Cookies model making thread

cookiemonste · 06-13-17, 03:51 PM

Hi folks,

as mentioned earlier, this thread is dedicated to my model making.
I will try to keep it focused on naval content but I will post other content from time to time.

Airfix's HMS Triumph is almost done.
I just sorted all my old varnishes out and I still haven't ordered new ones.
This is why it's sparkling.

The Hobby Boss kit is great, but has quite some sink marks.

Hobby Boss molded pins on the rudders from one side.
I used an old sewing needle and added the missing pins.

3 more to go.

I hope you'll enjoy reading this thread.

cheers, cookie

Jimbuna · 06-13-17, 04:13 PM

Grand start

Sailor Steve · 06-13-17, 04:48 PM

Looking good so far!

As for non-naval stuff? Ya gotta build what ya gotta build. It's all good.

August · 06-13-17, 07:13 PM

Ever think about putting your models in dioramas? There are some excellent simulated water products on the hobby market these days.

Catfish · 06-14-17, 01:47 AM

Very nice, keep posting your proceedings!

cookiemonste · 06-14-17, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by August

Ever think about putting your models in dioramas? There are some excellent simulated water products on the hobby market these days.

Yeah, I thought about that, still gotta try it.

August · 06-14-17, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cookiemonste

Yeah, I thought about that, still gotta try it.

Well if you have any questions I have a little experience with them and i'd be glad to share what I know.

cookiemonste · 06-16-17, 01:05 PM

I had a little accident.
I drilled a bit too deep and the pen I put in there was too short and I could nto get it out again. As I tried to get it out I destroyed the rudder. I ordered a new one but it will take about 13 weeks to arive.

So, the question is, what to do now, I got a Los Angeles FLight 1 unit and a Victor III to pick from.

cookiemonste · 06-21-17, 09:28 AM

I started working on the Riich Models 688.
The deatisl are good and they got some interessting solutions on the rudders.
I am thinking if I should make the rudders moveable since the dive planes in the stern are.

But this kit requires a lot of filler and sanding.

Also, the air is so humid that the primer is still a bit sticky after 3 days.

Commander Wallace · 06-21-17, 01:19 PM

This is really good work.

I hope you post the pictures of the finished product(s).

cookiemonste · 06-21-17, 03:05 PM

I sure will post them here!

I've been struck by a touch of creativity and solved the rudder problem:

Since the hull parts were allready glued together and sealed by filler, I had to improvise.

This is the result.

And finished.

I drilled through the rudder assembly from one side with a long drill and managed to keep the path straight and so I could insert the rod and keep it movable.
I attached one of the rudders to the rod before I inserted it and as the edge stuck out at the other side I glued the other rudder in place with super glue.
I am tempted to try that with the fairwater planes but my drillings would have to be even more precise.

Eichhörnchen · 06-21-17, 03:51 PM

That's very neat and tidy modelling... the close-ups prove that

cookiemonste · 06-21-17, 04:04 PM

I wish my workbench would be as tidy as my kits.

Thank you for the feedback guys, feels good man.

cookiemonste · 06-22-17, 11:45 AM

The sail planes are movable!

Eichhörnchen · 06-22-17, 01:15 PM

Model's really flying now, Cookie...

06-13-17, 03:51 PM	#1
cookiemonste Medic Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Somewhere Posts: 167 Downloads: 78 Uploads: 0	Cookies model making thread Hi folks, as mentioned earlier, this thread is dedicated to my model making. I will try to keep it focused on naval content but I will post other content from time to time. Airfix's HMS Triumph is almost done. I just sorted all my old varnishes out and I still haven't ordered new ones. This is why it's sparkling. The Hobby Boss kit is great, but has quite some sink marks. Hobby Boss molded pins on the rudders from one side. I used an old sewing needle and added the missing pins. 3 more to go. I hope you'll enjoy reading this thread. cheers, cookie

06-13-17, 04:13 PM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Grand start __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

06-13-17, 04:48 PM	#3
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Looking good so far! As for non-naval stuff? Ya gotta build what ya gotta build. It's all good. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

06-13-17, 07:13 PM	#4
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,197 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Ever think about putting your models in dioramas? There are some excellent simulated water products on the hobby market these days. __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see. Last edited by August; 06-13-17 at 08:34 PM.

06-14-17, 01:47 AM	#5
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06-16-17, 01:05 PM	#8
cookiemonste Medic Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Somewhere Posts: 167 Downloads: 78 Uploads: 0	I had a little accident. I drilled a bit too deep and the pen I put in there was too short and I could nto get it out again. As I tried to get it out I destroyed the rudder. I ordered a new one but it will take about 13 weeks to arive. So, the question is, what to do now, I got a Los Angeles FLight 1 unit and a Victor III to pick from.

06-21-17, 09:28 AM	#9
cookiemonste Medic Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Somewhere Posts: 167 Downloads: 78 Uploads: 0	I started working on the Riich Models 688. The deatisl are good and they got some interessting solutions on the rudders. I am thinking if I should make the rudders moveable since the dive planes in the stern are. But this kit requires a lot of filler and sanding. Also, the air is so humid that the primer is still a bit sticky after 3 days.

06-21-17, 01:19 PM	#10
Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,295 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	This is really good work. I hope you post the pictures of the finished product(s).

06-21-17, 03:05 PM	#11
cookiemonste Medic Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Somewhere Posts: 167 Downloads: 78 Uploads: 0	I sure will post them here! I've been struck by a touch of creativity and solved the rudder problem: Since the hull parts were allready glued together and sealed by filler, I had to improvise. This is the result. And finished. I drilled through the rudder assembly from one side with a long drill and managed to keep the path straight and so I could insert the rod and keep it movable. I attached one of the rudders to the rod before I inserted it and as the edge stuck out at the other side I glued the other rudder in place with super glue. I am tempted to try that with the fairwater planes but my drillings would have to be even more precise.

06-21-17, 03:51 PM	#12
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 17,381 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	That's very neat and tidy modelling... the close-ups prove that __________________

06-21-17, 04:04 PM	#13
cookiemonste Medic Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Somewhere Posts: 167 Downloads: 78 Uploads: 0	I wish my workbench would be as tidy as my kits. Thank you for the feedback guys, feels good man.

06-22-17, 11:45 AM	#14
cookiemonste Medic Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Somewhere Posts: 167 Downloads: 78 Uploads: 0	The sail planes are movable!

06-22-17, 01:15 PM	#15
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 17,381 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Model's really flying now, Cookie... __________________