Revell VIIC 1-72 scale my way... - Page 14

Siara · 02-24-08, 04:20 AM

Driveshaft housing in place.

...with Eduard strip:

TBC...

Siara · 02-24-08, 11:32 AM

Some more Eduard PE in place of filled holes.

Bumper strips replaced after sanding destroyed the revell bits.

...more PE.

Driveshafts custom made to replace original shafts.

TBC...

Siara · 02-25-08, 03:39 AM

The cone was cut away from the driveshaft and glued to the linkage.

Test fitted with the driveshafts.

TBC...

Siara · 02-27-08, 01:27 PM

The screws just reached me today.
Thanks to Deans Marine from Peterborough , which are the dealers of Raboesch - the screws maker.
Normaly people use them for RC models , but the 20 mm 3 blade model is just perfect for my U-552.

If You ordering some for Your project remember to order left and right.
I need to fix it to my drill and sand them to the point - not big deal.

TBC...

Siara · 02-27-08, 07:10 PM

original Revell screw - note the indent under the blade:

Raboesch brass screw before sanding - the blades are thick , and cone is all wrong:

...and finished screw , blades sanded thin , and corrected cone:

All three of them for comparison:

TBC...

Siara · 02-28-08, 02:32 PM

After extensive search on the net for formula to make the brass look like it was in water for extended period of time i finaly followed Rokett`s footsteps , and dunk the screws in the vinegar+salt+tap water solution.

Couldnt resist the temptation and post that picture - i think it looks cool.

03-01-08, 04:40 PM

seen but this post now has had over 15,000 views!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
very impressive - as is the work you ared oing keeping it up

don't know who is in chagre of assigning "stickies" but this thread deserves one !!

Bill Nichols · 03-02-08, 03:38 AM

Chief sticky-master reporting!

Siara · 03-02-08, 05:56 AM

Wow - a sticky! Thanks guys - didnt even know one need 15000 views for one. It was never my aim to get that thread the sticky status. Nevertheless its a honour - thank You for reading it regularly.

Back to model.
I was aware sooner or later i need to paint the 552 , and mixing the colors was out of question. More than few people tried to get the colors right. Question is whats right?
I decided to go along the tried and trusted , and just ordered the full set of WEM paints.
White Ensign Models/WEM/ sell the renge of model paints , produced using original chips of paints from real subs and ships. The chips were "strip down" in laboratory to reproduce similar colors.
I trust the experts on that one , and who`s there to argue on the base of few faded , badly lit fotographs of real boats. We can never gues what real colors were , as the salt water , sunshine , and just plain ageing of paints did change its appearance a lot.
So as i said its just the guesswork , and hopefuly the WEM paints are going to give me the base to work from for the weathering progress.

TBC...

Siara · 03-02-08, 11:11 AM

Before i start making ribs all along the side flood holes i thought ill check the deck for fit. Deck is a combination of original revell deck/bow and stern section/ and wooden deck from Nautilus models.

Eduard bow section to be glued on top.

Small box with the pipe running through to add 3D effect to the opening.

TBC...

Siara · 03-03-08, 03:05 AM

Bullnose was removed, because it was in the wrong place, and the shape wasnt right.

TBC...

Siara · 03-03-08, 01:43 PM

Similar to bow section the plastic part needs to be sanded in order to receive the PE on top. Also i will make the box under the grill.

TBC...

bert8for3 · 03-03-08, 03:55 PM

Does the metal PE decking end up being flush/level with the wood decking?

Siara · 03-03-08, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bert8for3

Does the metal PE decking end up being flush/level with the wood decking?

Only the plastic is in fixed in place/work on ribs/ the wood is just inserted for the pics- hence the gap on both sides of wood.
Once is all glued in-it should end up flush.

TBC...

Sabalo · 03-03-08, 05:23 PM

Hi Siara, you are building a perfect master piece. I think all your posts and all your notes, explanations and pictures are marking a keystone to build this model. This is the "ABC of the real replica of a VII class Uboat".

Thanks a lot.

