Revell VIIC 1-72 scale my way... [Archive] - Page 2

Siara

03-24-08, 09:48 AM

Thank You guys! :up:

I done some more deck work. Comparing the 3 decks i have now im trying to build one - that has all the best features out of all of them. Its a lot of work, and the wooden deck is so delicate i need to be extra carefull where i plant my hobby knife next. It can snap at any moment- but im enjoying it, as it brings the new challenge in my so far standard modelers life. This is the first time im adding so much extras, and im glad You like it. :rock:

Take the perfectly good wooden deck:
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/2857/deckswap001zy0.th.jpg (http://img135.imageshack.us/my.php?image=deckswap001zy0.jpg)

...and perfectly good Modelbrass deck:
http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/4376/deckswap004ya9.th.jpg (http://img395.imageshack.us/my.php?image=deckswap004ya9.jpg)

Mix it all up, cut and scribble:
http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/2428/deckswap006za5.th.jpg (http://img403.imageshack.us/my.php?image=deckswap006za5.jpg)

Join it:
http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/8048/deckswap007ho8.th.jpg (http://img403.imageshack.us/my.php?image=deckswap007ho8.jpg)

Transformation complete:
http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/4279/deckswap008tl5.th.jpg (http://img84.imageshack.us/my.php?image=deckswap008tl5.jpg)http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/1927/deckswap009vb9.th.jpg (http://img84.imageshack.us/my.php?image=deckswap009vb9.jpg)http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/897/deckswap010ot0.th.jpg (http://img20.imageshack.us/my.php?image=deckswap010ot0.jpg)

Rest of the detail in this area will be from Eduard PE set.

TBC...

Siara

03-24-08, 01:39 PM

More hatches on the stern section.
http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/715/hatches001op9.th.jpg (http://img141.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatches001op9.jpg)http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/7859/hatches003jf6.th.jpg (http://img141.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatches003jf6.jpg)

Because theyre just single hatches, and probably constant opening and closing aswell as threading on them made them stand out from flat surface of the deck i decided on fixing them to the top of the deck.
First i needed to sand them domn a bit. Modelbrass deck is quiet thick.
http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/9378/hatches005gp5.th.jpg (http://img101.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatches005gp5.jpg)
On top is the sanded hatch.

The forward hatch needed the cuts because the slats didnt line up.
http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/7007/hatches009ta2.th.jpg (http://img237.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatches009ta2.jpg)

The other hatch lined up perfectly, and no woodwork was required.
http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/3619/hatches010cd8.th.jpg (http://img237.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatches010cd8.jpg)

And the stern section as for today:
http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/9797/hatches013jh6.th.jpg (http://img384.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatches013jh6.jpg)

:up:

TBC...

loco ss

03-25-08, 11:22 AM

Hi Siara

Outstanding WIP!!! Keep up the great work!! :D

Cheers!
loco ss
http://blog.castlebrimstone.com/

Siara

03-25-08, 03:54 PM

Welcome to subsim Loco SS.
Thanks again for positive comment. :up:

Today the bow section of brass- wood- plastic mixing.

Delicate detail taken from Medelbrass deck, sanded so thin i lost my fingertips.
http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/1053/hatches123001vi3.th.jpg (http://img20.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatches123001vi3.jpg)

One of 8 hatches in place.
http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/2804/hatches123003su8.th.jpg (http://img88.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatches123003su8.jpg)

And the rest of the resqued brass parts to be cleaned, sanded, and added to the wood deck:
http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/4143/hatches123004bj9.th.jpg (http://img359.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatches123004bj9.jpg)

TBC...

Edit: I just been to Your new site Loco, and i can see You started the U-boat project! Hope You going to WIP it here on subsim.
If Your boat is half as good as Your figures- it should be special. ;-)

Siara

03-26-08, 03:16 AM

Couple more details exchanged for metal bits:
http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/8793/hatches1230021wi9.th.jpg (http://img442.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatches1230021wi9.jpg)

TBC...

Sabalo

03-26-08, 04:36 PM

Hi again Siara, I have visited Loco blog too, it is very nice and interesting and he has a lot of excellent references there to build this U-boat. Maybe he will join you posting his "technique" to make this model.
I think I have almost all the "extra" items, etched parts, resin parts and books, but the information that you are posting here is superb, and as I have mentioned before, I think with all your submissions it will possible to organize an excellent handbook to produce a museum quality model.
Of course it is important to have your skills, it is not easy have the patience and dedication to make all the details that you have.
I would ask you if you could detail step by step when you start the painting and weathering process.
Just want to thank you again for this.:up: :up: :up:

Siara

03-27-08, 03:03 AM

Ill do my best Sabalo.

Couple more pictures of the bow section.
http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/3923/hatches1234001hx5.th.jpg (http://img168.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatches1234001hx5.jpg)http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/4440/hatches1234002kq7.th.jpg (http://img442.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatches1234002kq7.jpg)http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/2917/hatches1234003wu9.th.jpg (http://img402.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatches1234003wu9.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

03-27-08, 02:04 PM

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/4241/hatches123450011sz7.th.jpg (http://img142.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatches123450011sz7.jpg)http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/6933/hatches12345004gl0.th.jpg (http://img127.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatches12345004gl0.jpg)http://img398.imageshack.us/img398/4549/hatches12345005di9.th.jpg (http://img398.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatches12345005di9.jpg)http://img398.imageshack.us/img398/5775/hatches12345009nn1.th.jpg (http://img398.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatches12345009nn1.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

03-29-08, 08:08 AM

The circular hatch on the back of the CT. Comparing the pictures and the hatch i realised the round Eduard bit did not go all the way round the lid.
I solved it by scratchbuilding it again. I think it looks more like the original lid. I know the "impression" of nuts is slightly kinked. :lol:
http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/113/uboathatchstern001jw2.th.jpg (http://img256.imageshack.us/my.php?image=uboathatchstern001jw2.jpg)http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/738/uboathatchstern010gg8.th.jpg (http://img241.imageshack.us/my.php?image=uboathatchstern010gg8.jpg)http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/4042/uboathatchstern005id3.th.jpg (http://img241.imageshack.us/my.php?image=uboathatchstern005id3.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

03-29-08, 10:24 AM

The hatch lid arms. The stretched sprue was used, threaded through, cut with 1 mm left on both sides. Blobed with hot knife.
http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/2411/uboathatchstern0011gj4.th.jpg (http://img85.imageshack.us/my.php?image=uboathatchstern0011gj4.jpg)http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/2253/uboathatchstern002ut4.th.jpg (http://img408.imageshack.us/my.php?image=uboathatchstern002ut4.jpg)http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/6867/uboathatchstern008nh5.th.jpg (http://img265.imageshack.us/my.php?image=uboathatchstern008nh5.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

03-29-08, 07:56 PM

Bow ammo hatch.
First the PE was cut away from the Modelbrass deck. I only need the front part of it.
The hatch recess was filled in with styrene circle.
http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/9286/uboathatchbow001ve6.th.jpg (http://img404.imageshack.us/my.php?image=uboathatchbow001ve6.jpg)

The lid was turned from brass, drilled depicting nuts, and revell top was glued to finish it off.
http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/7420/uboathatchbow004mh6.th.jpg (http://img412.imageshack.us/my.php?image=uboathatchbow004mh6.jpg)

To make job easier drilling the nuts im using this as guide
http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/9894/uboathatchbow009ce4.th.jpg (http://img247.imageshack.us/my.php?image=uboathatchbow009ce4.jpg)

Added the hinges. On the left new hatch before the arms are added, on the right the original revell hatch.

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/4705/uboathatchbow012vr8.th.jpg (http://img408.imageshack.us/my.php?image=markerbuoyhatch013qa4.jpg)http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/4458/markerbuoyhatch013eb9.th.jpg (http://img245.imageshack.us/my.php?image=markerbuoyhatch013eb9.jpg)

TBC...

ajrimmer42

03-30-08, 12:37 PM

wow, it's really lookin good! I've been thinking about gettin a sub kit, any reccomendations? I believe Airfix are releasing a new U-Boat this year, I might take a look at that.

Siara

03-31-08, 03:48 PM

wow, it's really lookin good! I've been thinking about gettin a sub kit, any reccomendations? I believe Airfix are releasing a new U-Boat this year, I might take a look at that.
You can allways get the sub model of the year in shape of the Revell 1-144 scale VIIC.
:yep:
If You rich, and live in mansion with big rooms go for the 1-72.:D

I know im milking the hatches a bit, but here goes few more. Honestly- not much more to be done on the deck now.
http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/968/uboathatchbow002ba4.th.jpg (http://img213.imageshack.us/my.php?image=uboathatchbow002ba4.jpg)http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/2192/uboathatchbow004oj2.th.jpg (http://img106.imageshack.us/my.php?image=uboathatchbow004oj2.jpg)http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/1317/uboathatchbow005fi5.th.jpg (http://img337.imageshack.us/my.php?image=uboathatchbow005fi5.jpg)http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/675/uboathatchbow012fi5.th.jpg (http://img512.imageshack.us/my.php?image=uboathatchbow012fi5.jpg)

http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/3540/uboathatchbow003mh5.th.jpg (http://img257.imageshack.us/my.php?image=uboathatchbow003mh5.jpg)

http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/6853/uboathatchbow009dg3.th.jpg (http://img355.imageshack.us/my.php?image=uboathatchbow009dg3.jpg)http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/6464/uboathatchbow010ou6.th.jpg (http://img355.imageshack.us/my.php?image=uboathatchbow010ou6.jpg)http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/9348/uboathatchbow011jd6.th.jpg (http://img238.imageshack.us/my.php?image=uboathatchbow011jd6.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

04-01-08, 04:37 PM

Small update.
http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/2571/uboathatchbow0031rb1.th.jpg (http://img405.imageshack.us/my.php?image=uboathatchbow0031rb1.jpg)

TBC...

Savvy

04-02-08, 08:04 AM

Siara,

There's a post for you in U-69, should have posted it here :damn:

Sav.

Siara

04-02-08, 05:52 PM

:up: Nice 1 mate.

Im working on some ducts behind CT. They should be pointing upwards instead of down.
http://img364.imageshack.us/img364/4328/uboatpipes001ct2.th.jpg (http://img364.imageshack.us/my.php?image=uboatpipes001ct2.jpg)http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/9545/uboatpipes005ax1.th.jpg (http://img407.imageshack.us/my.php?image=uboatpipes005ax1.jpg)http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/2248/uboatpipes007if1.th.jpg (http://img407.imageshack.us/my.php?image=uboatpipes007if1.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

04-05-08, 05:43 PM

I finished the main pipe. Delicate coat of primer over the whole inner hull.
http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/3341/uboatpipes002gc0.th.jpg (http://img379.imageshack.us/my.php?image=uboatpipes002gc0.jpg)http://img388.imageshack.us/img388/4674/uboatpipes004wi0.th.jpg (http://img388.imageshack.us/my.php?image=uboatpipes004wi0.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

04-06-08, 10:54 AM

The ribs in the middle section- behind the long slot just abowe saddle tanks.
One side completed. Out of all the ribs these buggers are the worst. Every single one runs at the different angle to the pressure hull due to the curvature of the hulls sides.
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/4940/midribs006dz4.th.jpg (http://img231.imageshack.us/my.php?image=midribs006dz4.jpg)http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/9910/midribs008ka1.th.jpg (http://img148.imageshack.us/my.php?image=midribs008ka1.jpg)http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/8313/midribs003gn6.th.jpg (http://img136.imageshack.us/my.php?image=midribs003gn6.jpg)http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/4814/midribs001ri1.th.jpg (http://img209.imageshack.us/my.php?image=midribs001ri1.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

04-07-08, 12:06 PM

Im happy to say the ribs have been finished, in total 226 ribs. :doh:
Painted with primer, awaiting the coat of shiffsbodenfarbe III / antifouling paint /.
http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/9488/midribs007ha3.th.jpg (http://img257.imageshack.us/my.php?image=midribs007ha3.jpg)
http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/5811/midribs009mi7.th.jpg (http://img237.imageshack.us/my.php?image=midribs009mi7.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

04-07-08, 04:57 PM

Some cosmetic stuff.
http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/939/68303260qa8.th.jpg (http://img86.imageshack.us/my.php?image=68303260qa8.jpg)http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/5756/radarsem001zd5.th.jpg (http://img81.imageshack.us/my.php?image=radarsem001zd5.jpg)http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/6093/radarsem002zf3.th.jpg (http://img179.imageshack.us/my.php?image=radarsem002zf3.jpg)http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/9231/radarsem005zr4.th.jpg (http://img179.imageshack.us/my.php?image=radarsem005zr4.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

04-08-08, 09:02 AM

http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/1791/s5000585kl0.th.jpg (http://img516.imageshack.us/my.php?image=s5000585kl0.jpg)
http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/9863/hatch001mc5.th.jpg (http://img141.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatch001mc5.jpg)http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/127/hatch005oo7.th.jpg (http://img141.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatch005oo7.jpg)http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/97/hatch006fp5.th.jpg (http://img171.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatch006fp5.jpg)http://img354.imageshack.us/img354/763/hatch009yj0.th.jpg (http://img354.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatch009yj0.jpg)http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/9338/hatch007gb6.th.jpg (http://img171.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatch007gb6.jpg)
http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/5637/hatch002th8.th.jpg (http://img368.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatch002th8.jpg)http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/6833/hatch003xr5.th.jpg (http://img368.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatch003xr5.jpg)

TBC...

Old Dog

04-08-08, 11:33 PM

Hi Siara,

I have stopped in occasionally to keep myself up to date on your progress and not said anything. (Years ago I discovered how much more intelligent I sound when I am silent).
Anyway, I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your efforts. I hope you're keeping a good record of all of this.
Your efforts and patience are a fantastic example of patience and diligence. I'm proud to be even remotely associated with you.

Siara

04-09-08, 01:39 PM

Thanks for the kind words Old Dog. :up:
I enjoy the build, and i hope the comunity enjoys it as much as i do. Judging by the number of visits- thats the case. Thank You. :yep:

Siara

04-10-08, 03:22 AM

Underside of the deck sprayed with primer. Deck fixed to plank of wood to prevent warping. Edges protected with the tape.

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/5808/deckpainting002nh4.th.jpg (http://img142.imageshack.us/my.php?image=deckpainting002nh4.jpg)http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/2356/deckpainting003fi6.th.jpg (http://img142.imageshack.us/my.php?image=deckpainting003fi6.jpg)http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/9234/deckpainting004ns3.th.jpg (http://img209.imageshack.us/my.php?image=deckpainting004ns3.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

04-11-08, 03:36 AM

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/8804/deckpainting001sg6.th.jpg (http://img142.imageshack.us/my.php?image=deckpainting001sg6.jpg)

Ive masked the hull for painting the pressure hull with antifouling paint, but my compressor refused to work. :shifty: Shame, considering the thing is brand new, and only used it once for test. It sprung the air leak on one of the fasteners.
Will fix it today, and resume painting weekend.

TBC...

