OT: Revell U-boat periscope up or down?

[Faamecanic]

Originally Posted by DirtyHarry3033

Now I haven't got that far in construction yet, in fact I haven't constructed anything! Been working on opening the limber holes which is more of a job than I imagined So I can't say if the scopes can be fully lowered or fully raised. Just looking at the diagram in the manual, it looks like the travel may be limited.

If you want metal scopes, I'm sure I saw a set of machined aluminum replacement scopes online somewhere. If you're interested, I'll see if I can track it down again.

Another 1/72 kit builder here

You mentioned opening the limber holes.... what are you using to do that? So far I have drilled out enough of a hole to get a SMALL file in and have been filing them out...and its taking FOREVER.

Also...dont know if you know this...but there is a add-on for a upper pressure hull so when you look in the holes you can see a hull instead of just emptiness. Let me know if you want the web addy for this...

[hakkikt]

Originally Posted by Faamecanic

Another 1/72 kit builder here

You mentioned opening the limber holes.... what are you using to do that? So far I have drilled out enough of a hole to get a SMALL file in and have been filing them out...and its taking FOREVER.

Also...dont know if you know this...but there is a add-on for a upper pressure hull so when you look in the holes you can see a hull instead of just emptiness. Let me know if you want the web addy for this...

If you have a motor tool, its a lot less work, at least on the hull. Thin down the hull from the inside with a ball cutter until you can see light shining through the limber holes when you hold the hull agains the light. Then cut the rest out with a knife.