02-24-08, 04:20 AM	#196
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Driveshaft housing in place. ...with Eduard strip: TBC... __________________ Master Models

02-24-08, 11:32 AM	#197
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Some more Eduard PE in place of filled holes. Bumper strips replaced after sanding destroyed the revell bits. ...more PE. Driveshafts custom made to replace original shafts. TBC... __________________ Master Models

02-25-08, 03:39 AM	#198
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The cone was cut away from the driveshaft and glued to the linkage. Test fitted with the driveshafts. TBC... __________________ Master Models

02-27-08, 01:27 PM	#199
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Screws The screws just reached me today. Thanks to Deans Marine from Peterborough , which are the dealers of Raboesch - the screws maker. Normaly people use them for RC models , but the 20 mm 3 blade model is just perfect for my U-552. If You ordering some for Your project remember to order left and right. I need to fix it to my drill and sand them to the point - not big deal. TBC... __________________ Master Models

02-27-08, 07:10 PM	#200
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	original Revell screw - note the indent under the blade: Raboesch brass screw before sanding - the blades are thick , and cone is all wrong: ...and finished screw , blades sanded thin , and corrected cone: All three of them for comparison: TBC... __________________ Master Models Last edited by Siara; 02-28-08 at 03:31 AM.

02-28-08, 02:32 PM	#201
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	After extensive search on the net for formula to make the brass look like it was in water for extended period of time i finaly followed Rokett`s footsteps , and dunk the screws in the vinegar+salt+tap water solution. Couldnt resist the temptation and post that picture - i think it looks cool. __________________ Master Models Last edited by Siara; 02-28-08 at 03:06 PM.

03-01-08, 04:40 PM	#202
von stauber Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Siara- just wanted you to know- which I am sure you have already seen but this post now has had over 15,000 views!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! very impressive - as is the work you ared oing keeping it up don't know who is in chagre of assigning "stickies" but this thread deserves one !!

03-02-08, 03:38 AM	#203
Bill Nichols Master of Defense Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,502 Downloads: 125 Uploads: 0	Chief sticky-master reporting! __________________ My Dangerous Waters website:

03-02-08, 05:56 AM	#204
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Wow - a sticky! Thanks guys - didnt even know one need 15000 views for one. It was never my aim to get that thread the sticky status. Nevertheless its a honour - thank You for reading it regularly. Back to model. I was aware sooner or later i need to paint the 552 , and mixing the colors was out of question. More than few people tried to get the colors right. Question is whats right? I decided to go along the tried and trusted , and just ordered the full set of WEM paints. White Ensign Models/WEM/ sell the renge of model paints , produced using original chips of paints from real subs and ships. The chips were "strip down" in laboratory to reproduce similar colors. I trust the experts on that one , and who`s there to argue on the base of few faded , badly lit fotographs of real boats. We can never gues what real colors were , as the salt water , sunshine , and just plain ageing of paints did change its appearance a lot. So as i said its just the guesswork , and hopefuly the WEM paints are going to give me the base to work from for the weathering progress. TBC... __________________ Master Models

03-02-08, 11:11 AM	#205
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Before i start making ribs all along the side flood holes i thought ill check the deck for fit. Deck is a combination of original revell deck/bow and stern section/ and wooden deck from Nautilus models. Eduard bow section to be glued on top. Small box with the pipe running through to add 3D effect to the opening. TBC... __________________ Master Models

03-03-08, 03:05 AM	#206
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Bullnose was removed, because it was in the wrong place, and the shape wasnt right. TBC... __________________ Master Models Last edited by Siara; 03-03-08 at 01:00 PM.

03-03-08, 01:43 PM	#207
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Deck - steel stern section Similar to bow section the plastic part needs to be sanded in order to receive the PE on top. Also i will make the box under the grill. TBC... __________________ Master Models

03-03-08, 03:55 PM	#208
bert8for3 Ace of the Deep Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,124 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	Does the metal PE decking end up being flush/level with the wood decking?

03-03-08, 05:23 PM	#210
Sabalo Mate Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: London Posts: 58 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hi Siara, you are building a perfect master piece. I think all your posts and all your notes, explanations and pictures are marking a keystone to build this model. This is the "ABC of the real replica of a VII class Uboat". Thanks a lot.