Savvy

04-11-08, 04:27 AM

Ahh Haa...The painting begins :up:

loco ss

04-11-08, 10:57 AM

Good luck on this stage - its gonna be exciting!

loco

Sabalo

04-11-08, 03:40 PM

This is the most important part of the job!! A good paint job will enhance the model and the details.
Good luck!:up:

Siara

04-12-08, 03:42 AM

Situation is more serious than i first thought.
Going to visit the shop today, i hope they can halp.
http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/6034/compdamage002nk4.th.jpg (http://img91.imageshack.us/my.php?image=compdamage002nk4.jpg)http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/2082/compdamage003nb2.th.jpg (http://img297.imageshack.us/my.php?image=compdamage003nb2.jpg)

TBC...

Sabalo

04-12-08, 04:14 AM

It looks like the 90º angle conexion is broken, but it should be replaceable easily...I think :hmm: . Good luck you don't deserve a problem like that :up:

Savvy

04-12-08, 05:36 AM

Hello mate,

Looks like a simple enough fault to fix, besides it's brand new and there is no reason why they should'nt just exchange it for a new replacement. These things ain't cheap and i'd be pretty pissed off if this had happened to me :damn:

I have three airbrushes and no compressor as mine has given up the ghost. Hence all the painting/weathering has been a bit of a 'How the bloody hell am i going to to get that effect with brushes?'

I also think that too much relience on an airbrush can lead to a model looking like it's been, er...airbrushed, if you see what i mean?

Hope all turns out ok with your faulty compressor,

Sav.

Siara

04-12-08, 07:27 AM

The guy from Mick Charles models in Ewel has replaced it with the new one. :rock:
Im back on track now.
Ive spent another 30 quid on Tamiya paints, primers/the fine Taniya primer is back on sale in EU/ Humbrol enamels for my figures, some styrene, and thinners for acrylic paints and enamels. :up:

Siara

04-12-08, 10:09 AM

First coat of WEM Schiffsbodenfarbe III applied. Thinned 50/50 with Humbrol Thinner.
Sprayed at 30 psi with single action Badger 200.
http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/1871/firstcoat001qg6.th.jpg (http://img187.imageshack.us/my.php?image=firstcoat001qg6.jpg)
Now 6 hours wait for another coat.
TBC...

Siara

04-13-08, 05:49 AM

Second coat of Schiffsbodenfarbe III 50/50 dilluted with Humbrol thinner, sprayed at 20 psi.
http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/6457/secondcoat007sr5.th.jpg (http://img516.imageshack.us/my.php?image=secondcoat007sr5.jpg)

After 6 hours another coat of lighter paint applied on large surfacess between the welds, to create the impression of the p.hull segments.
The paint was mixed 40% Schiffsbodenfarbe III + 50% humbroll thinner + 10% Baltic Dunkelgrau.
http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/4393/postshading003pq2.th.jpg (http://img249.imageshack.us/my.php?image=postshading003pq2.jpg)http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/1806/postshading004zm4.th.jpg (http://img249.imageshack.us/my.php?image=postshading004zm4.jpg)

TBC...

Sabalo

04-13-08, 08:30 AM

Have you started to weathering this part? The last pic looks like you had sprayed some "yellowish" effect to simulate rust.

Siara

04-13-08, 10:55 AM

Have you started to weathering this part? The last pic looks like you had sprayed some "yellowish" effect to simulate rust.

....I might have done.
http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/7088/rustwash010sp4.th.jpg (http://img367.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rustwash010sp4.jpg)http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/110/rustwash011dr2.th.jpg (http://img501.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rustwash011dr2.jpg)

Tamiya XF-64 mixed 10/90 for wash. Revell matt 83 to form the rusty streaks, finished by Tamiya weathering master orange rust pigments.

Exhausts were fixed back in place.
http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/4635/rustwash003pz7.th.jpg (http://img379.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rustwash003pz7.jpg)http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/1073/rustwash004jh6.th.jpg (http://img138.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rustwash004jh6.jpg)

TBC...

Sabalo

04-13-08, 03:16 PM

Thanks pal! excellent finish and weathering effects. Keep going! :up:

Siara

04-14-08, 01:51 PM

Thank You Sabalo. :up:

Rusting process continues. Ive added lot of rust pigments.
I had in mind the conditions under which the rusting process took place in RL.
I think the water would wash the rust particles all over the pressure hull, andd instead of vertical streaks i opted for large patches of rust widening towards the cavities.
http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/1808/rustwash006su6.th.jpg (http://img174.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rustwash006su6.jpg)http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/1593/rustwash007mf0.th.jpg (http://img337.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rustwash007mf0.jpg)http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/5008/rustwash011po1.th.jpg (http://img143.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rustwash011po1.jpg)

Comments welcome.

TBC...

bert8for3

04-14-08, 02:28 PM

It's excellent. How the heck are you getting into the underside of everything?

Siara

04-14-08, 03:00 PM

It's excellent. How the heck are you getting into the underside of everything?

With great difficulty.:lol:

bert8for3

04-14-08, 05:40 PM

It's excellent. How the heck are you getting into the underside of everything?

With great difficulty.:lol:

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Siara

04-15-08, 12:17 PM

Bow section of the deck glued in place with the help of CA glue.
http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/533/deckin001gj3.th.jpg (http://img76.imageshack.us/my.php?image=deckin001gj3.jpg)http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/1382/deckin002hu1.th.jpg (http://img256.imageshack.us/my.php?image=deckin002hu1.jpg)http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/347/deckin003hv3.th.jpg (http://img187.imageshack.us/my.php?image=deckin003hv3.jpg)http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/192/deckin004gt1.th.jpg (http://img234.imageshack.us/my.php?image=deckin004gt1.jpg)http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/3691/deckin005ip8.th.jpg (http://img237.imageshack.us/my.php?image=deckin005ip8.jpg)

:ping:

TBC..

Siara

04-15-08, 03:18 PM

Stern section of the deck in place.

http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/3594/deckstern012xk4.th.jpg (http://img259.imageshack.us/my.php?image=deckstern012xk4.jpg)http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/6140/deckstern010ce2.th.jpg (http://img396.imageshack.us/my.php?image=deckstern010ce2.jpg)http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/7674/deckstern003qu9.th.jpg (http://img396.imageshack.us/my.php?image=deckstern003qu9.jpg)http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/8039/deckstern007gs8.th.jpg (http://img378.imageshack.us/my.php?image=deckstern007gs8.jpg)

TBC...

Bill Nichols

04-15-08, 04:32 PM

Now that the deck is in place, exactly how much of that beautiful underdeck detailing work can you actually see through the limber holes?

:arrgh!:

Siara

04-15-08, 04:44 PM

Sabalo

04-15-08, 05:42 PM

Bill Nichols

04-15-08, 08:51 PM

Bill- everything in the midsection / long slot / is visible right through. That means the bow loading hatch, ammo hatch, 88mm mount, conning tower base. The rest of the stuff like anchor chains and KDB stem are also visible- but only as shapes. The weathering is not visible that much, but it gave me lot of practise, and i sleep better knowing it is there. The stern section is bit crowded with pipes- means less light.
Replacing the deck hatches for brass / bigger slots / allows more light through the deck, but not enough to appreciate the detailing. Would i do it again building another boat? Hell yes! :up:

Yes, I know exactly what you mean... I have a couple of 'men of war' sailing ship models who's guns are fully rigged, even those on the lower decks that can't be seen!

OBTW, you'll be happy to hear that I've started on my 1/144 VIIC... I have all of four free-floods opened up so far (!), and I'm thinking hard about scratchbuilding a pressure hull shape just to have something other than empty space behind the open holes.

Pics to follow...

Siara

04-16-08, 11:58 AM

Glad to hear it Bill. Im sure its going to be nice model, since it is basicly the miniaturised copy of the bigger brother.
Go with the p.hull, it will improve the model much. :up:
Ive heard some people are using the plumbing pipes for that purpose.
Savvy used the styrene sheet, and final result was realy good.
Good luck pal. :yep:

Siara

04-18-08, 02:21 PM

Deck joint.
http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/5117/decksmoothing003lu2.th.jpg (http://img503.imageshack.us/my.php?image=decksmoothing003lu2.jpg)http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/8412/decksmoothing002wl8.th.jpg (http://img146.imageshack.us/my.php?image=decksmoothing002wl8.jpg)http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/5601/decksmoothing005hv1.th.jpg (http://img523.imageshack.us/my.php?image=decksmoothing005hv1.jpg)http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/6173/decksmoothing007cj5.th.jpg (http://img146.imageshack.us/my.php?image=decksmoothing007cj5.jpg)http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/81/decksmoothing009zf4.th.jpg (http://img155.imageshack.us/my.php?image=decksmoothing009zf4.jpg)
After smoothing the filler, i will apply the Mr Surfacer 1200 to finish it.
The PE of steel section of stern was glued in while i was waiting for filler to cure.
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/7282/decksmoothing017jx6.th.jpg (http://img205.imageshack.us/my.php?image=decksmoothing017jx6.jpg)

Water deflectors prepared for smoothing out.
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/7956/decksmoothing018dg9.th.jpg (http://img155.imageshack.us/my.php?image=decksmoothing018dg9.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

04-19-08, 03:51 AM

Deck joint smoothing complete.
http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/1028/decksmoothing001qt0.th.jpg (http://img520.imageshack.us/my.php?image=decksmoothing001qt0.jpg)http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/1160/decksmoothing002hl8.th.jpg (http://img222.imageshack.us/my.php?image=decksmoothing002hl8.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

04-21-08, 02:45 AM

Im working on the edge of the deck where it meets the sides- not terribly exciting work, but im getting there slowly. Masking the edge with the tape and filling the gaps / there isnt many, but what you cant see the camere will pick it up with ease /.
Im using the green putty by Squadron. After sanding ill coat it again with Mr Surfacer 1200, and sand it smooth.
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/3699/decksmoothing001vm5.th.jpg (http://img148.imageshack.us/my.php?image=decksmoothing001vm5.jpg)http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/9599/decksmoothing002vu9.th.jpg (http://img177.imageshack.us/my.php?image=decksmoothing002vu9.jpg)

TBC...

Sabalo

04-21-08, 03:49 AM

Excellent Siara, details are the difference!
Keep working!

:up:

Siara

04-21-08, 04:32 PM

Thanks Sabalo.:up:

SG- sonder-Gerat.
I used the PE part from White Ensign Models, but slightly modified.
http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/7333/sgaparatuspb5.th.jpg (http://img245.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sgaparatuspb5.jpg)http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/923/sg006uq3.th.jpg (http://img521.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sg006uq3.jpg)http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/5082/sg007aa7.th.jpg (http://img215.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sg007aa7.jpg)http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/2444/sg43nz1.th.jpg (http://img215.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sg43nz1.jpg)http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/5803/sg008kj2.th.jpg (http://img509.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sg008kj2.jpg)http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/629/sg010lo9.th.jpg (http://img521.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sg010lo9.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

04-22-08, 12:39 PM

SG in place, but looking at the right angle i discovered that it is glued in to high.
http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/214/sgwu9.th.jpg (http://img218.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sgwu9.jpg)

I cut it out again, and lovered it slightly.
http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/6435/sg12006cv0.th.jpg (http://img218.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sg12006cv0.jpg)
http://img363.imageshack.us/img363/4614/sg12008mu1.th.jpg (http://img363.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sg12008mu1.jpg)

I think it is at the right hight now.
http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/8499/comparisonvo0.jpg

TBC...

Siara

04-26-08, 12:49 PM

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/6706/primedhull005ee4.th.jpg (http://img134.imageshack.us/my.php?image=primedhull005ee4.jpg)http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/5054/primedhull002ng6.th.jpg (http://img241.imageshack.us/my.php?image=primedhull002ng6.jpg)http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/4761/primedhull007jr6.th.jpg (http://img132.imageshack.us/my.php?image=primedhull007jr6.jpg)http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/3926/primedhull008pp2.th.jpg (http://img241.imageshack.us/my.php?image=primedhull008pp2.jpg)

Tamiya Fine Primer sprayed all over to pick up all the areas in need of sanding, or filling.

TBC...

Siara

04-27-08, 05:20 AM

First fitting of the CT.
While im still ploding along with hull sanding, i thought it`ll be a good idea to try the CT for fit.
First the base of the CT was cut from the original Revell deck.
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/2259/ct0081qe4.th.jpg (http://img137.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct0081qe4.jpg)http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/9642/ct009vo1.th.jpg (http://img405.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct009vo1.jpg)

The fit is superb, without any gaps or bumbs.
http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/8941/ct003po8.th.jpg (http://img187.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct003po8.jpg)http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/4773/ct001bd4.th.jpg (http://img151.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct001bd4.jpg)http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/1398/ct002zi9.th.jpg (http://img169.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct002zi9.jpg)

The deck for the CT.
From left to right- Modelbrass, Nautilus, Revell.
http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/8263/ct010vz2.th.jpg (http://img177.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct010vz2.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

04-27-08, 02:20 PM

Insides of the CT.
First the inner pressure chamber was scratchbuilt from styrene.
http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/9161/ct12001rx5.th.jpg (http://img519.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct12001rx5.jpg)http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/7439/ct12006ur0.th.jpg (http://img395.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct12006ur0.jpg)

Inside the walls were covered in pipes, dials, and so on.
http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/1021/ct12019tk9.th.jpg (http://img395.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct12019tk9.jpg)http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/38/ct12020xm7.th.jpg (http://img98.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct12020xm7.jpg)http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/8726/ct12014hi4.th.jpg (http://img240.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct12014hi4.jpg)

The ladder was created from wire, superglued with CA glue. I was unable to solder it, but i think the CA is solid enough.
http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/8956/ct12007pj6.th.jpg (http://img240.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct12007pj6.jpg)http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/4931/ct12011ep7.th.jpg (http://img294.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct12011ep7.jpg)http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/9600/ct12012cb0.th.jpg (http://img395.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct12012cb0.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

04-27-08, 05:40 PM

http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/2143/ct130041ko7.th.jpg (http://img245.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct130041ko7.jpg)http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/8770/ct130061ry8.th.jpg (http://img245.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct130061ry8.jpg)http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/3366/ct13008ov8.th.jpg (http://img259.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct13008ov8.jpg)http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/2299/ct13011pl8.th.jpg (http://img259.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct13011pl8.jpg)http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/805/ct13012dv3.th.jpg (http://img259.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct13012dv3.jpg)http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/2331/ct13013ez2.th.jpg (http://img259.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct13013ez2.jpg)

TBC...

Bill Nichols

04-28-08, 10:01 AM

You never cease to amaze me!

BTW working on my 1/144 boat, I'm slowly opening up all of the hull holes but have come up with an issue at the stern. As you know, the kit is quite inaccurate there, and I don't have the advantage of photoetch to work with, like you:

http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/1512/floodholes3008am4.th.jpg (http://img258.imageshack.us/my.php?image=floodholes3008am4.jpg)

Any suggestions on how to skin this cat?

Thanks, and keep up the good work!

Siara

04-28-08, 12:49 PM

Im afraid the 1-144 is too new, and theres not going to be much aftermarket stuff available for some time.
I did manage to find something for Your boat though:
http://www.modelimex.com/detail/eduard-cz/photo-etched-parts/1-144-u-boat-viid-rev

The kit is for the VIID version, but most parts are interchangeable, apart from the mine shoots.
I think You need to open`em up Yourself. I know the number of holes, and their shape are all wrong, and the only solution seems to be either make Your own set of PE / check the electrical outlets- they do have some PE starter kits / , or cut the bit of styrene to size, and start drilling in it. Once You happy with the design, just glue them on in place of revells bodge.
Fellow i know from different forum makes ALL his parts by etching the brass sheets- check it out:
http://pwm.org.pl/viewtopic.php?t=2639

:rock:

Savvy never changed the holes on his kit, instead he just sanded them open, and i think it worked good.

