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!  

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

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


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Hi SG,
Really greta work. Congatulations on finishing the 88mm, it is a milestone in your project and you must be proud.
Cheers,
Dougie