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Offline NZSnowman

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Re: U-552 - doing it my way.
« Reply #225 on: 08 Jan , 2009, 12:29 »
I just realize that the VIIC/41's and a few of the late war VIIC decks are very simple and clear compare to the other Type VII
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« Reply #226 on: 08 Jan , 2009, 13:55 »
Hull is primed. I spent few months sanding, and scrabing the hull in hope to get the good "oil canning" effect, and i think it turned out nice. Just the way i wanted it to look.
Short galery before i start painting it, and making it look dirty:











Hope you like the result. ;D
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« Reply #227 on: 08 Jan , 2009, 14:11 »
Outstanding work as always.  Your U-552 will be ready for paint soon!  :)

Oops!  It is aleady there! :D

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Re: U-552 - doing it my way.
« Reply #228 on: 08 Jan , 2009, 14:16 »
You know, I was seriously considering leaving off the rear diving planes and the rudders on my build to make painting easier.  After looking at the stern of your primed U-552 I wish I had.  I think painting in that area is going to be a pain. *Sigh*

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Re: U-552 - doing it my way.
« Reply #229 on: 09 Jan , 2009, 01:08 »
Yes, those areas are a bit tight. Looks great Siara!
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Re: U-552 - doing it my way.
« Reply #230 on: 09 Jan , 2009, 14:26 »
Thanks guys- im glad you like her!

Today i have bought the copper wirre in 4 diametres: 0,31mm 0,45mm 0,56mm 0,71mm.
Plan is to make all the deck railings, and stern supports for the jumping wires.




TBC... ;D
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Re: U-552 - doing it my way.
« Reply #231 on: 10 Jan , 2009, 03:39 »
Studying the pictures of various type VIIC boats i spotted some detail on the deck railings.


It was possibly designed to interchange the section of the railing for chain while moored at the port.
I cant get the close up o the detail, but came up with photoshop mock up of it:


tell me what you think- would it look that way?
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Re: U-552 - doing it my way.
« Reply #232 on: 10 Jan , 2009, 04:11 »
I can't day as Supreme Know it All, but most all clip/chain hooks work that way, so it is very likely.
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Re: U-552 - doing it my way.
« Reply #233 on: 10 Jan , 2009, 06:53 »
Thanks Rokket- i think i will follow this path.

I started work on the railings.
Im using 0,45mm copper wire, Dremel soldering torch, and Koki paste.


Hope you like. ;D

TBC...
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Re: U-552 - doing it my way.
« Reply #234 on: 10 Jan , 2009, 09:19 »
Two back triangular railings are ready:


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TBC...
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Re: U-552 - doing it my way.
« Reply #235 on: 10 Jan , 2009, 11:19 »
Hi Siara

I found one picture with the rings


Also here a 3D model view of the rings (I have another view but it does not seem to be working today ???)
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Re: U-552 - doing it my way.
« Reply #236 on: 10 Jan , 2009, 14:40 »
Thanks Snowman- just as i thought. It shouldnt be a problem to make it. Ill work on the rings tomorrow.
Today im trying to complete the front part of railings, but here lot more soldering is involved, and it takes time.
I got one of the railings completed:





I left the bottom part of the removable section off, because i find that to be true with some of the pictures of the U-552 i have.
TBC...
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Re: U-552 - doing it my way.
« Reply #237 on: 10 Jan , 2009, 15:31 »
Last update for today- i have dry fitted the railing to the deck. ;D


TBC...
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Re: U-552 - doing it my way.
« Reply #238 on: 10 Jan , 2009, 15:36 »
Rail looks sweet. But then you are superb with (well, everything) soldering.
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Re: U-552 - doing it my way.
« Reply #239 on: 11 Jan , 2009, 01:45 »
That beats the kitparts with lightyears -  ;D - great work and a good inspiration for the VII C I have in My stash.

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