Bill Nichols

04-28-08, 01:46 PM

Siara

04-28-08, 01:53 PM

I can see going through a lot of styrene trying to get the holes 'just right'

:ping:

Welcome to the club Bill. I eat, drink, and sleep styrene. :up:

Bill Nichols

04-29-08, 06:21 AM

Photoetch kit:

http://www.ares-server.com/Ares/Ares.asp?MerchantID=RET01229&Action=Catalog&Type=Product&ID=83123

:arrgh!:

Siara

04-29-08, 12:44 PM

Are You going for it Bill? Im curious what its like. If it is simple enough, i can see myself on the path of etching. It opens the whole new world to modeler.

The main air supply pipes extended abowe the deck. Theres real possibility the work will be visible through the holes in the CT decking if i opt for brass.
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/8209/ctpipes004ym3.th.jpg (http://img231.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ctpipes004ym3.jpg)
http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/8315/ctpipes002kf7.th.jpg (http://img508.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ctpipes002kf7.jpg)
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/5960/ctpipes008lv2.th.jpg (http://img231.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ctpipes008lv2.jpg)

TBC...

Bill Nichols

04-29-08, 01:29 PM

Siara

04-29-08, 04:36 PM

The vents on the sides of the CT. Theres too many holes, as the Revell kit can be modified for specific U-boat. Instead of drilling the kit, and filling some holes, i decided to make new set of holes in the sheet of styrene.
http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/8522/ctpipes005vh0.th.jpg (http://img138.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ctpipes005vh0.jpg)

I wasnt very happy with the result, as the styrene looks thick, even though it is only 0,3mm.
http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/2774/ctvents002re7.th.jpg (http://img410.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ctvents002re7.jpg)

So i went with tried and tested- beer can tin.
http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/2461/ctvents005qs4.th.jpg (http://img168.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ctvents005qs4.jpg)
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/6697/ctvents004cl2.th.jpg (http://img87.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ctvents004cl2.jpg)

Looks much better, and has right thickness.
TBC...

bert8for3

04-29-08, 06:54 PM

Who said beer isn't good for you :up:

Siara

04-30-08, 02:08 AM

In moderate quantities- Yes.;)

http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/4036/ctvents005tk4.th.jpg (http://img259.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ctvents005tk4.jpg)http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/2886/ctvents004ne4.th.jpg (http://img84.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ctvents004ne4.jpg)http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/9936/ctvents001uk0.th.jpg (http://img259.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ctvents001uk0.jpg)http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/4053/ctvents002qi3.th.jpg (http://img209.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ctvents002qi3.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

05-01-08, 01:00 PM

The CT holes finished. It took me few attempts with the filla and Mr. Surfacer to get it just right.
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/9941/ct12001cr6.th.jpg (http://img98.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct12001cr6.jpg)http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/6110/ct12002li9.th.jpg (http://img237.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct12002li9.jpg)

Test fiting the top part. The work ive done on the air ducts was not in vain, as the pipes are well visible through the deck.:cool:
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/9526/ct12006ox1.th.jpg (http://img152.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct12006ox1.jpg)http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/3470/ct12008dj9.th.jpg (http://img98.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct12008dj9.jpg)http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/4342/ct12004lh1.th.jpg (http://img98.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct12004lh1.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

05-03-08, 09:41 AM

Two squere holes on the sides of CT were drilled out, stretched sprue was glued in.
http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/7805/ct13cv9.th.jpg (http://img404.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct13cv9.jpg)http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/1972/ct14xs6.th.jpg (http://img187.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct14xs6.jpg)http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/4539/ct121001ho5.th.jpg (http://img366.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct121001ho5.jpg)http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/3975/ct121003pz2.th.jpg (http://img366.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct121003pz2.jpg)

The hatch on the front bulge, covering the magnetic compass. PE from Eduard. Holes drilled, and squered up, walls thinned.
http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/4431/ct121004dh2.th.jpg (http://img380.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct121004dh2.jpg)http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/7571/ct121006pa3.th.jpg (http://img380.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct121006pa3.jpg)http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/5813/ct121009pu1.th.jpg (http://img229.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct121009pu1.jpg)http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/9377/ct121011ra1.th.jpg (http://img170.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct121011ra1.jpg)http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/9946/ct121012hn3.th.jpg (http://img170.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct121012hn3.jpg)

TBC...

nikimcbee

05-03-08, 09:48 AM

Siara

05-04-08, 06:17 AM

Sounds pretty simple:

How the Micro-Mark Pro-Etch
Photo-Etch System Works
You create artwork in a drawing program on the computer. You then print out the artwork with an inkjet printer onto the special film we include. Next you laminate the included photoresist material to the metal you want to etch. The film you printed on is then placed over the laminated metal and exposed to the noonday sun for 15 seconds or for 10 minutes under a 100 watt light bulb. The Ultraviolet rays from the sun or bulb harden the photoresist in the areas that are clear on the film. The black areas of the artwork block the ultraviolet rays and therefore the photoresist under the black areas is not hardened. The exposed laminated metal is then placed in a developer which removes only the unhardened photoresist. Next, the metal is placed in an etching tank with Ferric Chloride etchant. Those areas with the hardened photoresist protect the metal and will not be etched. The remainder of the metal is removed by the etchant.
Bah, child's play. You need to etch with HF (BOE) buffered oxide etch. I also have a plasma etcher.:hmm:

Irony, or do You realy think this is easy? :hmm: Sounds complete gibberish to me. :lol:

http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/4594/gerconingjo3.th.jpg (http://img380.imageshack.us/my.php?image=gerconingjo3.jpg)

http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/9131/ct122004mv1.th.jpg (http://img376.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct122004mv1.jpg)http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/1663/ct122005lr3.th.jpg (http://img136.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct122005lr3.jpg)http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/6497/ct122007of7.th.jpg (http://img386.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct122007of7.jpg)http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/4541/ct122008iq7.th.jpg (http://img395.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct122008iq7.jpg)http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/6458/ct122009gl2.th.jpg (http://img128.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct122009gl2.jpg)http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/747/ct123po4.th.jpg (http://img128.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct123po4.jpg)

TBC...

nikimcbee

05-04-08, 07:33 AM

Siara

05-04-08, 08:18 AM

Its definitely worth exploring, as possibilities are endless.

Back to model, the ammunition hatch was replaced by PE from Eduard.
http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/4223/ct123002uy6.th.jpg (http://img253.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct123002uy6.jpg)http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/9995/ct123001km9.th.jpg (http://img253.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct123001km9.jpg)http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/2863/ct123003jr9.th.jpg (http://img84.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct123003jr9.jpg)http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/5201/ct123005px0.th.jpg (http://img291.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct123005px0.jpg)http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/9608/ct123007zy4.th.jpg (http://img291.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct123007zy4.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

05-05-08, 02:18 PM

Few more hatches done.
http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/6214/ctbottomfinishing004gn3.th.jpg (http://img223.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ctbottomfinishing004gn3.jpg)

Inner chamber in place, delicate weathering.
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/2889/ctbottomfinishing006cd6.th.jpg (http://img90.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ctbottomfinishing006cd6.jpg)

Light. Slightly diferent than what ive seen on the fotos of U-552.
http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/8171/ct122001nq2.th.jpg (http://img171.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct122001nq2.jpg)

Light cut out.
http://img391.imageshack.us/img391/7025/ct122002dw8.th.jpg (http://img391.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ct122002dw8.jpg)

The backing plate for the new light. Made out of brass in order to fill sides in the conning tower- light joint.
http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/6305/ctbottomfinishing001yb4.th.jpg (http://img219.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ctbottomfinishing001yb4.jpg)

The water breaker in place, the bottom edge filled. Two litle holes made on the sides, missed on the kit- present on fotos.
http://img356.imageshack.us/img356/8929/ctbottomfinishing005ox6.th.jpg (http://img356.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ctbottomfinishing005ox6.jpg)

Deck with the strip of styrene backup. It is needed to bring the thickness of the deck to the same levell as the water deflector.
http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/7474/ctbottomfinishing007tx9.th.jpg (http://img140.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ctbottomfinishing007tx9.jpg)http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/3204/ctbottomfinishing008mp9.th.jpg (http://img375.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ctbottomfinishing008mp9.jpg)http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/925/ctbottomfinishing009kb8.th.jpg (http://img381.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ctbottomfinishing009kb8.jpg)

TBC...

bert8for3

05-05-08, 03:14 PM

"... Inner chamber in place, delicate weathering. ..."

Very nice :up:

Siara

05-06-08, 02:56 AM

Thanks Batr8for3. :up:

Work on light goes on.
http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/5214/backlight002bs3.th.jpg (http://img262.imageshack.us/my.php?image=backlight002bs3.jpg)http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/4439/backlight004ic0.th.jpg (http://img262.imageshack.us/my.php?image=backlight004ic0.jpg)http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/3623/backlight1pr9.th.jpg (http://img375.imageshack.us/my.php?image=backlight1pr9.jpg)

TBC...

Sabalo

05-06-08, 02:48 PM

Just one word: EXCELLENT!!!:up: :up:

Siara

05-07-08, 04:19 PM

Just one word: EXCELLENT!!!:up: :up:

Thanks mate!;)

The light fairing almost done. Shape is good- all i need to do now i sand it smooth.
http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/2755/wavebreaker001gr7.th.jpg (http://img180.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wavebreaker001gr7.jpg)http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/9638/wavebreaker004gj8.th.jpg (http://img180.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wavebreaker004gj8.jpg)

Front wave breaker got the fair share of filler to.
http://img361.imageshack.us/img361/3630/wavebreaker008dq2.th.jpg (http://img361.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wavebreaker008dq2.jpg)http://img361.imageshack.us/img361/4811/wavebreaker006le5.th.jpg (http://img361.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wavebreaker006le5.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

05-08-08, 05:51 PM

The recess in the wavebreaker was drilled, and steel rod was glued in to imitate the bolt / i think- its hard to tell what it is exactly from the fotos ive got, enyone? /
http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/2397/lightfinal003xv9.th.jpg (http://img142.imageshack.us/my.php?image=lightfinal003xv9.jpg)http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/1158/bolts001mb7.th.jpg (http://img301.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bolts001mb7.jpg)http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/9044/bolts003is3.th.jpg (http://img150.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bolts003is3.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

05-10-08, 05:20 AM

The 20mm gun underdeck support glued underside of deck.
http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/9996/ctdeck003em3.th.jpg (http://img341.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ctdeck003em3.jpg)

Deck in place.
http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/8540/ctdeck004kn6.th.jpg (http://img232.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ctdeck004kn6.jpg)

Styrene strip aded to the edge.
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/3951/ctdecksstrip005jp0.th.jpg (http://img87.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ctdecksstrip005jp0.jpg)http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/9346/ctdecksstrip002nd1.th.jpg (http://img87.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ctdecksstrip002nd1.jpg)

Beer can again came handy.
http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/411/ctdecksstrip001yt8.th.jpg (http://img265.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ctdecksstrip001yt8.jpg)http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/3977/ctdecksstrip009fz8.th.jpg (http://img265.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ctdecksstrip009fz8.jpg)http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/1616/ctdecksstrip010dv5.th.jpg (http://img84.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ctdecksstrip010dv5.jpg)

I left fraction of the milimetre protruding from the top to form sort of steel edge which is present of pictures of the real boat.

TBC...

Siara

05-10-08, 07:16 AM

Another thin strip of the beer can, slightly smaller than the previous one. It will highlight the lip on the edge.
http://img114.imageshack.us/img114/4359/ctdecksstrip002ao0.th.jpg (http://img114.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ctdecksstrip002ao0.jpg)http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/8017/ctdecksstrip003er0.th.jpg (http://img254.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ctdecksstrip003er0.jpg)
The edge of the 20mm gun platform finished.

TBC...

Siara

05-10-08, 11:23 AM

All the doors and hatches on the bottom part of the CT have been done. Only the railing and steps remain to be added, but that will be completed in late stages of CT construction.

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/4231/cthatchesfinal002hg8.th.jpg (http://img341.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cthatchesfinal002hg8.jpg)http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/7042/cthatchesfinal004en4.th.jpg (http://img376.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cthatchesfinal004en4.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

05-10-08, 07:52 PM

Top section of the CT.
The grilles on the sides of the tower.
http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/4982/topp2webfy5.th.jpg (http://img206.imageshack.us/my.php?image=topp2webfy5.jpg)

Original parts drilled.
http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/558/grille001po2.th.jpg (http://img229.imageshack.us/my.php?image=grille001po2.jpg)

And opened.
http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/6384/4567wn1.th.jpg (http://img263.imageshack.us/my.php?image=4567wn1.jpg)

PE in place. The edge was planed for the PE to fit snug. Mr.Surfacer will fill the gaps.
http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/7317/grille12004ij1.th.jpg (http://img338.imageshack.us/my.php?image=grille12004ij1.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

05-11-08, 08:16 AM

http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/8632/grille123002ig2.th.jpg (http://img380.imageshack.us/my.php?image=grille123002ig2.jpg)http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/6652/grilles3241gw2.th.jpg (http://img152.imageshack.us/my.php?image=grilles3241gw2.jpg)http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/7633/grilles3242os1.th.jpg (http://img47.imageshack.us/my.php?image=grilles3242os1.jpg)http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/1567/grilles3243ej2.th.jpg (http://img47.imageshack.us/my.php?image=grilles3243ej2.jpg)http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/6396/grilles324tr9.th.jpg (http://img404.imageshack.us/my.php?image=grilles324tr9.jpg)http://img399.imageshack.us/img399/3100/grille123003zo8.th.jpg (http://img399.imageshack.us/my.php?image=grille123003zo8.jpg)http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/1967/grille123001qa4.th.jpg (http://img102.imageshack.us/my.php?image=grille123001qa4.jpg)http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/5474/grille123005zp4.th.jpg (http://img110.imageshack.us/my.php?image=grille123005zp4.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

05-12-08, 01:07 PM

Radio aerial housing.
http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/4980/grille123007zs3.th.jpg (http://img127.imageshack.us/my.php?image=grille123007zs3.jpg)

Timbers imitation sanded.
http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/7982/floor003wy7.th.jpg (http://img261.imageshack.us/my.php?image=floor003wy7.jpg)

Eduard PE in place
http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/8905/floor004ao3.th.jpg (http://img383.imageshack.us/my.php?image=floor004ao3.jpg)

Because im not using the floor rib / which in fact is only in the kit to make modelers life easier glueing together the CT halves / i decided to extend the housing right to the floor.
http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/3756/floor0061dn5.th.jpg (http://img383.imageshack.us/my.php?image=floor0061dn5.jpg)

Painted black on inside
http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/4058/floor007yf6.th.jpg (http://img159.imageshack.us/my.php?image=floor007yf6.jpg)

Done
http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/2300/floor008st6.th.jpg (http://img383.imageshack.us/my.php?image=floor008st6.jpg)
http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/8005/floor009tu5.th.jpg (http://img380.imageshack.us/my.php?image=floor009tu5.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

05-14-08, 05:04 PM

Sides of the CT are of the wrong shape. Ajustment need to be made to the elevation, and curvature at the top.
http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/2907/burty002zj1.th.jpg (http://img258.imageshack.us/my.php?image=burty002zj1.jpg)http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/4593/burty003aj4.th.jpg (http://img528.imageshack.us/my.php?image=burty003aj4.jpg)http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/4842/burty005jz5.th.jpg (http://img528.imageshack.us/my.php?image=burty005jz5.jpg)http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/7540/burty007qf9.th.jpg (http://img404.imageshack.us/my.php?image=burty007qf9.jpg)http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/8007/burty001kp6.th.jpg (http://img259.imageshack.us/my.php?image=burty001kp6.jpg)http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/4093/burty004eo0.th.jpg (http://img403.imageshack.us/my.php?image=burty004eo0.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

05-16-08, 05:51 PM

http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/2571/walls2011fq8.th.jpg (http://img516.imageshack.us/my.php?image=walls2011fq8.jpg)
Im slowly adding some detail.

