To me, because of the impact it had on me growing up, the only Nautilus ...is the Disney Nautilus.
I purchased this kit from Nautilus Dry-docks which I believe was mastered from The incredible Scott Brodeen sculpt used in the Master Replicas display piece released many years ago.
I wanted the model to reflect the original filming miniature as best I could. The building is straight forward...however, I made a number of modifications to allow for my lighting and other effects.
The model's upper and lower hull are going together securely via Four hidden screws and the front spear which locks everything in place.
The model was primed in flat black and given a base coat of brass. Then I did the weathering. Many layers of weathering was involved, based on pictures available of the studio miniature.
I didn't want that horrid "blue-white" glow by using white LEDs. I used warm white LEDS. The lights are all independent of themselves.
The lighting is my own and NOT a kit.
The model features a working screw and sound effects as well.
The "breathers" Swap out to simulate closed and open displays.
