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wow beauitful job!!!
Nick.
Here is a full size photo of the whole thing:
And a really big one:
What a stellar piece of work!! I’ve followed along from the beginning and think you’ve really done a superb job. The lighting really finished it off. You’re painting skills are top notch - every compartment looks so crisp and the colors just seem right.
In the pattern: Scale Shipyard's 1/48 Balao Class Sub! leaning out the list...NOT! Ha, added to it again - Viper MkVii, 1/32 THUD & F-15J plus a weekend madness build!
Pilotjohn - FANTASTIC!!!
I was following your build from the beginning and in fact it made get the kit and build it too! Thanks for posting your in progress and finished pics!
Very, very, very nice!!!!
Thank you everyone! It definitely made me a better modeler.
John
John, that is really something. I mean like really something.
I completely missed this thread, but what a treat to see it start to finish. I'd never heard of this kit, and you turned it into a showstopper. Who woulda thunk of lighting up the inside of a sub model.
Good for you. As you mentioned, display this with pride. You deserve it.
Did I mention those lights?
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unbelievable.. you definitly caught the "essence". now you have to dip the figures in rotten onion juice to simulate the smell after two weeks into the patrol....
Fantastic work John! I received mine at Christmas and I'm now in the planning stages. Your posts will be displayed on my big screen TV in my shop when I start on this beast.
What a fantastic model! Great details, figures add so much and the lighting is very cool. Now - where is this massive model displayed?
Thanks,
John, or anyone else who may know.....
What is the purpose of that barrel shaped object below the center of the control room floor? I have looked and looked but cannot come up with a definitive answer on this one.
I started 01/18/24 on my build and have 3 modules done so far. Working on the Rear crew quarters/mess right now. Yes, this is a beast but it will be well worth it.
I assume it's a well for the periscope to retract into
jeffpez I assume it's a well for the periscope to retract into
Could be. But then I thought, it's awfully big.
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Aha!
That is what was the lower retention well for the Periscope bottom. To protect it from errant feet etc.
Okay!
Do I need to say it? YES! That is one Beautiful piece of work!!
. Thanks
Tanker-Builder Aha! That is what was the lower retention well for the Periscope bottom. To protect it from errant feet etc.
I had wondered what the purpose of that was. Much appreciated
Well, a periscope is a hollow tube with some mirrors installed, the bottom of which is closed off, and a pile of telescoping tubes (like an extendible pointer or auto antenna) attached at the base.
So, you need a decent amount of hydraulic oil to get each of the sections to expand, and to contract, on demand.
The larger "sky" 'scope will have control ords and the like indie the optical part for getting precision angle measurments of stars and the like. The skinnier "attack" 'scope might have range-finding fittings.
Thanks for the insight Capt Mac . Makes sense now
JohnI see it looks like you elected to keep the clear portion off the starboard side. I've heard there is significant glare when installed. My intention is to cut away viewing areas for each module with that piece installed but I hear horror stories of how brittle the clear section is. Do you, or anywone else, have any tips on cutting this clear material? I have the fine hobby saws and Tamyia drill. If it's going to be a close to impossible task, I may install the whole clear piece and paint that side with viewing areas taped over.
There's some glare but not much. My regret with mine is not lighting the interior. I've never done that and was intimidated enough not to try. As each module was completed all of the amazing detail was easy to see and I didn't anticipate how dark everything would become once installed into the hull. It still makes an impressive display but I'm the only one who has any idea of all the detail that's lurking deep in the shadows. Painting any of the clear hull will only further darken the interior. Light it up!
Thanks for the info! I will be lighting it up inside with a minimum of 4 nano LED's per module, so I should be ok there. LoL, like you, I'm the only one who know of the intricate details (and girly photos). i have a vinyl cutting machine so I'll be able to create the "cut-away" masks prior to painting the starboard side. I guess we'll find out how brittle the clear is when I hollow out the limber holes.
I'm speculating at best and have no idea if what I'm going to say is in any way accurate but the clear plastic has a very solid and stiff feel to it. Put another way, I'm guessing it's very brittle. Best of luck to you.
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