TBC...

Siara

05-17-08, 05:57 AM

Seat on the side of CT.
I used the scrap bit of the Modelbrass deck. Added some hinges.
http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/1715/seat003gi4.th.jpg (http://img522.imageshack.us/my.php?image=seat003gi4.jpg)http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/8509/seat2002md8.th.jpg (http://img185.imageshack.us/my.php?image=seat2002md8.jpg)

TBC...

Sabalo

05-17-08, 04:13 PM

What a wonderful model are you doing pal! :up:

Siara

05-18-08, 04:08 AM

Thanks Sabalo, i just hope i live long enough to finish it. ;)

Port side of the CT.
I managed to divide the wall into 2 sections- double layer, and single at the front, which will be reinforced with few vertical ribs.
http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/8573/lewaburta005vg3.th.jpg (http://img265.imageshack.us/my.php?image=lewaburta005vg3.jpg)http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/7598/lewaburta1002oc0.th.jpg (http://img368.imageshack.us/my.php?image=lewaburta1002oc0.jpg)http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/2064/lewaburta1003zp3.th.jpg (http://img441.imageshack.us/my.php?image=lewaburta1003zp3.jpg)http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/544/lewaburta1004vm8.th.jpg (http://img253.imageshack.us/my.php?image=lewaburta1004vm8.jpg)http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/631/lewaburta21001ii7.th.jpg (http://img80.imageshack.us/my.php?image=lewaburta21001ii7.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

05-18-08, 09:50 AM

The step was added, as was the MG stowage. I have no fotographic evidence it did exist on U-552, but some pics show it on other Blohm £ Voss boat from the same period.
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/1839/lewaburta212004rr7.th.jpg (http://img183.imageshack.us/my.php?image=lewaburta212004rr7.jpg)http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/3909/lb3343355ax1.th.jpg (http://img262.imageshack.us/my.php?image=lb3343355ax1.jpg)http://img104.imageshack.us/img104/738/lewaburta212001tp4.th.jpg (http://img104.imageshack.us/my.php?image=lewaburta212001tp4.jpg)http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/6084/lewaburta212006jz7.th.jpg (http://img504.imageshack.us/my.php?image=lewaburta212006jz7.jpg)http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/8576/lewaburta212007va9.th.jpg (http://img504.imageshack.us/my.php?image=lewaburta212007va9.jpg)http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/7889/lewaburta212008ky4.th.jpg (http://img177.imageshack.us/my.php?image=lewaburta212008ky4.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

05-18-08, 02:53 PM

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/1729/mgholdalring004lw6.th.jpg (http://img233.imageshack.us/my.php?image=mgholdalring004lw6.jpg)

:up:

TBC...

HunterICX

05-19-08, 04:52 AM

:o ..Speechless..(stunnished about the tiny details been added)

Really, awesome work!
keep it up:up:

just a question, if its finished are you planning to put it behind glass?

HunterICX

Siara

05-19-08, 01:13 PM

:o ..Speechless..(stunnished about the tiny details been added)

Really, awesome work!
keep it up:up:

just a question, if its finished are you planning to put it behind glass?

HunterICX

Thanks a lot Hunter ICX.:up:
Im planning on ordering the glass tank- once the build is done. Before that i cant guess the dimensions. I know the length, but what the hight gonna be i can only estimate.
Because it will be some investment i better wait till the job is done.
The tank / only 5 sides / will be placed upside down over the quality length of timber.
Ive ordered the Iron Cross with swords and leaves, along with replica U-boat badge, and they will find place to the sides of boat. :rock:

So far im still building it, and just got the Koki soldering paste- so i can solder the wintergarten. Highly skilled job- requires the best material.:yep:
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/7355/pasta002ab0.th.jpg (http://img144.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pasta002ab0.jpg)
I just hope i have more luck with it than with the normal soldering methods.

Siara

05-20-08, 12:59 PM

The port side seat was scratch built just like the starboard one.
http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/3719/kiosklaczenie003hw2.th.jpg (http://img377.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kiosklaczenie003hw2.jpg)

Two holes were drilled in both halves of upper CT.
Steel rods added to reinforce the joint.
http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/8619/kiosklaczenie007hp3.th.jpg (http://img381.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kiosklaczenie007hp3.jpg)
http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/6339/kiosklaczenie008ed2.th.jpg (http://img167.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kiosklaczenie008ed2.jpg)
http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/9325/kiosklaczenie012lj8.th.jpg (http://img369.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kiosklaczenie012lj8.jpg)
http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/8459/kiosklaczenie011gf0.th.jpg (http://img373.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kiosklaczenie011gf0.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

05-20-08, 04:14 PM

Front of the CT deck needs to be filled in, in RL it was covered by steel plate. Beer can came to the resque.
http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/446/ctfloordetail001qv3.th.jpg (http://img247.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ctfloordetail001qv3.jpg)

Ive added some pattern to replicate the antislip surface of the plate.
http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/5479/ctfloordetail002qu2.th.jpg (http://img396.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ctfloordetail002qu2.jpg)
http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/1994/ctfloordetail003sk7.th.jpg (http://img166.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ctfloordetail003sk7.jpg)

Two small hatches were cut from the beer can. Ive drilled the handle, and added the hinges.
http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/7665/ctfloordetail007hf3.th.jpg (http://img294.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ctfloordetail007hf3.jpg)
http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/5594/ctfloordetail008uj4.th.jpg (http://img187.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ctfloordetail008uj4.jpg)
http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/2171/ctfloordetail009zz2.th.jpg (http://img129.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ctfloordetail009zz2.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

05-21-08, 03:50 AM

Im still learning how to solder with the Koki paste, and this should help a little:
http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/5374/ctfloordetailqm8.th.jpg (http://img395.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ctfloordetailqm8.jpg)

:up:

Siara

05-22-08, 02:29 AM

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/139/ctfloordetail12001mp3.th.jpg (http://img220.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ctfloordetail12001mp3.jpg)http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/2849/ctfloordetail12002kr1.th.jpg (http://img156.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ctfloordetail12002kr1.jpg)http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/8076/ctfloordetail12005ed3.th.jpg (http://img156.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ctfloordetail12005ed3.jpg)http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/2536/ctfloordetail12006wd6.th.jpg (http://img120.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ctfloordetail12006wd6.jpg)

TBC...

bert8for3

05-22-08, 06:05 AM

That beer can's getting excellent mileage :D . How did you do the indenting for the non-slip surface? Looks very nice and perfectly to scale :up: .

Siara

05-22-08, 01:40 PM

That beer can's getting excellent mileage :D . How did you do the indenting for the non-slip surface? Looks very nice and perfectly to scale :up: .
Actualy the front plate was made from thiner tin. The thiner the tin- the better the detail of the floor pattern. It was indented by rolling the handle of my craft knife over the part placed on flat surface. Detail is slightly to large fir the scale, but im not bothered, as when painted, and weathered should "just" be visible to break the surface of the plate.

The hatch leading down to inside of the boat has the slightly protruded rim.
So ive cut thin strip of brass, roled it:
http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/1267/hatchring001fg8.th.jpg (http://img140.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatchring001fg8.jpg)

My new soldering iron was used + Koki paste / best thing since sliced bread /
http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/1180/hatchring002nz9.th.jpg (http://img511.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatchring002nz9.jpg)

Sanded:
http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/2816/hatchring006zw9.th.jpg (http://img413.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatchring006zw9.jpg)

In place:
http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/6851/hatchring323003jw4.th.jpg (http://img411.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatchring323003jw4.jpg)

The soldering iron performed flawlessly, and im wondering where it has been all my life? :rock:

TBC...

Siara

05-25-08, 06:27 AM

Im using the scopes from Schatton Modellbau.
Attack scope.
http://img79.imageshack.us/img79/7306/scopes1001pk2.th.jpg (http://img79.imageshack.us/my.php?image=scopes1001pk2.jpg)http://img374.imageshack.us/img374/893/scopes1002iq3.th.jpg (http://img374.imageshack.us/my.php?image=scopes1002iq3.jpg)http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/3857/scopes004lg4.th.jpg (http://img207.imageshack.us/my.php?image=scopes004lg4.jpg)http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/171/scopes015js4.th.jpg (http://img212.imageshack.us/my.php?image=scopes015js4.jpg)

Observation scope.
http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/9922/scopes1003jv2.th.jpg (http://img171.imageshack.us/my.php?image=scopes1003jv2.jpg)http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/4660/scopes1006ml3.th.jpg (http://img171.imageshack.us/my.php?image=scopes1006ml3.jpg)http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/7821/scopes005cv0.th.jpg (http://img212.imageshack.us/my.php?image=scopes005cv0.jpg)http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/6574/scopes007zp5.th.jpg (http://img87.imageshack.us/my.php?image=scopes007zp5.jpg)

The scope tubes were glued in the CT. Scopes are only in for the pic.
http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/7344/scopes016lh4.th.jpg (http://img382.imageshack.us/my.php?image=scopes016lh4.jpg)http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/5462/scopes020bw9.th.jpg (http://img264.imageshack.us/my.php?image=scopes020bw9.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

05-25-08, 04:03 PM

Main Hatch lid.

The lid was fashioned from resin.
Brass ring was created from wire. I think the soldering turned out neat.
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/8427/hatchlid1001gu7.th.jpg (http://img144.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatchlid1001gu7.jpg)

Ive sanded the ring flat on both sides with the sheet of sandpaper. Ring was glued to the underside of lid.
http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/8125/hatchlid1004lt2.th.jpg (http://img101.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatchlid1004lt2.jpg)

Ive drilled the 0,8mm hole in the center, and inserted the stretched sprue for the opening mechanism pin.
http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/3739/hatchlid1007jt4.th.jpg (http://img267.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatchlid1007jt4.jpg)http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/8530/hatchlid1008gw2.th.jpg (http://img359.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatchlid1008gw2.jpg)

Because i still dont know how to etch in metal, the lid arms were scratch built from sheet of thin brass.
http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/4634/hatchlid1010yn6.th.jpg (http://img359.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatchlid1010yn6.jpg)

Spring was created by winding the wire on the sewing pin.
http://img361.imageshack.us/img361/4006/hatchlid2001vs1.th.jpg (http://img361.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatchlid2001vs1.jpg)http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/2275/hatchlid2002mm1.th.jpg (http://img155.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatchlid2002mm1.jpg)

Hinges were made out of the beer can.
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/6914/hatchlid3wx5.th.jpg (http://img155.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatchlid3wx5.jpg)

Added rest of the detail from various PE, and made wire handle. The hinges do work, as they were fixed by threading the stretched sprue, and blobing the ends with hot knife.
http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/1706/hatchlid31nn1.th.jpg (http://img145.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatchlid31nn1.jpg)http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/2319/hatchlid4001xr7.th.jpg (http://img187.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatchlid4001xr7.jpg)

Dry fit.
http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/7923/hatchlid5001yy2.th.jpg (http://img187.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatchlid5001yy2.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

05-26-08, 07:03 PM

Attack pariscope housing.
Original revell part. Much simplyfied.
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/6712/scopeatt1002pk7.th.jpg (http://img205.imageshack.us/my.php?image=scopeatt1002pk7.jpg)

Cleaned.
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/6669/scopeatt1006mc5.th.jpg (http://img205.imageshack.us/my.php?image=scopeatt1006mc5.jpg)

Extended by 5 mm.
http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/299/scopeatt1009bz8.th.jpg (http://img412.imageshack.us/my.php?image=scopeatt1009bz8.jpg)

Drilled and wire glued in.
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/6526/attackperiscopehousing0bk3.th.jpg (http://img155.imageshack.us/my.php?image=attackperiscopehousing0bk3.jpg)

Fins added.
http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/9433/attackperiscopehousing0um5.th.jpg (http://img165.imageshack.us/my.php?image=attackperiscopehousing0um5.jpg)

Wire loops- soldered wire.
http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/9504/scopes234gh1.th.jpg (http://img379.imageshack.us/my.php?image=scopes234gh1.jpg)http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/310/attackperiscopehousing0co1.th.jpg (http://img207.imageshack.us/my.php?image=attackperiscopehousing0co1.jpg)

Steel base fashioned from beer can again. Nuts and bolts punched from underside with the pin.
http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/6219/attackperiscopehousing1fd8.th.jpg (http://img378.imageshack.us/my.php?image=attackperiscopehousing1fd8.jpg)

Some valve.
http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/6961/attackperiscopehousing1gc7.th.jpg (http://img140.imageshack.us/my.php?image=attackperiscopehousing1gc7.jpg)

General look as for now. More detailing will follow.
http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/898/attackperiscopehousing1px5.th.jpg (http://img529.imageshack.us/my.php?image=attackperiscopehousing1px5.jpg)

TBC...

HunterICX

05-27-08, 03:19 AM

:up: Nice work on that hatch, it looks very nice.

HunterICX

Siara

05-27-08, 02:48 PM

Thanks Hunter. Its always nice to hear encouraging words.:up:

Finished the main body of the att. scope.
Weld lines.
http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/337/attackperiscopehousingwrf5.th.jpg (http://img385.imageshack.us/my.php?image=attackperiscopehousingwrf5.jpg)

And the rest of the detail.
http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/5231/attackperiscopehousingdpa2.th.jpg (http://img141.imageshack.us/my.php?image=attackperiscopehousingdpa2.jpg)

The real thing.
http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/5606/u552vedettenel1942kh8rp9.th.jpg (http://img182.imageshack.us/my.php?image=u552vedettenel1942kh8rp9.jpg)

TBC...

Sabalo

05-28-08, 03:23 PM

Dear Siara, I am astounded watching your work! :o :up:

Siara

05-28-08, 04:30 PM

Dear Siara, I am astounded watching your work! :o :up:

Thank You Sabalo. :up:

Im having trouble with the compass. Its such fidly work.
Im nearly there.
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/2613/compass134003ke5.th.jpg (http://img137.imageshack.us/my.php?image=compass134003ke5.jpg)http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/1267/compass134004wa1.th.jpg (http://img229.imageshack.us/my.php?image=compass134004wa1.jpg)

Its not the final version, it requires lot more attention.

