Revell VIIC 1-72 scale my way... [Archive] - Page 3

Siara

08-19-08, 05:10 AM

the concentration to detail on your u-boat is unbelievable. Amazing work Siara:up::rock::up::rock::up::rock:

Thank You Herr_Pete.
Im trying to keep it historically accurate, and im receiveing lot of help from the submarine guru called Dougie Martindale. He spant many years researching the type VII boats, and is willing to help. If You never been to his forum, heres the link:
http://models.rokket.biz/index.php?topic=58.0

:cool:

Siara

08-20-08, 04:17 PM

Bullnose.
Revells bullnose is in the wrong place, and of the wrong shape. The groove is also missing.
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/7899/bullnose002db5.th.jpg (http://img183.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bullnose002db5.jpg)

I could not find the right diameter tube, so i soldered it from the scrap sheet of brass:
http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/1274/bullnose005uo9.th.jpg (http://img508.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bullnose005uo9.jpg)

New hole, and groove:
http://img388.imageshack.us/img388/7016/bullnose1001ja3.th.jpg (http://img388.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bullnose1001ja3.jpg)

Tube in place, and some initial filling done:
http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/8813/bullnose2001rd0.th.jpg (http://img246.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bullnose2001rd0.jpg)

Once dry i will sand, and shape the lot to look much neater. :yep:

TBC...

gandalf71

08-21-08, 12:31 PM

Hi Siara,

for almost 1 Year I´m checking this thread for updates almost everyday and sometimes even more than once a day. Your replica of the early U-552 is...I can only repeat what others said before... a magnificent piece of work.

But the intention of my first "active" post in this Forum, is not only adding a name to the list of people, who are honouring your work, but also possibly helping to solve a kind of little mistery regarding that little "box" on the bridge (see your picture below).
I also read the post linked earlier on this page and there was a discussing regarding this piece, which seems to leave the function of that "box" unclear.

This box is one of the 3 electric actuators for the boat´s rudder, one is inside the command center (Zentrale) just left of the depth plane stations (actually they had the same electric actuators), this was for submerged operation, one is inside the conning tower, for surface operation at sea and the one on the bridge was used most likely for manoevering in the harbour.
You can see some reasonable photos of these boxes inside the boat, in the gallery section of U-995 on www.u-boat.net (http://www.u-boat.net). The 3 letters "BBC" are the abbreviation for the manufacturer´s name "Brown Boverie & Cie" a former Swiss electronic equipment company, today it is belonging to ABB corporation.

Looking forward to see the final progress of your project and hoping that this wasn´t the last post from you, regarding U-Boat models.
To be honest I´m hoping that you are going to build the Type II, after finishing the Type VII:lol:...

Best regards,
Michael

http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/7510/bbc2008ii7.jpg

Siara

08-21-08, 01:34 PM

Thanks for clearing it up for me Gandalf71. I always wondered what it was for, and even my friends dad said the same thing i had some doubts. But now it is all clear.:up:

Siara

08-24-08, 10:06 AM

Finished sanding, and filling of the bullnose. Only the netcutter bracket to be glued in:
http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/7550/bullnose3005tz5.th.jpg (http://img83.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bullnose3005tz5.jpg)

The SG was removed, and placed slightly back. Im in the process of filling the anchor well, because it is too deep in the kit.
http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/2457/bullnose3002ua9.th.jpg (http://img389.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bullnose3002ua9.jpg)
http://img45.imageshack.us/img45/6489/bullnose3003zx0.th.jpg (http://img45.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bullnose3003zx0.jpg)
http://img45.imageshack.us/img45/764/bullnose3004ye8.th.jpg (http://img45.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bullnose3004ye8.jpg)

Some reference pics:
http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/4993/pa100024sa7dr3.th.jpg (http://img366.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pa100024sa7dr3.jpg)
http://img74.imageshack.us/img74/3060/gniazdokotwicyqb8.th.jpg (http://img74.imageshack.us/my.php?image=gniazdokotwicyqb8.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

08-25-08, 11:31 AM

Anchor:
http://img390.imageshack.us/img390/226/anchor002ln4.th.jpg (http://img390.imageshack.us/my.php?image=anchor002ln4.jpg)
http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/1913/anchor006sz0.th.jpg (http://img294.imageshack.us/my.php?image=anchor006sz0.jpg)
http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/3658/anchor007vf7.th.jpg (http://img294.imageshack.us/my.php?image=anchor007vf7.jpg)
http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/2623/anchor10051nx3.th.jpg (http://img377.imageshack.us/my.php?image=anchor10051nx3.jpg)

...and dry fitted:
http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/9350/anchor2002sy8.th.jpg (http://img367.imageshack.us/my.php?image=anchor2002sy8.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

08-26-08, 11:45 AM

Today i collected the nameplate:
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/2349/nameplate001pp5.th.jpg (http://img230.imageshack.us/my.php?image=nameplate001pp5.jpg)
http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/2152/nameplate002hv2.th.jpg (http://img241.imageshack.us/my.php?image=nameplate002hv2.jpg)

:up:

bert8for3

08-26-08, 12:59 PM

Nice-looking plate :up:

HunterICX

08-29-08, 06:10 AM

so small...and still you manage to put that kind of detail on it?
you must have a couple of very steady hands thats for sure :yep:

HunterICX

Siara

08-30-08, 07:39 AM

Thanks guys! :smug:

The weather was kind lately, so modeling has come to the standstill.

Im planning how to position all the bits and bobs on the stand, and i came up with something like so:
http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/6766/stand008cl2.th.jpg (http://img187.imageshack.us/my.php?image=stand008cl2.jpg)
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/4497/stand005jd0.th.jpg (http://img254.imageshack.us/my.php?image=stand005jd0.jpg)

I was thinking on making the welds using the tape, and filler technique i even made the little tool for the weld texture:
http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/6007/weldmaker002tn5.th.jpg (http://img507.imageshack.us/my.php?image=weldmaker002tn5.jpg)

But i suspended the thought, after one of my friends recommendet to me this site:
http://www.archertransfers.com/
They specialise in making nice transfers imitating anything from welds / 4 sizes / to rivets, vehicle markings, even stitching of clothing from I WW era. :up:
I just ordered the set, so the work in the yard is on hold untill the parcell arrive.

TBC...

bert8for3

08-30-08, 08:32 AM

Are you planning to stain/varnish the mahogany base?

Siara

08-30-08, 08:38 AM

Are you planning to stain/varnish the mahogany base?

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/7849/wooddyect6.th.jpg (http://img169.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wooddyect6.jpg)

:up:

Task Force

08-30-08, 11:16 AM

Nice job, I recently got the realy small versin of a Viib.:D Sadly the hobby shop dosent have everything that I needed so It isnt going to be as detailed as Siara`s, Im just glad that it dosent have 150 pices.:D

conus00

08-30-08, 11:38 AM

Siara,
I love your idea of mounting the model the way you choose. I have a few suggestions about the overall compostion: I would make the board a little bit shorter and definitely move the awards closer to the smaller board. The way you have it now, IMO, the uboat badge seems to lost on the board.
This is just the Photoshop quickie:
http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/e479ce8ecacec336be9c58ccdae023c36g.jpg

Maybe balance the Knight's Cross on the other side with uboat badge AND U-552 metal cap badge:
http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/96ce20262291c0be3225830dff5b512e6g.jpg

Just tossing some ideas around...

Siara

08-30-08, 12:42 PM

:hmm:

Task Force

08-30-08, 01:01 PM

I think that looks like it would go good on the base.:D

bert8for3

08-30-08, 02:52 PM

Are you planning to stain/varnish the mahogany base?

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/7849/wooddyect6.th.jpg (http://img169.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wooddyect6.jpg)

:up:

:rock:

Siara

08-31-08, 02:45 AM

Siara,
I would make the board a little bit shorter and definitely move the awards closer to the smaller board.

This is the part of the stand where i can not make any compromises. Due to the fact the glass cabinet will cover the whole boat to protect it from dust, and tightly slot over the timbers edge, theres very little to play with. Given the size of the model, which measures whole 93 cm long, i have to allowe at least couple of cm. spare on both ends- otherwise it will not look right. But i do like Your idea with cap badge.:up: Do you know where i can pick 1 up?

gandalf71

08-31-08, 04:42 AM

Just a suggestion for presentation on the spare room, on the board:

http://www.modellversium.de/kit/artikel.php?id=577

Can´t wait to see what you are doing with the welds on the hull.

Regards,
Michael

conus00

08-31-08, 09:54 AM

Siara

08-31-08, 10:16 AM

One U-552 badge on its way to me now. Thanks Conus00.:up:

conus00

08-31-08, 12:08 PM

You are very welcome, mate.

Siara

09-02-08, 12:15 PM

Problem with welds has been solved.
Transfers from Archer Fine Transfers just reached me, and i must say im impressed.

http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/9674/glassbox004fq1.th.jpg (http://img257.imageshack.us/my.php?image=glassbox004fq1.jpg)
http://img352.imageshack.us/img352/3827/glassbox007hj6.th.jpg (http://img352.imageshack.us/my.php?image=glassbox007hj6.jpg)

The glass case is ready aswell:
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/5116/glassbox003id9.th.jpg (http://img183.imageshack.us/my.php?image=glassbox003id9.jpg)

I must cut the timber to fit the tank, and router the edges.

More soon.

Siara

09-05-08, 02:25 AM

I always had the problem finding right diameter brass tubes, and finally i found the shop that had all the bits in stock:
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/5959/zakupy001gw9.th.jpg (http://img517.imageshack.us/my.php?image=zakupy001gw9.jpg)

Some more stuff i bought:
http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/4489/zakupy004kj4.th.jpg (http://img165.imageshack.us/my.php?image=zakupy004kj4.jpg)
I needed extra supply of clear varnish for fixing Archer Fine Transfers weld lines.
TBC...

bert8for3

09-06-08, 05:27 AM

@Siara. 2 cents' thoughts on the wood base ...

I notice you mention on your blog "I'm thinking of cladding the edges with strips of wood or aluminum".

IMO this would be good, although I'd be inclined to use wood.

Because the ends of the wooden base are crosscut, they'll have a different look from the long edges which are cut along the grain of the wood (ripped). Depending on how and where the model is placed, this different look could be more or less obvious. Even with sanding and staining/varnishing, the ends will still look "crosscut" versus the ripped long edges.

The workaround is to edge all round with a decorative moulding of the same wood (or can even be different for a colour contrast) and mitred on 45 degrees at the corners. Clamp and carpenter's glue should give a seamless fit and then all four edges will look the same. If you use a decorative moulding you won't have to router the corner edges. edit/add: Alternatively use just squared moulding, which makes clamping a bit easier, then router a decorative edge all round (I use a little mini-router with my Dremel which gives a nice small (about 1/8" although with that size of base you could probably go 1/4") routered edge.

Like I say just 2 cents for what it's worth. edit/add: btw the glass cover looks terrific.

edit/add: Oh and I just noticed you mentioned you'd be cutting the wood base to fit the glass cover. Thought I'd also venture the point that I'd be inclined to leave wood around the outside of the glass cover, i.e. with the glass cover sitting in a routered cut within the base. As opposed to the base sitting in a routered cut along the very outside of the base. Not sure if I'm saying that especially well and it may be what you meant anyway. edit/add (argh, last one): btw if you want to see the difference in what I mean, I can put up a couple of photos, just let me know.

