Here's one for Neal in 1/350th scale.

ET2SN · 05-08-23, 02:48 PM

There are several sources for 1/350th scale standing figures.

2D photoetch (pre-painted). I'm pretty sure Verlinden did this first but there are sets from several companies out there.

2D plastic. Tamiya and (I think?) Hobby Boss have sets available for WWII battleships.

3D printed plastic/resin. You can find multiple sets at Shapeways but I haven't ordered any, yet. Shapeways can be a great resource but they can also be a solid pain to order from.

Keep in mind that a 1/350th scale standing figure is about the size of a small tick.

I added a topside PO and a duty officer to my FLT III 688 many years ago and they're still hanging out.

I glued their feet to the deck by dipping their shoes in some Elmer's Rubber Glue then quickly stuck them in position while the glue was still wet. The glue is thick enough to keep them standing tall until it dries and you don't have worry about the glue fogging the paint.
With details this size, plan that you're going to lose at least one of them at some point.

The rubber glue is easy to remove if this happens.

Now that I think about it, the rubber glue would also work well if you're installing stuff like photo etch side rails and small antennas.

Meanwhile, check that Ebay link in the first post if you're still on the fence about ordering it.
As of today (5/8) there are still a butt ton of those kits available from mainland China.

ET2SN · 05-09-23, 07:20 PM

Having some fun with that propulsor/ducted screw.

Bronco must have given up with the Seawolf's propulsion system.

The pieces you get are pretty neat and have an excellent fit. You get the outer duct, the inner stator, and the outer stator and hub. Either this thing runs on electro/magneto/pump jet tech or, something's missing.

I was goofing with cleaning and fitting these three parts, when it hit me.

It was time to make the call and build it as a ducted pump jet.

In my stash, I have an almost-completed Hobby Boss Yassen class SSGN, also in 1/350th scale (kit # 83526). The Yassen kit came with two options, a large-ish standard screw and a very fiddly ducted pump jet. From civilian intel, it sounds like the design bureau made a big stink about the pump jet but they couldn't get it to work. So, the first hull has the standard screw (which is how I'm building the Yassen).

THIS IS WHY YOU NEVER THROW OUT SPARE PARTS.

I opened the box for the Yassen and found the pump jet's plastic impeller. It looks slightly small and it would take some major surgery, but there's enough room to fit the impeller blades between the Seawolf's stators.

The only tricky part is that you'll have to drill out the center of the impeller's hub. I opened my case of regular drill bits and found that a 7/16th's inch drill made a tight fit with the impeller's mounting hole, so that was what I would use to remove most of the hub. Take your time and drill slowly, the impeller hub is going to become very delicate as you remove the plastic.
Eventually, the drill bit should cut out enough of the plastic so the center of the hub will just pop off leaving the impeller blades and the outer "ring" of the hub. Unfortunately, you aren't done yet. You'll need to drill a 1/8th inch hole (at least) to mount the impeller blades on the Seawolf's main shaft and keep them centered. This may be a good time to break out a miniature/jeweler's round or rat-tail file.

This why I enjoy scratch building and modding small parts. It feels great when it works.

Now, its down to paint. The duct and the cap of the impeller and stators will be painted in NATO Black. The impeller blades will get a thin coat of Titanium Gold and for the stators, I still haven't decided. Either Titanium Silver or Dull Aluminum.

August · 06-01-23, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ET2SN

There are several sources for 1/350th scale standing figures.

3/16ths is awful tiny. You won't be painting eyebrows and uniform details that is for sure!

mapuc · 06-01-23, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by August

3/16ths is awful tiny. You won't be painting eyebrows and uniform details that is for sure!

You can-under a microscope and with nano brushes.
(The cost is of course an another story)

Markus

August · 06-02-23, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by mapuc

You can-under a microscope and with nano brushes.
(The cost is of course an another story)

Markus

But what would be the point if you need a microscope to even see those tiny details? I guess Neal could issue huge magnifying glasses to visitors.

05-08-23, 02:48 PM	#1
ET2SN Ocean Warrior Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 2,652 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 0	There are several sources for 1/350th scale standing figures. 2D photoetch (pre-painted). I'm pretty sure Verlinden did this first but there are sets from several companies out there. 2D plastic. Tamiya and (I think?) Hobby Boss have sets available for WWII battleships. 3D printed plastic/resin. You can find multiple sets at Shapeways but I haven't ordered any, yet. Shapeways can be a great resource but they can also be a solid pain to order from. Keep in mind that a 1/350th scale standing figure is about the size of a small tick. I added a topside PO and a duty officer to my FLT III 688 many years ago and they're still hanging out. I glued their feet to the deck by dipping their shoes in some Elmer's Rubber Glue then quickly stuck them in position while the glue was still wet. The glue is thick enough to keep them standing tall until it dries and you don't have worry about the glue fogging the paint. With details this size, plan that you're going to lose at least one of them at some point. The rubber glue is easy to remove if this happens. Now that I think about it, the rubber glue would also work well if you're installing stuff like photo etch side rails and small antennas. Meanwhile, check that Ebay link in the first post if you're still on the fence about ordering it. As of today (5/8) there are still a butt ton of those kits available from mainland China. Last edited by ET2SN; 05-08-23 at 03:47 PM.

05-09-23, 07:20 PM	#2
ET2SN Ocean Warrior Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 2,652 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 0	Having some fun with that propulsor/ducted screw. Bronco must have given up with the Seawolf's propulsion system. The pieces you get are pretty neat and have an excellent fit. You get the outer duct, the inner stator, and the outer stator and hub. Either this thing runs on electro/magneto/pump jet tech or, something's missing. I was goofing with cleaning and fitting these three parts, when it hit me. It was time to make the call and build it as a ducted pump jet. In my stash, I have an almost-completed Hobby Boss Yassen class SSGN, also in 1/350th scale (kit # 83526). The Yassen kit came with two options, a large-ish standard screw and a very fiddly ducted pump jet. From civilian intel, it sounds like the design bureau made a big stink about the pump jet but they couldn't get it to work. So, the first hull has the standard screw (which is how I'm building the Yassen). THIS IS WHY YOU NEVER THROW OUT SPARE PARTS. I opened the box for the Yassen and found the pump jet's plastic impeller. It looks slightly small and it would take some major surgery, but there's enough room to fit the impeller blades between the Seawolf's stators. The only tricky part is that you'll have to drill out the center of the impeller's hub. I opened my case of regular drill bits and found that a 7/16th's inch drill made a tight fit with the impeller's mounting hole, so that was what I would use to remove most of the hub. Take your time and drill slowly, the impeller hub is going to become very delicate as you remove the plastic. Eventually, the drill bit should cut out enough of the plastic so the center of the hub will just pop off leaving the impeller blades and the outer "ring" of the hub. Unfortunately, you aren't done yet. You'll need to drill a 1/8th inch hole (at least) to mount the impeller blades on the Seawolf's main shaft and keep them centered. This may be a good time to break out a miniature/jeweler's round or rat-tail file. This why I enjoy scratch building and modding small parts. It feels great when it works. Now, its down to paint. The duct and the cap of the impeller and stators will be painted in NATO Black. The impeller blades will get a thin coat of Titanium Gold and for the stators, I still haven't decided. Either Titanium Silver or Dull Aluminum.