More pics on my blog.;)

Siara

05-28-08, 07:28 PM

Today i riped apart everything ive done yesterday, and after couple of hours of working with wire managed to get the desired effect. Im happy with the thickness of the wire now, and i think the overall result is much better than the previous attempt.

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/9805/compass135001zd1.th.jpg (http://img232.imageshack.us/my.php?image=compass135001zd1.jpg)http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/9479/compass136006ju2.th.jpg (http://img140.imageshack.us/my.php?image=compass136006ju2.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

05-29-08, 11:52 AM

The attack scope is finished.
The valve was redone, as i thought it was too big. The cable underside the compass was made with 2 diferent diameter wires soldered together to immitate the soft cable running into the rigid casing fixed to the body of the scope.
http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/923/compassfinal001hg0.th.jpg (http://img123.imageshack.us/my.php?image=compassfinal001hg0.jpg)http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/6968/compassfinal002bl7.th.jpg (http://img128.imageshack.us/my.php?image=compassfinal002bl7.jpg)http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/5136/compassfinal004ku1.th.jpg (http://img131.imageshack.us/my.php?image=compassfinal004ku1.jpg)http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/7280/compassfinal005na7.th.jpg (http://img106.imageshack.us/my.php?image=compassfinal005na7.jpg)

Dry fit:
http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/6761/compassfinal006mb6.th.jpg (http://img131.imageshack.us/my.php?image=compassfinal006mb6.jpg)http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/5637/compassfinal009xd7.th.jpg (http://img131.imageshack.us/my.php?image=compassfinal009xd7.jpg)

:know:

TBC...

bert8for3

05-29-08, 02:12 PM

That's really starting to look like something now. :up: ... not that it didn't before ... you know what I mean.

Siara

05-30-08, 12:40 PM

I know exactly what You meant Bart8for3. After looking at noninspiring hull for months i can feast my ayes on some detail at last. :up:

Today ive received the parcel containing this item:
http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/7706/ubootbadge002zu6.th.jpg (http://img58.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ubootbadge002zu6.jpg)http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/9974/ubootbadge003zf1.th.jpg (http://img230.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ubootbadge003zf1.jpg)http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/4641/ubootbadge004pk3.th.jpg (http://img409.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ubootbadge004pk3.jpg)

It will find the place on the decorative timber, to which the boat will be fixed. Im still awaiting the IC with swords and leaves, which ill fix on the opposite side of the plank.

It has been brought to my attention, that im still missing one vital item on the periscope housing. The latch which keeps the hatch in the open possition. I will be replicating the part as soon as i get some reference.

TBC...

Castout

05-30-08, 10:54 PM

My God this thread is still alive. You guys are scaring me :rotfl:

Siara

05-31-08, 10:29 AM

Alive and kicking.:up:

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/4736/twistedscopewire002cy4.th.jpg (http://img230.imageshack.us/my.php?image=twistedscopewire002cy4.jpg)http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/4651/twistedscopewire003qu4.th.jpg (http://img231.imageshack.us/my.php?image=twistedscopewire003qu4.jpg)http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/4141/twistedscopewire006yl1.th.jpg (http://img231.imageshack.us/my.php?image=twistedscopewire006yl1.jpg)http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/6352/twistedscopewire009de8.th.jpg (http://img137.imageshack.us/my.php?image=twistedscopewire009de8.jpg)http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/4962/tptxm0.th.jpg (http://img299.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tptxm0.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

06-02-08, 03:21 PM

Twisted periscope thingy take 2.

Not happy with what ive done yesterday, i had another go at it. This time i took diferent approach. Leftover from Modelbrass PE was drilled to required diameter, cut away from the sheet, and sanded around the perimeter to the point where my tools and ayesight didnt let me sand anymore.

http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/7729/twistedscopewire002vj7.th.jpg (http://img256.imageshack.us/my.php?image=twistedscopewire002vj7.jpg)http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/2600/twistedscopewire003di6.th.jpg (http://img256.imageshack.us/my.php?image=twistedscopewire003di6.jpg)http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/4661/twistedscopewire005dq7.th.jpg (http://img233.imageshack.us/my.php?image=twistedscopewire005dq7.jpg)http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/3817/twistedscopewire009hh2.th.jpg (http://img233.imageshack.us/my.php?image=twistedscopewire009hh2.jpg)http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/9562/twistedscopewire016qb5.th.jpg (http://img105.imageshack.us/my.php?image=twistedscopewire016qb5.jpg)http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/8463/twistedscopewire017ji3.th.jpg (http://img205.imageshack.us/my.php?image=twistedscopewire017ji3.jpg)

The result is much more real thing like.

TBC...

Siara

06-02-08, 03:47 PM

http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/5595/latch003xo1.th.jpg (http://img219.imageshack.us/my.php?image=latch003xo1.jpg)http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/4504/latch011ra3.th.jpg (http://img76.imageshack.us/my.php?image=latch011ra3.jpg)http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/8669/latch015ik6.th.jpg (http://img76.imageshack.us/my.php?image=latch015ik6.jpg)http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/4121/latch017dt3.th.jpg (http://img141.imageshack.us/my.php?image=latch017dt3.jpg)http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/7892/latchvz0.th.jpg (http://img249.imageshack.us/my.php?image=latchvz0.jpg)

This id the picture of the latch sent to me by the friend- the only picture of the whole thing i know of. Thanks Mike.:rock:

TBC...

Siara

06-08-08, 07:04 PM

I just received the new part of fotos of the inside of the CT, and im having good long look at them. No rush in the shipyard, the Euro just started, and weather keeps me away from the boat.
I will continue soon.
PS: Im in the massive tussle with the guy on e-bay over the vintage 1970 kit, and if i win i should have nice surprise for You guys. Stay tuned.:yep:

Siara

06-13-08, 01:44 PM

After initial excitement of European championships im back in the shipyard.
Im massively disapointed with the performance of Poland.
I follow England usualy, but they didnt qualify, so i was rooting for the team of my origin. Waste of time if You ask me.

Observation scope.
To remind You how the scope housing looked like before it was cut off.
http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/8523/scopes005gs0.th.jpg (http://img370.imageshack.us/my.php?image=scopes005gs0.jpg)

And the new housing:
http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/6509/observationscope002nc1.th.jpg (http://img505.imageshack.us/my.php?image=observationscope002nc1.jpg)http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/2601/observationscope003lp9.th.jpg (http://img142.imageshack.us/my.php?image=observationscope003lp9.jpg)http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/7351/observationscope0121to6.th.jpg (http://img142.imageshack.us/my.php?image=observationscope0121to6.jpg)http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/452/observationscope1001yw5.th.jpg (http://img508.imageshack.us/my.php?image=observationscope1001yw5.jpg)http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/8144/observationscope1002vm5.th.jpg (http://img508.imageshack.us/my.php?image=observationscope1002vm5.jpg)http://img397.imageshack.us/img397/7526/observationscope1003yg8.th.jpg (http://img397.imageshack.us/my.php?image=observationscope1003yg8.jpg)http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/540/observationscope1007kr2.th.jpg (http://img259.imageshack.us/my.php?image=observationscope1007kr2.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

06-14-08, 03:31 PM

I have built the UZO from scratch. Here it is against the revell part.
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/404/uzo2015pg3.th.jpg (http://img90.imageshack.us/my.php?image=uzo2015pg3.jpg)
http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/1192/uzo3004do4.th.jpg (http://img265.imageshack.us/my.php?image=uzo3004do4.jpg)
To many pics to post here. I dont want to spam forum so
for more pics of the UZO creation go to: http://u-552.blogspot.com/ :|\\

TBC...

Siara

06-15-08, 11:07 AM

Few more UZO details added:
http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/9603/uzo4003xm3.th.jpg (http://img167.imageshack.us/my.php?image=uzo4003xm3.jpg)http://img239.imageshack.us/img239/1812/uzo4005qu9.th.jpg (http://img239.imageshack.us/my.php?image=uzo4005qu9.jpg)http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/1536/uzo5001js5.th.jpg (http://img135.imageshack.us/my.php?image=uzo5001js5.jpg)

Improved top of the attack periscope housing.
http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/2435/uzo4004lt6.th.jpg (http://img73.imageshack.us/my.php?image=uzo4004lt6.jpg)

TBC...

HunterICX

06-16-08, 11:03 AM

:up: Nice job on that Uzo,
it really looks way better then the ''stock'' Revel one.

HunterICX

Ivan Putski

06-16-08, 12:44 PM

Siara, great attention to detail on the UZO, fantastic job you`re doing. Puts

Siara

06-17-08, 01:13 PM

Thank You for positive feedback guys! :up:

I got my hands on the very rare ESCI model from the 70-ies.
The guy on E-bay gave me hard time though.:stare:
http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/8395/box002xz3.th.jpg (http://img170.imageshack.us/my.php?image=box002xz3.jpg)

Another 2 on their way to me. Ill choose the best 2 and sell the remaining kit back on auction.
Ill start when the boat is finished. I never start 2 models at the same time, as in the past some models lost the challenge to newer competitors, and never seen the finishing line.:hmm:

Sabalo

06-18-08, 03:54 PM

That UZO is fantastic!!! I think all the U-boat is fantastic!!

Siara

06-18-08, 05:29 PM

Thank you Sabalo.:up:

Work started on the front of the CT.
http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/8121/frontconsole002ua5.th.jpg (http://img174.imageshack.us/my.php?image=frontconsole002ua5.jpg)http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/9814/frontconsole003rc3.th.jpg (http://img256.imageshack.us/my.php?image=frontconsole003rc3.jpg)http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/4486/frontconsole1yd0.th.jpg (http://img443.imageshack.us/my.php?image=frontconsole1yd0.jpg)

http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/166/box1001ld6.th.jpg (http://img389.imageshack.us/my.php?image=box1001ld6.jpg)http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/9773/box1006bo7.th.jpg (http://img389.imageshack.us/my.php?image=box1006bo7.jpg)http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/4186/box1007qc6.th.jpg (http://img511.imageshack.us/my.php?image=box1007qc6.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

06-19-08, 03:38 AM

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/9779/console2001ak1.th.jpg (http://img401.imageshack.us/my.php?image=console2001ak1.jpg)http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/9171/console2008he2.th.jpg (http://img393.imageshack.us/my.php?image=console2008he2.jpg)http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/2383/console2006jc5.th.jpg (http://img401.imageshack.us/my.php?image=console2006jc5.jpg)http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/9268/console2003pp6.th.jpg (http://img440.imageshack.us/my.php?image=console2003pp6.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

06-24-08, 12:59 PM

Just the small update.
The dials.
Theres 2 big dials on the front bulkhead.
The small dial i believe to be the speed repeater, is just the PE from Eduard- glued on the slightly modified revell part.
http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/325/dials012ed6.th.jpg (http://img501.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dials012ed6.jpg)

Im working on the big dial now.:up:

TBC...

Siara

06-25-08, 12:29 PM

Ribs located at the front bulkhead.
I used the plastic coated wires from the sandwich bags.
http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/1280/wregi2iy2.th.jpg (http://img175.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wregi2iy2.jpg)http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/7117/wregi003du4.th.jpg (http://img175.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wregi003du4.jpg)

http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/4223/wregi1001zg3.th.jpg (http://img369.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wregi1001zg3.jpg)http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/4968/wregi1002ak1.th.jpg (http://img369.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wregi1002ak1.jpg)http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/8603/wregi1003bd8.th.jpg (http://img170.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wregi1003bd8.jpg)http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/2991/wregi1004mq9.th.jpg (http://img170.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wregi1004mq9.jpg)http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/1900/wregi1005gm4.th.jpg (http://img170.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wregi1005gm4.jpg)

TBC...

bert8for3

06-25-08, 08:19 PM

Siara

06-26-08, 05:22 PM

Really curious ... those last 4 pics, which I think is maybe where you're forming what I guess is the bulwark in the yellow cardstock form, and then the last pic showing it in place ... is that what you're doing and what's going on in the pic where the yellow form looks sprinkled with powder? is that brass you're forming?

Sorry for multiple questions. Looks great btw.

The yellow thing is just the sheet of cardboard.
It is cut to the shape of the outline of the CT. The 1mm slot houses the 1mm copper wire, securing it from twisting, while im sanding it to the profile of the letter D in order to get the nice bond, and to look neat.
Basic, round wire is hard to glue on without the ca ruining the edges. When is sanded it goes on without problem, and the joint is strong.:up:

bert8for3

06-27-08, 09:09 AM

Siara

06-28-08, 06:13 AM

Top surface of the aerial housing.
http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/3597/goraanteny002zm4.th.jpg (http://img383.imageshack.us/my.php?image=goraanteny002zm4.jpg)http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/2675/goraanteny003qc4.th.jpg (http://img164.imageshack.us/my.php?image=goraanteny003qc4.jpg)http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/5921/goraanteny004bw8.th.jpg (http://img410.imageshack.us/my.php?image=goraanteny004bw8.jpg)http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/5406/goraanteny006kg7.th.jpg (http://img253.imageshack.us/my.php?image=goraanteny006kg7.jpg)http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/8100/goraanteny007ma0.th.jpg (http://img410.imageshack.us/my.php?image=goraanteny007ma0.jpg)
TBC...

Siara

06-28-08, 07:07 PM

Line tensioner. Omited in the kit.
http://img397.imageshack.us/img397/281/con11hh1.th.jpg (http://img397.imageshack.us/my.php?image=con11hh1.jpg)

http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/8871/naciag001yi3.th.jpg (http://img511.imageshack.us/my.php?image=naciag001yi3.jpg)http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/8468/naciag002go7.th.jpg (http://img124.imageshack.us/my.php?image=naciag002go7.jpg)http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/3866/naciag003bc3.th.jpg (http://img241.imageshack.us/my.php?image=naciag003bc3.jpg)http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/7627/naciag007hf9.th.jpg (http://img57.imageshack.us/my.php?image=naciag007hf9.jpg)http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/4251/naciag010fe9.th.jpg (http://img241.imageshack.us/my.php?image=naciag010fe9.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

06-29-08, 07:49 AM

Aerial.
http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/8371/aerialu552pi8.th.jpg (http://img211.imageshack.us/my.php?image=aerialu552pi8.jpg)

Kit part is slightly asimetrical, so i decided to get the new one done from scratch.
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/6941/antenaloop001ie6.th.jpg (http://img90.imageshack.us/my.php?image=antenaloop001ie6.jpg)http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/9875/antenaloop003at4.th.jpg (http://img90.imageshack.us/my.php?image=antenaloop003at4.jpg)http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/4955/antenaloop005xa4.th.jpg (http://img108.imageshack.us/my.php?image=antenaloop005xa4.jpg)http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/5655/antenaloop006wt0.th.jpg (http://img179.imageshack.us/my.php?image=antenaloop006wt0.jpg)http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/2963/antenaloop007to2.th.jpg (http://img179.imageshack.us/my.php?image=antenaloop007to2.jpg)http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/2163/antenaloop010cv1.th.jpg (http://img179.imageshack.us/my.php?image=antenaloop010cv1.jpg)http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/7024/antenaloop011oo5.th.jpg (http://img179.imageshack.us/my.php?image=antenaloop011oo5.jpg)http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/3520/antenaloop012hj8.th.jpg (http://img73.imageshack.us/my.php?image=antenaloop012hj8.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

07-03-08, 03:31 AM

http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/362/frontcompass001rd0.th.jpg (http://img368.imageshack.us/my.php?image=frontcompass001rd0.jpg)http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/8277/frontcompass004ht5.th.jpg (http://img65.imageshack.us/my.php?image=frontcompass004ht5.jpg)http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/829/frontcompass005pp5.th.jpg (http://img382.imageshack.us/my.php?image=frontcompass005pp5.jpg)http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/73/frontcompass008gg3.th.jpg (http://img368.imageshack.us/my.php?image=frontcompass008gg3.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

07-05-08, 06:14 AM

Railings around the 20mm gun.
Kit part is thick.

