Here's my building yard up to now. Alittle misalignement here (not agreat help in the way of tabs), a bump there (perhaps the glue?) and a series of "bulkheads" to make easier to fit the deck...
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FJHueso
#156
Joined: February 29, 2004
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Posted: Saturday, January 12, 2013 - 06:39 AM UTC
Really you have a very fast diving time!
Here's my building yard up to now. Alittle misalignement here (not agreat help in the way of tabs), a bump there (perhaps the glue?) and a series of "bulkheads" to make easier to fit the deck...
Here's my building yard up to now. Alittle misalignement here (not agreat help in the way of tabs), a bump there (perhaps the glue?) and a series of "bulkheads" to make easier to fit the deck...
warreni
Joined: August 14, 2007
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Posted: Saturday, January 12, 2013 - 08:02 AM UTC
Looking great Javier.
Cheers
Warren
Cheers
Warren
goldenpony
Joined: July 03, 2007
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Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 - 05:10 AM UTC
The Skipjack arrived today. the box is not as large as i thought, but I know the insides will be.
warreni
Joined: August 14, 2007
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Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 - 08:03 AM UTC
There were a few at the LHS the other day but I will bet yours was cheaper.. 
Now for my next trick...
In case you don't recognise it it is Hobby Boss's Surcouf.
One thing I love about subs is that they are so simple I can build them while waiting for bits of the Kongo to dry. Stops me getting impatient and pushing on.
Cheers for now
Warren
Now for my next trick...
In case you don't recognise it it is Hobby Boss's Surcouf.
One thing I love about subs is that they are so simple I can build them while waiting for bits of the Kongo to dry.
Stops me getting impatient and pushing on.Cheers for now
Warren
goldenpony
Joined: July 03, 2007
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Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 - 03:35 PM UTC
The Skipjack does some with all the hull numbers and names for the others boats in the class. SO, I can build the Scorpion.
It is a decent kit and I do plan to do a review on it. It will take some TLC to align the 4 hull sections. And it is BIG!
It is a decent kit and I do plan to do a review on it. It will take some TLC to align the 4 hull sections. And it is BIG!
warreni
Joined: August 14, 2007
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Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 - 07:15 PM UTC
Hi All
Another quick update.
Since I took that photo I have masked up the hull and sprayed it with Tamiya XF-9 Hull Red.
Should have it finished tomorrow with any luck!
Cheers everyone
Warren
Another quick update.
Since I took that photo I have masked up the hull and sprayed it with Tamiya XF-9 Hull Red.
Should have it finished tomorrow with any luck!
Cheers everyone
Warren
warreni
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Posted: Thursday, January 17, 2013 - 08:28 PM UTC
Surcouf has been finished.
Next....
Next....
Dangeroo
#023
Joined: March 13, 2009
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Posted: Saturday, January 19, 2013 - 12:55 AM UTC
Warren, you're kiding, right? 
18 days into the campaign and you're already done with the second build?!?
So, it seems that Bruce has named me his XO, since he will be offline more often than not in the next few months for health reasons. So if you have any questions just PM! All the best to you Bruce!
Cheers!
Stefan
18 days into the campaign and you're already done with the second build?!?So, it seems that Bruce has named me his XO, since he will be offline more often than not in the next few months for health reasons. So if you have any questions just PM! All the best to you Bruce!
Cheers!
Stefan
warreni
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Posted: Saturday, January 19, 2013 - 07:16 AM UTC
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Warren, you're kiding, right?
So, it seems that Bruce has named me his XO, since he will be offline more often than not in the next few months for health reasons. So if you have any questions just PM! All the best to you Bruce!
Cheers!
Stefan
Don't worry Stefan I have lots more to build. These subs are a great fill in while waiting for bits of the Kongo to dry or my brain to relax for a bit. The other factor at the moment is that I am inside most of the time because it is just too hot and humid outside to do much.Cheers mate
Warren
IronOwl
Joined: January 07, 2013
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Posted: Saturday, January 19, 2013 - 08:04 PM UTC
Hello all, Am going to do the USS Balao SS-285 was going to do the USS Bowfin (i toured her in Hawaii a long long time ago) but found the USS Balao's Anchor In the Veterans memorial Park Near the house and went that way instead.
This is my First Ever Nautical build of anything so here goes nothing
IronOwl
This is my First Ever Nautical build of anything so here goes nothing
IronOwl
TRM5150
Joined: January 03, 2010
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Posted: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 - 06:22 AM UTC
Hello everyone!!
Figured I would toos my hat into the ring on this one! I plan on building the USS Maryland.
This was a Secret Santa gift from another forum. I know I will get to at least the Maryland if not the Chicago as well. Probably will not get started building for a short whiel as I finish some things up. Looking forward to having some fun on this!!
Figured I would toos my hat into the ring on this one! I plan on building the USS Maryland.
This was a Secret Santa gift from another forum. I know I will get to at least the Maryland if not the Chicago as well. Probably will not get started building for a short whiel as I finish some things up. Looking forward to having some fun on this!!
warreni
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Posted: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 - 07:47 AM UTC
Come on Todd, do them both, you know you want to!
