Revell VIIC 1-72 scale my way... - Page 17

Siara · 03-16-08, 05:31 AM

In order to fit new exhausts /which are bit longer than original resin exhausts/ the cables were cut out, and will be repositioned.

Before the ribbing work begin on the portside the pipework was moved slightly away from the ribs.

TBC...

Siara · 03-16-08, 09:29 AM

Repiping completed.

TBC...

Siara · 03-16-08, 11:12 AM

I dont have any reference picture of the exhausts themselves, but i do believe the fumes and sea water would be very harsh on hot metal.
The exhaust main box will show gradient rusting process.
The first stage was to give the box required texture. That was achieved by dubing the MMD green putty using hard brush. Than i pressed some indents with pin.
Painted flat brown.

This is the first stage. Next will be salt treatment

Stay tuned.

TBC...

Siara · 03-16-08, 01:19 PM

Kitchen salt applied with help of moisture. Painted over with primer:

Salt removed:

Painted schiffsbodenfarbe III Grau 1 and weathered with rust Tamiya pigments:

TBC...

Siara · 03-21-08, 10:51 AM

Before the deck goes in the hull, the steel support girders were put in.

Detail of each beam:

Advantage is i can now drop the deck straight in without worry it might cave in.

Talking about deck:

...and close up of the joint:

TBC...

Siara · 03-21-08, 08:16 PM

The 2 strips from midship that were cut away.

Original flood holes from the kit.

Holes open, and grooved for PE.

PE in place. Note some holes are closed. This is the corect pattern for portside of U-552.

Note the diference between port and starboard side of the hull.

Ribs behind the PE.

TBC...

Siara · 03-22-08, 06:51 AM

Bottom part of CT.

It will provide the support for the deck joint, and Conning Tower itself when it is finaly fited.

TBC...

Siara · 03-22-08, 11:52 AM

Side strips applied. Deck`s only dry fited.
To show You better the scale of the project i pictured it with the packet of ciggies.

TBC...

Siara · 03-22-08, 06:51 PM

I didnt like the area around the hatch in the wooden deck. It looks to basic.
I used the part of the PE deck to replace it.
First i cut out all the slats leaving some of the wood for strength.

The area where the PE covers the wood was sanded down 0,5mm.

In place.

TBC...

Siara · 03-23-08, 05:27 AM

Deck mangling continues.

The stern marker buoy hatch.

Opening is not directly abowe the resin ring. I will sand it down and scratchbuild one.

Backing plate for the hatch lid. Ive added the brass backing plate for strength.

Part of the underdeck steel beams.

The lid was taken from revell deck. Cut out and cleaned ready for the Eduard PE set.

TBC...

Polak · 03-23-08, 06:36 AM

Siara, very nice project!

b.t.w. Widze ze mamy kolejnego zdolnego polaka na forum, który jeszcze nie zawita³ do polskiej czê¶ci subsimu.

Siara · 03-23-08, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polak

Siara, very nice project!

b.t.w. Widze ze mamy kolejnego zdolnego polaka na forum, który jeszcze nie zawita³ do polskiej czê¶ci subsimu.

Thank You Polak.
BTW: Zawital, zawital, ale ze nie mam nic ciekawego do powiedzenia to i sie nie odzywalem, bo i po co.

. Czytam- a jakze.

Siara · 03-23-08, 04:25 PM

TBC...

bert8for3 · 03-23-08, 07:26 PM

Looking good

HunterICX · 03-23-08, 07:45 PM

Look good, mate

you made a lot of progess , it really start to show off some nice results

HunterICX

03-16-08, 05:31 AM	#241
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	In order to fit new exhausts /which are bit longer than original resin exhausts/ the cables were cut out, and will be repositioned. Before the ribbing work begin on the portside the pipework was moved slightly away from the ribs. TBC... __________________ Master Models

03-16-08, 09:29 AM	#242
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Repiping completed. TBC... __________________ Master Models

03-16-08, 11:12 AM	#243
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Exhausts I dont have any reference picture of the exhausts themselves, but i do believe the fumes and sea water would be very harsh on hot metal. The exhaust main box will show gradient rusting process. The first stage was to give the box required texture. That was achieved by dubing the MMD green putty using hard brush. Than i pressed some indents with pin. Painted flat brown. This is the first stage. Next will be salt treatment Stay tuned. TBC... __________________ Master Models

03-16-08, 01:19 PM	#244
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Kitchen salt applied with help of moisture. Painted over with primer: Salt removed: Painted schiffsbodenfarbe III Grau 1 and weathered with rust Tamiya pigments: TBC... __________________ Master Models Last edited by Siara; 03-16-08 at 02:03 PM.

03-21-08, 10:51 AM	#245
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Before the deck goes in the hull, the steel support girders were put in. Detail of each beam: Advantage is i can now drop the deck straight in without worry it might cave in. Talking about deck: ...and close up of the joint: TBC... __________________ Master Models

03-21-08, 08:16 PM	#246
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The 2 strips from midship that were cut away. Original flood holes from the kit. Holes open, and grooved for PE. PE in place. Note some holes are closed. This is the corect pattern for portside of U-552. Note the diference between port and starboard side of the hull. Ribs behind the PE. TBC... __________________ Master Models

03-22-08, 06:51 AM	#247
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Bottom part of CT. It will provide the support for the deck joint, and Conning Tower itself when it is finaly fited. TBC... __________________ Master Models

03-22-08, 11:52 AM	#248
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Side strips applied. Deck`s only dry fited. To show You better the scale of the project i pictured it with the packet of ciggies. TBC... __________________ Master Models

03-22-08, 06:51 PM	#249
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I didnt like the area around the hatch in the wooden deck. It looks to basic. I used the part of the PE deck to replace it. First i cut out all the slats leaving some of the wood for strength. The area where the PE covers the wood was sanded down 0,5mm. In place. TBC... __________________ Master Models

03-23-08, 05:27 AM	#250
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Deck mangling continues. The stern marker buoy hatch. Opening is not directly abowe the resin ring. I will sand it down and scratchbuild one. Backing plate for the hatch lid. Ive added the brass backing plate for strength. Part of the underdeck steel beams. The lid was taken from revell deck. Cut out and cleaned ready for the Eduard PE set. TBC... __________________ Master Models

03-23-08, 06:36 AM	#251
Polak Grey Wolf Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Poland/Sweden Posts: 808 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Siara, very nice project! b.t.w. Widze ze mamy kolejnego zdolnego polaka na forum, który jeszcze nie zawita³ do polskiej czê¶ci subsimu. __________________

03-23-08, 04:25 PM	#253
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	TBC... __________________ Master Models

03-23-08, 07:26 PM	#254
bert8for3 Ace of the Deep Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,124 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	Looking good

03-23-08, 07:45 PM	#255
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Look good, mate you made a lot of progess , it really start to show off some nice results HunterICX __________________