Greetings!
Some more new images of my U-45 WIP. These show my attempt to scratch build stanchions. As I am modeling U-45 as she appeared on Commissioning Day, I want to include the many deck stanchions that show prominently in photographs. At first, I considered using the metal stanchion parts from the Special Navy Type II U-boat kit, but they are a bit crude in appearance and there are not enough of them. So, I decided to use very small 0.5mm brass tube from LionRoar, spare photo etch strips, and thin copper wire. I first carefully cut the brass tube to the proper length for the stanchions and then made rings for the top of the stanchions by twisting small strips of spare photo etch around a sewing pin. These rings were then glued into the top of the stanchions. Finally, I inserted thin copper wire into the bottom of the stanchions to act as a anchoring pin when they are fastened to the deck. Once all of the stanchions are completed and fastened to the deck, I will run a silk thread through the rings.
First image shows a group of completed stanchions (I have many more to complete!)
Next image show a closeup of an individual stanchion:
Thanks for having a look. Your questions and comments are always welcome.
Cheers,
Bill