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U-96 Revell 1:72
« on: 22 Dec , 2008, 04:50 »
Hi,
I'm looking for any photo evidence for U-96. I've only found some pictures with conning tower and supply loading. Where can I find more?
There can be pictures with other U-boots with 93-98 number from the same yard too.
I'm very impressed by Siara's model, and will try to detail my boat nicely too.
Another things I'm looking for are a nice resolution technical drawings of VIIC u-boat.

I will get ordered Revell model + Eduard brass set + CMK resin deck details. I'm not sure about Yankee pressure hull - looks nice, but it's quite expensive... is there any alternative for this?
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Re: U-96 Revell 1:72
« Reply #1 on: 22 Dec , 2008, 11:18 »
To be honest- if i was making another boat i would scratch build the pressure hull myself. After all when the boat is completed the inside is not visible at all, unless you look at the right angle through the lumber holes, and with the torch in your hand. Anything like 88mm gun mount, the conning tower base, anchor mechanism is visible, but not much more. If you consider that gun mount on the YM piece is too low anyway- you dont get much for your money. Only my opinion, after using this prouct.
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Re: U-96 Revell 1:72
« Reply #2 on: 22 Dec , 2008, 15:34 »
   RIP...For us "Revolutionary Colonials" here in the states, a "torch" is a flashlight...You wouldn't know that unless you had the pleasure of working with the "brits" in the past. It was a fond experience to find how I had butchered the english language. But take heed..build your own. Siara gives good advice..
     Spend your money on somethig else more worthwhile ..cold beer comes to mind.....
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Re: U-96 Revell 1:72
« Reply #3 on: 22 Dec , 2008, 16:51 »
Cold beer right in my hand - I will use few cans to build pressure hull - it can be simple and nice looking. On this beercanhull I will try to build some datails under the deck.
My model will arrive in middle of January, so I have some time to decide.
How about some U-96 picture stuff - anybody can help?
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Re: U-96 Revell 1:72
« Reply #4 on: 24 Dec , 2008, 15:52 »
Check out Glenn Cauley's magnificent pressure hull:

http://www.travel-net.com/~gcauley/U673/index.htm (pressure hull button)

And the beer can idea works well too. You don't HAVE to go pyscho like Glenn, the bits that show are really just the bow an a bit of the stern.
As for U 96 pix, I got nothing, sorry. (That was my first choice boat too, but then went for an average one, more common!)

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Re: U-96 Revell 1:72
« Reply #5 on: 24 Dec , 2008, 22:41 »
       ....Or you can go psyco like Bill..Actually they save making extra bulkheads (I'm lazy). But in this case "size does matter" ! for you metric builders they're 355ml. (12 oz.) I also incorporated the revell bulkheads for keyed location. the cans work well with about .010 clearance when done..I hope this post okay..I haven't tried to attach pics. yet. I'm not that smart....
                                                            Bill in the U.S.A.
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Re: U-96 Revell 1:72
« Reply #6 on: 25 Dec , 2008, 16:07 »
Hi Bill! Yes, I forgot to sy the beer cans can be quite psycho too! It's a beaut p-hull! I dismember vaguely...you were the first on this i think? It's a nice fit, pity you have to drink the beer to get the cans... ;D
Pix worked and they look great!
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Re: U-96 Revell 1:72
« Reply #7 on: 25 Dec , 2008, 17:51 »
....A pity indeed, Wink..To my misfortune I had overestimated the usage on the p-hull and unwisely purchased a 30 pack of this beverage..A lesson learned ! ...And one worth repeating..
                                                             Cheers/Regards...Bill
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Re: U-96 Revell 1:72
« Reply #8 on: 25 Dec , 2008, 18:01 »
I like your line of thinking Bill. ;D
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Re: U-96 Revell 1:72
« Reply #9 on: 26 Dec , 2008, 03:25 »
Quote from: Siara on 25 Dec , 2008, 18:01
I like your line of thinking Bill. ;D


Me too, I've allready started to collect some material for my p-hull ;)
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Re: U-96 Revell 1:72
« Reply #10 on: 26 Dec , 2008, 05:03 »
....IT'S NOT JUST FOR BREAKFAST ANYMORE, GUYS.... !
           BUT DON'T OVERDO IT...18 OR 20 A DAY SHOULD BE ENOUGH FOR ANYONE.. !!
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Re: U-96 Revell 1:72
« Reply #11 on: 26 Dec , 2008, 13:49 »
Sadly, this doesnt work for bottles...I tried
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Re: U-96 Revell 1:72
« Reply #12 on: 29 Dec , 2008, 09:03 »
Hi,

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Re: U-96 Revell 1:72
« Reply #13 on: 07 Feb , 2009, 15:33 »
I've just get Revell model and Eduard brass. In few days there will be CMK resin and Schatton barells.
As I need deck and flood holes brass upgrade, my hull is still in the box.
My first goal is to make pressure hull tube, and here are the plans:

http://www.travel-net.com/~gcauley/U673/files/PressureHullPlans.pdf

I hope they are acurate anough... I've printed round profiles to make p-hull construction. I'm using PVC sheet, cardboard and PVA glue to make a hull frame (first section looks nice...). Next I will cover it with aluminium sheets.
There will be some pistures soon.
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Re: U-96 Revell 1:72
« Reply #14 on: 07 Feb , 2009, 16:03 »
Hi RIP

I just overlay my PH (Orange outline) and it looks good - not to say that my is more accurate. I base my on Anatomy of the Ship
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