I will solder the replacement railings from wire of various thickness.
First i needed the workbench.
Cardboard 2mm thick was used to make plug.
http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/6854/kopyto1001wn0.th.jpg (http://img368.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kopyto1001wn0.jpg)http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/1125/kopyto1002ed1.th.jpg (http://img58.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kopyto1002ed1.jpg)http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/6654/kopyto1004ac7.th.jpg (http://img370.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kopyto1004ac7.jpg)http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/148/kopyto2002yb6.th.jpg (http://img522.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kopyto2002yb6.jpg)http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/3938/kopyto2003es3.th.jpg (http://img522.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kopyto2003es3.jpg)http://img397.imageshack.us/img397/2968/kopyto2005dn3.th.jpg (http://img397.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kopyto2005dn3.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

07-05-08, 03:36 PM

I couldnt wrap the frame with 2mm cardboard, without it splitting. Even though i soaked the cardboard for hours in water prior wraping.
Time for plan B.
8 discs from the 2mm cardboard, glued, and sanded on the dremel tool.
http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/2941/kopyto4003no8.th.jpg (http://img353.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kopyto4003no8.jpg)http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/8297/kopyto4004sp8.th.jpg (http://img353.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kopyto4004sp8.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

07-06-08, 09:15 AM

After initial strength tests, came the time for the real thing.
I glued the part of the unused Nautilus deck to the underside of the plug to get the right spacing for stantions.
Top rail, and 3 stantions are thicker 0,7mm wire- same as was used on top of the CT.
Rest of the legs were made of the 0,4mm wire.
http://img397.imageshack.us/img397/4093/railing4002ea4.th.jpg (http://img397.imageshack.us/my.php?image=railing4002ea4.jpg)http://img397.imageshack.us/img397/6567/railing4003rl1.th.jpg (http://img397.imageshack.us/my.php?image=railing4003rl1.jpg)http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/8240/railing4004st8.th.jpg (http://img509.imageshack.us/my.php?image=railing4004st8.jpg)http://img55.imageshack.us/img55/5403/railing4005dn7.th.jpg (http://img55.imageshack.us/my.php?image=railing4005dn7.jpg)http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/9135/railing4006bz9.th.jpg (http://img380.imageshack.us/my.php?image=railing4006bz9.jpg)http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/7387/railing4008jn9.th.jpg (http://img86.imageshack.us/my.php?image=railing4008jn9.jpg)http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/895/railing4010wq3.th.jpg (http://img86.imageshack.us/my.php?image=railing4010wq3.jpg)

I need to sand the joints, to get nice , flat finish. Not bad for the first time soldering eh? :cool:

TBC...

Siara

07-06-08, 03:55 PM

Having the break from the wintergarten, so time to finish the main body of the CT.

The voicetube.
Revell part was not aractive proposition, so i made new 1 from 1mm wire.
http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/9388/voicetube004jv6.th.jpg (http://img379.imageshack.us/my.php?image=voicetube004jv6.jpg)http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/9977/voicetube007iq2.th.jpg (http://img377.imageshack.us/my.php?image=voicetube007iq2.jpg)http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/1466/voicetube009ku6.th.jpg (http://img512.imageshack.us/my.php?image=voicetube009ku6.jpg)http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/7927/voicetube2001eh1.th.jpg (http://img386.imageshack.us/my.php?image=voicetube2001eh1.jpg)http://img374.imageshack.us/img374/8397/voicetube2002bt0.th.jpg (http://img374.imageshack.us/my.php?image=voicetube2002bt0.jpg)http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/8240/voicetube2008in7.th.jpg (http://img384.imageshack.us/my.php?image=voicetube2008in7.jpg)

TBC...

Schöneboom

07-06-08, 05:15 PM

Brilliant job on the railing & voice-tube, Siara! :up:

Do you plan to add the wooden planks on the lower rail? And perhaps a plug for the voice-tube?

Siara

07-06-08, 05:20 PM

Brilliant job on the railing & voice-tube, Siara! :up:

Do you plan to add the wooden planks on the lower rail? And perhaps a plug for the voice-tube?

Thank You for the kind words.
I will add the planks later. i think i give the plug a miss, as the overall setting will be WO and E. Topp on the CT with the watch crew, and 3 sailors as the gun crew.

bert8for3

07-06-08, 06:37 PM

... (speechless). That CT is looking so far beyond awesome ...

And now the railing. Beautiful job. Did the wire keep the shape easily enough? Or did you have to heat to get the shape to keep? I have visions of the whole thing wanting to straighten out, but obviously it didn't.

:up: :up:

Siara

07-06-08, 06:45 PM

Thanks Bart8for3! ;)

The key in shaping the rail was, to wrap it first, around smaller diameter round object- in this case i used the Fahrenheit doedorant can. :lol:
When it sprung back a little it was tight fit on the plug.:yep:

Siara

07-08-08, 02:31 AM

Arresting hooks, which are located on both sides of the top of the CT.
The crew used them to fasten the harnessess to it during storm weather.

It is only the test on scrap bit of plastic:
http://img53.imageshack.us/img53/3007/testzj6.jpg

TBC...

Siara

07-08-08, 04:03 AM

http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/2979/hooks003hz1.th.jpg (http://img154.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hooks003hz1.jpg)http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/6998/hooks1001bt4.th.jpg (http://img148.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hooks1001bt4.jpg)http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/6130/hooks1002ac0.th.jpg (http://img154.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hooks1002ac0.jpg)http://img55.imageshack.us/img55/1613/hooks1004fc9.th.jpg (http://img55.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hooks1004fc9.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

07-08-08, 02:45 PM

Couple of wires made from 0,1mm wire.
http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/757/cables002mw8.th.jpg (http://img523.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cables002mw8.jpg)

Holes for wintergarten drilled.
http://img363.imageshack.us/img363/6540/holesforwintergarten003qt3.th.jpg (http://img363.imageshack.us/my.php?image=holesforwintergarten003qt3.jpg)

Now im planing to paint the insides of the CT, before i glue top part to the bottom in order to connect the railings.
http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/926/paintplan0021wz6.th.jpg (http://img253.imageshack.us/my.php?image=paintplan0021wz6.jpg)http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/6585/paintplan0031pt2.th.jpg (http://img150.imageshack.us/my.php?image=paintplan0031pt2.jpg)
TBC...

lukass1613

07-09-08, 11:45 AM

Great job! Siara you have a private message from me. Check it if you're interested:cool:

Siara

07-09-08, 03:14 PM

Thanks Lukass! Dziekuje!;)
Now another picture just surfaced, thanks to Dougie Martindale.
It shows the left side of the console where BBC box is located. Now- to replicate it im searching for more fotos of the box, some drawings perhaps.
Heres the pic:
http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/3982/u570photo4fk9.th.jpg (http://img143.imageshack.us/my.php?image=u570photo4fk9.jpg)
Can anyone help me out on this please? :hmm:

Siara

07-10-08, 03:03 AM

I made the box as well as i could from 1 picture.
http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/4653/bbcub4.th.jpg (http://img95.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bbcub4.jpg)http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/5100/bbc1002mk2.th.jpg (http://img95.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bbc1002mk2.jpg)http://img53.imageshack.us/img53/1060/bbc1003ry0.th.jpg (http://img53.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bbc1003ry0.jpg)http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/8563/bbc2006op7.th.jpg (http://img511.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bbc2006op7.jpg)http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/3562/bbc2007xl0.th.jpg (http://img172.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bbc2007xl0.jpg)http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/7510/bbc2008ii7.th.jpg (http://img58.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bbc2008ii7.jpg)

I rounded the top of the air stacks, the kit parts are ready for later U-boats with mesh grilles at the top.
http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/8876/obudowyventylatorow1001oz5.th.jpg (http://img58.imageshack.us/my.php?image=obudowyventylatorow1001oz5.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

07-10-08, 02:27 PM

The box was fixed to CT. Some cables were added. Inside of the CT is ready for painting.
http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/1305/bbc3003xv2.th.jpg (http://img177.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bbc3003xv2.jpg)
http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/9514/bbc3005hi4.th.jpg (http://img513.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bbc3005hi4.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

07-10-08, 05:57 PM

Insides primed, Tamiya Fine Gray for floor and walls, Tamiya Fine White for scopes:
http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/2871/primingct007uh3.th.jpg (http://img237.imageshack.us/my.php?image=primingct007uh3.jpg)http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/3269/primingct005hj2.th.jpg (http://img237.imageshack.us/my.php?image=primingct005hj2.jpg)http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/8131/primingct003ty3.th.jpg (http://img75.imageshack.us/my.php?image=primingct003ty3.jpg)http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/214/primingct006oq0.th.jpg (http://img149.imageshack.us/my.php?image=primingct006oq0.jpg)

TBC...

loco ss

07-11-08, 08:01 AM

gasp! amazing super detailing work !!!!!! :up:

very well done - i can't imagine what else you have installed for us :D

loco

aurora-7

07-11-08, 10:10 AM

Awe inspring work. I'm about to start on a 1/72 Revell Gato for a conversion to a Tambor class boat and I find this thread very motivational and instructional. Great work.

Siara

07-11-08, 02:31 PM

Thanks guys! Much preciated.:up:

I scratched the timbers with sandpaper grit 80.
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/5157/grainimit001nc5.th.jpg (http://img231.imageshack.us/my.php?image=grainimit001nc5.jpg)http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/2126/grainimit004oa0.th.jpg (http://img142.imageshack.us/my.php?image=grainimit004oa0.jpg)

...and applied the Revell black mixed 1/8 with Humbrol enamel thinner to all the lower surfacess:
http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/3857/preshadingthetower001mq8.th.jpg (http://img170.imageshack.us/my.php?image=preshadingthetower001mq8.jpg)http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/8409/preshadingthetower004hu0.th.jpg (http://img142.imageshack.us/my.php?image=preshadingthetower004hu0.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

07-12-08, 07:09 AM

Kitchen salt applied by wet brush:
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/3458/saltct003hl7.th.jpg (http://img301.imageshack.us/my.php?image=saltct003hl7.jpg)

First coat of IJN Kure Gray- instead of using original Schiffsboenfarbe III Grau 1, its lighter, but still retains the delcate green tinge:
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/6749/firstpaint003dr3.th.jpg (http://img301.imageshack.us/my.php?image=firstpaint003dr3.jpg)http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/1852/firstpaint004xz9.th.jpg (http://img375.imageshack.us/my.php?image=firstpaint004xz9.jpg)

Second coat, you can see the marks on the timbers are showing nicely like wood grain:
http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/600/secontcoat004ri1.th.jpg (http://img88.imageshack.us/my.php?image=secontcoat004ri1.jpg)http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/5819/secontcoat005xz5.th.jpg (http://img170.imageshack.us/my.php?image=secontcoat005xz5.jpg)

Sprayed the base color on scopes, and hatch lid:
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/4117/secontcoat003lq3.th.jpg (http://img144.imageshack.us/my.php?image=secontcoat003lq3.jpg)http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/920/firstcoat002sm5.th.jpg (http://img413.imageshack.us/my.php?image=firstcoat002sm5.jpg)

TBC...

bert8for3

07-12-08, 07:52 AM

ok, 2 dumb questions :oops: :

How did you get the salt to stick?

You'll eventually pick away the salt, which will leave a chipped paint effect showing?

Siara

07-12-08, 08:07 AM

ok, 2 dumb questions :oops: :

How did you get the salt to stick?

You'll eventually pick away the salt, which will leave a chipped paint effect showing?

Salt i picked with moist, fine brush, and deposited on wet surface of the model. After while it dries, and masks part of the surface. After painting simply brush off the salt, and what you should end up with is chiped paint with uneven edges. The wash brings out all the detail.:know:

bert8for3

07-12-08, 09:39 AM

Siara

07-12-08, 03:24 PM

Coat number 3 and 4 applied. I softened the paint with Baltic Gray, and Helgrau 50 in last 2 coats, and added more varnish.
Than the salt was removed.
http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/9562/detaildesek002sz3.th.jpg (http://img519.imageshack.us/my.php?image=detaildesek002sz3.jpg)

Tomorrow ill add same wash and more brush enhancements.

TBC...

Siara

07-13-08, 09:13 AM

Gloss varnish and acrylic wash applied.
http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/9973/weatheringct001kv2.th.jpg (http://img255.imageshack.us/my.php?image=weatheringct001kv2.jpg)http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/3959/weatheringct003ua3.th.jpg (http://img211.imageshack.us/my.php?image=weatheringct003ua3.jpg)http://img397.imageshack.us/img397/9681/weatheringct005do2.th.jpg (http://img397.imageshack.us/my.php?image=weatheringct005do2.jpg)http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/848/weatheringct007vw6.th.jpg (http://img91.imageshack.us/my.php?image=weatheringct007vw6.jpg)

Once dry ill polish the paintwork, add some chips, rusty streaks, and paint discoloration, and seal the lot with satin combination of Tamiya X 21, and X-22
TBC...

Siara

07-13-08, 07:08 PM

Finished painting the CT, had the good, long look at it, and washed the lot off.
It turned too dark for my liking, and weathering made it look even darker.
The WEM enamels proved hard work.
I will start anew using Tamiya acrylics.:hmm:

Siara

07-15-08, 04:39 PM

Washing the old paint destroyed some detail on the scopes, and im making replacements, the good thing is the replacements will be better than the last.:rock:

Work in progress:
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/5514/peryskop23003oh8.th.jpg (http://img135.imageshack.us/my.php?image=peryskop23003oh8.jpg)
TBC...

Siara

07-16-08, 03:33 PM

Cont. work in progress:
http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/6241/peryskop27001uw0.th.jpg (http://img177.imageshack.us/my.php?image=peryskop27001uw0.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

07-18-08, 11:34 AM

Managed to make the attack periscope mounting plate. Sheet of steryne 0,5 mm drilled with 0,4 mm drillbit. Bottom part of the holes was widened to 0,6 mm to hold glue.
After the glue around the wires cured i sanded the bottom flush, and the top on paper 1500 grit to required length.
http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/8376/peryskop31tn9.th.jpg (http://img379.imageshack.us/my.php?image=peryskop31tn9.jpg)

I received the delivery of missing cross. Missing- because it is the second one PZG company has sent me- first one dissapeared. Thanks to PZG they sent replacement free of charge.
http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/2807/cross002nm2.th.jpg (http://img376.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cross002nm2.jpg)
Hope none will be offended by the picture, as it is just accessory for the model kit. It will rest on the plank along with the U-bootwaffe badge.

TBC...

