Topher, cabling is excellent, one of those details that 'sells" it.
Rokket - Thanks -
It is slowly starting to build up to the cramped environment that we are trying to replicate.
I am constantly working on my pre-model drawings so that I can fit in details as the build progresses, so I don't get stuck later.
For instance, I have the forward dive planes and their mounts in, and I have the drive motors, but it seems that the push bar between the two will be viewable from my planned cut-aways, so now I have to figure out how to squeeze one in place.
Fortunately, I do not have the skin for the chin floodholes in place yet, as that would make putting the push rod actuator impossible!
Among many challenges are making the decisions of what to include so enough is represented, getting them to look enough like the actual parts, and making it all look believable.
I am constantly raising my own bar as far as modeling skill goes with this project, but it is interesting in that each bit i get work done on makes me re-evaluate if it could be done better. Some things I leave that for "the next one" and some things bug me enough that I rip it out and do it differently right here and now.
I intend to finish the framing and casing sections in the near future, so then I can begin to work on the area of the actual torpedo room. That will have many challenges as well - like the curved torpedo compensation tanks and the below-deck torp stowage racks.
I am working on the drawings for them already.
I guess I do not pick "easy" projects! :-)
Cheers
Christopher