Hope you don't mind the 2 (now 3) cents. :D . I sometimes get caught up in this as if I were doing it myself :lol: . But any way you do it is going to be great, no doubt about it :up:

Siara

09-06-08, 06:43 AM

I know exactly what You mean Bart8for3.
I always valued constructive input, and thats the purpose of this kinda thread on this forum. If i wanted to do it ONLY my way, and not been open to comments, or criticism, i would just finish the model, and than just show final shots of the completed thing. It has been the learning curve, and im still learning about the techniques, and stuff used to make great looking model. Hopefully the next one will be better, and much less time consuming.
Thanks for all the valuable tips you constantly throwing my way, and many of them are realy helpfull. I will take it on board.:up:

Task Force

09-06-08, 10:05 PM

so what else do you need to do to it.;) :D

Siara

09-08-08, 12:59 PM

so what else do you need to do to it.;) :D

I need lot of time, and kick up the a...:D
Im going on holiday at the end of the week, and thats all i can think of now.

Meanwhile the devils badge just dropped through the door:
http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/2476/diabelek002de0.th.jpg (http://img168.imageshack.us/my.php?image=diabelek002de0.jpg)

I decided to use the both badges, and drop the cross from the display. I know it looks nice, but that way i get the better balance.
http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/4272/diabelek004hn0.th.jpg (http://img168.imageshack.us/my.php?image=diabelek004hn0.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

09-30-08, 12:54 PM

New plaque. This time without errors.:D

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/6606/plaque002of2.th.jpg (http://img186.imageshack.us/my.php?image=plaque002of2.jpg)http://img186.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)
http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/5858/plaque0051tt0.th.jpg (http://img409.imageshack.us/my.php?image=plaque0051tt0.jpg)http://img409.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)

TBC...

Task Force

09-30-08, 01:13 PM

Great, when are you going to post some pics of your beautiful boat in her case.:D

Siara

09-30-08, 01:18 PM

Great, when are you going to post some pics of your beautiful boat in her case.:D

Im slightly busy at work now, after the holiday, and slowly getting myself in the modelling mood. Hopefully the work in the shipyard will start this weekend.:yep:

Task Force

09-30-08, 01:37 PM

I wish I could have a vaycation, sadly untill June 18 I can take like 15 days off (possiably less) or I fail school.:huh: (of course we get winter break, spring break, Thanks giving 4 day weekend and other holidays.)

I-25

10-08-08, 11:13 PM

Siara

10-09-08, 01:56 AM

It was used to thread the tow rope to the towing hook.
http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/9103/u570dtplate5ep3.th.jpg (http://img377.imageshack.us/my.php?image=u570dtplate5ep3.jpg)http://img377.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)

I-25

10-09-08, 11:08 AM

I think i didnt mean the bull horn then;) ermm that thing on the bow infront of the TT tubes with a guard arount it

Siara

10-09-08, 05:21 PM

SG apparatus- kinda listening device. On some U-boots it was installed instead of bottom part of the net cutter.

I-25

10-09-08, 07:01 PM

Aggg there we go haha Tnks :up:

Onkel Neal

10-15-08, 11:14 AM

Amazing!

bert8for3

10-24-08, 01:17 PM

... enter Bert ... looks around ... doesn't see Siara anywhere ... says:

"Where is that boy? Why don't he write?"

Just kidding, of course, but am missing your instalments. :arrgh!:

Siara

10-24-08, 01:34 PM

Im still busy moving my stuff to the new house, and as soon as its done i will get working on the U-552 again. Thanks for good words Bart8for3.

Dont worry, im still here- i just dont want to rush things, and probably loose some important model parts due to relocation.:up:

Task Force

10-24-08, 03:38 PM

Yes please dont lose any parts to this u boat, I want to see her finished.:D

D'biter

11-08-08, 10:06 PM

Yes please dont lose any parts to this u boat, I want to see her finished.:D
most certainly!:up::up:

Task Force

11-09-08, 12:36 AM

Any news?:-?

Siara

11-10-08, 09:48 AM

Ive moved to the new house. geeee...... one of the most hated mans pastimes certainly!:damn:

I got all my modelling stuff sorted, and should start this weekend. On thursday BT guy is coming to sort me new broadband connection- at the moment im scratching few minutes a day at work to check my e-mails only.
How we will ever survive without it- i dont know.
I miss You guys, and cant wait till im connected full on again.:up:

Till thursday.

Siara

Siara

11-13-08, 01:57 PM

I finished moving m stuff, and completed the new set up for U-boat works.
This is where the rest of the work will be carried out:
http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/1555/newsetup001yn1.jpg

Hope you like....:cool:

D'biter

11-13-08, 11:22 PM

Siara

11-15-08, 10:21 AM

Front dive planes:
http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/9584/diveplanes001yv6.th.jpg (http://img133.imageshack.us/my.php?image=diveplanes001yv6.jpg)http://img133.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)
http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/822/diveplanes002yh6.th.jpg (http://img46.imageshack.us/my.php?image=diveplanes002yh6.jpg)http://img46.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)
http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/6592/diveplanes003ps5.th.jpg (http://img73.imageshack.us/my.php?image=diveplanes003ps5.jpg)http://img73.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)
http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/7637/diveplanes005gl0.th.jpg (http://img185.imageshack.us/my.php?image=diveplanes005gl0.jpg)http://img185.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)
http://img45.imageshack.us/img45/9079/diveplanes004ic5.th.jpg (http://img45.imageshack.us/my.php?image=diveplanes004ic5.jpg)http://img45.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)
http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/4811/diveplanes006bx7.th.jpg (http://img185.imageshack.us/my.php?image=diveplanes006bx7.jpg)http://img185.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)
http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/2876/diveplanes008jt1.th.jpg (http://img504.imageshack.us/my.php?image=diveplanes008jt1.jpg)http://img504.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)
http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/3577/diveplanes009xt9.th.jpg (http://img504.imageshack.us/my.php?image=diveplanes009xt9.jpg)http://img504.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)
http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/5121/wirelh2.th.jpg (http://img235.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wirelh2.jpg)http://img235.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)
TBC...

Siara

11-16-08, 10:48 AM

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/4131/diveplanes1002tx5.th.jpg (http://img201.imageshack.us/my.php?image=diveplanes1002tx5.jpg)http://img201.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)
http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/8640/diveplanes1004uk7.th.jpg (http://img521.imageshack.us/my.php?image=diveplanes1004uk7.jpg)http://img521.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/6223/diveplanes1007yw4.th.jpg (http://img230.imageshack.us/my.php?image=diveplanes1007yw4.jpg)http://img230.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)
http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/9598/diveplanes1009lf0.th.jpg (http://img217.imageshack.us/my.php?image=diveplanes1009lf0.jpg)http://img217.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)

TBC...

Siara

11-16-08, 03:54 PM

Time to make the line connecting the planes with the pressure hull.
Two lengths of copper tube were cut in order to make swedish bolt /i believe thats what it is called :hmm: /:
http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/8935/diveplanesstreatchline0dk6.th.jpg (http://img111.imageshack.us/my.php?image=diveplanesstreatchline0dk6.jpg)http://img111.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)

Thin copper wire was used to make 2 small loops:
http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/5684/diveplanesstreatchline0yl2.th.jpg (http://img368.imageshack.us/my.php?image=diveplanesstreatchline0yl2.jpg)http://img368.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)

Inserted into the tubes lubed with Koki soldering paste. and heated by Dremel tool. It soldered neatly:
http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/2651/diveplanesstreatchline0ou9.th.jpg (http://img510.imageshack.us/my.php?image=diveplanesstreatchline0ou9.jpg)http://img510.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)

Two loops made from steel wire will be glued into the holes drilled in the p. hull:
http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/2292/diveplanesstreatchline1ip1.th.jpg (http://img510.imageshack.us/my.php?image=diveplanesstreatchline1ip1.jpg)http://img510.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)

TBC...

bert8for3

11-18-08, 11:07 AM

:up: as always. Good to see you "back at work" :lol: . There are few things worse than moving.

Ivan Putski

11-19-08, 11:16 AM

Glad you got through that move, I did that two years ago, happy that everything arrived safely. Puts

Siara

11-20-08, 02:19 PM

It has been brought to my attention, that the line was attached to the pressure hull, by the means of double brackets.

I made the bracket from spare brass:
http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/4425/bracket005wd3.th.jpg (http://img380.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bracket005wd3.jpg)http://img380.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)

Thin wire was soldered to the bracket in order to give it strength when mounted:
http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/2559/bracket006gl4.th.jpg (http://img380.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bracket006gl4.jpg)http://img380.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)

With the screw:
http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/3707/bracket008wr8.th.jpg (http://img267.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bracket008wr8.jpg)http://img267.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)

Small hole was drilled in the right place:
http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/9942/bracket010ub9.th.jpg (http://img219.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bracket010ub9.jpg)http://img219.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)

Brackets glued in:
http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/1742/bracket011ur4.th.jpg (http://img367.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bracket011ur4.jpg)http://img367.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)
http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/5046/bracket015ms8.th.jpg (http://img149.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bracket015ms8.jpg)http://img149.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)

After the brackets were glued in, delicate pressure was applied with the hot soldering iron to sink it a little flush with the pressure hull.

TBC...

Siara

11-26-08, 04:52 PM

Im running round in circles again.:doh:

Thanks to new fotografic material i discovered, that the bottom vents on the saddle tanks look slightly different to what ive managed to produce.

I had to change it.

Previous version:
http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/4990/primedhull2344eh5.th.jpg (http://img211.imageshack.us/my.php?image=primedhull2344eh5.jpg)

New pics, and crossection:
http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/9302/tank1hl3.th.jpg (http://img509.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tank1hl3.jpg)
http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/9566/tankvent552vy4.th.jpg (http://img353.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tankvent552vy4.jpg)

Filled in with Miliput:
http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/6127/kratki003li3.th.jpg (http://img520.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kratki003li3.jpg)

Green filler applied:
http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/954/kratki004si0.th.jpg (http://img504.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kratki004si0.jpg)

New vents- to be honest with you, not much different to what revell had in offer.:oops:
http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/4339/kratki006cx4.th.jpg (http://img407.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kratki006cx4.jpg)

TBC...:|\\

Onkel Neal

11-26-08, 05:00 PM

Omg, that has to be frustrating!

Siara

11-29-08, 01:15 PM

Stern section.

Rudder and stern planes.
http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/5628/ylnestery002gg4.th.jpg (http://img78.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ylnestery002gg4.jpg)
http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/4089/ylnestery004wp0.th.jpg (http://img243.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ylnestery004wp0.jpg)
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/7135/ylnestery001bb6.th.jpg (http://img183.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ylnestery001bb6.jpg)
http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/5549/stery010zt3.th.jpg (http://img118.imageshack.us/my.php?image=stery010zt3.jpg)
http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/6568/stery002xa9.th.jpg (http://img118.imageshack.us/my.php?image=stery002xa9.jpg)
http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/1475/stery007kb4.th.jpg (http://img395.imageshack.us/my.php?image=stery007kb4.jpg)
http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/56/ylnestery003qc8.th.jpg (http://img243.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ylnestery003qc8.jpg)
http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/975/sterydryfit001jf9.th.jpg (http://img243.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sterydryfit001jf9.jpg)
http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/9216/sterydryfit002gn3.th.jpg (http://img128.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sterydryfit002gn3.jpg)
http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/3379/sterydryfit005ib0.th.jpg (http://img128.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sterydryfit005ib0.jpg)

It is only dry fitted, now i will dismantle it, and sand the filler, add detail, welds and rivwts. Brass screws will complete the set up.