Siara

07-19-08, 05:04 AM

Im almost there restoring the attack scope, some more detail still to be aded:

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/9750/reryscope31005ty2.th.jpg (http://img205.imageshack.us/my.php?image=reryscope31005ty2.jpg)
http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/6633/reryscope31003wi2.th.jpg (http://img339.imageshack.us/my.php?image=reryscope31003wi2.jpg)

http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/4733/peryscope32xm4.th.jpg (http://img353.imageshack.us/my.php?image=peryscope32xm4.jpg)
http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/3367/peryscope34004xh7.th.jpg (http://img393.imageshack.us/my.php?image=peryscope34004xh7.jpg)
TBC...

Siara

07-20-08, 02:32 AM

Hatch latch added:
http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/7733/peryscope350021bm2.jpg

Task Force

07-20-08, 03:21 AM

Veary nice. you have done a good job on hull/conning tower.

Siara

07-20-08, 08:15 AM

Veary nice. you have done a good job on hull/conning tower.
Thank You! :D

At last the only remaining detail of the improved CT was done- the compass rack:

http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/6276/peryscope36rz9.th.jpg (http://img236.imageshack.us/my.php?image=peryscope36rz9.jpg)
http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/7814/peryscope40002xf3.th.jpg (http://img185.imageshack.us/my.php?image=peryscope40002xf3.jpg)

I think im ready for another go at painting.

TBC...

Siara

07-20-08, 01:04 PM

Mix of 20% XF-18, 20% XF-24, 10% X-22, and thinned 50/50 with X-20A Thinner for the base coat. Sprayed very thin.
http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/8409/firstcoattake2001xl1.th.jpg (http://img440.imageshack.us/my.php?image=firstcoattake2001xl1.jpg)http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/2561/firstcoattake210041az8.th.jpg (http://img413.imageshack.us/my.php?image=firstcoattake210041az8.jpg)http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/3743/firstcoattake22004vx8.th.jpg (http://img232.imageshack.us/my.php?image=firstcoattake22004vx8.jpg)
This time- unlike enamels- without the trouble
TBC...

Kpt. Lehmann

07-20-08, 10:46 PM

Absolutely beautiful work Siara.

I love watching this thread.:up: :up: :up:

Siara

07-21-08, 02:53 AM

Absolutely beautiful work Siara.

I love watching this thread.:up: :up: :up:

Thank You Kpt. Lehmann! It feels good to know people enjoy the thread.
Kinda motivation to finish it.:yep:

I applied the second coat of the same mix. Again- very thin.

http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/8261/firstcoattake23001lr0.th.jpg (http://img157.imageshack.us/my.php?image=firstcoattake23001lr0.jpg)
http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/3061/firstcoattake24001jk8.th.jpg (http://img157.imageshack.us/my.php?image=firstcoattake24001jk8.jpg)

Picture taken straight after painting.

TBC...

Siara

07-21-08, 04:35 PM

Coat number 3 applied.
10% of XF-66 (light grey), and 10% more of X-22 added to the base mix:
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/1836/test1002xo5.th.jpg (http://img231.imageshack.us/my.php?image=test1002xo5.jpg)

Next filters.:up:

TBC...

Effigy

07-21-08, 05:46 PM

I read through this entire thread last night. Took me several hours but was very much worth it. It was amazing to read and watch the progress from almost a year ago to what it's shaping up to look like now! Thanks for sharing. I used to enjoy building models myself. Everything from uboats to panzer/tiger tanks to my alltime favorite (and most well done) Flak36 88mm. This was when I was much younger though; haven't touched once since. This was a really fun thread to follow. 9 months progress seen in a matter of hours. Look forward to every new update now. I'm really impressed by your dedication and attention to detail. I never got as creative or crafty with mine. Strictly what was in the box, that was enough of a challenge for me at the time, lol.

http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/s/salute.gif

Siara

07-21-08, 05:49 PM

Im glad You liked it.:up:

HunterICX

07-21-08, 07:02 PM

The amount of details you are putting in is just....sick actualy (in a good way) :D
I'm amazed at the amount of devotion you have to continue like this and please keep up this good work!:up:

HunterICX

Siara

07-22-08, 03:08 AM

Thanks HunterICX! :up:

I have brushe the first layer of the Sin Industries P240 Blue filter, and once dried, ill will apply another coat where needed. Unfortunately the light is badd this morning, and i need to wait till evening for better light to take some snaps.
The effect is so subtle, the pics need to be spot on for You to realize the change in color modulation.
One thing for sure- it livens the base color a lot, and leaves the nice satin finish.

:yep:

TBC...

Siara

07-22-08, 12:59 PM

First the filter was applied over the whole inside of the tower, than the second filter / again Sin Industries P240 Panzer grey / brushed in crucial areas.
See the color modulation under the arresting hooks.
http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/4708/filters006py9.th.jpg (http://img396.imageshack.us/my.php?image=filters006py9.jpg)

TBC...

bert8for3

07-22-08, 03:23 PM

ok, ignoramus question #354 :oops: :oops: ... what are these filters you're talking about? :hmm:

Siara

07-22-08, 03:44 PM

ok, ignoramus question #354 :oops: :oops: ... what are these filters you're talking about? :hmm:

http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/newkitnews/sin.htm

:up:

bert8for3

07-22-08, 04:18 PM

:up: tks.

Siara

07-22-08, 04:27 PM

:up: tks.

No problem, if i can help at least one person ill be happy man.;)

Mig Brown Wash.
http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/1783/wash004du6.th.jpg (http://img253.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wash004du6.jpg)
http://img372.imageshack.us/img372/8093/wash001ze5.th.jpg (http://img372.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wash001ze5.jpg)
http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/7125/wash002hs8.th.jpg (http://img249.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wash002hs8.jpg)

TBC...

Polak

07-23-08, 12:53 PM

Can't wait to see the final product!:D

Siara

07-23-08, 01:20 PM

Can't wait to see the final product!:D

Me too.;) I spent too much time going round in circless at the moment, but i think thats for the best of the overall final result.

It looks like so now- after wash, filters, and delicate fadeing with light grey:
http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/2029/fading23006rb7.th.jpg (http://img387.imageshack.us/my.php?image=fading23006rb7.jpg)
http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/4785/fading23008jl3.th.jpg (http://img387.imageshack.us/my.php?image=fading23008jl3.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

07-24-08, 01:27 PM

Black WEM enamel thinned with Mig wash thinner.
http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/2429/fading24001wz8.th.jpg (http://img120.imageshack.us/my.php?image=fading24001wz8.jpg)
http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/4953/fading24002kk7.th.jpg (http://img105.imageshack.us/my.php?image=fading24002kk7.jpg)
:cool:
TBC...

Siara

07-25-08, 03:16 PM

Paint chipping done using black, and brown enamels, mixed with some graphite dust.
Rail, and footpegs edges polished with 5B Derwent pencil.
http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/4319/weathering002op7.th.jpg (http://img504.imageshack.us/my.php?image=weathering002op7.jpg)

Have nice weekend lads.:up:

bert8for3

07-25-08, 06:53 PM

:up: :up: and the pic on your blog showing the periscope housing from aft is excellent. Looks more toward grey than blue there, which maybe truer to RL colour?

Siara

07-25-08, 06:59 PM

I think thats the effect of Mig filters. The color changes accordingly to light, and the angle of wiev.
http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/1421/weathering1001kq3.th.jpg (http://img68.imageshack.us/my.php?image=weathering1001kq3.jpg)

TBC...

HunterICX

07-26-08, 05:45 AM

:o Holy Smoly,

that paintjob really looks nice, makes it look like its really made out of metal:rock:

HunterICX

Sailor Steve

07-26-08, 09:15 AM

That conning tower close-up does look very, very real.

Maybe you said earlier and I missed it, but what kind of camera are you using for those shots?

Siara

07-26-08, 09:39 AM

Thank you so much for kind words.
The camera im using is just compact digital IXUS 70 mounted on the basic Star 700 EF digital tripod.

Siara

07-26-08, 01:06 PM

Wintergarten completed.
I added brackets for torpedo winch, and line.
http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/1535/loops003yr5.th.jpg (http://img403.imageshack.us/my.php?image=loops003yr5.jpg)
http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/9482/loops2002wj4.th.jpg (http://img292.imageshack.us/my.php?image=loops2002wj4.jpg)
http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/4034/loops3003jw4.th.jpg (http://img403.imageshack.us/my.php?image=loops3003jw4.jpg)
http://img61.imageshack.us/img61/4058/loops3004lv5.th.jpg (http://img61.imageshack.us/my.php?image=loops3004lv5.jpg)
http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/6352/loops4002va1.th.jpg (http://img209.imageshack.us/my.php?image=loops4002va1.jpg)
http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/3280/wintergarten006qg4.th.jpg (http://img209.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wintergarten006qg4.jpg)
http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/3180/wintergarten008hx4.th.jpg (http://img169.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wintergarten008hx4.jpg)
http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/2874/wintergarten003dc4.th.jpg (http://img529.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wintergarten003dc4.jpg)
http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/5538/wintergarten009gh8.th.jpg (http://img529.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wintergarten009gh8.jpg)

Hope you like it. ;)

TBC...

Sailor Steve

07-26-08, 04:15 PM

Hope you like it. ;)
:yep: :yep: :yep:

loco ss

07-27-08, 05:17 AM

:up: :up: :up:

lukass1613

07-27-08, 05:28 AM

What can I say about his great work?.Only that Im proud to be Polish ;) It will be probably the best U-boat scale model ever made!
Świetna robota Siara! Nie mogę się doczekać efektu końcowego :)

Siara

07-27-08, 06:07 AM

Thank you all for kind words! :up:

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/8838/con2fc0.th.jpg (http://img301.imageshack.us/my.php?image=con2fc0.jpg)

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/8011/wintergarten3005pq3.th.jpg (http://img529.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wintergarten3005pq3.jpg)
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/3162/wintergarten3006uu8.th.jpg (http://img148.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wintergarten3006uu8.jpg)
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/6959/wintergarten3002pv3.th.jpg (http://img517.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wintergarten3002pv3.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

07-27-08, 08:26 AM

http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/729/44472996wx0.th.jpg (http://img410.imageshack.us/my.php?image=44472996wx0.jpg)

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/8003/yframe003vw1.th.jpg (http://img508.imageshack.us/my.php?image=yframe003vw1.jpg)
http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/1838/yframe005pt7.th.jpg (http://img508.imageshack.us/my.php?image=yframe005pt7.jpg)
http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/1097/yframe006ct6.th.jpg (http://img180.imageshack.us/my.php?image=yframe006ct6.jpg)
:yep:
TBC...

Siara

07-27-08, 09:54 AM

Because the light conditions were good today, decided to show You the whole model. Instead of usual microscopic deail, the lot looks like so. Added some crew from smaller scale just for fun.
http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/7303/thelot003rq4.th.jpg (http://img244.imageshack.us/my.php?image=thelot003rq4.jpg)
http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/7840/thelot004qm0.th.jpg (http://img185.imageshack.us/my.php?image=thelot004qm0.jpg)

bert8for3

07-27-08, 10:31 AM

Just getting thumbnail pics on those. Any chance you can put up in large size? :|\\

Siara

07-27-08, 10:42 AM

Just getting thumbnail pics on those. Any chance you can put up in large size? :|\\

No problem:
http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/9540/thelot003ma4.jpg

http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/9884/thelot004jv4.jpg

Its big- watch out modem users. :lol:

Sailor Steve

07-27-08, 12:29 PM

:rotfl:

The good news: it's starting to look like a u-boat.

The bad news: even with the larger pictures, you can't see the detail - it looks just like any other model.

But still, just knowing it's all there...:sunny:

Siara

07-27-08, 12:33 PM

When looked at closely everything is easily spoted by the naked aye.:up:

bert8for3

07-27-08, 03:24 PM

Tks Siara :up: .

You have to zoom in. The model is so big that you lose detail if you fit-to-screen.

Siara

07-27-08, 03:38 PM

Only one picture now, saves me wasting my time- for these that CAN see the things im doing theres always the blog.
http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/5391/flagmount007fg6.th.jpg (http://img292.imageshack.us/my.php?image=flagmount007fg6.jpg)

TBC...

Sailor Steve

07-27-08, 05:18 PM

Oh, don't get me wrong - I look at all the close-ups and love them. I was just joking about the 'overall' pictures - how you can't get close to the boat and look at it in detail.

I look at all your shots, every last one. And I go back and look at them again.:sunny:

bert8for3

07-27-08, 05:22 PM

:D The lineup at Siara's door to see the model in RL will be a long one :yep:

Siara

07-27-08, 06:31 PM

Oh, don't get me wrong - I look at all the close-ups and love them. I was just joking about the 'overall' pictures - how you can't get close to the boat and look at it in detail.

Sorry Steve, when You said it looks like other boats i thought You meant my work didnt mean the thing, as the result is compearable with what we all see on net. I just got it all wrong. My bad.

Bart8for3- thanks again for good word. I read the PM, and im replaying soon.:yep:

Ivan Putski

07-27-08, 11:30 PM

Every visit to your thread amazes me, at what you`ve accomplished. The work you`ve done on the Bridge is stunning, thanks for sharing those pics.:up:

Task Force

07-28-08, 01:34 AM

Wow I wish I could find a model U boat around here. Great job, this boat is museam quality.:D

Siara

07-28-08, 02:52 PM

bert8for3

07-30-08, 07:03 AM

Thanks guys!

I finaly got the wood i wanted for the stand. I got 1 metre long plank of mahogany.
All i need to do now is router the groove round it- ready for the case to be made.
I will router the recesses for the u-bootsbadge, and the cross. Im planning the plaque aswell- im having trouble in choosing what to engrave on it.
Type VIIc U-552 springs to mind- any ideas? Never done the plaque on the model before- what should it look like? whats the do, and donts?:hmm:

IMHO there are no real do's and dont's about the plaque. Big enough I guess to read from maybe up to a metre away? I would tend to favour middle of the base for placement and maybe if it could be angled/raised slightly instead of flat on base; perhaps on a shaped piece of the mahogany to match the plaque size on the front?

"U-552
Type VIIC"

... sounds good to me for plaque engraving.

That's a big piece of mahogany btw. Are you going to use the whole 1 metre length as the base? Mind you, I don't recall the length of the model, other than remembering it's surpisingly long.

... my 2 cents for what it's worth.

Heretic

07-30-08, 10:08 AM

Depending on who the intended audience is, you might want to include a few words explaining the significance of the medal along with a mention of the commander.

Love the model. Your're inspiring me to pull mine out of the stash and get going on it.

Siara

07-30-08, 11:10 AM

Thanks for input guys. The model is 93 cm long, and im using the whole metre of mahogany, because i will cover the lot with glass case. The edge of the wood will be routered, and the glass case (ordered the custom glass case today- ********* expensive ) will protect it from dust.
About the plaque- the simple things work best i think, and "U-552 typ VIIc" will suffice.

It was the choice between perspex, and glass, and believe it or not the "friendly" shop wanted 140£ for perspex case. I managed to find the cheaper glass case. Not much cheaper, but glass.:smug:

Pictures when i finally get it.

Siara

07-30-08, 02:09 PM

Inspection of outside of the CT revealed some areas in need of attention.:rotfl:
http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/3022/kioskoriginalli2.th.jpg (http://img377.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kioskoriginalli2.jpg)
http://img361.imageshack.us/img361/8648/kioskyk6.th.jpg (http://img361.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kioskyk6.jpg)

TBC...

