New 1/350 USS Virginia Model

Axeman3d · 11-11-10, 07:59 PM

The propulsor is also one of the most secret parts of the sub, and it's very difficult to find any good info on the ones fitted to new subs. That picture of the torpedo propulsor is one of the few decent shots I was able to find for reference when I was making my model subs last week. The info is proving hard to come by.

Bill Nichols · 12-14-10, 05:42 PM

It's out!

http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=HY83513

01-06-11, 04:52 PM

I just got around to ordering a copy and am looking forward to its delivery.

Bill Nichols · 01-06-11, 07:38 PM

I just received mine... gonna need a bit of work to make it look good. As is, the raised surface detail is crude and overdone (what are those, 6-inch high weld joints on the hull?)

01-07-11, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Nichols

I just received mine... gonna need a bit of work to make it look good. As is, the raised surface detail is crude and overdone (what are those, 6-inch high weld joints on the hull?)

Sanders at the ready! How does the pumpjet propulsor look?

Do those "6-inch high weld joints on the hull" look like the stuff here?

http://www.navsource.org/archives/08/0877435.jpg

Bill Nichols · 01-07-11, 09:29 PM

Yes, looks like the designers were using that photo (or another one like it) when Virginia was fitted out with special instrumentation for sea trials.

11-11-10, 07:59 PM	#1
Axeman3d Machinist's Mate Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 127 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	The propulsor is also one of the most secret parts of the sub, and it's very difficult to find any good info on the ones fitted to new subs. That picture of the torpedo propulsor is one of the few decent shots I was able to find for reference when I was making my model subs last week. The info is proving hard to come by. Last edited by Axeman3d; 11-12-10 at 04:10 AM.

12-14-10, 05:42 PM	#2
Bill Nichols Master of Defense Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,502 Downloads: 125 Uploads: 0	It's out! http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=HY83513 __________________ My Dangerous Waters website:

01-06-11, 07:38 PM	#4
Bill Nichols Master of Defense Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,502 Downloads: 125 Uploads: 0	I just received mine... gonna need a bit of work to make it look good. As is, the raised surface detail is crude and overdone (what are those, 6-inch high weld joints on the hull?) __________________ My Dangerous Waters website:

01-07-11, 09:29 PM	#6
Bill Nichols Master of Defense Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,502 Downloads: 125 Uploads: 0	Yes, looks like the designers were using that photo (or another one like it) when Virginia was fitted out with special instrumentation for sea trials. __________________ My Dangerous Waters website:

01-06-11, 04:52 PM	#3
The Third Man Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	I just got around to ordering a copy and am looking forward to its delivery.