TRM5150
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Posted: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 - 07:57 AM UTC
LOL....you know I probably will!! 
warreni
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Posted: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 - 08:09 AM UTC
I have the USS Yorktown and Russian Alfa twin set in the stash. Seeing I have never built a modern submarine I may as well see how I go with it. It only has about 12 parts so how long could it take?
TRM5150
Joined: January 03, 2010
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Posted: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 - 10:43 PM UTC
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I have the USS Yorktown and Russian Alfa twin set in the stash. Seeing I have never built a modern submarine I may as well see how I go with it. It only has about 12 parts so how long could it take?
LOL....I have said that before myself...then 6 months later after a complete refit...
warreni
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Posted: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 - 07:16 AM UTC
Naseby
Joined: October 15, 2010
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Posted: Monday, January 28, 2013 - 08:49 AM UTC
Few weeks ago I finished my first submarine model ever - the Shchuka class and I liked it som much I dedcided to join this campaign with another build. I have AFV Club Gato in the stash, but I wanted something different for this buit so I went to the LHS today and picked up the I-58 with Kaitens in 1/350 from AFV Club. I started right away and given the quality of the kit I expect it to be a fast OOB built.
I decided to aproach this as a double built as I consider the Kaiten to be a separate vehicle. Would be interesting to know if I could enroll into the campaign just with one of the Kaitens, just for the fun of it. Would be probably be the smalest kit I have ever done.
I decided to aproach this as a double built as I consider the Kaiten to be a separate vehicle. Would be interesting to know if I could enroll into the campaign just with one of the Kaitens, just for the fun of it. Would be probably be the smalest kit I have ever done.
TRM5150
Joined: January 03, 2010
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Posted: Thursday, January 31, 2013 - 09:49 AM UTC
Nice preview of the kit!! Even some PE in there as well!! LOL...thanks for the "billing" too!! I got a bit confused as I scrolled through the pics and I saw mine on the screen!!
warreni
Joined: August 14, 2007
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Posted: Friday, February 01, 2013 - 05:53 PM UTC
Hi Everyone.
I am back with yet another build and just to prove I am not cheating the display in the background is a Digital Radio which checks the correct date time each time it is turned on.
The kit is the Hobby Boss 1/350 U-Boat Type VIIA. I have already sprayed the light grey on everything and will spray the Dark Grey tomorrow. That is the only thing slowing me down as the fit etc is pretty good and the instructions are nice and clear. Kit cost less than a few beers down the local pub so I think is good value.
Cheers
Warren
I am back with yet another build and just to prove I am not cheating the display in the background is a Digital Radio which checks the correct date time each time it is turned on.
The kit is the Hobby Boss 1/350 U-Boat Type VIIA. I have already sprayed the light grey on everything and will spray the Dark Grey tomorrow. That is the only thing slowing me down as the fit etc is pretty good and the instructions are nice and clear. Kit cost less than a few beers down the local pub so I think is good value.
Cheers
Warren
Naseby
Joined: October 15, 2010
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Posted: Saturday, February 02, 2013 - 09:17 AM UTC
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I dont buy newspapers and use this for all my campaigns here on the Kitmaker net. Thank You for the comment. The kit proved to be of very good quality. I have the major part together with no problems so far. Im new to ships and I never done a railing before so I was a bit scared. But it proved to be far easier than I expected. I cut the railing into shorter bits and used regular superglue. I think there are a lot of modelers out there who admire ships but stick to planes and armour because they are afraid of the railings. Nice preview of the kit!! Even some PE in there as well!! LOL...thanks for the "billing" too!! I got a bit confused as I scrolled through the pics and I saw mine on the screen!!
warreni
Joined: August 14, 2007
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Posted: Saturday, February 02, 2013 - 09:34 AM UTC
Just out of interest, why did you cut the railings into shorter lengths? I normally find that as long as it is not 12 inches long or so it is easier to glue them when they are in one piece. All you need to do is bend them in the appropriate places with tweezers or whatever. Not criticising just wondering.
Naseby
Joined: October 15, 2010
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Posted: Sunday, February 03, 2013 - 04:43 AM UTC
Hello Warren, I read somwhere that the railings do bend and snap off if they are in too long sections given the different expansion of material by temperature changes. Also I find it more difficult to attach longer pieces.
Tailor
Joined: May 26, 2008
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Posted: Sunday, February 03, 2013 - 07:04 AM UTC
That is mostly true for resin models. Glued models usually do not have that problem, as plstic does not expand thermically and with the gluing seam providing longitudinal stability. However, I still do it like that, because I find shorter length easier to handle. I hardly ever use length longer than an inch.
Cheers,
Guido
Cheers,
Guido
warreni
Joined: August 14, 2007
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Posted: Sunday, February 03, 2013 - 08:06 AM UTC
Everyone has different techniques or it would be a very boring place.
warreni
Joined: August 14, 2007
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Posted: Monday, February 04, 2013 - 11:28 AM UTC
Just thought I would give a Hobby Boss boat a go..
This is the Type VIIA in 1/350.
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