The launching of the USS Puffer (SS-268) diorama COMPLETE.

DUSTER

Member since
August 2007
From: back country of SO-CAL, at the birth place of Naval Aviation

Posted by DUSTER on Saturday, May 7, 2016 1:02 AM

words are superfluous

Steve

Building the perfect model---just not quite yet Confused

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modelcrazy

Member since
July 2014

Posted by modelcrazy on Saturday, May 7, 2016 12:28 AM

I completed the Puffer. Now she’s already for the contest. Picture heavy and as usual comments and critiques welcome.

Steve

The actual Puffer

My rendition of the photo

Steve

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DUSTER

Member since
August 2007
From: back country of SO-CAL, at the birth place of Naval Aviation

Posted by DUSTER on Friday, May 6, 2016 11:51 AM

Good-er and good-er. Yes

The figures make the dio. look top drawer

Steve

Building the perfect model---just not quite yet Confused

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steve5

Member since
July 2013

Posted by steve5 on Sunday, May 1, 2016 8:52 PM

this just gets better and better

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modelcrazy

Member since
July 2014

Posted by modelcrazy on Sunday, May 1, 2016 8:08 PM

Thanks gentlemen,

I received the N scale guys and at first I thought they were way too small. I compared them with the stern picture I have to the size of the props.

They look right so I painted them up and attached them to the base.

I also removed the flags I installed because they were too small. I will print out some new larger ones and install them. It looks like the flags are as big as the men.

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

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allan

Member since
June 2003
From: Cavite, Philippines

Posted by allan on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 8:50 AM

Always amazed at your works. They look real!

No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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rdiaz

Member since
January 2015

Posted by rdiaz on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 5:22 AM

I'm not into subs really, but been following this thread closely just because of the awesome job you're doing. People who make dioramas never cease to amaze me, the amount of creativity required to successfully miniaturize real world objects and effects is huge...

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steve5

Member since
July 2013

Posted by steve5 on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 12:13 AM

man I love what you are doing here , can't wait to see more progress

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modelcrazy

Member since
July 2014

Posted by modelcrazy on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 11:27 PM

Tonight I finished the dock spray and worked on the base framing. I also purchased the Labelle four engine crewman pack for the bow and stern line handlers.

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

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modelcrazy

Member since
July 2014

Posted by modelcrazy on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 2:55 PM

Here they are from Hobbylinc.

http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/lbl/lbl7502.htm

http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/lbl/lbl7501.htm

They look perfect, but it shows only one guy and says there are 2 in the pack. I don't know if both of these guys are in one pack of if there are 2 similar per pack.

Although I'm not paying over $8 shipping for a $7 item.

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

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modelcrazy

Member since
July 2014

Posted by modelcrazy on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 2:11 PM

Yeah, I was looking at those for 1/350 figures for the Johnston and Eugen. I found some guys that look perfect, just maybe not the right pose, but I may be able to work with them. I'll put up a link as soon as I get back to the computer.

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

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hogfanfs

Member since
May 2013
From: From the Mit, but live in Mason, O high ho

Posted by hogfanfs on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 10:31 AM

Steve,

Check here at Shapeways: Here

Look like they may have something that will meet your needs.

Hope this helps.

Bruce

On the bench: 1/48 Eduard MiG-21MF

1/35 Takom Merkava Mk.I

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modelcrazy

Member since
July 2014

Posted by modelcrazy on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 8:09 AM

I'm trying to find some figures for the bow and stern line handlers that will look right. I think that will add a since of size and realism. Problem is there aren’t a lot in 1/144 and N scale varies so much.

This is not the Puffer, but you can see the bow line handlers.

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

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templar1099

Member since
December 2015
From: providence ,r.i.

Posted by templar1099 on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 6:41 AM

Man, you nailed it.

"le plaisir delicieux et toujours nouveau d'une occupation inutile"

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Modelrob

Member since
October 2015

Posted by Modelrob on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 6:14 AM

This project just gets better and better everytime I check in on it. The wave came out great. This is one of those projects that makes me want to push what I can do.

Thanks for sharing

Robert

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fox

Member since
January 2007
From: Narvon, Pa.

Posted by fox on Monday, April 25, 2016 10:20 PM

OUTSTANDING work Steve!!! Bow Down

I'd love to be at the show you take it to and see the looks on the judges faces. On the other hand, glad I won't be there getting my butt kicked. Wink

Jim Captain

Main WIP:

On the Bench: Artesania Latina (aka) Artists in the Latrine 1/75 Bluenose II

I keep hitting "escape", but I'm still here.

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modelcrazy

Member since
July 2014

Posted by modelcrazy on Monday, April 25, 2016 7:34 PM

Thanks guys, I really appreciate you following and the support.

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

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Bakster

Member since
July 2014
From: Franklin Wi

Posted by Bakster on Monday, April 25, 2016 6:57 PM

MC, that is looking awesome. Way to go.

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greentracker98

Member since
October 2009
From: Oil City, PA

Posted by greentracker98 on Monday, April 25, 2016 2:04 PM

That is great, nice job, he says looking at his 1/72 Gato submarine

A.K.A. Ken Making Modeling Great Again

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goldhammer

Member since
August 2014
From: Willamette Valley, Oregon

Posted by goldhammer on Monday, April 25, 2016 8:14 AM

Great Job on her!!

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Tanker - Builder

Member since
June 2014
From: New Braunfels , Texas

Posted by Tanker - Builder on Monday, April 25, 2016 7:36 AM

MC.

Gotta tell you .This is all wet ! ! LOL.LOL.LOL. Nice job my friend . T.B.

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DUSTER

Member since
August 2007
From: back country of SO-CAL, at the birth place of Naval Aviation

Posted by DUSTER on Sunday, April 24, 2016 11:52 PM

To repeat what others have said……. This is HOT! and of course, Cool too.

Steve

Building the perfect model---just not quite yet Confused

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Silly_me

Member since
September 2015

Posted by Silly_me on Sunday, April 24, 2016 11:05 PM

Just.....wow.

Just because it should be used to show comparison again:

Hats off to you.

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modelcrazy

Member since
July 2014

Posted by modelcrazy on Sunday, April 24, 2016 10:21 PM

Thanks TB,

After another weekend I completed the sub and attached it in its place. I added the spray on the dock and hauling in lines after these photos were taken. All that needs to be done is dress up the dock cotton spray, add a boarder and have a plaque made up.

I’ll update final pictures when I get these done.

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

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Tanker - Builder

Member since
June 2014
From: New Braunfels , Texas

Posted by Tanker - Builder on Saturday, April 23, 2016 4:35 PM

Hoo Boy !

I was gonna suggest something for the water .You did it without my input YAY ! T.B.

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modelcrazy

Member since
July 2014

Posted by modelcrazy on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 10:41 PM

I worked some more on the bow and stern bunting tonight. After this dries I’ll paint the red, white and blue stripes. I also put the numbers on the inclinometer. I have searched and searched and cannot tell what the numbers are. It looks like 5, 4, 1, 6?, 7 and 8 from top to bottom. I guess in the end it really doesn’t matter.