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Offline dbauer

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Re: U 505
« Reply #30 on: 13 Nov , 2012, 08:06 »
Hi!
I am trying to post some pics for you guys but every time I try it says my files are too big!!!
HELP!!!!!
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« Reply #31 on: 15 Nov , 2012, 00:40 »
You've GOT to reduce filesize. We have limited resources here ya know! ;D

Here's a free, easy to use program that will let you batch-process a whole bunch at once: 

http://pixresizer.en.softonic.com/

I use it at work and home.
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Re: U 505
« Reply #32 on: 27 Nov , 2012, 07:52 »
Here is a photo! This Boot is 42 inches long!
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Re: U 505
« Reply #33 on: 27 Nov , 2012, 07:53 »
Some more!
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« Reply #34 on: 27 Nov , 2012, 07:54 »
And some more! Tower and Wintergarten roughed out.  Front of tower is Revell Type VIIC/41! Wintergarten is Combat Models. Tower from C.M. is unuseable! So I had to cut and putty!
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Re: U 505
« Reply #35 on: 01 Dec , 2012, 01:27 »
Great to see the pix. Nice work. Worth the effort of cutting and reputtying.
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Re: U 505
« Reply #36 on: 01 Dec , 2012, 07:43 »
Danke Sehr,  mein Kammerad !
I have the skin on the pressure hull now. I am moving foward  and getting the plumbing done on top of the Pressure Hull.  I will get more pics soon...
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Dan
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Re: U 505
« Reply #37 on: 01 Dec , 2012, 16:32 »
Good detail, it will pay off. Standing by for pics...
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Re: U 505
« Reply #38 on: 09 Dec , 2012, 16:48 »
More Progress...
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Re: U 505
« Reply #39 on: 09 Dec , 2012, 16:51 »
Hi All!
I have the major work roughed out now. The basic deck is on. Now all the detail;  large and small to do! Alot done, but alot still do . As you all know.....
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Re: U 505
« Reply #40 on: 09 Dec , 2012, 20:13 »
Looking great Dan!  I can't wait to see this one finished.
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Re: U 505
« Reply #41 on: 10 Dec , 2012, 00:47 »
Excellent work Dan.  I bet there is a lot of scratchbuilding to get through on this build.  It is nice to see a large scale Type IX, wish RoG would release a 1/72 scale one; they would sell out pretty fast I think.
 
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« Reply #42 on: 12 Dec , 2012, 10:18 »
Hi Greif!
Thank you for the comments! I have been wanting to do a 1/72 U-505 for some time. Getting all the research together is key in a project like this. I live about 12 hours away from the U-505 itself.  I went to see it in it's new home in 2010. It was a trip I would recommend to anyone.  Note that the Boot has some accuracy issues, it is still awesome to see. The photos people have sent me including my great friend Dougie, and the photos and videos I have seen on the internet have been a great help.  WWII veterans have also helped but memories fad after 60 plus years.
I am now working on deck details. Then on to the detail on the hull including Trop doors bow and stern.  All the rivets, seams, and welds are a major undertaking all by themselves. So as you can see I have lots to do yet. Bored, I don't think so...
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Dan
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Re: U 505
« Reply #43 on: 13 Dec , 2012, 01:06 »
Hi Dan, the U-505 exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry is a real treat to see.  I am from Crystal Lake, IL - though I live in Germany now - which is a little over an hour's drive from the museum, on a good traffic day.  As a child and young man I went there several times and aleways spent most of the hours spent there looking at U-505.  The museum has done an outstanding job with the display and it is gratifying the see the uboot out of the weather, which is very harsh in the winter.  Though there are a few accuracy issues, I think the curator has done an excellent job with the display and the restoration of the uboot which was in fairly poor condition prior to it being moved indoors.  I real treasure for us all.
 
I will continue to follow your outstanding build with interest.  And I hope to pick up some good tips along the way.
 
Sincerely,
Ernest 
 
 
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Re: U 505
« Reply #44 on: 13 Dec , 2012, 07:48 »
Hey!
Were in Germany do you live now? I am  traveling to Germany in May.  Maybe we could meet there.  We will be in Northern Germany near Hanover and then travel down near Munchen .  It would be a pleasure to meet you there.  I will be posting more pics of my U-505 project this weekend.
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