Thank You Von Stauber :yep: , it is my pleasure to know so many guys enjoy the thread.

To speed up the process , and to get even spacing between the wires ive scrapped the manual coiling of wire on vents. Instead i came up with the "table" for wire fixing.
http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/2...s013wl8.th.jpg
Now i can glue 2 vents onto wires at the same time.
What do You think of my invention? Will it work? ;)
TBC...

Lets hope it does Siara, it looks promising.:up:

HunterICX

WOW, that was quick coming up with the vents :rock:and your "invention", do you sleep? :lol:

Looks like it should work, if I'm understanding how it works.

For me the day isnt long enough Gman223 , trying to work , work on the model , play SH , and still maintain circle of friends isnt easy.

The vents completed. Unfortunately the invention didnt work as good as ive expected it. The idea is good , and probably will be perfect for bigger grilles , but for my 16 vents the pins were simply to thick. The spacing between wires is roughly 0,3mm and the pins are 0.4mm.
At the end i had to coil the wires manualy.
http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/8...s008qu4.th.jpghttp://img444.imageshack.us/img444/8...s009zl6.th.jpg

TBC...

http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/1...s001yi3.th.jpg
It needs delicate sanding along the surface , bit along the edges and coat of primer to finish the job.
On inside few ribs will be added also.

TBC...

I have to repeat what Von Stauber wrote: .......thanks again for a great thread- not only for all the work you put in building the boot with such detail but the extra time it takes you to photo/upload/post etc is really appreciated!

I am waiting until you finish your model before start mine, because I am learning a lot from you!
Thanks again!

Thanks guys.:yep:

I went so far with them vents i decided to make it good.
Imitation of ducts inside the vents. Normal warm light was to much to take good snap , but with the help of cool , blue light it shows well.
After it is all painted it will be more noticeable , as copper wires reflect the light now , and confuse my camera.
http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/1349/ventsba5.th.jpghttp://img143.imageshack.us/img143/9...s003su6.th.jpghttp://img150.imageshack.us/img150/7...s004no1.th.jpg

TBC...

:yep: Those ducts behind the vents are great. Siara you definately have an eye for detail. Can't wait to see the progess on this boat

Thanks again. :D

Now - the closer bow set of grilles was no problem at all.
The stern set is diferent story. If i only did it before i got the hull joined.
The access to the back 2 holes is obstructed by the rib glued in to reinforce the hull.
http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/2...2001za2.th.jpg
Ive cut the openings dead on both sides of the rib.
Another thing is - the weldline needs to be moved to line up with the rib.
To get the "guts" behind the openings , two separate sections were made.
http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/1...2002qn3.th.jpg
I must say it wasnt easy trying to fit it through the little hole in the rib , but couple of frustrating hours later it looked like so:
http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/7...2004qp7.th.jpg
After the glue was set i filed , then sanded the grilles down to the point , when wires started showing.
Now You can see from the picture below the thickness of the vents is not much more than the PE fited next to it.
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/1...2006by8.th.jpg

It looks much better than original set of grilles , and it was worth putting weeks work into it. :smug:

TBC...

You're obviously doing an extraordinary job there,mate!!!I just built my VIIC/41 as "from the box" model,but yours is going to be a real masterpiece!Keep up the good work!:rock: :up:

Thanks Swat.:up:

The stern torpedo doors are nonexistent in the revell kit , so i have made it out of styrene discs.
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/9...r002nn2.th.jpghttp://img262.imageshack.us/img262/6...r005fk6.th.jpghttp://img266.imageshack.us/img266/3...r006ag9.th.jpg

TBC...

fine filer aplied and sanded. Primer should sort all the micro imperfections.
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/8...r001gv6.th.jpg

Started adding various pieces from Eduard PE.
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/7...s001sn9.th.jpghttp://img206.imageshack.us/img206/6...s003ml3.th.jpg

TBC...

Driveshafts
 

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/2...t002vd4.th.jpghttp://img258.imageshack.us/img258/4...t001kp6.th.jpg

TBC...

Awesome. ... what kind of filler is that you're using? Looks real fine.

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/9...r002yi7.th.jpg

For general filling im using the Squadrons white , and for "making good" the MMD green its hard to beat. It sands beautifuly , and dries quick. It "sinks" a little while drying - so it pays to get the area treated to bit of white first. I only use the green for later stages of filling.