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Modelling U-625

Deck Railings

With the verandah platform at the rear of the tower, I had to fabricate new, curved deck railings around the sides of the verandah . I had already adapted side hull pieces to the sides of the upper hull in this area, to make the hull ‘bulge’ outward slightly around the widest part of the verandah.

To make the rear deck railings, I decided to use 0.030” brass wire since it would be strong, keep its shape well, and could be soldered.
1. Pre-drill 2 holes on either end of the hull bulge; this is where the ends of the wire railing will be inserted.

2. Measure and mark 4 evenly-spaced holes along the top of the hull bulge; these are where the stanchions will be inserted.

3. Hand-bend the brass wire into the complex perimeter 3D shape of the rear railing, and then temporarily insert both ends into the 2 pre-drilled holes in the top of the hull bulge.

4. Using a long, slender drill bit in a pin vise, drill the remaining 4 holes in the top of the hull bulge, angling the drill bit so it goes the hole up to the installed railing.

5. Push short piece (1") of brass wire into each hole, cut to size where it reaches the railing, and then solder it to the railing. Repeat for the remaining stanchions.

6. With the upper railing and stanchions installed, form the middle rail from bendable 0.030” aluminum wire, and then CA it into place.

7. Install small PE tabs to the front of the railing for attaching the side ropes.

8. Repeat the whole process for the railing on the other side of the boat.

I painted the deck railings using the same primer and final colour as I used for painting the tower. After the paint dried, I used CA to attach the railings to the hull.
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About the Author

About Glenn Cauley (GlennCauley)
FROM: ONTARIO, CANADA

My name is Glenn Cauley. I am an IT Business Analyst and professional Technical Writer living just outside Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. In my spare time (ha ha), I enjoy building models, riding motorcycles (and doing some instructing), spending time with friends & family along with a good bott...


Comments

Hi Glenn, Excellent piece of work. Really enjoyed it, thanks for sharing. I'll look forward to the next one. Cheers Al
JAN 16, 2007 - 01:12 AM
Hello madwolf, I purchased the thread from a fabric store called Bou Clair, where they have a large selection of threads. I got 5 spindles of thread... one of them is even a 'metallic effect' thread! If you have trouble getting any, let me know and I could get a spindle for you and mail it. [/quote] Yes, I was wondering about the metallic thread. I'll check my local crafts stores to see if they have any, otherwise I will let you know. By the way, is that an SV in your signature? I have an SV1000S.
JAN 16, 2007 - 02:03 AM
Okie dokie, let me know. I doubt I'll ever use the metallic effect thread on a sub... it's much too shiny and bluish. The thread I used for the siderail ropes on U-625 is not metallic, but has a grey/purplish tone to it... looks quite nice. Close about the bike... it's a 1998 TL1000R. Now that I've ridden a V-twin, I'll never go back to an inline. I picked it up used in August 2005. The pic is from a Track Day at Shannonville Motorsport Park in September 2006... ahhh... going back to my glory days of roadracing...
JAN 16, 2007 - 02:10 AM
One of the fine folks I got help from is Wink Grisé in Australia. He has a really good site, and also documents the building of his own U-557 in 1:72 scale. The work he is doing is really wild ! Here is the link: LINK He is co-designer of a fabulous PE set for correct drainage holes on the 1:72 U-boat. The other co-designers also produced some very helpful documentation for the U-boat modeller: LINK Enjoy!
JAN 17, 2007 - 01:32 AM
Very well done Glenn !!! Looks like she is ready to roam the Atlantic again, amazing detail and realism ! Cheers for sharing mate Herr
FEB 26, 2007 - 09:25 AM
UPDATE: We had our bi-annual CAPCON model contest today (hosted by IPMS Ottawa), and I was fortunate enough to win the Submarine category, and also won the Best Ship award! That was all very nice... and my father was thrilled!! And to top it all off, I finally got to meet Joe "Grauwolf" Passaseo in person! Joe, you are a fantastic modeller and super-nice guy... it was indeed a pleasure to meet you Glenn
SEP 16, 2007 - 12:18 AM
Congrats Glenn And I must say that it has been always a pleasure to meet other members from the ship modeling community Thanks for this small, but important update Skipper
SEP 16, 2007 - 12:51 AM
2007 tally for U-625: 3 shows... 6 awards! CAPCON 2007 1st place - submarines Best Ship Gryffon 27 1st place - submarines Best Ship Ajax 2007 1st place - submarines Best in Show -- People's Choice
NOV 25, 2007 - 12:51 PM
Great stuff Glenn Well deserved indeed. Cheers Sean
NOV 26, 2007 - 05:30 AM
Top notch build!
NOV 26, 2007 - 06:26 AM