Revell 1/72 Type VIIC (R/C Conversion)

Sailor Steve · 11-02-14, 11:57 AM

Off to a great start!

Eichhörnchen · 11-08-14, 03:42 AM

Hi, Steve! I asked on another thread a while back whether anyone had got this kit as it's a "must-get one day" for me, so thanks for posting these photos: I can at last see what's in the box. I had no idea you get a 72nd scale u-boat crew too: fantastic!

If it's not too late, how about regular bathroom silicone sealant around the inside of the seams to make it watertight?

Sailor Steve · 11-08-14, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eichhornchen

Hi, Steve! I asked on another thread a while back whether anyone had got this kit as it's a "must-get one day" for me, so thanks for posting these photos: I can at last see what's in the box.

Umm...not my thread.

For a different take on this model, see here:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=123846

Aktungbby · 11-08-14, 01:21 PM

^Thanks Steve! I was thinking about Siara's thread; still haven't had time to progress on mine but at least I know what paints to use!. The box and contents survived the earthquake atop my destroyed mancave so maybe it's a sign!

Jimbuna · 11-09-14, 06:52 AM

Awesome work going on there rimmer

ajrimmer42 · 11-10-14, 02:19 AM

Thanks chaps! I got all the running gear installed this weekend, and got the hull together and ballasted. Pics to follow soon.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eichhornchen

If it's not too late, how about regular bathroom silicone sealant around the inside of the seams to make it watertight?

Hi mate, I used some epoxy putty around the prop shafts to seal them in, and tbh the hull seam is watertight just having glued it together with Mr Cement S and clamping it, however as with my corvette, I will be using some polyurethane furniture varnish I have. I coat the inside of the hull really well and it dries to a hard, durable coating.

ajrimmer42 · 11-11-14, 05:58 PM

Got my stuff from Model Boat Bits last week

Installed the prop shafts no problem, I wanted to use the kit 'fairings' which the shafts emerge from through the hull but the holes through them were about half the size they needed to be and due to the angle I just couldn't get them drilled out. Instead I cut out the whole area of the hull, placed the shafts where they needed to be and covered them with epoxy putty. This was then sanded into shape.

A rubbish picture of the rudder mechanism (see the vid below for a better view). This was about the 3rd or 4th attempt but it seems to work alright now. The only thing that's worrying me is how secure the actual rudders are on the shafts, I've used some 'shoegoo' to stick them but I'm not convinced they'll be ok so I'll have to check in the morning once the glue has set properly.

Finally, I installed the fore deck. You can also see the bowplanes which went in no problem. Must say the fit on this thing is exceptional.

A quick vid of the rudders and props in action:

I've ordered a fabric flag, along with one for my Corvette, plus I decided to push the boat out a bit, if you'll excuse the pun, with the figures. I've ordered these beauties from Andrea Miniatures

They look stunning and I can't wait till they arrive.

Buddahaid · 11-11-14, 06:52 PM

I use JB Weld for when strength matters. I can't wait to see this asea.

Jimbuna · 11-12-14, 10:39 AM

Coming along nicely

Wish I still had my RN S-Class boat

ajrimmer42 · 11-13-14, 05:24 PM

Thanks fellas. I ended up using thin CA for the rudders, I think given the tight fit they should be ok.

Got the boat all together ready for paint. It's a doddle after the Flower Class!

Primed in XF-19 (I ran out around 95% through haha)

Preshaded in XF-85

First grey on. A custom mix of XF-19, maybe a little lighter. Similar to what I used on the Flower. Post Shaded with lighter mixes.

That was then masked off.

Ready for the deck and underside!

The deck was painted with essentially the same mix that I used for the dark grey on the Flower Class, I'm afraid I can't remember what I used. The Antifoul paint on the hull was again a custom mix of XF-85 and white, with a splash of blue. Both were postshaded with lighter mixes.

She's had a coat of Klear and just need the waterline decals applying tomorrow before weathering can begin!

11-02-14, 11:57 AM	#1
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Off to a great start! __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

11-08-14, 01:21 PM	#4
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 30,049 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	^Thanks Steve! I was thinking about Siara's thread; still haven't had time to progress on mine but at least I know what paints to use!. The box and contents survived the earthquake atop my destroyed mancave so maybe it's a sign! __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness?!!

11-09-14, 06:52 AM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,770 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Awesome work going on there rimmer __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

11-11-14, 05:58 PM	#7
ajrimmer42 Royal Kinotropist Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 987 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	Got my stuff from Model Boat Bits last week Installed the prop shafts no problem, I wanted to use the kit 'fairings' which the shafts emerge from through the hull but the holes through them were about half the size they needed to be and due to the angle I just couldn't get them drilled out. Instead I cut out the whole area of the hull, placed the shafts where they needed to be and covered them with epoxy putty. This was then sanded into shape. A rubbish picture of the rudder mechanism (see the vid below for a better view). This was about the 3rd or 4th attempt but it seems to work alright now. The only thing that's worrying me is how secure the actual rudders are on the shafts, I've used some 'shoegoo' to stick them but I'm not convinced they'll be ok so I'll have to check in the morning once the glue has set properly. Finally, I installed the fore deck. You can also see the bowplanes which went in no problem. Must say the fit on this thing is exceptional. A quick vid of the rudders and props in action: I've ordered a fabric flag, along with one for my Corvette, plus I decided to push the boat out a bit, if you'll excuse the pun, with the figures. I've ordered these beauties from Andrea Miniatures They look stunning and I can't wait till they arrive. __________________ Alex Don't judge a ship by the number of it's guns, but by the skill of it's crew.

11-11-14, 06:52 PM	#8
Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 9,331 Downloads: 162 Uploads: 0	I use JB Weld for when strength matters. I can't wait to see this asea. __________________ "However vast the darkness, we must provide our own light." Stanley Kubrick "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie

11-08-14, 03:42 AM	#2
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 17,446 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Hi, Steve! I asked on another thread a while back whether anyone had got this kit as it's a "must-get one day" for me, so thanks for posting these photos: I can at last see what's in the box. I had no idea you get a 72nd scale u-boat crew too: fantastic! If it's not too late, how about regular bathroom silicone sealant around the inside of the seams to make it watertight?

11-12-14, 10:39 AM	#9
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,770 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Coming along nicely Wish I still had my RN S-Class boat __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

11-13-14, 05:24 PM	#10
ajrimmer42 Royal Kinotropist Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 987 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	Thanks fellas. I ended up using thin CA for the rudders, I think given the tight fit they should be ok. Got the boat all together ready for paint. It's a doddle after the Flower Class! Primed in XF-19 (I ran out around 95% through haha) Preshaded in XF-85 First grey on. A custom mix of XF-19, maybe a little lighter. Similar to what I used on the Flower. Post Shaded with lighter mixes. That was then masked off. Ready for the deck and underside! The deck was painted with essentially the same mix that I used for the dark grey on the Flower Class, I'm afraid I can't remember what I used. The Antifoul paint on the hull was again a custom mix of XF-85 and white, with a splash of blue. Both were postshaded with lighter mixes. She's had a coat of Klear and just need the waterline decals applying tomorrow before weathering can begin! __________________ Alex Don't judge a ship by the number of it's guns, but by the skill of it's crew.