TBC...

Sledgehammer427

11-29-08, 09:42 PM

I finished my VIIC/41 a short while ago. I painted it to look like U-995, but I just kinda put it together, no special fittings, i heated up a bit of railing to make it fit right, but thats it. the next large scale model I get (Gato 1/72) I am planning on doing a little...more

Siara

11-30-08, 03:39 PM

Some detail on the stern dive planes- as seen on U-995.
http://img114.imageshack.us/img114/6232/u9950435454as9.th.jpg (http://img114.imageshack.us/my.php?image=u9950435454as9.jpg)
http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/7229/uchwytystery002ey8.th.jpg (http://img525.imageshack.us/my.php?image=uchwytystery002ey8.jpg)
http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/6868/uchwytystery1003wf0.th.jpg (http://img248.imageshack.us/my.php?image=uchwytystery1003wf0.jpg)

TBC...:up:

bert8for3

12-01-08, 09:06 AM

Curious ... what do you figure those padeyes (I think that's what they're called, but not sure) on the dive planes were for? For emergency rigging of manual control cables? For lifting (i.e. with a crane in drydock in case they needed to be serviced or replaced or whatever)?

gandalf71

12-01-08, 10:37 AM

Siara

12-01-08, 12:21 PM

That´s exactly what i´m asking myself. These eyelets are not visible on photos of other German WW2 U-Boats, like Type II, IX or XXI, but I couldn´t find a good photo of a drydocked Type VII so far.

My guess is that these parts were added after the war either by the Norwegian Navy (the reference photo is taken from U-995, ex KNM-Kaura) or during the restauration process int the early 70´s.
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I have not find the clear shot of the stern section of any of the type VII used during the WWII, so unless someone can prove me wrong- the eyelets are here to stay. We can not establish if the eyelets were actualy added after the war by nerwegian navy, so thats the only picture, and only proof of the existence of them. BTW it seems incredible that out of over 1000 boats lounched during the WWII we can not find one good shot of the starn of type VII.:damn:

Bart8for3- i think the eyelets were used for fasteninig the planes when dry docked.
After the discussion on sister forum, i decided to change the little green weld /which is the metal streep welded to the plane in fact / to custom made part from the 0.2mm brass wire - flattened, than shaped, and glued with CA to the plane. It looks like so now:
[URL=http://img363.imageshack.us/my.php?image=uchwytystery2001if1.jpg]http://img363.imageshack.us/img363/1342/uchwytystery2001if1.th.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3262/2337270053_ee65367648_b.jpg)

Hope you like it.:up:

Siara

12-05-08, 05:44 PM

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/444/42805277xi1.th.jpg (http://img143.imageshack.us/my.php?image=42805277xi1.jpg)
http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/8021/planessupports006zk6.th.jpg (http://img396.imageshack.us/my.php?image=planessupports006zk6.jpg)
http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/2568/planessupports008tz8.th.jpg (http://img142.imageshack.us/my.php?image=planessupports008tz8.jpg)
http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/1968/planessupports004rg7.th.jpg (http://img142.imageshack.us/my.php?image=planessupports004rg7.jpg)
http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/9636/planessupports003ix4.th.jpg (http://img101.imageshack.us/my.php?image=planessupports003ix4.jpg)
http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/4839/planessupports002qv6.th.jpg (http://img101.imageshack.us/my.php?image=planessupports002qv6.jpg)

;)

Siara

12-06-08, 07:35 AM

Rivets:
http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/6581/nity001kz9.th.jpg (http://img58.imageshack.us/my.php?image=nity001kz9.jpg)

Siara

12-06-08, 10:47 AM

Surface of the rudder:
http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/6307/listwyboczne001oj5.th.jpg (http://img369.imageshack.us/my.php?image=listwyboczne001oj5.jpg)
http://img55.imageshack.us/img55/1635/listwyboczne1006gp4.th.jpg (http://img55.imageshack.us/my.php?image=listwyboczne1006gp4.jpg)

Slowly finishing adding remaining detail before paint.
http://img55.imageshack.us/img55/6255/listwyboczne1003tk8.th.jpg (http://img55.imageshack.us/my.php?image=listwyboczne1003tk8.jpg)
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/3377/listwyboczne002sw6.th.jpg (http://img155.imageshack.us/my.php?image=listwyboczne002sw6.jpg)
http://img55.imageshack.us/img55/9096/listwyboczne005fl7.th.jpg (http://img55.imageshack.us/my.php?image=listwyboczne005fl7.jpg)
http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/4894/listwyboczne007fk6.th.jpg (http://img233.imageshack.us/my.php?image=listwyboczne007fk6.jpg)

TBC...:up:

Siara

12-07-08, 06:05 AM

After lengthy disscussion with Dougie Martindale, we discovered that the saddle tank slots were to short.
http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/9454/9se8a1dv4.th.jpg (http://img211.imageshack.us/my.php?image=9se8a1dv4.jpg)

Starboard.
http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/1285/sideview003kw6ab0.th.jpg (http://img367.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sideview003kw6ab0.jpg)
http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/1218/sideview34001rp8.th.jpg (http://img68.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sideview34001rp8.jpg)

Port.
http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/3633/sideview004qr5kd4.th.jpg (http://img181.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sideview004qr5kd4.jpg)
http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/3753/sideview34002ed6.th.jpg (http://img181.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sideview34002ed6.jpg)

I corrected it, but i wish i knew about it earlier- inserting the ribs was the real pain.:damn:

The main thing is- it is how it should be now.:ping:

downunder

12-07-08, 06:23 AM

Siara

12-14-08, 05:11 PM

My hats off to you Siara, I have this model being delivered and i dont want to take it out of the box now. How could i ever do it justice after seeing yours, and to think i wanted to make it radio controled. Seriously this is a beautiful piece of work and it deserves to live in a Museum one day, where the historical accuracy can be appreciated and the wonder and amazment can be enjoyed by the public.

Cheers

Thank you so much Downunder! :up:

I started the day at 7 in the morning, and now is 22.18, and i finished sanding, and riveting the bow of the boat.:shifty:
I get funny looks from my wife...

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/3196/rivets23005oe8.jpg

Good thing is the bow i ready for doublers.
:|\\

Task Force

12-14-08, 09:25 PM

great Siara, this boat will be museam quality when finished.:yep:

Siara

12-16-08, 01:44 PM

great Siara, this boat will be museam quality when finished.:yep:

Thanks Task Force.:D

Continuing with the doublers- bow section. I had to add another 2 doublers on the bottom of the hull- revell omited them.
http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/2961/bowdoublers001hm6.th.jpg (http://img385.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bowdoublers001hm6.jpg)
http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/5015/bowdoublers005yi9.th.jpg (http://img72.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bowdoublers005yi9.jpg)
http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/7945/bowdoublers006da1.th.jpg (http://img72.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bowdoublers006da1.jpg)
http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/9229/bowdoublers012yv3.th.jpg (http://img72.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bowdoublers012yv3.jpg)
http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/6476/referencepicck6.th.jpg (http://img176.imageshack.us/my.php?image=referencepicck6.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

12-17-08, 05:00 PM

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/9771/walsterow006vc2.th.jpg (http://img153.imageshack.us/my.php?image=walsterow006vc2.jpg)

http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/9626/walsterow005lt5.th.jpg (http://img367.imageshack.us/my.php?image=walsterow005lt5.jpg)

http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/8951/walsterow004oo4.th.jpg (http://img57.imageshack.us/my.php?image=walsterow004oo4.jpg)
TBC....

Siara

12-18-08, 05:40 AM

Rigging stuff just arrived.
Size from 0,18mm- 0,6mm in 10 m lengths.
Bought from Modellingtimbers in UK.

Exactly what i was looking for.
http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/3383/riggingcord001yf1.th.jpg (http://img185.imageshack.us/my.php?image=riggingcord001yf1.jpg)
http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/5892/riggingcord002wg5.th.jpg (http://img185.imageshack.us/my.php?image=riggingcord002wg5.jpg)
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/2176/riggingcord003ar2.th.jpg (http://img178.imageshack.us/my.php?image=riggingcord003ar2.jpg)

Short description:

"Egyptian cotton is noted through out the world as one of the finest cottons available. We are proud to be able to offer our customers this fine material for modelling purposes. All the following threads are 100% Egyptian cotton and are unbleached natural colour should you wish to dye them. The material has very low lint characteristics with a unique linen finish.

This material is over 30 years old and it can never be produced again. It's quality has to be seen to be believed. Made in Lancashire this material is renowned for its quality and was long thought to have disappeared, luckily the company that supplies us has found this treasure hiding in there stock room. Stock they did not even know they had it's so long since anybody has seen it! To that end we have now bought all the stock so as to be able to share this with fellow modellers."

Siara

12-20-08, 04:30 PM

Time for weld lines.
I didnt use the Archer transfers, due to complex curvature of the hull.
Instead i went the path of masking, and filling.
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/2537/weldsfinal001zm9.th.jpg (http://img301.imageshack.us/my.php?image=weldsfinal001zm9.jpg)
http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/3567/weldsfinal003ky9.th.jpg (http://img120.imageshack.us/my.php?image=weldsfinal003ky9.jpg)
http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/8176/weldsfinal004ag2.th.jpg (http://img120.imageshack.us/my.php?image=weldsfinal004ag2.jpg)
http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/4986/weldsfinal005ek1.th.jpg (http://img132.imageshack.us/my.php?image=weldsfinal005ek1.jpg)

I need to sand the welds using the 1200 grade sandpaper, to smooth the surface a bit.
I want the welds to be barely visible against the light when painted.

TBC...

Siara

12-21-08, 08:00 AM

http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/479/anchorstrip002ih0.th.jpg (http://img211.imageshack.us/my.php?image=anchorstrip002ih0.jpg)
http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/5667/anchorstrip003ik1.th.jpg (http://img81.imageshack.us/my.php?image=anchorstrip003ik1.jpg)
http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/2687/anchorstrip004fh1.th.jpg (http://img81.imageshack.us/my.php?image=anchorstrip004fh1.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

12-21-08, 06:44 PM

Another small detail of the bow. Nobody knows what it is- i got the feeling it is part of the GHG for mine detection.
http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/5944/ghgcd001qc6.th.jpg (http://img201.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ghgcd001qc6.jpg)
http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/1572/ghgcd002hv2.th.jpg (http://img201.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ghgcd002hv2.jpg)
http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/4017/ghgcd003hf7.th.jpg (http://img238.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ghgcd003hf7.jpg)
http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/7881/ghgcd005vv5.th.jpg (http://img238.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ghgcd005vv5.jpg)
http://img114.imageshack.us/img114/4430/ghgcd004al4.th.jpg (http://img114.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ghgcd004al4.jpg)

The dive plane supports are glued in.

