Author Topic: Typ VIIB - AFV Club - 1/350 : U-48 (Read 6318 times)

Pepper-mint · « **on:** 02 Jun , 2010, 05:37 »

Hello

,

A "pr

Rokket · « **Reply #1 on:** 02 Jun , 2010, 06:28 »

wow, tiiiiiiiiiiny!

Pepper-mint · « **Reply #2 on:** 02 Jun , 2010, 09:44 »

Tiiiiny U-Boot, tiiiiiny painting tests...

Pepper-mint · « **Reply #3 on:** 11 Jun , 2010, 12:23 »

Hi,

WIP...

It' cute

Rokket · « **Reply #4 on:** 11 Jun , 2010, 18:21 »

very cool! I've heard some people use human hair for tiny rigging wonder if that would work?

Pepper-mint · « **Reply #5 on:** 12 Jun , 2010, 00:12 »

Yes

, i do it too, its a real good material, you can make very strong knots, it's easy to glue, etc...

But for this modell accuracy is not the priority : test for weatherings and rust, and than a gift fot my 4 years old nephew

And this scale is a lot to small for me !!! i have big fingers...

Siara · « **Reply #6 on:** 12 Jun , 2010, 17:08 »

Quote from: rokket on 11 Jun , 2010, 18:21

very cool! I've heard some people use human hair for tiny rigging wonder if that would work?

No the best medium for rigging, as human hair is hygroscopic- meaning when the humidity rises, the hair will absorb water, and start saging.

Rokket · « **Reply #7 on:** 13 Jun , 2010, 00:40 »

interesting!

Pepper-mint · « **Reply #8 on:** 13 Jun , 2010, 00:53 »

When airbrushed 2/3 times, no...

Siara · « **Reply #9 on:** 13 Jun , 2010, 03:38 »

When you airbrush human hair it will gain thickness very quickly, and at any touch will break easily.
Best to use the lycra thread.
Not only it will stretch to desired anchor points, it will not break when knocked accidentally, it will not sag, also takes colors well.
Ask your wife for pair of old stockings.
My 3 cents.

Pepper-mint · « **Reply #10 on:** 13 Jun , 2010, 08:07 »

Thanks Siara for the lycra thread ! I love that kind of 3 cents

Will try this on the XXIII type scale 1/144.

TBC ...
Cheers

Rokket · « **Reply #11 on:** 13 Jun , 2010, 18:15 »

Thanks Siara!

Pepper-mint · « **Reply #12 on:** 24 Oct , 2010, 06:15 »

This tiny "thing" felt on the ground when moving from apartment.

END OF THE STORY

might it rest in peace. Pieces...for tests...

Thank you.
Cheers,
Laurent.

Rokket · « **Reply #13 on:** 30 Oct , 2010, 22:25 »

aaaaaaaarrrrrgh!!! Well, hopefully it was fun, and you have pix...

Pepper-mint · « **Reply #14 on:** 31 Oct , 2010, 06:32 »

Yes, i had a lot of fun, like always

but i'm sad, i spent time on this little beast. And i have his greater brother the type IXB from Bronco 1/350.

I always wanted to try the water technique ; one day (

) i will use all the front part, from the turm (half of it) to the stern : an emergency surfacing, like TRM's user photo... TBC

Cheers.

TRM · « **Reply #15 on:** 31 Oct , 2010, 07:38 »

.....might be bias a little, but, That sounds awesome!

Cheers!

billp51d · « **Reply #16 on:** 31 Oct , 2010, 10:11 »

TRM.... In reference to previous post on "Capstans" your photo shows
and excellent example of one that has been removed and replaced
by a cover. Thanks !
Bill

Pepper-mint · « **Reply #17 on:** 01 Nov , 2010, 02:54 »

Great pic TRM, powerful ! thanks

Pepper-mint · « **Reply #18 on:** 02 Nov , 2010, 10:28 »

This one is great too (tench class) :

NZSnowman · « **Reply #19 on:** 02 Nov , 2010, 10:44 »

Hate to be in the bow of that boat!

Rokket · « **Reply #20 on:** 05 Nov , 2010, 03:02 »

that is a greeeeeat shot! looks to be past 45deg, maybe near 60. SOME wild ride!

Pepper-mint · « **Reply #21 on:** 05 Nov , 2010, 11:57 »

YEAH !!! A Rokket !!!!! Would love to be the one who gave the order !

Rokket · « **Reply #22 on:** 06 Nov , 2010, 18:56 »

or perhaps not if it was a newbie at the planes