GlennCauley

07-30-08, 02:45 PM

You have NO idea how long I've been looking for a build thread like this one... absolutely fantastic work... so far above anything else I've seen or done it's almost boggling my mind.

I hope you're okay if I use some of your techniques for inspiration in my current build of U-673 (http://www.travel-net.com/~gcauley/U673). I wish I had found this kind of stuff when I built my previous U-625 (http://www.travel-net.com/~gcauley/U625) model.

Again... utterly marvelous work! :up:

Siara

07-30-08, 02:58 PM

You have NO idea how long I've been looking for a build thread like this one... absolutely fantastic work... so far above anything else I've seen or done it's almost boggling my mind.

I hope you're okay if I use some of your techniques for inspiration in my current build of U-673 (http://www.travel-net.com/%7Egcauley/U673). I wish I had found this kind of stuff when I built my previous U-625 (http://www.travel-net.com/%7Egcauley/U625) model.

Again... utterly marvelous work! :up:

Glenn- welcome to subsim! Funny You said that, because Your work was, amongst others, inspiration behind my build. :yep:

GlennCauley

07-30-08, 03:55 PM

Man 'o man, that is too cool... :|\\
Always glad to help & inspire others... and in this case I think the "inspirer" will also learn from the "teacher." :D

May I put a link to this site and your blog-site on my U-673 site?
Feel free to message me at: gcauley@travel-net.com

Cheers!
Glenn

PS> Who do I have to bribe around here to not be a "Bilge Rat" ? :hmm:

Siara

07-30-08, 04:02 PM

Its all dependant from number of posts here. The more You active- the better rank.:ping:

GlennCauley

08-01-08, 07:28 AM

I'm wondering how you are tackling the issue of lost rivets?

I lost a lot of rivets on my own U-673 when I was reconstructing the bow due to the puttying and sanding required for the cheek pieces. I considered using the Futch rivet tool to create the "indents" or "circles" of flush rivets, but I wanted to have them raised like all the others.

I ended replacing the lost rivets with smallest-sized Grandt Line rivets, but also see the Archer has "3D decal" rivets as well.

What will be your approach for the rivets on your CT ?

Siara

08-01-08, 06:12 PM

I'm wondering how you are tackling the issue of lost rivets?
What will be your approach for the rivets on your CT ?

My answer to that:
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/8104/filling001ua2.th.jpg (http://img156.imageshack.us/my.php?image=filling001ua2.jpg)http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/4340/filling002bf4.th.jpg (http://img99.imageshack.us/my.php?image=filling002bf4.jpg)
Rivet maker from Hannants- for 2,50£ You cant go wrong. Four different wheel sizes.

Back to the boat, the rail holes were filled with Miliput, and lights removed. I made the recesses deeper, and longer.
Hopefuly this weekend i should have CT ready for painting.
http://img397.imageshack.us/img397/7138/filling007ks1.th.jpg (http://img397.imageshack.us/my.php?image=filling007ks1.jpg)

TBC...

Sailor Steve

08-01-08, 10:51 PM

Looking darned good! If that putty was red instead of green I'd say it looks painted now...in a rusty sort of way.
:rotfl: :rock:

Oh, and on the rivet maker; I've used something similar to that for years now - two different 'pounce' (pattern) wheels I got from a local fabric shop.

Siara

08-02-08, 03:00 AM

Good alternative is the cog wheel from the local watch repair shop. Chose the steel instead of bronze. Mind you - 2.99£ gets you the complete thing, so theres no point in making the device enymore.
Heres the link:
http://www.hannants.co.uk/search/?FULL=TU09910

Looks like its very popular item. Just arrived, and is out of stock now.
Funny thing, its made by Trumpeter- the company that is famous for making models lacking rivets. :hmm:

Task Force

08-02-08, 03:05 AM

This boat Is looking realy good. Where could I get a model U boat like this. And If possiable a XXI.:D

Siara

08-02-08, 08:34 AM

This boat Is looking realy good. Where could I get a model U boat like this. And If possiable a XXI.:D

All the model shops stock them. :yep:

Isolator in making. The isolator itself will be made from turned copper wire, and glued in after the CT is painted.
http://img352.imageshack.us/img352/8315/ctextdetail008wc4.th.jpg (http://img352.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ctextdetail008wc4.jpg)
http://img352.imageshack.us/img352/7781/detailoutside005fy0.th.jpg (http://img352.imageshack.us/my.php?image=detailoutside005fy0.jpg)

Grilles back in place.
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/4522/detailoutside004az1.th.jpg (http://img183.imageshack.us/my.php?image=detailoutside004az1.jpg)

Line brackets. Two different Eduard PE were used for looks and strength.
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/5784/detailoutside008os2.th.jpg (http://img98.imageshack.us/my.php?image=detailoutside008os2.jpg)
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/7740/detailoutside013of0.th.jpg (http://img301.imageshack.us/my.php?image=detailoutside013of0.jpg)
http://img365.imageshack.us/img365/9138/detailoutside012go5.th.jpg (http://img365.imageshack.us/my.php?image=detailoutside012go5.jpg)

TBC...

nikimcbee

08-03-08, 12:32 AM

I don't remember If I asked this before, how much money have you spent on all of the extra atuff?

nikimcbee

08-03-08, 12:56 AM

...and I might add, you've definately raised the modelling standard around here.:) So how are you going to display this? I hope you have a sealed case for it so the dust can't get on it. Plus, I hope you don't have kids you need to defend your model from.:dead:

Siara

08-03-08, 03:08 AM

I just ordered the glass case for it. Boyfriend of the work pal has the glass shop, and promissed me to make the case for 60£. When i asked at the other shop, the perspex case was 140£.:o
The case will rest on mahogany plank. So it will be protected from elements well.
And no, no kids yet- none i know of anyway.:hmm:

As to the cost, i stoped tracking the spendings long ago, but my estimation is around 600£ at the moment.

Edit:
Tamiya white primer picked all the imperfections- being corrected now.
http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/6554/primedct001th0.th.jpg (http://img171.imageshack.us/my.php?image=primedct001th0.jpg)
http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/5682/primedct002or2.th.jpg (http://img171.imageshack.us/my.php?image=primedct002or2.jpg)
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/438/primedct004ky3.th.jpg (http://img301.imageshack.us/my.php?image=primedct004ky3.jpg)
http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/3738/primedct003lw3.th.jpg (http://img523.imageshack.us/my.php?image=primedct003lw3.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

08-03-08, 09:08 AM

Lights:
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/1696/pozycyjne001bm7.th.jpg (http://img178.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pozycyjne001bm7.jpg)
http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/6488/pozycyjne1001nf3.th.jpg (http://img58.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pozycyjne1001nf3.jpg)
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/9346/pozycyjne1003ex4.th.jpg (http://img178.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pozycyjne1003ex4.jpg)
http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/5007/pozycyjne1006oi8.th.jpg (http://img509.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pozycyjne1006oi8.jpg)

The glass is made from cigarette lighters. Not glued in yet- will be painted silver on the back, and fixed in after the CT get some paint on.

TBC...

HunterICX

08-03-08, 09:16 AM

BDU to Siara:

keep up the good work :up:

HunterICX

Siara

08-06-08, 02:53 PM

BDU to Siara:

keep up the good work :up:

HunterICX

Be more aggressive! :up:

Im a bit busy right now, at work, and at home, so only small update.
After Mr. Surfacer was applied i sanded the lot starting with sandpaper grit 800, through 1200, and finishing on 1500 grit.
http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/64/polerka001qz8.th.jpg (http://img212.imageshack.us/my.php?image=polerka001qz8.jpg)
http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/5462/polerka002zy5.th.jpg (http://img212.imageshack.us/my.php?image=polerka002zy5.jpg)
http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/7827/polerka003ce1.th.jpg (http://img518.imageshack.us/my.php?image=polerka003ce1.jpg)

Now i will replicate pattern of rivets from revell, mostly because i dont know any better. The rivets are non visible on any of the photographs i own, so if someone has any info on this matter, please contact me.;)

TBC...

Herr_Pete

08-06-08, 02:57 PM

This is going to be 1 hell of a u-boat when its done! keep up the good work:up:

Task Force

08-07-08, 12:39 AM

Yea what he said:rotfl: I wish I could have one mysteriously appear at my door.:D

conus00

08-07-08, 01:19 PM

Siara, I have to tell you that I have been following this thread almost since the begining.
That, Sir, is one hell of the work you've done so far! :up:
I spent pretty much 15 years modelling myself but my skills are nowhere close to yours.

Your resourcefullness and dedication definitely take modelling into totally different level.

Keep up the great work!

BTW If I saw closeup of the picture in post #443 not knowing it is a model I'd swear that I am looking at the real sub. Wow!

Siara

08-07-08, 06:20 PM

Thank you Conus00.:up:

Rear isolators.
Wire 1,5mm shaped, and drilled. Brackets from 0,2mm wire soldered on.
Ceramic isolators will slot in at the top.
http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/792/u55207ch4.th.jpg (http://img366.imageshack.us/my.php?image=u55207ch4.jpg)
http://img388.imageshack.us/img388/8442/izolatorytyl001wt6.th.jpg (http://img388.imageshack.us/my.php?image=izolatorytyl001wt6.jpg)
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/1203/izolatorytyl003zf5.th.jpg (http://img152.imageshack.us/my.php?image=izolatorytyl003zf5.jpg)
http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/9196/izolatorytyl004lw6.th.jpg (http://img123.imageshack.us/my.php?image=izolatorytyl004lw6.jpg)

TBC...

Smilingfish

08-07-08, 06:21 PM

WoW!!! Siara:I'm modeller too from many years ago,I made a VII "C" 1/72 with a lot detail also,but your projest is amazing.
I feel a lot respect for your JOB !!
Thank for sharing with us.

My apology for my English ....I think in Spanish but in Spanish too ¡mis respetos!

Kind regard's
Smilingfish/A Pelayo

Siara

08-08-08, 03:52 PM

Thanks Smilingfish!

Isolators are now ready.
Beer can was used to cut the rings, where the isolator stacks meet the CT.
http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/2433/izolatorytyl2002zx2.th.jpg (http://img529.imageshack.us/my.php?image=izolatorytyl2002zx2.jpg)
http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/8647/izolatorytyl4003ou3.th.jpg (http://img529.imageshack.us/my.php?image=izolatorytyl4003ou3.jpg)
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/3663/izolatorytyl4004bx6.th.jpg (http://img178.imageshack.us/my.php?image=izolatorytyl4004bx6.jpg)

0,2 mm wire depicting the joint lines.
http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/4606/izolatorytyl5005cj1.th.jpg (http://img527.imageshack.us/my.php?image=izolatorytyl5005cj1.jpg)
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/794/izolatorytyl5004og8.th.jpg (http://img178.imageshack.us/my.php?image=izolatorytyl5004og8.jpg)

I added the bulge on the front aswel. Looks like not many boats had that feature.
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/3401/izolatorytyl3ff5.th.jpg (http://img178.imageshack.us/my.php?image=izolatorytyl3ff5.jpg)

Siara

08-09-08, 09:25 AM

CT got the rivets.
http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/2215/wheelbrackets001tw6.th.jpg (http://img236.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wheelbrackets001tw6.jpg)

And the rest of the furnishings. Used the beer can, and Eduard PE.
http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/6590/wheelbrackets003cp5.th.jpg (http://img237.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wheelbrackets003cp5.jpg)
http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/5796/wheelbrackets004zt5.th.jpg (http://img521.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wheelbrackets004zt5.jpg)
http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/6445/wheelbrackets002bx5.th.jpg (http://img237.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wheelbrackets002bx5.jpg)

TBC...

Sailor Steve

08-09-08, 02:18 PM

Rivets look great! I love the way the wheel pushes the plastic out, so you have flared edges around the hole, which looks just like a real rivet!:rock:

Siara

08-09-08, 06:17 PM

Thanks Steve!
I like the way it turned out too.

I finished the rest of the railings, and steps. It took me all day, but i think it was worth the effort.
http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/8242/railings001ff4.th.jpg (http://img123.imageshack.us/my.php?image=railings001ff4.jpg)
http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/9164/railings003ot0.th.jpg (http://img521.imageshack.us/my.php?image=railings003ot0.jpg)
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/4809/railings008wl7.th.jpg (http://img183.imageshack.us/my.php?image=railings008wl7.jpg)
http://img372.imageshack.us/img372/2033/railings009vd8.th.jpg (http://img372.imageshack.us/my.php?image=railings009vd8.jpg)

:smug:

TBC...

Siara

08-11-08, 12:17 PM

Rear light.
I discarded previously made light, after some fotografic material thanks to Dougie Martindale proved it looked slightly different. Ive scratch built new light.
http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/3615/lampatylna002of3.th.jpg (http://img119.imageshack.us/my.php?image=lampatylna002of3.jpg)
http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/1287/lampatylna004ac2.th.jpg (http://img530.imageshack.us/my.php?image=lampatylna004ac2.jpg)

The CT is ready for first coat of paint now.:up:

TBC...

Siara

08-14-08, 02:07 PM

Im working on getting ready the hull for painting. I put aside the conning tower for now, and im planning on painting the whole lot together.
Color of conning tower is identical to hull above the waterline, so it is only wise to apply same mix of paint.
Ill keep You all posted on the development in the shipyard. ;)

Task Force

08-14-08, 02:11 PM

Cant wait to see this boat painted.:D Looking great.:up:

Siara

08-16-08, 07:10 PM

All the welds were filled, and im thinking of redoing them using different technique.
http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/2640/test002vw4.th.jpg (http://img175.imageshack.us/my.php?image=test002vw4.jpg)
I have run out of sandpaper grade 400, so visit to shop is inevitable.

TBC...

Siara

08-17-08, 06:49 AM

Sanding the hull.
http://img104.imageshack.us/img104/3366/szlif003wt0.th.jpg (http://img104.imageshack.us/my.php?image=szlif003wt0.jpg)http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/9198/szlif002jk3.th.jpg (http://img122.imageshack.us/my.php?image=szlif002jk3.jpg)http://img352.imageshack.us/img352/7214/szlif001eb8.th.jpg (http://img352.imageshack.us/my.php?image=szlif001eb8.jpg)http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/7399/szlif004ju1.th.jpg (http://img110.imageshack.us/my.php?image=szlif004ju1.jpg)http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/1085/szlif005aw3.th.jpg (http://img110.imageshack.us/my.php?image=szlif005aw3.jpg)

TBC...:doh:

Siara

08-18-08, 03:36 PM

Saddle tanks inspection hatches.
http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/6929/uboattankvents002gl9.th.jpg (http://img172.imageshack.us/my.php?image=uboattankvents002gl9.jpg)
http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/1966/uboattankvents004zi3.th.jpg (http://img232.imageshack.us/my.php?image=uboattankvents004zi3.jpg)

PE by Modelbrass shaped, and sunk in the plastic by using the soldering iron. This technique guarantees neet flat fit.
http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/9799/uboattankvents2002cq9.th.jpg (http://img241.imageshack.us/my.php?image=uboattankvents2002cq9.jpg)
http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/6696/uboattankvents1003ig1.th.jpg (http://img241.imageshack.us/my.php?image=uboattankvents1003ig1.jpg)
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/4917/uboattankvents1004xt7.th.jpg (http://img231.imageshack.us/my.php?image=uboattankvents1004xt7.jpg)

TBC...