TBC...

HunterICX

12-22-08, 04:35 AM

I still think it's an insane detail job you're doing mate
keep it up :up:

HunterICX

bert8for3

12-22-08, 06:08 AM

:up: :up:

Weiss Pinguin

12-22-08, 07:46 PM

Just spent the last 2 or so hours reading through this... Incredible work you've done there, mate! I've never modelled (Well, I did put a basic F-6 Skyray together once), but I know how it feels to work on something for a long time and watch it come together.

The amount of detail is incredible, looking forwards to seeing the finished product. :yep:

Siara

12-23-08, 05:47 PM

Thanks guys! Appreciate it.:up:

Few extra details under the deck i forgot about earlier.
http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/7375/u991gl2.th.jpg (http://img181.imageshack.us/my.php?image=u991gl2.jpg)
http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/6362/unknown11ic3.th.jpg (http://img141.imageshack.us/my.php?image=unknown11ic3.jpg)
http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/6208/plumbing0041mp5.th.jpg (http://img514.imageshack.us/my.php?image=plumbing0041mp5.jpg)
http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/4957/plumbing007qk1.th.jpg (http://img209.imageshack.us/my.php?image=plumbing007qk1.jpg)
http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/8061/plumbing0061oa7.th.jpg (http://img377.imageshack.us/my.php?image=plumbing0061oa7.jpg)

Next step- deck fixings.:D

TBC...

ajrimmer42

12-24-08, 10:15 AM

It's looking awesome bud, are you gonna try and get it in a museum? I seriously think you should, it would look great in the boat bit of the Science Museum. :rock:

Siara

12-24-08, 11:18 AM

It's looking awesome bud, are you gonna try and get it in a museum? I seriously think you should, it would look great in the boat bit of the Science Museum. :rock:

That depends how much money they can spend.:lol:
If the price is good- who knows.
Jokes aside, work started on the deck furnishings.
First line of attack- bollards.

Heres couple of pictures of the part in stowed possition:
http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/556/experimentqa0.th.jpg (http://img241.imageshack.us/my.php?image=experimentqa0.jpg)

...and raised:
http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/4867/3454667vt2.th.jpg (http://img241.imageshack.us/my.php?image=3454667vt2.jpg)

I have 4 different sets of bollards to choose from. Im thinking about Modelbrass set.
http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/1489/bollards1001hg6.th.jpg (http://img186.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bollards1001hg6.jpg)
http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/5599/bollards10031sk7.th.jpg (http://img186.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bollards10031sk7.jpg)
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/8789/bollards2010pu5.th.jpg (http://img183.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bollards2010pu5.jpg)
http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/5817/bollards005oi7.th.jpg (http://img211.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bollards005oi7.jpg)

I will depict most bollards in stowed possition, and couple slightly raised to show nice variation of detail on deck.

TBC...

Siara

12-24-08, 05:54 PM

I decided on Modelbrass. I think it offers best possibility to create the hollow bollard.
I used the 2.5mm diameter brass tubing to cut 12 sections- 5mm each.
The top part of the bollard was glued on.
http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/7310/bollards3lj2.th.jpg (http://img385.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bollards3lj2.jpg)
http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/3677/bollards4001vx2.th.jpg (http://img385.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bollards4001vx2.jpg)

:yep:
TBC...

Siara

12-25-08, 06:41 AM

http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/6616/bollardplates002qn6.th.jpg (http://img376.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bollardplates002qn6.jpg)
http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/85/bollardplates1003yz0.th.jpg (http://img257.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bollardplates1003yz0.jpg)
http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/856/bollardplates1002fq3.th.jpg (http://img442.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bollardplates1002fq3.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

12-25-08, 12:52 PM

Modelbrass set has only 2 plates pointing in different directions, the other 4 are wrong.
I made new set from scratch for stern bollards.
http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/230/bollardplates2001el6.th.jpg (http://img340.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bollardplates2001el6.jpg)
http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/6572/bollardplates3004mw8.th.jpg (http://img530.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bollardplates3004mw8.jpg)
http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/7797/bollardplates4003nl4.th.jpg (http://img201.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bollardplates4003nl4.jpg)
http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/851/bollardplates4001pw3.th.jpg (http://img267.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bollardplates4001pw3.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

12-25-08, 04:53 PM

Most forward set of bollards:
http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/7281/bollardplates5002bv0.jpg

One more at the stern, and i can start heeling my fingers.:D

Siara

12-25-08, 06:09 PM

Last set of bollards.
No plate under them, as the deck is steel here anyway.
Bit tricky, because the Eduard deck had the set of bollards already etched in, so carefull sanding was required, as not to damage antislip surface.
But it worked.
http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/1844/bollardplates6001ol4.jpg

All the bollards have been completed today.
Looks like Christmas work good for modellers.:D

Siara

12-26-08, 09:25 AM

Cooks hatch.
http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/5021/cookshatch002lx9.th.jpg (http://img142.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cookshatch002lx9.jpg)
http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/2922/cookshatch1001wg2.th.jpg (http://img210.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cookshatch1001wg2.jpg)
http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/1751/cookshatch1009vv1.th.jpg (http://img300.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cookshatch1009vv1.jpg)
http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/5728/cookshatch1012ri3.th.jpg (http://img243.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cookshatch1012ri3.jpg)
http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/4741/cookshatch1002pc8.th.jpg (http://img179.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cookshatch1002pc8.jpg)
http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/7525/cookshatch1004ue2.th.jpg (http://img179.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cookshatch1004ue2.jpg)
http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/3773/cookshatch1011si9.th.jpg (http://img249.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cookshatch1011si9.jpg)
http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/2278/cookshatch2cm5.th.jpg (http://img380.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cookshatch2cm5.jpg)
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/9238/cookshatch3002xi3.th.jpg (http://img301.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cookshatch3002xi3.jpg)
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/2021/cookshatch4002se8.th.jpg (http://img301.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cookshatch4002se8.jpg)
http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/2541/cookshatch4003bl6.th.jpg (http://img525.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cookshatch4003bl6.jpg)
http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/363/u580commissioningin0.th.jpg (http://img201.imageshack.us/my.php?image=u580commissioningin0.jpg)
http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/807/cookshatchzn4.th.jpg (http://img201.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cookshatchzn4.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

12-26-08, 11:38 AM

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/5097/cookshatch5001vg6.th.jpg (http://img152.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cookshatch5001vg6.jpg)
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/974/cookshatch5002hc7.th.jpg (http://img152.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cookshatch5002hc7.jpg)
http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/164/cookshatch5006nv9.th.jpg (http://img222.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cookshatch5006nv9.jpg)

TBC...

bigboywooly

12-26-08, 03:18 PM

Your attention to detail staggering

Recieved one of these myself for xmas so will be using your thread a lot for reference
Thanx for the detailed construction shots

Though I doubt mine will be anywhere as detailed as yours

Look forward to a shot of the finished model

Siara

12-28-08, 11:54 AM

Thank you for good word Bigboywooly!;)
Looking forward to your build. Im glad i can help in small way.

Furnishing of the deck continues.
Hatch, just in front of the 88 mm gun.
http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/2699/hatch552001ee8.th.jpg (http://img136.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatch552001ee8.jpg)http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/7295/hatch552003wb1.th.jpg (http://img504.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatch552003wb1.jpg)http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/9194/hatch552006ck3.th.jpg (http://img88.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatch552006ck3.jpg)

Stern section of the deck getting some detail.
http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/6057/hatch5521004uv4.th.jpg (http://img88.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatch5521004uv4.jpg)http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/1113/hatch5522004tn5.th.jpg (http://img81.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hatch5522004tn5.jpg)

TBC...

Weiss Pinguin

12-28-08, 01:54 PM

This is going to be an incredible model when finished, with all the little details you've worked in. With all the multi-colored paint, unfinished parts, and weathering already on it, it kinda looks like an actual boat under construction in the dockyard. (Not sure if they would actually look that way in real life while being built, but hey, you could fool me... ;) )

Siara

12-28-08, 02:50 PM

It kinda looks that way. Especially with the traces of green filler.:D

Antislip strips:
http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/9928/asstrips002uu8.jpg
http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/2783/asstrips005xo0.jpg

TBC...

timbob

12-29-08, 12:39 PM

Just read the whole thread from start to finish - unbeliavable quality of work and attention to detail my friend! Good luck with the rest of the build, looking forward to seeing the finished article!

Siara

12-29-08, 03:58 PM

Im glad you like it Timbob! :up:

Today i was slightly modifying the net cutter:
http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/3548/netcutter2003nt4.th.jpg (http://img236.imageshack.us/my.php?image=netcutter2003nt4.jpg)
http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/8219/netcutter1001wg7.th.jpg (http://img187.imageshack.us/my.php?image=netcutter1001wg7.jpg)
http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/4171/netcutter3002va9.th.jpg (http://img236.imageshack.us/my.php?image=netcutter3002va9.jpg)
http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/1889/netcutter4002tq1.th.jpg (http://img229.imageshack.us/my.php?image=netcutter4002tq1.jpg)
http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/7663/netcutter6001jn9.th.jpg (http://img229.imageshack.us/my.php?image=netcutter6001jn9.jpg)
http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/8808/bullnosenetcutter002ab9.th.jpg (http://img208.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bullnosenetcutter002ab9.jpg)
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/6600/bullnosenetcutter007ip9.th.jpg (http://img254.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bullnosenetcutter007ip9.jpg)
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/8096/bullnosenetcutter006nx8.th.jpg (http://img254.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bullnosenetcutter006nx8.jpg)
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/2751/netcutter8ry3.th.jpg (http://img227.imageshack.us/my.php?image=netcutter8ry3.jpg)
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/296/bullnosenetcutter1001va9.th.jpg (http://img156.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bullnosenetcutter1001va9.jpg)
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/9271/bullnosenetcutter1005kx1.th.jpg (http://img156.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bullnosenetcutter1005kx1.jpg)
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/4706/bullnosenetcutter1007ze3.th.jpg (http://img156.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bullnosenetcutter1007ze3.jpg)

Hope you like it.;)

Weiss Pinguin

12-29-08, 06:38 PM

Impressive! By now that model must weigh several pounds with all the metal you've put on it. :p

Bill Nichols

12-29-08, 10:54 PM

Impressive! By now that model must weigh several pounds with all the metal you've put on it. :p

Agreed. And, considering how many beer cans Siara has gone through, he may weigh several pounds more than when he started, as well.

:know:

Task Force

12-29-08, 10:57 PM

So how much does this thing weigh.:lol: like said before.

Weiss Pinguin

12-29-08, 11:37 PM

Jimbuna

12-30-08, 08:33 AM

This is really impressive Siara http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/thumbsup.gif

I've never had the patience or the skill (I suspect) for such a mammoth task.

