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02-14-08, 03:57 PM | #181 | |
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To speed up the process , and to get even spacing between the wires ive scrapped the manual coiling of wire on vents. Instead i came up with the "table" for wire fixing. Now i can glue 2 vents onto wires at the same time. What do You think of my invention? Will it work? TBC... |
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02-14-08, 06:28 PM | #182 |
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Lets hope it does Siara, it looks promising.
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02-15-08, 12:35 AM | #183 |
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WOW, that was quick coming up with the vents and your "invention", do you sleep?
Looks like it should work, if I'm understanding how it works. |
02-16-08, 05:35 AM | #184 |
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For me the day isnt long enough Gman223 , trying to work , work on the model , play SH , and still maintain circle of friends isnt easy.
The vents completed. Unfortunately the invention didnt work as good as ive expected it. The idea is good , and probably will be perfect for bigger grilles , but for my 16 vents the pins were simply to thick. The spacing between wires is roughly 0,3mm and the pins are 0.4mm. At the end i had to coil the wires manualy. TBC... |
02-16-08, 11:33 AM | #185 |
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02-16-08, 01:30 PM | #186 |
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I have to repeat what Von Stauber wrote: .......thanks again for a great thread- not only for all the work you put in building the boot with such detail but the extra time it takes you to photo/upload/post etc is really appreciated!
I am waiting until you finish your model before start mine, because I am learning a lot from you! Thanks again! Last edited by Sabalo; 02-17-08 at 05:42 AM. |
02-16-08, 03:22 PM | #187 |
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Thanks guys.
I went so far with them vents i decided to make it good. Imitation of ducts inside the vents. Normal warm light was to much to take good snap , but with the help of cool , blue light it shows well. After it is all painted it will be more noticeable , as copper wires reflect the light now , and confuse my camera. TBC... Last edited by Siara; 02-16-08 at 06:32 PM. |
02-17-08, 06:30 PM | #188 |
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Those ducts behind the vents are great. Siara you definately have an eye for detail. Can't wait to see the progess on this boat
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02-18-08, 06:22 PM | #189 |
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Thanks again.
Now - the closer bow set of grilles was no problem at all. The stern set is diferent story. If i only did it before i got the hull joined. The access to the back 2 holes is obstructed by the rib glued in to reinforce the hull. Ive cut the openings dead on both sides of the rib. Another thing is - the weldline needs to be moved to line up with the rib. To get the "guts" behind the openings , two separate sections were made. I must say it wasnt easy trying to fit it through the little hole in the rib , but couple of frustrating hours later it looked like so: After the glue was set i filed , then sanded the grilles down to the point , when wires started showing. Now You can see from the picture below the thickness of the vents is not much more than the PE fited next to it. It looks much better than original set of grilles , and it was worth putting weeks work into it. TBC... |
02-19-08, 10:19 AM | #190 |
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You're obviously doing an extraordinary job there,mate!!!I just built my VIIC/41 as "from the box" model,but yours is going to be a real masterpiece!Keep up the good work!
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02-21-08, 01:28 PM | #191 |
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02-23-08, 06:29 AM | #192 |
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fine filer aplied and sanded. Primer should sort all the micro imperfections.
Started adding various pieces from Eduard PE. TBC... Last edited by Siara; 02-23-08 at 06:52 AM. |
02-23-08, 02:42 PM | #193 |
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02-23-08, 06:32 PM | #194 |
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Awesome. ... what kind of filler is that you're using? Looks real fine.
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02-23-08, 06:51 PM | #195 | |
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For general filling im using the Squadrons white , and for "making good" the MMD green its hard to beat. It sands beautifuly , and dries quick. It "sinks" a little while drying - so it pays to get the area treated to bit of white first. I only use the green for later stages of filling. |
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