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

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

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

Edit:
Tamiya white primer picked all the imperfections- being corrected now.
http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/6...t001th0.th.jpg
http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/5...t002or2.th.jpg
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/4...t004ky3.th.jpg
http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/3...t003lw3.th.jpg

TBC...

Lights:
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/1...e001bm7.th.jpg
http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/648...1001nf3.th.jpg
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/9...1003ex4.th.jpg
http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/5...1006oi8.th.jpg

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

TBC...

BDU to Siara:

keep up the good work :up:

HunterICX

Be more aggressive! :up:

Im a bit busy right now, at work, and at home, so only small update.
After Mr. Surfacer was applied i sanded the lot starting with sandpaper grit 800, through 1200, and finishing on 1500 grit.
http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/6...a001qz8.th.jpg
http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/5...a002zy5.th.jpg
http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/7...a003ce1.th.jpg

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

TBC...

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

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

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

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

Keep up the great work!

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

Thank you Conus00.:up:

Rear isolators.
Wire 1,5mm shaped, and drilled. Brackets from 0,2mm wire soldered on.
Ceramic isolators will slot in at the top.
http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/792/u55207ch4.th.jpg
http://img388.imageshack.us/img388/8...l001wt6.th.jpg
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/1...l003zf5.th.jpg
http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/9...l004lw6.th.jpg

TBC...

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

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

Kind regard's
Smilingfish/A Pelayo

Thanks Smilingfish!

Isolators are now ready.
Beer can was used to cut the rings, where the isolator stacks meet the CT.
http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/2...2002zx2.th.jpg
http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/8...4003ou3.th.jpg
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/3...4004bx6.th.jpg

0,2 mm wire depicting the joint lines.
http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/4...5005cj1.th.jpg
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/7...5004og8.th.jpg

I added the bulge on the front aswel. Looks like not many boats had that feature.
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/3...tyl3ff5.th.jpg

CT got the rivets.
http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/2...s001tw6.th.jpg

And the rest of the furnishings. Used the beer can, and Eduard PE.
http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/6...s003cp5.th.jpg
http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/5...s004zt5.th.jpg
http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/6...s002bx5.th.jpg

TBC...

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

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

I finished the rest of the railings, and steps. It took me all day, but i think it was worth the effort.
http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/8...s001ff4.th.jpg
http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/9...s003ot0.th.jpg
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/4...s008wl7.th.jpg
http://img372.imageshack.us/img372/2...s009vd8.th.jpg

:smug:

TBC...

Rear light.
I discarded previously made light, after some fotografic material thanks to Dougie Martindale proved it looked slightly different. Ive scratch built new light.
http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/3...a002of3.th.jpg
http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/1...a004ac2.th.jpg

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

TBC...