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SUB/MISSION - Type XXI ......update........finally, screwed again.
Posted by disastermaster on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 11:00 PM

 Hey everyone!

      Been wanting to build this for over 25 years now.

https://i.imgur.com/MUMNH6S.png

I've been waiting to see if the Gateway doofup has moved out .....

before even starting this. 

     http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/funny/1/perverted-smiley.gifEverything seems to be running just fine now. 

While waiting around, I finally found a reasonably priced kit to replace the previous one that had the broken off tail section (the last inch or two) of the port stern, as shown in my last entry.

So.......  on with the follow up to "Sub-Assembly".

                   http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/war/submarine.gif   

https://i.imgur.com/PtBz9li.png         Finally  at last......

The first step is designing my own nameplate, so here is where it starts.

                              https://i.imgur.com/j0ZqMwn.png

                             It's 12 AM 

         More to come.............                                                  

         Heading to the counter top later today                                                                                                                                                                                                           

        

 

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GAF
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Posted by GAF on Thursday, August 1, 2024 11:21 AM

Very interesting, DM!  I look forward to your build.

An interesting side note: I found one of these in the local antique mall, but didn't buy it as I'm not a ship guy.  Guess I should have.  Big Smile

Gary

fox
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  • From: Narvon, Pa.
Posted by fox on Thursday, August 1, 2024 11:44 AM

Looking forward to seeing how you treat this. High expectations.Wink

Stay safe.

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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Posted by GMorrison on Thursday, August 1, 2024 12:19 PM

Cool!

Bill

 Modeling is an excuse to buy books.

 

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Posted by disastermaster on Thursday, August 1, 2024 2:38 PM

GAF

Very interesting, DM!  I look forward to your build.

An interesting side note: I found one of these in the local antique mall, but didn't buy it as I'm not a ship guy.  Guess I should have.  Big Smile

Gary

Hey Gary....

Antique mall?

Please, don't tell me how much$$$......

(but then again, how much?)

 

I'm headed to the gym soon so here's what I've done today.......before.

 

https://i.imgur.com/9LyQiKc.png
 
 
And after modification....
https://i.imgur.com/ucwRM9H.png
 
http://www.sherv.net/cm/page/hidden/yahoo/hidden-02.gifGot 'ya going?
            See if you can figure it out.
 

 

 https://i.imgur.com/LjRRaV1.png

 

 

 
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Posted by GMorrison on Thursday, August 1, 2024 4:55 PM

Did you get ther one with the interior?

Bill

 Modeling is an excuse to buy books.

 

GAF
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  • From: Anniston, AL
Posted by GAF on Thursday, August 1, 2024 10:34 PM

disastermaster

Hey Gary....

Antique mall?

Please, don't tell me how much$$$......

(but then again, how much?)

Well, I won't then (but it was $25, or about the cost of a McDonald's Big Mac).

Big Smile       

Gary                                                               

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Posted by disastermaster on Thursday, August 1, 2024 11:33 PM

GMorrison

Did you get ther one with the interior?

Bill

http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/word/hello-wave-smiley-emoticon.gif

No, this is not the 05078 kit.

This one is the 5081 full body version.

That's because I'm going to be working over the hull features.

Hope that doesn't disappoint you, : wink:but I think you'll like the end results

 

 https://i.imgur.com/LjRRaV1.png

 

 

 
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Posted by disastermaster on Thursday, August 1, 2024 11:47 PM


GAF

 disastermaster

Hey Gary....

Antique mall?

Please, don't tell me how much$$$......

(but then again, how much?)

 Well, I won't then (but it was $25, or about the cost of a McDonald's Big Mac).

Big Smile       

Gary                                                               

 
 
OK, now I feel better because that's the same amount I paid.
Sure glad I don't eat Big Macs anymore.... they're not good for you anyhow.
 
Went to work hammering on this side today.... http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/fighting/smack-self-in-the-head.gif
 
https://i.imgur.com/KlHYn9I.png
   http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/sport/weight-lifting-smiley-emoticon.gifGoing to the gym tomorrow and later I might
                                     be working the other side.
 


                                                         

 

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Posted by disastermaster on Friday, August 9, 2024 12:32 PM

fox

Looking forward to seeing how you treat this. High expectations.Wink

Stay safe.

Jim Captain

Might be a while Jim.
 
Believe it or not....
The day after putting this submission up all I get is......#*^@!?  I just knew it!
 
504 gateway time-out, 504 gateway time-out, 504 gateway time-out, EVERY DAY!

It's been a full week now. I don't know how this message might show up here but until someone somewhere gets this fixed I won't be doing any updates.

      Until then, good sailing

 https://i.imgur.com/LjRRaV1.png

 

 

 
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Posted by disastermaster on Friday, August 9, 2024 12:37 PM

fox

Looking forward to seeing how you treat this. High expectations.Wink

Stay safe.

Jim Captain

Might be a while Jim.
 
Believe it or not....
The day after putting this submission up all I get is...... 
 
504 gateway time-out 504 gateway time-out504 gateway time-out, EVERY DAY!

It's been a full week now. I don't know how this message might show up here but until someone somewhere gets this fixed I won't be doing any updates.

      Until then, good sailing

 

 https://i.imgur.com/LjRRaV1.png

 

 

 
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Posted by GMorrison on Friday, August 9, 2024 3:27 PM

DM I feel the same way!