Siara

12-30-08, 01:00 PM

Thanks guys. Your comments are of great value to me.:up:

I finished the last "leg" of the net cutter.
Heres the completed thing. Im happy with the way it turned out:
http://img356.imageshack.us/img356/189/lut004sx1.th.jpg (http://img356.imageshack.us/my.php?image=lut004sx1.jpg)

To give you better feel for the scale, heres the bracket against the pencil:
http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/3230/lut1002yl8.th.jpg (http://img379.imageshack.us/my.php?image=lut1002yl8.jpg)
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/8229/piladosiatek005xw3.th.jpg (http://img220.imageshack.us/my.php?image=piladosiatek005xw3.jpg)
http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/9732/piladosiatek003sb2.th.jpg (http://img187.imageshack.us/my.php?image=piladosiatek003sb2.jpg)
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/4500/piladosiatek001qq8.th.jpg (http://img301.imageshack.us/my.php?image=piladosiatek001qq8.jpg)

If i dont post any update tomorrow, id like to wish everyone here on Subsim Happy New Year!:rock:
TBC...

Weiss Pinguin

12-30-08, 05:25 PM

Cripes, you must have some incredibly steady hands... Happy new year to the builders of U-552. :smug:

bert8for3

12-30-08, 06:21 PM

A big :up: on the net-cutter ... awesome!

Happy New Year to you (and to all) also.

Siara

12-31-08, 09:43 AM

Thanks guys.:up:

Today i added 2 strips of brass, imitatating wood boards screwed to the deck.
http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/5741/paski333003le1.jpghttp://img254.imageshack.us/img254/5015/paski334001id7.jpg

TBC...

Siara

12-31-08, 02:45 PM

Last update in the old year- hinges.
All 52 of them. I used the Eduard set.
Labourous task....
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/5633/zawiasy1002cv5.th.jpg (http://img178.imageshack.us/my.php?image=zawiasy1002cv5.jpg)
http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/7792/zawiasy003rw4.th.jpg (http://img255.imageshack.us/my.php?image=zawiasy003rw4.jpg)
http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/1190/zawiasy005pg4.th.jpg (http://img71.imageshack.us/my.php?image=zawiasy005pg4.jpg)
http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/9213/zawiasy006jr8.th.jpg (http://img255.imageshack.us/my.php?image=zawiasy006jr8.jpg)
http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/1233/zawiasy009gc2.th.jpg (http://img71.imageshack.us/my.php?image=zawiasy009gc2.jpg)
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/3518/zawiasy010fk4.th.jpg (http://img178.imageshack.us/my.php?image=zawiasy010fk4.jpg)

Happy New Year!:rock:

Siara

01-01-09, 12:48 PM

Grapnels.
Revells grapnels were so crude, it left me with no option, but to scratch new ones.
http://img74.imageshack.us/img74/5313/u2011rr7.th.jpg (http://img74.imageshack.us/my.php?image=u2011rr7.jpg)
http://img74.imageshack.us/img74/148/u302vy6.th.jpg (http://img74.imageshack.us/my.php?image=u302vy6.jpg)
http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/5634/kije002mm2.th.jpg (http://img201.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kije002mm2.jpg)
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/2773/kije001oo1.th.jpg (http://img148.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kije001oo1.jpg)
http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/1872/kije1003qf5.th.jpg (http://img141.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kije1003qf5.jpg)
http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/5558/kije2001oz3.th.jpg (http://img141.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kije2001oz3.jpg)
http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/3536/kije3001gx4.th.jpg (http://img209.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kije3001gx4.jpg)
http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/7730/kije3006ig1.th.jpg (http://img229.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kije3006ig1.jpg)
http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/1827/kije3008zm6.th.jpg (http://img134.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kije3008zm6.jpg)
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/5215/kije3011dd6.th.jpg (http://img183.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kije3011dd6.jpg)
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/4746/kije3012yg5.th.jpg (http://img254.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kije3012yg5.jpg)

:up:
TBC...

Jimbuna

01-01-09, 12:59 PM

The level of additional detail your are adding is absolutely awesome http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/thumbsup.gif

FIREWALL

01-01-09, 12:59 PM

Hi Siara :sunny: She is a beaut. :up: When you get her finished were going to need a " Honey I Shrunk the Kids " machine so we all can take her for a spin. :D

Siara

01-02-09, 08:24 PM

Thanks for good words! :up:

I made the stern light.
I didnt put the bulb in, because the frontline U-Boats had them removed.
http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/2838/unknown14el3.th.jpg (http://img371.imageshack.us/my.php?image=unknown14el3.jpg)

http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/1667/backlight1006tx0.th.jpg (http://img49.imageshack.us/my.php?image=backlight1006tx0.jpg)
http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/6379/backlight2003qi0.th.jpg (http://img253.imageshack.us/my.php?image=backlight2003qi0.jpg)
http://img114.imageshack.us/img114/1738/backlight3002fm4.th.jpg (http://img114.imageshack.us/my.php?image=backlight3002fm4.jpg)
http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/4043/backlight3005wg8.th.jpg (http://img511.imageshack.us/my.php?image=backlight3005wg8.jpg)
http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/3965/backlight4003ha3.th.jpg (http://img511.imageshack.us/my.php?image=backlight4003ha3.jpg)
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/8818/backlight5003kz5.th.jpg (http://img183.imageshack.us/my.php?image=backlight5003kz5.jpg)
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/4697/backlight6001vr2.th.jpg (http://img183.imageshack.us/my.php?image=backlight6001vr2.jpg)
http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/5682/backlight70021qg4.th.jpg (http://img369.imageshack.us/my.php?image=backlight70021qg4.jpg)

TBC...

Weiss Pinguin

01-03-09, 12:23 AM

Incredible work on that light! :up:

Siara

01-03-09, 01:13 PM

Incredible work on that light! :up:

Im glad you like it. Im happy the way it turned out.

Taday i completed the SG, part that was on my mind for months. I was thinking how can i strengthen the joint of the support arms.
And i have found the way.
First i have produced the 4 supports from thin brass sheet. 0,5mm copper wire was soldered to underside of each support. Boats hull was drilled in the right places.
Then i simply inserted the wires into the holes using CA glue.
http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/6573/sg1002ga7.th.jpg (http://img176.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sg1002ga7.jpg)http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/7694/sg1003rq0.th.jpg (http://img176.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sg1003rq0.jpg)

:sunny:

Siara

01-04-09, 01:14 PM

More details. Not much left to be done.

Hinges on the hatches. As the hinge i used the stretched sprue, blobed at both ends with hot knife:
http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/3126/rst998001nf4.th.jpg (http://img508.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rst998001nf4.jpg)
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/1230/rst998002ob4.th.jpg (http://img98.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rst998002ob4.jpg)

Bow details:
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/4458/rst998020jb4.th.jpg (http://img98.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rst998020jb4.jpg)
http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/5207/rst998006qc2.th.jpg (http://img520.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rst998006qc2.jpg)

Some hatches, and steel plates were added to the sides:
http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/4645/rst998016uf9.th.jpg (http://img176.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rst998016uf9.jpg)
http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/1622/rst998014rr6.th.jpg (http://img293.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rst998014rr6.jpg)
http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/2232/rst9980171az0.th.jpg (http://img520.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rst9980171az0.jpg)

UT sesors:
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/8199/rst998021wy8.th.jpg (http://img156.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rst998021wy8.jpg)

TBC....

Onkel Neal

01-05-09, 12:04 PM

Your attention to detail staggering

.....

Look forward to a shot of the finished model

Agreed, and it's back up on the Subsim News (http://www.subsim.com/index.php) :yep:

Neal

Siara

01-05-09, 12:30 PM

Your attention to detail staggering

.....

Look forward to a shot of the finished model
Agreed, and it's back up on the Subsim News (http://www.subsim.com/index.php) :yep:

Neal

Thats great honour Neal. Im not being used to the limelight. Its nice to know people enjoy my build, as it is only the hobby for me, the hobby im passionate about.

This morning- before i have gone to work i made 6 brackets for the stern jump wires support.
Revells part is just plain three leged lump of plastic, and i decided to pimp it up a little- doing it the way i have made the net cutter supports.

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/2333/u2031jk2.th.jpg (http://img171.imageshack.us/my.php?image=u2031jk2.jpg)

http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/7295/rst996003jk1.th.jpg (http://img247.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rst996003jk1.jpg)
http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/3271/rst996004rg3.th.jpg (http://img379.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rst996004rg3.jpg)

TBC...

Hitman

01-05-09, 01:15 PM

Its nice to know people enjoy my build, as it is only the hobby for me, the hobby im passionate about.

Man, it might have started as a hobby, but seeing how it turns out it might as well end up being a religion, or at last a science :lol:

I wish the U-995 in Laboe looked as real as this one :lol: :lol:

Seriously, I'm at a loss for words to praise your amazing work. If you ever decided to also build on it one of the several interior kits available....wow....that would be the holy grial of sub modelling :up:

Uber Gruber

01-05-09, 07:52 PM

Don't know about you but I would've just started with a bigger model ;)

Amazing work mate, amazing. And I can understand the passion, I once spent months on Nigel Mansells Ferrari, I was very pleased with the result. But what you're doing just makes my attempt look like a couple of toilet roles and a box.

:up::up::up:

pythos

01-05-09, 09:28 PM

AhHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

STOP IT!!!!!!!

YOU'RE MAKING MINE LOOK LIKE KEEEERRRRAAAPPPPP!!!!!!!

No, seriously, this is the most impressive kit I have ever seen, and I have seen some phenomenal works of art with models. That light is just insane!!! I love it.

Look forward to the completed work.

Castout

01-06-09, 03:24 AM

Oh crap you made me feel to throw my VIIC/41 revel model to the thrash bin. . .

Siara

01-06-09, 05:03 AM

Thanks a lot for such nice feedback. :up:

Because devil is in detail....
http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/1456/u4041ol5.th.jpg (http://img518.imageshack.us/my.php?image=u4041ol5.jpg)

http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/6934/rst995001kw1.th.jpg (http://img56.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rst995001kw1.jpg)
http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/2199/rst995003cu8.th.jpg (http://img56.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rst995003cu8.jpg)

TBC...;)

Siara

01-06-09, 03:44 PM

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/4341/unknown20ne2.th.jpg (http://img140.imageshack.us/my.php?image=unknown20ne2.jpg)http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/3758/u558xm9.th.jpg (http://img223.imageshack.us/my.php?image=u558xm9.jpg)

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/2575/rst994003xp6.th.jpg (http://img178.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rst994003xp6.jpg)http://img364.imageshack.us/img364/1061/rst993001bz4.th.jpg (http://img364.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rst993001bz4.jpg)

TBC...

Sabalo

01-06-09, 04:53 PM

Siara, with your permission I am collecting all the information you have posted through the years you have been building this u-boot, to have my reference book and guide when I start my U-boot.:up:

I don't know if you have thought on building the 4 open sections offered by Czech Master Kits, but with your "magic hands" and clever initiave that would be a very interesting project...just think it...:D
Regards

Siara

01-06-09, 05:01 PM

Sabalo- just imagine, if i was to do the interior, it would have taken me well into next decade.:D
I have different plans.
After the boat next on my bench is BMW R75 in 1/9 scale- vintage ESCI kit from 1970.
Actually i own 3 of them- i may do one civilian, one AK, and one Wehrmacht in panzer gray.
All 3 of them with sidecars, and at least one of them is planned to have 2 scratch build figures- probably the wehrmacht one- 2 chained dogs- one changing the flat tyre, and smoking the ciggie.:yep:

Theres few more things rumbling inside my scull- Opel blitz, Gf 109 E1 in 1/32, SdKfz 11, SdKfz 7.... and so on.....:up:

Sabalo

01-06-09, 05:06 PM

Well, thanks a lot for the masterly class on this model...I have still the hope next decade you will come back to the open sections...:D :D :D

cgjimeneza

01-06-09, 09:38 PM

Amazing sir, just amazing... I used to build models but it was a babe`s work compared to your skill and patience.

