love.

  • @New-tu3mn
    @New-tu3mn 11 місяців тому +1

    It’s unbelievable that you crafted all of this by hand! I’m just awe struck.

  • @garagemakerguy1808
    @garagemakerguy1808 11 місяців тому

    Absolutely beautiful! Amazing. Run silent, run deep!

  • @brucehunt9910
    @brucehunt9910 11 місяців тому

    beautiful work ! harper goffs drawings come to life -what a wonder of model making and artistry. congratulations

  • @melissaolson2517
    @melissaolson2517 11 місяців тому +1

    This is absolutely amazing! Beautiful! I loved the movie. And seeing this model brings the adventure to life! Please let this eventually end up in a maritime museum to inspire future generations.

  • @jakerazmataz852
    @jakerazmataz852 11 місяців тому

    It would have been even better if you edited in screen shots from the movie. This guy is a god of model building. Thank god there are people with his patience. If everyone had mine, it would never get done.

  • @minutemark
    @minutemark 11 місяців тому +1

    I was enthralled throughout the entire video! This is a true masterpiece!

  • @paulweston9384
    @paulweston9384 11 місяців тому +1

    WoW! A fantastic model. 😊

  • @uwegoldschmidt7575
    @uwegoldschmidt7575 8 місяців тому

    This is absolutely unbelievable! Really crazy! Wonder if he could have done anything else than building this sub in the past 23 years. Its like you see it but you can`t believe it. Amazing!

  • @oceanchaser
    @oceanchaser 11 місяців тому +3

    Incredible work the sub is gorgeous just outstanding detail

  • @weswortman7789
    @weswortman7789 11 місяців тому +6

    Incredible work. Doing with 3D printing would still be very difficult.

  • @scotttrosper1680
    @scotttrosper1680 11 місяців тому +1

    Amazing model Ken!

  • @Trixboomer
    @Trixboomer 11 місяців тому +1

    This is absolutely amazing! the attention to detail is nothing short of epic! very impressive!

  • @RebelMerc
    @RebelMerc 11 місяців тому +1

    What an amazing job. I can't wait to see it completed with lights! Thanks for sharing this tour of my favorite sub.

  • @markcorderoy632
    @markcorderoy632 5 місяців тому

    OMG... This is the greatest 1954 Nautilus Model i've ever seen! I personally wouls give the sub '2' propeller's!

    • @RCSubGuy
      @RCSubGuy  5 місяців тому

      Then it wouldn't be the Nautilus. It would be some kind of kitbash. Kits are out there. Knock yourself out.

  • @dash5257
    @dash5257 11 місяців тому +2

    This is a masterpiece! This definitely deserves to be in a museum. I wish I had this skill to build like this.

  • @Mike00982
    @Mike00982 11 місяців тому +6

    Great video of a beautiful ship and how much work it took to make. Would like to see all the lights installed.

  • @jazzyjaytee9961
    @jazzyjaytee9961 11 місяців тому +1

    Absolutely amazing! Thank you very much for this in-depth tour of this incredible scale model of Nemo's Nautilus. I've enjoyed every minute!

  • @frankdoyle3716
    @frankdoyle3716 11 місяців тому +1

    Really amazing! So much fun to see and reminds me of when I saw the original with my dad so many years ago!

  • @mtrivelin
    @mtrivelin 11 місяців тому

    What can I say? I am simply overwhelmed by this majestic work of love and dedication.
    I would say that working on the lighting of this marvel would not be enough. How about installing smartphone cameras in every possible corner? With the right lens and the right software, we could even get a 360 view of the interior and all those little corners hidden from prying eyes.
    Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful work.

  • @raviadivarekar9246
    @raviadivarekar9246 11 місяців тому

    I am totally speechless just amazing work on detailing .

  • @patrickmoore2894
    @patrickmoore2894 9 днів тому

    That's some amazing craftsmanship!

  • @orzelw
    @orzelw 11 місяців тому +17

    Ken did a better job of laying out the interior than the studio did. But then the boat's design changed so many times before filming, the interior's end result was a mixture of several stages.

    • @Clay_N
      @Clay_N 11 місяців тому +2

      I can tell you he did a lot of work comparing the movie shots with the dimensions of the hull and had to reformat several sections.

  • @trumpsucks2290
    @trumpsucks2290 11 місяців тому

    wow! look at the amazing details of each piece.

  • @niko-24
    @niko-24 11 місяців тому

    Wow, that's absolutely awesome!!! Best modell I have ever seen 👍

  • @petervonbleichert9688
    @petervonbleichert9688 11 місяців тому +1

    Amazing detail; thanks for bringing it to us.

  • @StodaGryph
    @StodaGryph 11 місяців тому +1

    What a glorious piece of work! Very well done.

  • @itsux3
    @itsux3 11 місяців тому +1

    Unbelievable and amazing! We need more people like him

  • @peponeslotproject8748
    @peponeslotproject8748 11 місяців тому +1

    Wonderful and amazing work. Congratulations to Ken and thank you to give a new life to the Nautilus, the submarine of my chilhood !