Look down the list of recent posts and it doesn't take long to get to"x days ago".

FM take note- this is a problem.

There's a great publication about the Type 21. Mine unfortunately got ruined in a rain storm, but I still have my model. I loved it.

The French had one that served in the Suez Crisis.

Bill

 Modeling is an excuse to buy books.

 

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Posted by disastermaster on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 2:06 PM

GMorrison

DM I feel the same way!

Look down the list of recent posts and it doesn't take long to get to"x days ago".

FM take note- this is a problem.

There's a great publication about the Type 21. Mine unfortunately got ruined in a rain storm, but I still have my model. I loved it.

The French had one that served in the Suez Crisis.

Bill

 
http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/hello/little-cutie-says-hello-smiley-emoticon.gifHey Bill,
 
https://i.imgur.com/yoDua5t.png
Looking down the hatch (internet) I have found and saved hundreds or more http://th948.photobucket.com/albums/ad322/virtuedlegacy/Smileys/th_duck.gifdry pictures of the type XXI.
 
Now, on another note.
 
            Well strangely, it looks like we're back on our feet.
                                 or not.........but for how long next time?
https://i.imgur.com/VPxwhlQ.png
 
While enduring the obvious 504 flip-flop problem,
 I've Been slowly working on my submission project off and on.
Maybe tomorrow or next week http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q482/GlamGolden/Silly%20Smileys/writing1-smiley.gifI'll update this......
but only time (504) will tell.
 
So when I click this entry Doh emoticon (Hand gesture emoticons) will a 504 timeout pop up and obliterate this message (as it has previously done a dozen times or more).
 
Have a good day and may you have many, many happy 504's.
 As for today, I'm headed back to the gym.
 
 
DAILY? 504 UPDATES
 
(update for tuesday 08/13/24)
Running slow again today.
 
(update, wed 08/14/24)
Running slow again today.
 
(update for thursday 08/15/24)
slow, 34 seconds to viewing
 
(update for friday 08/16/24)
504 timeout @1:08 pm eastcoast
had to refresh page to get here
 
(update for saturday 08/17/24)
slow, 42 seconds to viewing at 3:21 pm
 
(update for sunday 08/18/24)
slow, 40 seconds to viewing
 
(update for monday 08/19/24 1:10 pm.)
slower,1 minute 24 seconds to viewing
 
(update for tuesday 08/20/24 2:40 p.m.)
slow, 51 seconds to viewing
 
(update for wed 08/21/24 12:54 p.m.)
slow, 48 seconds to viewing
 
(update for thur 08/22/24 12:55 p.m. east coast)
slow, 42 seconds to viewing
 
(update for Friday 08/23/24 2:21 p.m. east coast)
slow, at least it's getting relatively consistent...47 seconds to viewing
 
(update for Saturday 08/24/24 4:05 p.m. east coast)
it's getting relatively consistent...42 seconds to viewing
                     
(update for Sunday 08/25/24 3:09 p.m. east coast)
Today it's a bit better....32 seconds to viewing
 
(update for Monday 08/26/24 1:13 p.m. east coast)
...42 seconds to viewing
 
(update for Tuesday 08/27/24 2:30 p.m. east coast)
...42 seconds to viewing
 
So far, 11 days since my last 504
Looks like it's going to stay in the 40 second range
 
(update for wed 08/28/24 3:10 p.m.)
 .......48 seconds to viewing
 
Missed Thursday, 08/29/24
 
(update for friday 08/30/24 2:53 p.m.)
 .......32 seconds to viewing
 
(update for Saturday 08/31/24 2:04 p.m.)
 .......47 seconds to viewing
 
 
 But, it used to be instantly http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSHXM9jU8Hp6Xm_BEBsXtkV-akfzvTjLdGVeWlv0uEgDy1bELtWKbhJ

Even at these performance rates........
Finescale Forums may still be slowly dying.
 
No sub mission update here until this gets permanently fixed.
 
Meanwhile, over at Free time Hobbies and KitMaker - life goes on..............
 

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Posted by disastermaster on Friday, September 13, 2024 1:08 AM

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(I HATE THIS DAMN SITE, I'VE HAD TO POST THIS TWICE and I got the same stupid results)

                            No Pictures

                 Started back on this last night from Thursday, August 1, 2024 11:47 PM

 Went over the hull parts adding some more dents and dings, then some make shift ballast to help keep the project from rolling around and on an even keel.

Fitment check using rubber bands..........

 

Next check, it's all held in place using my $.99 modified turkey baster, some small pieces of dense foam and filled with fine sized #9 bird shot ballast. It's all secured with some zip ties (securely attached) to the port side. It's a perfect fit.

                                                                         

                                              2 more close ups

                                                        

 

Forgot to mention.

The pieces of sprue you see were added to upper and lower hull areas for a better fit.

Mainly, it helps to give a more stable connection with/to the main deck.

 

 

Below, both sides placed together complete with added torpedo tubes and ballast.....

The one on the left is my ploy to actually eject a metal fish.

                                     

 

If the forum starts having hot flashes again, I'll just check in from time to time with another update.

                                                                           

                                                                              http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/no/wagging-finger-no-no-smiley-emoticon.gif

                         I AM DONE HERE!

                                      DONE

                                          DONE

                                              DONE

                                                GONE!

  Did I say GONE........ YES!

                                                             http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/halloween/zombie-hand.gif

                   SAYONARA!

 

 

 

 

 

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