Klaus_Doldinger

01-07-09, 08:23 AM

Since many months I´ve followed your work.

Even If I live a thousand years I´d never be able to make a model as half as good as yours.

I hope my U 82 will look at least decent when I finish it, but when I see your U 552... It will be a hard work.

Thanks a lot for sharing your work!:up:

GOZO

01-07-09, 08:38 AM

This is modelling at its very best. When you decide upon which level to keep on detailing you always end up with things you never thought of from the beginning.:D

BUT you have to finish without cheating and that takes some diciplin and time.:know:

A salute to your fine skills.:up:

/OB

Siara

01-07-09, 04:03 PM

Thank you for your support guys.:up:

Getting along with it:
http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/748/rst992003fw0.th.jpg (http://img81.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rst992003fw0.jpg)
http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/9046/rst991002bo4.th.jpg (http://img525.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rst991002bo4.jpg)
http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/4460/rst9910071yh0.th.jpg (http://img512.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rst9910071yh0.jpg)
http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/6613/rst991009dq7.th.jpg (http://img340.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rst991009dq7.jpg)

TBC...

FIREWALL

01-07-09, 04:31 PM

It will be a Happy\Sad day when your finished with this one.

But... Hey we'll get to watch the next build. :D

Siara

01-08-09, 11:37 AM

It will be a Happy\Sad day when your finished with this one.

But... Hey we'll get to watch the next build. :D

For sure Firewall, even if it is BF 109, or BMW R75 i will share it with you all- if im still allowed post such things on this sub orientated forum.:D

I made 4 remaining brackets for stern external tube storage.
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/209/rst990007ez3.th.jpg (http://img135.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rst990007ez3.jpg)

Place where the conning tower, and capstan will be fixed i have masked using Maskol by Humbrol. That thing is brilliant- it will cover the area where i like the deck to remain unpainted, untill the painting process is complete, and then it will just lift off the deck giving me nice surface to glue the parts on.
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/3646/rst990001si2.th.jpg (http://img135.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rst990001si2.jpg)
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/3104/rst990002ew1.th.jpg (http://img135.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rst990002ew1.jpg)

TBC...

Siara

01-08-09, 03:38 PM

Hull is primed.
I hoped to make the "oil canning" effect of the hull, and i think it turned out well. It took me several months to sand the hull, but looking at the pictures it was time well spent.
Tomorrow at good light i will scan the surface for imperfections, but from what ive seen now there isnt many.:up:
http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/1867/u552primed004ho8.jpg
http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/8976/u552primed005gy6.jpg
http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/8104/u552primed007vj5.jpg
http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/8201/u552primed011el5.jpg
http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/7528/u552primed012xo4.jpg
http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/2607/u552primed013xi2.jpg
http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/8596/u552primed014pv6.jpg
http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/9715/u552primed015ak0.jpg
http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/765/u552primed016jw6.jpg
http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/166/u552primed017st2.jpg

Hope you like it.:yep:

Weiss Pinguin

01-08-09, 05:06 PM

She looks incredible, Siara. Can't wait to see how it looks painted and weathered. :up:

gandalf71

01-09-09, 02:43 AM

Absolutely amazing!

Now that everything is painted in one colour it looks even more like a perfect replica, can´t wait to see the final finish on that Boot.

Cheers,
Michael

bert8for3

01-09-09, 05:19 AM

You missed a spot! :lol: . Just kidding :yep: .

Seriously, it looks fantastic! The canning effect is so subtle, you should feel very satisfied with the hours of work that took. The doublers you added look excellent. :up: :rock:

Thanks for all the photos.

PS Out of curiousity, what sort of setup are you using for painting (ie spray booth) considering the size of the model?

Uber Gruber

01-09-09, 12:11 PM

I need new pants!

Siara

01-09-09, 04:02 PM

Im glad you like it guys.:D

Today i bought 4 spools of copper wire for making the handrails, and stern supports of jumping wires.
http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/4091/wire001ra5.th.jpg (http://img404.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wire001ra5.jpg)
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/2130/wire002cm9.th.jpg (http://img152.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wire002cm9.jpg)
http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/9575/wire003kv9.th.jpg (http://img91.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wire003kv9.jpg)

Better than skinning old cables.:yep:

FIREWALL

01-09-09, 04:07 PM

Where are you going to find the teensy, weensy bottle of champagne to christen her with.:D :rotfl:

Siara

01-09-09, 04:17 PM

bert8for3

01-09-09, 04:27 PM

Where are you going to find the teensy, weensy bottle of champagne to christen her with.:D :rotfl:
Bottle of good old Becks should suffice :rock:
In fact- when i finish her all good, i may invest in full crate of that stuff, and spend weekend celebrating.

Ooohh, can we come too? Party! :rock:

I also seem to remember reading somewhere that it's impolite to keep a whole crate of Beck's to yourself. :lol:

FIREWALL

01-09-09, 04:30 PM

Where are you going to find the teensy, weensy bottle of champagne to christen her with.:D :rotfl:
Bottle of good old Becks should suffice :rock:
In fact- when i finish her all good, i may invest in full crate of that stuff, and spend weekend celebrating.

As you should. :yep: You've earned it. :up:

Thank YOU for shareing with us. :rock:

Jimbuna

01-09-09, 05:46 PM

This could quite easily become the Revell model that other will benchmark against in the future :rock:

fair_weather

01-09-09, 05:48 PM

Take enough pictures of the finished product, the texture mappers and modelers might use this as reference for a SH4 model VIIB/C.

Very very very impressive Siara! :rock:

(I'm only good at Star Trek models :S)

Faamecanic

01-09-09, 07:11 PM

Siara,

I would serious think about compiling your pics and doing a write-up for Fine Scale Modeler. You blow away 99% of the professionals and amatures I have seen published in there. AND as of last months issue they said that if you provide picts and a detailed write-up of how you put a SHIP (Uboat qualifies I think) "WE will be on that like white on rice" due to the shortage of ship subjects to publish.

If you dont already get the magazine, let me know (PM me) and I can give you the address to submit to. Heck you could just copy/paste all your posts and that would MORE than do.

BTW... if you cant tell Im a fan of yours....OUTSTANDING job!! I have a VIIC myself to build...but you have me scarred now after raising expectations so high :o

Siara

01-10-09, 08:38 AM

Thanks guys for good feedback. Highly appreciated.:up:

Started the work on the deck railings.
Im using 0,45mm copper wire, Dremel soldering torch, and Koki paste.
http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/9260/98806963iz4.th.jpg (http://img129.imageshack.us/my.php?image=98806963iz4.jpg)
http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/1671/railingsdecd002ou6.th.jpg (http://img243.imageshack.us/my.php?image=railingsdecd002ou6.jpg)
http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/4668/railingsdecd003pn6.th.jpg (http://img187.imageshack.us/my.php?image=railingsdecd003pn6.jpg)
http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/3416/railingsdeck002bv8.th.jpg (http://img247.imageshack.us/my.php?image=railingsdeck002bv8.jpg)
http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/8631/railingsdeck003ks2.th.jpg (http://img522.imageshack.us/my.php?image=railingsdeck003ks2.jpg)
http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/67/railingsdeck004kv7.th.jpg (http://img247.imageshack.us/my.php?image=railingsdeck004kv7.jpg)

:yep:
TBC...

Siara

01-10-09, 11:04 AM

Two back railings are ready. To make 1 is no problem, but to make 2 identical....:huh:
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/993/railingsdeck1004yz8.jpg
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/2680/railingsdeck1005lk8.jpg

TBC...

HunterICX

01-10-09, 11:38 AM

:up: Those railings are looking good!

HunterICX

Kapt Z

01-10-09, 03:29 PM

Tell me you are going to enter her in competitions when she is done.....:rock:

Siara

01-10-09, 04:20 PM

That wasnt the plan- i never been to such outing, and probably wouldnt know what to do, an where such things take place. It is purely for myself, and family. I just think it would look cool on top of my desk.
Ill think about it.:hmm:

Im working on the front railings, but it is lot more complicated- more soldering is involved.
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/1802/railingsdeck20021qu4.th.jpg (http://img135.imageshack.us/my.php?image=railingsdeck20021qu4.jpg)
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/6490/railingsdeck3001je4.th.jpg (http://img135.imageshack.us/my.php?image=railingsdeck3001je4.jpg)
http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/9291/railingsdeck3003jw1.th.jpg (http://img404.imageshack.us/my.php?image=railingsdeck3003jw1.jpg)
http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/339/railingsdeck3005wx8.th.jpg (http://img404.imageshack.us/my.php?image=railingsdeck3005wx8.jpg)

TBC...

Sabalo

01-10-09, 05:10 PM

Siara, if you don't want to enter in a competition is OK, but maybe you could think to present your "work of art" in an model exposition, it would be an opportunity for us to admire "in live" your model; pics are excellent, but notining can substitute the real thing.
If you decide to do it I will thank for ever...

Siara

01-10-09, 05:15 PM

I will make research about model shows in London area, and maybe i will enter when is done. :up:

I dry fitted the railing to the deck:
http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/7663/railingsdeck4002oh8.jpg

Im one happy man.:rock:

fair_weather

01-10-09, 07:53 PM

can't wait to see the detail you put into the deckgun.

Heck...make it able to swivel and elevate the gun. That'd be crazy.

Still looking awesome as ever, and definately go with what Faamecanic said in his post about posting your work in Fine Modeller. Heck you could make up most of the issue with what you've got here :rock::up:

Weiss Pinguin

01-11-09, 01:12 AM

can't wait to see the detail you put into the deckgun.
Haha, yeah, here we are drooling over railings and wires when the deck and flak gun[s] have yet to be put in! :lol:

gandalf71

01-11-09, 09:28 AM

Hi Siara,

if you use tracing paper for the sketches, you could use the same sketch for the mirrored part by simply turning over the sheet of paper.

Cheers,
Michael

Siara

01-11-09, 10:18 AM

Both railings are finished. I completed the loops for chains also.
http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/796/railingsdeck70021vd1.jpg
http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/7030/railingsdeck70031mk1.jpg
http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/9481/railingsdeck8004mt4.jpg
http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/5546/railingsdeck8011ur3.jpg

TBC...

Weiss Pinguin

01-11-09, 03:17 PM

Wow. :o Almost wish I had a shrink ray on me so I could see it up close and personal.

Man that would be so cool. :lol:

Siara

01-11-09, 06:49 PM

http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/2319/f6821fdf4aff467b88fc88bbw6.jpg
http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/1227/ec42cfbcffd053ff9bed621ib2.jpg

Kit part:
http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/2290/kapstan005yh8.jpg

New capstan turned from resin, and all the detail added:
http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/5503/kapstan1001tv9.jpg
http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/7205/kapstan2003dl6.jpg
http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/5459/kapstan3005qj6.jpg
http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/7154/kapstan3002nd3.jpg
http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/3077/kapstan3009hg3.jpg

TBC....

