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Re: U-552 - doing it my way.
« Reply #240 on: 11 Jan , 2009, 02:29 »
I agree with Rokket about the rails, they are outstanding.  Makes me consider learning to solder!

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« Reply #241 on: 11 Jan , 2009, 08:35 »
I agree with Rokket about the rails, they are outstanding.  Makes me consider learning to solder!

Ernest
Not dificoult if equiped with right tools.
Get yourself Dremel soldering torch, and Koki paste. Youl be soldering in no time. This is my first model where i solder enything. In fact first soldering enywhere- ever. ;D

Finished both front railings. and made the loops for the chains.
I think it looks much beter than revells parts. ;)





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« Reply #242 on: 11 Jan , 2009, 17:04 »



Kit part:


New capstan turned from resin, and all the bits added:






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« Reply #243 on: 11 Jan , 2009, 18:41 »
I must had looked at those pictures 100's of times and l never saw that half rail around the top of the capstan. I will need to redo my capstan now :D

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« Reply #244 on: 12 Jan , 2009, 07:43 »
Jumping wires supports.


Kit part:


...and scratch:







Dry fit:



2 side supports still to be done.

TBC....

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« Reply #245 on: 12 Jan , 2009, 09:43 »
My eyes, my eyes .... so small  ;D

Great work, hope you are going to leave your pictures online the next year or so, as I plan to begin building my VII over the summer  ;)

Cheers/Jan

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« Reply #246 on: 12 Jan , 2009, 16:29 »
My eyes, my eyes .... so small  ;D

Great work, hope you are going to leave your pictures online the next year or so, as I plan to begin building my VII over the summer  ;)

Cheers/Jan
All my work is well documented, theres the blog, and threads on 3 different forums.
Im keeping every picture from the build on the seperate disc on my computer.

Today i have finished the supports:





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« Reply #247 on: 13 Jan , 2009, 11:13 »
Hi Siara

I was wondering that length did you make your Grapnels? Also during your research on the Grapnels did you come across how it was fix to the deck? I imagine the grapnels were fixed with wing nuts so they could be quickly and easily remove when needed ???  Thanks, Simon.

Siara,
Some times it's hard to believe to detail you put on a build. It also gives me insperation and ideas for my own build. Keep the pics coming.
Thanks Wildspear!
Ill keep the pics coming as you wish....

Grapnels- i think thats what this thing is called- does anybody know?
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« Reply #248 on: 13 Jan , 2009, 11:19 »
It took 1 day, and few days thinking, and researching. ;)

If you asking for length- i followed whats in the pictures. I took measurements against the hatches.
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« Reply #249 on: 13 Jan , 2009, 11:28 »
You caught in the middle of me reediting my post. Yes was talking about the length and also asking if you know how it was fixed to the deck.

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« Reply #250 on: 13 Jan , 2009, 11:52 »
That shot may help you establish how it works:


Hope it helps.  ;D

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« Reply #251 on: 13 Jan , 2009, 12:00 »
Yes, great picture will helps a heap!! Nice clear picture :)

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« Reply #252 on: 13 Jan , 2009, 13:04 »
Thanks for the help.
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« Reply #253 on: 13 Jan , 2009, 13:27 »
When i made mine boathooks i thought it would look like so- something in the simplicity of the  lock design.

I guess well never know. ;)

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« Reply #254 on: 13 Jan , 2009, 13:52 »
Very, very nice my friend!