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SUBS: other / Re: SLC "maiale" 1/400 scale WIP
« Last post by SG on 12 Jun , 2023, 10:31 »
Hi! it's been a while. Reprised the work at the Maiale factory. This time i dealt with the two seats and the wooden block that counterbalanced the engine weight (below).






I sculpted two versions of the front seat (a,b) and the rear seat (c) (that acted as a base for the wooden block) from styrene square rods. The wooden block (d) is a composition of a styrene main body and a 0.05 mm-thin brass base. I test-fitted the seats onto the SLC body (e), the outcome is pretty convincing. I am very grateful to Glenn (Cauley) for sending over pics of the Italeri 1:35 kit (above pic, f) with measures that proved fundamental for the build. Usual comparison pic for my friend Falo.



 
Next step will be the tail section. A Hard nut to crack i suppose.


Cheers,


SG


PS: Blog's updated, remember to scroll the page to the bottom to see the latest edit in case you visit  (https://3xblackcats.wordpress.com/side-projects/ )
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TYPE VII / Re: 1/400 U-48 WIP
« Last post by SG on 30 Mar , 2023, 00:14 »
Thank you Dougie!  ;)
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TYPE VII / Re: 1/400 U-48 WIP
« Last post by dougie47 on 29 Mar , 2023, 14:30 »
Hi SG,
Really greta work. Congatulations on finishing the 88mm, it is a milestone in your project and you must be proud.
Cheers,
Dougie
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TYPE VII / Re: 1/400 U-48 WIP
« Last post by SG on 29 Mar , 2023, 13:50 »
Thanks for the kind words Falo! Am happy you liked my 88. It's been a great adventure. I totally agree with you: that plastic gun is really awful ;D ;D ;D 
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TYPE VII / Re: 1/400 U-48 WIP
« Last post by falo on 29 Mar , 2023, 09:49 »
"The bottom left pic compares the gun to its sibling provided in the submarine kit."


Hello SG,

in contrast, the original from the kit is nothing more than a lump of plastic. I am at a loss for words for your skill and patience.

Best regards
falo
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TYPE VII / Re: 1/400 U-48 WIP
« Last post by SG on 28 Mar , 2023, 14:43 »
The gun has finally been completed, mission accomplished. The final assembly wasn't free from surprises and collateral damage, with several details breaking, detaching or simply flying off  ;D . All was patiently re-crafted, repaired and assembled again. Particular care was given to reproduce faithfully the lines for the muzzle cap and the breech plug. Here's the result:



Below: Gulliver is manning the gun, Falo! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D



The gun was then dry-fitted to its pedestal. Both will be kept separated until their final assembly onto the submarine deck. The leaning forward is due to the unstable dry-fitting and it's just temporary. The bottom left pic compares the gun to its sibling provided in the submarine kit. Now you know the reason why i threw myself into this 9-year project and was so stubborn not to abandon it despite the high-and-lows of life  ;D ;D .  I would like to dedicate this important achievement to all of you and in particular to Tore. All my gratitude for the support received all over these years goes to our Dougie Martindale, to fellow modellers Marek Targowicz at Shelf Oddity, EJ Foeth at ontheslipway.com and to Mr Kai Steenbuck at the Deutsches U-Boot Museum. A toast to you all!




Cheers,


SG


PS the blog's updated: https://3xblackcats.wordpress.com/2015/01/26/8-8-cm45-3-46-sk-c35-gun/ . Once again, remember to scroll down to the bottom to see the latest progress if you decide to visit.
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TYPE IX / Re: IXC 40 Revell 1/144
« Last post by falo on 25 Mar , 2023, 02:28 »
Hi Dougie, hi SG,


The kit is already listed on the Revell homepage and the price is in my opinion with just under 25.00 euros also o.k. I suspect that Eduard will already have the etched parts set ready when Revell starts selling it.


Many greetings
falo


https://www.revell.de/en/products/modelmaking/ships/submarines/german-submarine-type-ix-c-40-u190.html
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TYPE VII / Re: 1/400 U-48 WIP
« Last post by SG on 20 Mar , 2023, 13:48 »
Quote from: falo on 20 Mar , 2023, 12:32
I would not have believed that Gulliver now also travels in the submarine.

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D  my pleasure, Falo. Thanks for dropping by!

Quote from: falo on 20 Mar , 2023, 12:32
(the novel character of J. Swift I mean)

 PS: It's definitely him,  Alex and his "droogs" friends are not allowed on board ;D ;D ;D .
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TYPE VII / Re: 1/400 U-48 WIP
« Last post by falo on 20 Mar , 2023, 12:32 »
Hi SG,

my God, I would not have believed that Gulliver (the novel character of J. Swift I mean) now also travels in the submarine. Thank you for the photo it impressed me and pleased that you thought of me   ;)

Many greetings
falo
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ALL other U-boats / Re: Robbe`s type XXI, 1/40, U-2511.
« Last post by Bad Karma on 19 Mar , 2023, 07:31 »
Hi Dougie,
Vanguard from OTW??

Working on the Navigation lights. I am going for the more tradional way. Red for left, green for right.
These leds are watertight, i am using the same leds for my 3D printed street lights, only they are warm white.


The Bronco manual way.


Example. The commissioning of U-2332. The Oberleutnant zur See is Dieter Bornkessel.


Dieter Bornkessel on the right with his former Commander from U-354, Karl-Heinz Herbschleb.


Have a nice Sunday.

Regards,

Ron.
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