Siara

01-12-09, 09:27 AM

Jumping wires supports.
http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/2396/u2031ur1.jpg

Kit part:
http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/9053/uhg3002iv0.jpg

...and scratch:
http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/6729/uhg1dk1.jpg
http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/6729/uhg1001fv4.jpg
http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/504/uhg1002ti7.jpg
http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/438/uhg1005qi9.jpg
http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/8672/uhg2001et4.jpg
http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/3590/uhg2004jr6.jpg

Dry fit:
http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/628/uhg2005mu6.jpg
http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/497/uhg2006am7.jpg

Side supports still to be done.

TBC...

mookiemookie

01-12-09, 11:21 AM

Your eyesight must be incredible. :doh:

Bill Nichols

01-12-09, 12:42 PM

http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/3077/kapstan3009hg3.jpg

:o :o :o

So, where do you get those foot-long matches?

:know:

Siara

01-12-09, 02:57 PM

Your eyesight must be incredible. :doh:

Good light, its all in good light, an good wife- she doesnt make my hands tremble...:D

So, where do you get those foot-long matches?

I wish they were foot long Bill. Actually this was dodgy box- i couldnt find bigger match, all were the same size.:lol:

Siara

01-12-09, 06:13 PM

Jumping wires finished:
http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/1774/yhgf001th0.jpg
http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/9881/yhgf007ag2.jpg
http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/1559/yhgf008xj8.jpg
http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/2411/yhgf010bf9.jpg

TBC...

gimpy117

01-12-09, 10:07 PM

wow....you should enter this...I hope you would win....

Siara

01-13-09, 06:26 PM

Work started on 20mm MG C/30.

Shot of all the kit parts:
http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/1571/20mm002uk9.jpg

I can see the opportunity of improvements here.;)

Weiss Pinguin

01-13-09, 11:18 PM

Looking forward to seeing them :up:

Siara

01-14-09, 03:16 AM

http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/3511/20mmstatyw001bv2.jpg
http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/5651/20mmstatyw002gg2.jpg
http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/7505/20mmstatyw004gf0.jpg
http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/584/20mmstatyw1002er6.jpg

TBC....

Siara

01-14-09, 04:48 AM

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/1702/20mmstatyw2001he9.jpg
http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/9784/20mmstatyw2003ow9.jpg
http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/4828/20mmstatyw2007wh1.jpg

TBC...

Siara

01-14-09, 03:30 PM

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/7451/20mmkorba002gm3.jpg
http://img66.imageshack.us/img66/3840/20mmkorba004ug9.jpg
http://img66.imageshack.us/img66/2036/20mmkorba1004ab8.jpg
http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/264/20mmkorba10061xi7.jpg
http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/6794/20mmkorba2002wk9.jpg

TBC....

HunterICX

01-14-09, 06:42 PM

:up: I start to like the looks of that!

HunterICX

-=2RTR=-Somnus

01-14-09, 06:43 PM

Just an idea...

Maybe you could take some nice HD profile pics of your boat and send em my way, then I could photo shop them into the game... Or you could do it... Nice 1280x1024 or higher would be good to play with... Obviously after your all done... Everyone could enjoy your model all day long then... in motion!

Siara

01-14-09, 07:37 PM

Thanks guys! :up:

I started putting together 20mm gun:
http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/918/20mmbarrel006es3.jpg

:ping:

Siara

01-16-09, 06:30 PM

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/9671/20mmbarrel2001ev9.jpg
http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/7615/20mmbarrel2002ks3.jpg
http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/7826/20mmbarrel2004ur2.jpg
http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/3816/20mmbarrel20051sz1.jpg

Lot more before flak is done.:yep:

FIREWALL

01-16-09, 06:45 PM

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/1702/20mmstatyw2001he9.jpg

FIREWALL

01-16-09, 06:49 PM

No room to post but I noticed the 6 sided bolt heads on your piece.

Siara I just gotta say WoW !!!! :up:

Siara

01-17-09, 09:51 AM

No room to post but I noticed the 6 sided bolt heads on your piece.

Siara I just gotta say WoW !!!! :up:

The plate was from Eduard photo etch set.:up:

Some progress on the gun:
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/6872/20mmbarrel3004hj9.jpg
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/5503/20mmbarrel3007sf2.jpg

TBC...

D'biter

01-17-09, 10:48 AM

wow!

I've always wanted to see a match head up close!!

surf_ten

01-17-09, 01:46 PM

Unbelieveable skill and craftsmanship! I wish I possessed 1/10 of your ability, patience, and attention to detail.

You know what would have been cool if you had took an identical photo with every change that way you could have a time lapse animation of your model throughout the entire project.

I cannot wait to see your end results.

Cheers!

Weiss Pinguin

01-18-09, 12:18 AM

Wow :o

Can't wait to see how the deck gun turns out.

Siara

01-18-09, 10:59 AM

Thanks guys! :rock:

getting closer to completing the gun.
http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/5189/20mmbarrel4003np0.jpg
http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/2184/20mmbarrel4006zf3.jpg
http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/2420/20mmbarrel4009ce6.jpg

TBC...

Siara

01-18-09, 02:54 PM

:D

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/6995/20mmbarrel5004jn6.jpg
http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/7879/20mmbarrel5005xj9.jpg
http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/1999/20mmbarrel5006mt0.jpg

TBC...

Weiss Pinguin

01-18-09, 04:18 PM

Beautiful! :up:

Django55

01-18-09, 05:04 PM

Does it shoot ? :p

Jimbuna

01-18-09, 05:28 PM

Terrifyingly amazing :rock:

I turned down the chance of one of these last Christmas.....bloody glad now because seeing your work of art would have left me hanging my head in shame :oops:

ajrimmer42

01-18-09, 05:32 PM

unbe-smegging-lievable :rock:

tmkonst

01-18-09, 07:02 PM

:o:o:o amazing work :up:

Siara

01-18-09, 07:34 PM

Thanks guys- im glad you like it! :up:

20mm gun finished.
I modified the fork and shortened it. I think it looks getter that way.
The sights have been added, and the magazine.
Schoulder supports also added.
http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/419/20mmbarrel6001mo6.jpg
http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/9462/20mmbarrel6002ks3.jpg
http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/5517/20mmbarrel6007kw3.jpg
http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/1391/20mmbarrel6003rj1.jpg
http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/8075/20mmbarrel6009mb9.jpg
http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/6359/20mmbarrel6010ql5.jpg

Tomorrow i will put the gun on its mount, and take few snaps when mounted to conning tower deck.

Hope you like it.:D

HunterICX

01-19-09, 05:59 AM

:o Wow, now thats a nice gun!
nice job, siara!

HunterICX

Weiss Pinguin

01-19-09, 04:12 PM

+1 :up:

Sailor Steve

01-19-09, 04:33 PM

Gun looks fantastic! Now you need to build another one for the sub, and put that one in its own display case!:rotfl:

Jimbuna

01-19-09, 04:41 PM

Might one presume the 88mm will be next http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/6324/uowyaydh5wc2zm2.gif

Siara

01-19-09, 04:49 PM

Might one presume the 88mm will be next http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/6324/uowyaydh5wc2zm2.gif
That is the plan. :|\\

Thanks for positive comments guys. really appreciated. :up:

Not much time for model building today, but i managed to collect the all new glass cover.
The one i ordered before, had few minor issues, and i returned it to the glass guy. Instead of repairing it, he made the new one- and it is much nicer!
Obviously the wooden plank is going to be replaced by proper 1 metre mahogany wood plank and couple of brass finials when i finish painting the boat.
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/9427/glass001wc4.jpg

bert8for3

01-19-09, 06:18 PM

Dibs on the couch, my spot to sit/lie and admire the model :lol:

It looks just awesome, and then it's going to look even more awesome when finished :up:

NAZ2222

01-19-09, 06:24 PM

Siara, I've been watching this thread for a good time now, but I never posted before. But after seeing the masterpiece(and the rest as well) that is this machinegun, I had to congratulate you for your amazing work!!

my brother has this revel kit in the hold, and I'm seriously considering offering him the step by step process presented in this thread, as a gift for his anniversary!!

I cant wait for the paint to be applied!!! :p

keep up, the insanely good work!! :up:

Weiss Pinguin

01-19-09, 07:47 PM

Wow, I never realized quite how big that model was until I saw that picture. :o Makes it look all the more impressive.

When this is finished you have to take some panoramic pictures so we can fully appreciate it ;)

Siara

01-21-09, 08:26 AM

Netcutter, and jumping wires supports have been fixed to the deck.
Sprue stretched on top of he lighter, inserted in the holes, and bulbed at the ends with the hot knife to form sort of bolts.
http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/5313/bolts1003hr3.jpg
http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/8017/bolts002rt0.jpg
http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/4838/bolts009og3.jpg
http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/9800/bolts0041fm7.jpg
The primer applied.

TBC...

ReallyDedPoet

01-21-09, 08:33 AM

Nice work :yep:

RDP

arnesw

01-21-09, 10:54 AM

Absolutely stunning! Thank you for sharing this with us!

~arnesw :up:

fair_weather

01-21-09, 12:21 PM

Awesome work on the AA gun and the bolts.:rock:

Can't wait to see the 88mm :D

tmkonst

01-21-09, 01:09 PM

:up::up::up::up::up:

Hitman

01-21-09, 04:00 PM

I hope that you are keeping a count of the hours invested in your work. I would really, really like to know, -just out of curiosity- what the cost of this model would be if paying it for the proper value of each hour of work (Not even counting materials!!): It surely is amazing :up:

Sabalo

01-21-09, 06:26 PM

Now, when you refer to U-Boat 1/72 models you'll must refer to BS o AS (Before Siara or After Siara). I think this model and this thread will be the reference milestone. :lol: :lol: :up:

Siara

01-22-09, 05:50 AM

Thats much to kind guys! :D

Primer applied to the 20mm, and dry fitted to the deck.
http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/3223/gunmounted001la9.jpg
http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/1130/gunmounted002bk0.jpg
http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/4594/gunmounted003lf7.jpg

;)

Weiss Pinguin

01-22-09, 01:00 PM

Beautiful! :up:

Sabalo

01-22-09, 03:34 PM

How will be the 88 gun ?? That must be great!!:up: :up: :lol:

fair_weather

01-23-09, 03:06 PM

Odd question about the AA gun.

In Das Boot I remember seeing a cable or something anchoring the gun in a fixed position when it's submerged.

I tried doing a google search but couldn't find any images to show...

Are you going to be doing something similar?

Siara

01-23-09, 03:29 PM

Fair Weather- its not the cable- it is the A- frame. When boat submerge it holds the gun in the horizontal position, and rigid, but on the surface it is unclipped, and stowes flat in the deck. Thats what im going to do- im going to glue it to the deck, an let the gun hung loose as on this picture of U-404:
http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/3669/u4041hx5.jpg

fair_weather

01-23-09, 08:53 PM

Ah! I see now.

Thanks for the info :know: :up:

Siara

01-24-09, 08:40 AM

Preshading.
Conning tower, and top part of the hull were preshaded using Tamiya XF-18 Medium Blue, mixed 50/50 with Tamiya Thinner (X-20A)
I thought the usual black will be too harsh under the very light base colour.
Bottom of the hull will get preshaded with XF-50- Field Blue.

http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/8171/preshading001ld0.jpg
http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/6282/preshading004pd9.jpg
http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/8595/preshading005pr3.jpg
http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/6858/preshading006yr2.jpg

TBC...

