Revell VIIC 1-72 scale my way... - Page 13

Siara · 02-14-08, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by von stauber

all along and it has inspired me to give it a go. I'm beginning to gather all the add-ons and I remember a post a bit ago where you mentioned that if you purchase the Nautilus wood deck you need to also purchase an additional item for it to install correctly (yankee pressure hull kit maybe?) did I misunderstand? 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!

Thank You Von Stauber

, it is my pleasure to know so many guys enjoy the thread.

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...

HunterICX · 02-14-08, 06:28 PM

Lets hope it does Siara, it looks promising.

HunterICX

gman223 · 02-15-08, 12:35 AM

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.

Siara · 02-16-08, 05:35 AM

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...

Siara · 02-16-08, 11:33 AM

It needs delicate sanding along the surface , bit along the edges and coat of primer to finish the job.
On inside few ribs will be added also.

TBC...

Sabalo · 02-16-08, 01:30 PM

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!

Siara · 02-16-08, 03:22 PM

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...

gman223 · 02-17-08, 06:30 PM

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

Siara · 02-18-08, 06:22 PM

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...

Swat · 02-19-08, 10:19 AM

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!

Siara · 02-21-08, 01:28 PM

Thanks Swat.

The stern torpedo doors are nonexistent in the revell kit , so i have made it out of styrene discs.

TBC...

Siara · 02-23-08, 06:29 AM

fine filer aplied and sanded. Primer should sort all the micro imperfections.

Started adding various pieces from Eduard PE.

TBC...

Siara · 02-23-08, 02:42 PM

TBC...

bert8for3 · 02-23-08, 06:32 PM

Awesome. ... what kind of filler is that you're using? Looks real fine.

Siara · 02-23-08, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bert8for3

Awesome. ... what kind of filler is that you're using? Looks real fine.

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.

02-14-08, 06:28 PM	#182
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Lets hope it does Siara, it looks promising. HunterICX __________________

02-16-08, 05:35 AM	#184
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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... __________________ Master Models

02-16-08, 11:33 AM	#185
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It needs delicate sanding along the surface , bit along the edges and coat of primer to finish the job. On inside few ribs will be added also. TBC... __________________ Master Models

02-16-08, 01:30 PM	#186
Sabalo Mate Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: London Posts: 58 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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... __________________ Master Models Last edited by Siara; 02-16-08 at 06:32 PM.

02-15-08, 12:35 AM	#183
gman223 Swabbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 5 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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.

02-17-08, 06:30 PM	#188
gman223 Swabbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 5 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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

02-18-08, 06:22 PM	#189
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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... __________________ Master Models

02-19-08, 10:19 AM	#190
Swat 中国水兵 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Czech Republic Prague Posts: 286 Downloads: 224 Uploads: 0	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! __________________ First Patrol Of U-21 Part 1:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqBqInzBaGc First Patrol Of U-21 Part 2:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWqyTaomDjM

02-21-08, 01:28 PM	#191
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks Swat. The stern torpedo doors are nonexistent in the revell kit , so i have made it out of styrene discs. TBC... __________________ Master Models

02-23-08, 06:29 AM	#192
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	fine filer aplied and sanded. Primer should sort all the micro imperfections. Started adding various pieces from Eduard PE. TBC... __________________ Master Models Last edited by Siara; 02-23-08 at 06:52 AM.

02-23-08, 02:42 PM	#193
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Driveshafts TBC... __________________ Master Models

02-23-08, 06:32 PM	#194
bert8for3 Ace of the Deep Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,124 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	Awesome. ... what kind of filler is that you're using? Looks real fine.