New 1/350 Astute model

Bill Nichols · 10-28-10, 09:03 PM

Should go nicely with Airfix's 1/350 Trafalgar

http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=HY83509

FIREWALL · 10-28-10, 10:49 PM

Hi Bill

Does it include sand to run it aground ?

Seriously it looks cool. Thx for posting.

Axeman3d · 10-29-10, 03:34 AM

It's a lumpy looking sucker, isn't it? Those paint and decal guides are sometimes the best schematics and drawings available of a sub, it's difficult to get that sort of thing easily. As a 3D modeler these layouts showing all sides are invaluable when you want to make a CG version.

Herr-Berbunch · 10-29-10, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by FIREWALL

Hi Bill

Does it include sand to run it aground ?

Seriously it looks cool. Thx for posting.

I notice that both the boxes shown contain images near the shore... they must've known!

Frying Tiger · 10-29-10, 08:41 AM

Yes, thanks Bill for the image! (grin) Interesting how you could easily guess it was a Royal Navy sub just from the design. It resembles some of the WWII subs with the uneven deck line of the superstructure.

Looks like a bit of a pain to model. Hopefully I'll have a reason to some day!

TLAM Strike · 10-29-10, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Axeman3d

It's a lumpy looking sucker, isn't it? Those paint and decal guides are sometimes the best schematics and drawings available of a sub, it's difficult to get that sort of thing easily. As a 3D modeler these layouts showing all sides are invaluable when you want to make a CG version.

Very true. I've done that a few times.

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Originally Posted by Frying Tiger

Looks like a bit of a pain to model. Hopefully I'll have a reason to some day!

Your telling me! It took me a few days and I still didn't get it quite right...

Frying Tiger · 10-29-10, 10:48 AM

That's not bad TLAM, given how poor most of the references have been. I hadn't realized the aft casing is so high, or that the sail has it's widest beam well aft of center. Pretty cool looking sub.

Axeman3d · 10-29-10, 04:07 PM

I wouldn't want to be forced to model it, thats for sure. That curious set of curves on the upper casing would need reworked so many times to get it looking right it would soon cease to be fun. I think you've done a pretty decnt job with your version, it is recognisable and thats pretty good going. Until I saw that decal sheet i didn't realise just how long the sail is and how tall the main casing is.

Bill Nichols · 10-29-10, 04:46 PM

I can't help to wonder why the casing rises toward the stern. What might they have under there?

FIREWALL · 10-29-10, 05:14 PM

Sauna ?

US boats have soda pop and ice cream machines.

XabbaRus · 10-30-10, 12:03 PM

I think it is something to do with the reactor.

I'm sure someone can tell us.

10-28-10, 09:03 PM	#1
Bill Nichols Master of Defense Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,502 Downloads: 125 Uploads: 0	New 1/350 Astute model Should go nicely with Airfix's 1/350 Trafalgar http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=HY83509 __________________ My Dangerous Waters website:

10-28-10, 10:49 PM	#2
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Hi Bill Does it include sand to run it aground ? Seriously it looks cool. Thx for posting. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

10-29-10, 08:41 AM	#5
Frying Tiger Sonalysts Man Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Waterford, CT Posts: 113 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yes, thanks Bill for the image! (grin) Interesting how you could easily guess it was a Royal Navy sub just from the design. It resembles some of the WWII subs with the uneven deck line of the superstructure. Looks like a bit of a pain to model. Hopefully I'll have a reason to some day! __________________ *Roger "Frying Tiger"* Long** Art Lead Sonalysts Combat Simulations "the atom-powered submarine: Her engines were to be a miracle of speed and power, her sides strong enough to withstand any blow... The mind of man had thought of everything - except that which was beyond his comprehension!"

10-29-10, 10:48 AM	#7
Frying Tiger Sonalysts Man Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Waterford, CT Posts: 113 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That's not bad TLAM, given how poor most of the references have been. I hadn't realized the aft casing is so high, or that the sail has it's widest beam well aft of center. Pretty cool looking sub. __________________ *Roger "Frying Tiger"* Long** Art Lead Sonalysts Combat Simulations "the atom-powered submarine: Her engines were to be a miracle of speed and power, her sides strong enough to withstand any blow... The mind of man had thought of everything - except that which was beyond his comprehension!"

10-29-10, 04:46 PM	#9
Bill Nichols Master of Defense Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,502 Downloads: 125 Uploads: 0	I can't help to wonder why the casing rises toward the stern. What might they have under there? __________________ My Dangerous Waters website:

10-29-10, 03:34 AM	#3
Axeman3d Machinist's Mate Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 127 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	It's a lumpy looking sucker, isn't it? Those paint and decal guides are sometimes the best schematics and drawings available of a sub, it's difficult to get that sort of thing easily. As a 3D modeler these layouts showing all sides are invaluable when you want to make a CG version.

10-29-10, 04:07 PM	#8
Axeman3d Machinist's Mate Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 127 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	I wouldn't want to be forced to model it, thats for sure. That curious set of curves on the upper casing would need reworked so many times to get it looking right it would soon cease to be fun. I think you've done a pretty decnt job with your version, it is recognisable and thats pretty good going. Until I saw that decal sheet i didn't realise just how long the sail is and how tall the main casing is.

10-29-10, 05:14 PM	#10
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Sauna ? US boats have soda pop and ice cream machines. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

10-30-10, 12:03 PM	#11
XabbaRus Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,330 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I think it is something to do with the reactor. I'm sure someone can tell us. __________________