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TYPE VII / Re: German Torpedo Color?
« Last post by NZSnowman on 02 Nov , 2023, 14:53 »
Hi Islandern
Sorry about the late rely.
I have not been working on the Torpedo research for the last few years, as I wanted to finish my research on the exhaust system. I was hoping to present my finding last year but I have PC problems and was not able to do what I wanted. I hoping to present my finding before March, if my problems are fixed with my PC. 
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TYPE VII / Re: German Torpedo Color?
« Last post by Islandern on 24 Oct , 2023, 22:26 »
Hi, How is it going NZSnowman? Still looking forward to your work. :)
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SUBS: other / Re: SLC "maiale" 1/400 scale WIP
« Last post by SG on 21 Oct , 2023, 11:59 »
Hi! 
The SLC factory has been working full steam lately. This time i had to deal with HOLES  ;D .
I drilled 15 holes for the housings distributed on the Maiale surface plus 2 more on the bottom of the torpedo for the pedestal arms.

All the main holes are 0.2 mm wide and host sections of brass tubing simulating the housings. Three holes at the stern section are 0,25 mm wide and host stainless steel tubing sections coming from insuline pen needles.

A special effort was made to recreate the circumferential recesses for the nut rings keeping together the main sections of the SLC body. These are 0.1 mm holes and were drilled with a short-tip dril bit on a jig i crafted on purpose from a superfine catwalk PE (spacing between holes should be some 0.15-ish mm).

I also managed to recreate the bolted recesses on top of the warhead with 0.1mm nickel wire in specially made 0.2 mm holes hosting a 0.1mm central hole.



   
Usual comparison with my index finger for my friend Falo



The blog's updated (https://3xblackcats.wordpress.com/side-projects/ ). Thank you in advance if you decide to drop by.


Cheers,


SG
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ALL other U-boats / Re: Robbe`s type XXI, 1/40, U-2511.
« Last post by SG on 14 Oct , 2023, 11:50 »
Excellent progress Ron! Keep this up! 8)
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ALL other U-boats / Re: Robbe`s type XXI, 1/40, U-2511.
« Last post by Bad Karma on 07 Oct , 2023, 04:49 »
Continue with ``THE LAST DAYS OF THE WOLFPACK``

Trumpeter`s Schwere Plattformwagen, SSyms 80 with Bronco`s Seehund late war, with extra fuel tanks (more on that later).
I am a littlebit rusty regarding airbrushing and wheatering, the horror :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( . It will be fine in the future, i hope.



















Trumpeter`s Railway Gondola, lower sides with Tamiya`s Flak 38 Flakvierling (more on that later).




Regards,

Ron.
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SUBS: other / Re: SLC "maiale" 1/400 scale WIP
« Last post by SG on 24 Jun , 2023, 14:11 »
Hi Falo!
an average of 2 session per week lasting from 1 to 4 hrs depending from spare time inspiration and tiredness. I would like to do more but this is what i get. Thanks for checking the thread and double thanks for the kind words, i am happy you like my nano-modelling! ;D 

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SUBS: other / Re: SLC "maiale" 1/400 scale WIP
« Last post by falo on 20 Jun , 2023, 09:04 »
Hello SG,

I would be interested to know how many hours a week you spend building models? Clearly I am amazed once again what a great model builder in the nano range you are.

Many greetings
falo
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SUBS: other / Re: SLC "maiale" 1/400 scale WIP
« Last post by SG on 14 Jun , 2023, 14:17 »
I totally agree with you, Dougie. I'll give priority to the Maiale and as soon as the inspiration fails i'll shift to the U boat (the conning tower, it will take ages to complete).  The ideal would be to divide the weekly modelling sessions between the two projects. We'll see. The next step will be drawing reference points onto the main body of the SLC and drill all the necessary holes. Then concentrate on the tail section.


Thanks for dropping by, am flattered  :)


Cheers,


SG
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SUBS: other / Re: SLC "maiale" 1/400 scale WIP
« Last post by dougie47 on 13 Jun , 2023, 14:29 »
Hello SG,
Great you are making progress with the Maiale. Working on both projects (Maiale and U 48) can be beneficial as you can swap between them and be fresh. What comes next for you. More of the Maiale or back to the U 48?
Cheers,
Dougie
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SUBS: other / Re: SLC "maiale" 1/400 scale WIP
« Last post by SG on 12 Jun , 2023, 10:31 »
Hi! it's been a while. Reprised the work at the Maiale factory. This time i dealt with the two seats and the wooden block that counterbalanced the engine weight (below).






I sculpted two versions of the front seat (a,b) and the rear seat (c) (that acted as a base for the wooden block) from styrene square rods. The wooden block (d) is a composition of a styrene main body and a 0.05 mm-thin brass base. I test-fitted the seats onto the SLC body (e), the outcome is pretty convincing. I am very grateful to Glenn (Cauley) for sending over pics of the Italeri 1:35 kit (above pic, f) with measures that proved fundamental for the build. Usual comparison pic for my friend Falo.



 
Next step will be the tail section. A Hard nut to crack i suppose.


Cheers,


SG


PS: Blog's updated, remember to scroll the page to the bottom to see the latest edit in case you visit  (https://3xblackcats.wordpress.com/side-projects/ )
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