Siara

01-24-09, 12:07 PM

Tamiya XF-50 for lower parts of the hull:
http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/9594/preshading10071fx1.jpg
http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/1251/preshading1008ii6.jpg

TBC...

Weiss Pinguin

01-24-09, 01:26 PM

Almost looks like some kind of tiger shark now :hmm:

Siara

01-24-09, 05:07 PM

I admit- it looks a bit harsh now, but when base colour is applied it should loose all of the harshness, and what we will end up with will be nice coat of paint, with only darker shades along the rivet lines, and weld lines.
Furthermore the filters will unify the surface, and oil paints will add the paint fading, and pigments the streaking.
It will all be sorted tomorrow- stay tuned.:up:

ajrimmer42

01-25-09, 04:55 AM

How does shading work? Do you literally just paint over the top, or paint in between the shading lines? I've always wondered...

Jimbuna

01-25-09, 07:32 AM

Almost done........marvelous job http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/thumbsup.gif

Siara

01-25-09, 07:57 AM

Mix of Tamiya X-2, XF-18, XF-19, X-21, X-22 for the top part of the hull.
This is how it looks like when preshading is just visible through the main colour:
http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/3326/topofthehull011kq7.jpg
http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/9219/topofthehull012mz0.jpg
http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/3943/topofthehull010oa9.jpg
http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/9447/topofthehull009hw1.jpg

Hope you like.:up:

Weiss Pinguin

01-25-09, 03:02 PM

Now it's really starting to look like a tiger shark :arrgh!:

Can't wait to see the finished product.

Siara

01-25-09, 03:12 PM

I think you are going to like next batch of pictures. :yep:

Bottom of the hull painted mix of colours based on Tamiya XF-18. I added lots of different colours to XF-18 to look the way i wanted it it look. I think it turned out satisfactory.:cool:
http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/8017/paintingbase001bt4.jpg
http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/3935/paintingbase010us3.jpg
http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/4375/paintingbase009md3.jpg
http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/4673/paintingbase003lg8.jpg
http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/3622/paintingbase002jw0.jpg

This shot shows the surface of the saddle tanks. It took almost 6 months to get the oil canning effect on the hull, and im glad i didnt rush the job.
http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/6458/paintingbase007kk0.jpg

TBC...

Weiss Pinguin

01-25-09, 03:45 PM

Gorgeous piece of work innit she? :up:

Task Force

01-25-09, 03:46 PM

Vary nice Saira.:yep: This has to be the best uboat model ive ever seen.

Sabalo

01-25-09, 04:04 PM

That U-Boot is just SUPERFABULOUS!!:up: :up:

Sabalo

01-25-09, 04:16 PM

The canning effect on the saddle tanks is the most amazing that I have seen ever.:D :up:

tmkonst

01-25-09, 04:32 PM

Vary nice work Saira :up::up::up::up:

A Very Super Market

01-25-09, 04:35 PM

OhmygoodnessImissedthisthreadcompletely

Excellent work there, I'd mistake it for a real one any day (Apart from the size, of course) :up:

Weiss Pinguin

01-25-09, 09:36 PM

Excellent work there, I'd mistake it for a real one any day (Apart from the size, of course) :up:
Midget sub :lol:

Fish40

01-26-09, 06:32 AM

Siara, the level of detail is astounding! You are certainly a gifted modeler:yep: One question though. I started reading this thread midway, so I may have missed this. I was wondering if you included the pressure hull kit that is available for this model? I know it would only be seen if you peered through the vent holes, but since you're obviously a stickler for details, I would think you would have included this. If not, how come?:hmm: Just asking. Once again, magnificent job. Can't wait to see her completed.

Siara

01-26-09, 07:03 AM

Thank you guys for nice comments.:up:

I started reading this thread midway, so I may have missed this. I was wondering if you included the pressure hull kit that is available for this model? I know it would only be seen if you peered through the vent holes, but since you're obviously a stickler for details, I would think you would have included this. If not, how come?:hmm:
Fish40, the answer is yes. I aded the Yankee Modelworks Pressure Hull, and modyfied it to look closer to original. All the ribs have been added, exhausts modyfied, mufflers scratch built, some piping rerouted, 88mm gun base built from scratch, anchor mechanism added along with the anchor chain, i also added stern steering mechanism, bottom part of the pressure hull to be visible through bottom flood holes.
Check this out if you havent done so yet:
http://u-552.blogspot.com/2008/02/yankee-modelworks-pressure-hull.html
http://u-552.blogspot.com/2008/02/lower-pressure-hull.html
http://u-552.blogspot.com/2008/02/stern-torpedo-shoot.html
http://u-552.blogspot.com/2008/03/ribs.html
http://u-552.blogspot.com/2008/03/88mm-gun-mount.html
http://u-552.blogspot.com/2008/03/anchor-windlass.html
http://u-552.blogspot.com/2008/03/stern-ribbing-and-exhausts.html

That should give you some idea.:D

Deck painting:
http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/8707/deckpaining010mn9.jpg
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/3412/deckpaining009jm3.jpg
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/9049/deckpaining0011xx5.jpg
http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/7091/deckpaining008fl6.jpg
http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/4774/deckpaining005za7.jpg
http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/8697/deckpaining006iq9.jpg

TBC...

bert8for3

01-26-09, 09:28 AM

Brilliant! :up:

So what do we have on the deck so far? ... primer, then base coat, now the blue-ish coat with the brownish colour in certain places?

Fish40

01-26-09, 09:40 AM

Weiss Pinguin

01-26-09, 12:58 PM

Looking good there, Siara!

Jimbuna

01-26-09, 03:51 PM

I don't know what your plans are for the finished item but you should put a reserve on her and auction @SS ;)

Siara

01-27-09, 06:37 PM

Painte all the upper surfaces, and railings black, mixed with grey. Turned out bit darker than expected, so the white filter will be used to tone it down.
http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/3770/czarnykiosk004sw7.jpg
http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/4641/u552kioskmm5.jpg

Task Force

01-27-09, 06:39 PM

looking better, and better.:up:

Siara

01-28-09, 06:49 AM

Thank you Tak Force.:D

Decals:
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/5302/kalki004ip9.jpg
http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/1287/kalki1001dc8.jpg
http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/9020/kalki1004ig2.jpg
http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/8324/kalki1002jb3.jpg

TBC...

Bill Nichols

01-28-09, 11:38 AM

I swear by Micro-Sol.

Looking great! Are you planning to weather this boat, or display it pristine?

:know:

Siara

01-28-09, 04:21 PM

Are you planning to weather this boat, or display it pristine?
:know:
I will weather it. It will get filters first, then Abtailung 502 oils, followed by some rust and chips. Not a lot- just to highlight some areas.:up:
Dont forget this is going to be U-552 on 3-rd patrol- 10 march 1941- the day of her forst gun victim.

I have applied the trim decals from AMP.
http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/9388/kalki2003kr7.jpg
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/3203/kalki3001sa2.jpg
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/1644/kalki3004nc7.jpg
http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/8932/kalki3002av0.jpg
http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/3240/kalki3005ry0.jpg
http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/7387/kalki3003hm7.jpg

Tomorrow i will seal the lot with Extracrylics flat varnish.

TBC...

Siara

01-28-09, 05:41 PM

As for today it looks like so:
http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/963/testshots001gv6.jpg
http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/1992/testshots007ua7.jpg

:rock:

Sabalo

01-28-09, 06:12 PM

It is just incredible! :up:

It is easy to forget all the hours you spent on in, specially when you were cutting the flooding holes and after making all the supports. I cannot imagine how much styrene have you eaten and how many hours you were thinking and planning the method to solve some problem...

Sailor Steve

01-28-09, 07:51 PM

I swear by Micro-Sol.
Same here - it's an indespensable tool for decals. Micro-Scale decals used to be the best too.

Looking good, Siara!:rock:

gandalf71

01-29-09, 02:55 AM

This thread keeps me thrilled since 1 and a quarter years now and there is still more to come! :up:

It is amazing how realistic the surface looks already.

Did you decide to remove the eyelets from the rear dive planes? Could you finally find out their origin?

br
Michael

Siara

01-29-09, 03:09 AM

Thanks guys for good words.
Im glad you like the boat.

Gandalf- yes i did remove the eyelets from the stern dive planes, because we all on AMP forum think they were added while U-995 was in Norwegian Navy.
I did copy what i saw on the pictures of U-995- unfortunately it wasnt correct for the early VIIC.
We have to be carefull using U-995 as reference. So many things are "modern".

Weiss Pinguin

01-29-09, 11:38 AM

Looks great, Siara :arrgh!:

Siara

01-29-09, 03:18 PM

Looks great, Siara :arrgh!:

Thank you.:D

Postshading.
For the bottom of the hull, and lower saddle tanks i made the mix of XF-18, and smoke.
Gradualy i added the smoke, and finally black for the verry bottom.
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/4226/bottomshading001bx1.jpg
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/8012/bottomshading004xi4.jpg

TBC...

Weiss Pinguin

01-29-09, 04:42 PM

Wow :o Can't wait to see it weathered!

NAZ2222

01-29-09, 07:20 PM

Man I swear, with this detail, it must be real size!! you must have really chopped a lot of trees to make those giant matches though... :timeout:

I wonder what's the crush dept on this one :hmmm:

just beautifull :up:

Siara

01-29-09, 07:24 PM

Thanks guys!

The whole conning tower was sealed with Extracrylics flat varnish to protect the decals, and to provide flat surface for filters.
First i tried to lighten, and fade the black surfaces using new MIG filter P 404.
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/3806/filtrszarynaczarne003fr7.jpg

TBC...

Sledgehammer427

01-29-09, 11:34 PM

there is no appropriate emoticon for my eyes falling out of my head and my jaw hitting the floor!
I finished my Growler (USS Growler) a few days ago and i feel horrendously outdone :DL
no jab at you siara, love the work, i bet you i can do just as good as you if i had an airbrush

Sabalo

01-30-09, 02:56 AM

I don't remember if you mentioned any plan to include crew figures in your U-boat :timeout: :hmmm: ...

joegrundman

01-30-09, 05:03 AM

bert8for3

01-30-09, 10:04 AM

:yeah: ... any chance of some more close-up pics of hull?

Sabalo

01-30-09, 11:13 AM

:yeah: ... any chance of some more close-up pics of hull?

I second and support this...:salute: :D

Weiss Pinguin

01-31-09, 02:47 PM

:yeah: ... any chance of some more close-up pics of hull?

I second and support this...:salute: :D
Thirded :yeah:

U812

01-31-09, 02:54 PM

Fourth.

U812

Siara

01-31-09, 03:26 PM

OK- first i have applied few more filters, P240 (Blue) for the whole CT, and lighter paint on the hull, and P242 (Tan) for discoloured rusted areas- under the hatches, handrails and so on.
Gloss varnish sealed it ready for oil paints.
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/274/filter2002cp2.jpg

I also cleaned the paint from GHG sensors.
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/1913/ghgfinal001mh9.jpg

TBC...