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12-13-07, 05:49 PM | #91 |
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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... Last edited by Siara; 12-14-07 at 01:41 PM. |
12-13-07, 10:18 PM | #92 |
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Bravo Siara,
Nice job. Old Dog |
12-14-07, 03:34 AM | #93 |
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12-14-07, 05:17 AM | #94 |
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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... |
12-14-07, 09:58 AM | #95 |
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The amount of details is stunning!
keep it up HunterICX
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12-14-07, 07:26 PM | #96 |
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12-15-07, 10:02 AM | #97 |
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12-15-07, 10:54 AM | #98 |
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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.
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12-15-07, 11:04 PM | #99 |
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Hope that you're saving your photos and narrative. They are as thorough and painstaking as your assembly efforts.
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12-17-07, 04:05 AM | #100 |
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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... Last edited by Siara; 12-17-07 at 04:50 AM. |
12-17-07, 05:35 PM | #101 |
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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... |
12-17-07, 06:25 PM | #102 |
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Looking good Siara, What are you going to do the rivets with?
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12-18-07, 02:59 AM | #103 |
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12-19-07, 05:41 PM | #104 |
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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. Last edited by Siara; 12-19-07 at 05:51 PM. |
12-20-07, 08:32 AM | #105 |
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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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