Revell VIIC 1-72 scale my way... - Page 7

Siara · 12-13-07, 05:49 PM

I decided to cut away the middle section between torpedo doors.
Than marking the silouette of the PE part on the model i cut the needles plastic away leaving 2-3 mm edge as support.

...most feared part of the build is actualy not that bad at all. The PE takes a lot of shaping , but with plenty of time and patience the results are good.

...now it should sit in the groove neatly.

TBC...

Old Dog · 12-13-07, 10:18 PM

Bravo Siara,

Nice job.

Old Dog

Siara · 12-14-07, 03:34 AM

Thank you Old Dog.

I added additional support inside the hull.

...and than i fixed another styrine strip just to be on the safe side.

TBC...

Siara · 12-14-07, 05:17 AM

The floodholes just below the bullnose were filled in.
PE set contains the template for drilling new holes of correct shape.
I decided not to drill , instead i managed to cut out part of unused VIIB doors , as it has correct size and shape holes. The template is going to be used on port side , as 3 holes are required.
The starboard side has only 2 holes on 552.

Fixed in the same maner as torpedo doors - with the groove running along the edge for part to fit flash. After sanding the edges should blend in.

TBC...

HunterICX · 12-14-07, 09:58 AM

The amount of details is stunning!

keep it up

HunterICX

Siara · 12-14-07, 07:26 PM

Thank you Hunter ICX for kind words.

Preliminary sanding before i airbrush the lot to pick up all the imperfections.

TBC...

Siara · 12-15-07, 10:02 AM

Revell 74 MAT airbrushed on

...it looks decent , but against strong artificial light is a diferent story...

...back to filling and sanding.

TBC...

Chock · 12-15-07, 10:54 AM

Looks pretty good so far. Here's a handy tip for sanding stuff smooth by the way; when you think it it pretty smooth, rub the part gently across your top lip, it's easy to pick up imperfections that way, as the lips are incredibly sensitive and can pick up miniscule bumps.

Chock

Old Dog · 12-15-07, 11:04 PM

Hope that you're saving your photos and narrative. They are as thorough and painstaking as your assembly efforts.

Old Dog

Siara · 12-17-07, 04:05 AM

Thanks Old Dog.

Anchor well needs to be moved 7mm forward.

It was a bit to deep , and after cuting it out i skimmed the edge about 1 mm on the sheet of 600 grade sandpaper.

...anchor well in place...

...backing from styrene...

...now simple task of filling the gap.

TBC...

Siara · 12-17-07, 05:35 PM

Putting the final touches on the textures just abowe torp doors. Sandpaper grade 600 , than 800 , and finaly 1500 used to create the oil canning.
After sanding the perimiter of the anchor well the thin bumper strip needs to be custom made to replace the one i`ve destroyed during the sanding process.It was deliberate action as it helps sanding and getting the correct shape of things in this area.
Pencil lines for the rivets / i knew the time for rivets has to come one day

/

TBC...

Chock · 12-17-07, 06:25 PM

Looking good Siara, What are you going to do the rivets with?

Chock

Siara · 12-18-07, 02:59 AM

Chock - the tool for rivets:

Bought from the hardware shop for 1.50£ each.

The tip is drilled in the shape of bowl.

Siara · 12-19-07, 05:41 PM

Today ive taken the delivery of wooden deck.
Not only the price was good , and delivery swift - but to my surprise included was the future release wooden deck in 1-144 scale for the upcomming Revell VIIC

.

As you can see the detail is good as expected.
The resin hatches were in the set , but the bollards are no longer included.
Neverthe less it is perfect addition to the kit.

The bumper strips under construction.

TBC...

Edit: Note the typo on the 1-144 scale deck - it says for 1-72 model.

Savvy · 12-20-07, 08:32 AM

Hi Siara,

I have a set of the bollards if you need them mate, i'm not using them on U-69.

Sav.

12-13-07, 05:49 PM	#91
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I decided to cut away the middle section between torpedo doors. Than marking the silouette of the PE part on the model i cut the needles plastic away leaving 2-3 mm edge as support. ...most feared part of the build is actualy not that bad at all. The PE takes a lot of shaping , but with plenty of time and patience the results are good. ...now it should sit in the groove neatly. TBC... __________________ Master Models Last edited by Siara; 12-14-07 at 01:41 PM.

12-14-07, 03:34 AM	#93
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thank you Old Dog. I added additional support inside the hull. ...and than i fixed another styrine strip just to be on the safe side. TBC... __________________ Master Models

12-14-07, 05:17 AM	#94
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The floodholes just below the bullnose were filled in. PE set contains the template for drilling new holes of correct shape. I decided not to drill , instead i managed to cut out part of unused VIIB doors , as it has correct size and shape holes. The template is going to be used on port side , as 3 holes are required. The starboard side has only 2 holes on 552. Fixed in the same maner as torpedo doors - with the groove running along the edge for part to fit flash. After sanding the edges should blend in. TBC... __________________ Master Models

12-14-07, 09:58 AM	#95
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,749 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	The amount of details is stunning! keep it up HunterICX __________________

12-14-07, 07:26 PM	#96
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thank you Hunter ICX for kind words. Preliminary sanding before i airbrush the lot to pick up all the imperfections. TBC... __________________ Master Models

12-13-07, 10:18 PM	#92
Old Dog Torpedoman Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MA. US Posts: 112 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 1	Bravo Siara, Nice job. Old Dog

12-15-07, 10:02 AM	#97
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Revell 74 MAT airbrushed on ...it looks decent , but against strong artificial light is a diferent story... ...back to filling and sanding. TBC... __________________ Master Models

12-15-07, 10:54 AM	#98
Chock Sea Lord Join Date: May 2005 Location: Under a thermal layer in chilly Olde England Posts: 1,842 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Looks pretty good so far. Here's a handy tip for sanding stuff smooth by the way; when you think it it pretty smooth, rub the part gently across your top lip, it's easy to pick up imperfections that way, as the lips are incredibly sensitive and can pick up miniscule bumps. Chock __________________

12-15-07, 11:04 PM	#99
Old Dog Torpedoman Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MA. US Posts: 112 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 1	Hope that you're saving your photos and narrative. They are as thorough and painstaking as your assembly efforts. Old Dog

12-17-07, 04:05 AM	#100
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks Old Dog. Anchor well needs to be moved 7mm forward. It was a bit to deep , and after cuting it out i skimmed the edge about 1 mm on the sheet of 600 grade sandpaper. ...anchor well in place... ...backing from styrene... ...now simple task of filling the gap. TBC... __________________ Master Models Last edited by Siara; 12-17-07 at 04:50 AM.

12-17-07, 05:35 PM	#101
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Putting the final touches on the textures just abowe torp doors. Sandpaper grade 600 , than 800 , and finaly 1500 used to create the oil canning. After sanding the perimiter of the anchor well the thin bumper strip needs to be custom made to replace the one i`ve destroyed during the sanding process.It was deliberate action as it helps sanding and getting the correct shape of things in this area. Pencil lines for the rivets / i knew the time for rivets has to come one day / TBC... __________________ Master Models

12-17-07, 06:25 PM	#102
Chock Sea Lord Join Date: May 2005 Location: Under a thermal layer in chilly Olde England Posts: 1,842 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Looking good Siara, What are you going to do the rivets with? Chock __________________

12-18-07, 02:59 AM	#103
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Chock - the tool for rivets: Bought from the hardware shop for 1.50£ each. The tip is drilled in the shape of bowl. __________________ Master Models

12-19-07, 05:41 PM	#104
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Today ive taken the delivery of wooden deck. Not only the price was good , and delivery swift - but to my surprise included was the future release wooden deck in 1-144 scale for the upcomming Revell VIIC. As you can see the detail is good as expected. The resin hatches were in the set , but the bollards are no longer included. Neverthe less it is perfect addition to the kit. The bumper strips under construction. TBC... Edit: Note the typo on the 1-144 scale deck - it says for 1-72 model. __________________ Master Models Last edited by Siara; 12-19-07 at 05:51 PM.

12-20-07, 08:32 AM	#105
Savvy Loader Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Somerset, UK Posts: 89 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hi Siara, I have a set of the bollards if you need them mate, i'm not using them on U-69. Sav.

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