Hi,
I am new to this forum and would like the advice on building the Revell 1/72 VII. Although new to RC modeling, I have built the Blue Devil destroyer and a Dumas Tug into RC boats.
I have ordered the fittings kit from Caswell and intend on getting their sub-driver next month. What I am looking for are the following:
1) Any special sequence steps I should follow to avoid construction errors: The sequence as far as I can determine:
Part 1 - hull
a) Cut out the drainage holes - 50 plus holes I am guessing - any tips on cutting the holes?
b) shave the area needed for the stern planes
c) assemble and install the propeller shafts (plastic parts)
d) attach the torpedo parts - should I leave all four torpedo hatches open for drainage?
e) glue the two halves - should this be done in stages? glue the middle keel then after set, glue the outer two ends together? [Any putty to fill the gaps?]
f) install the props
g) install the stern planes
h) install the rudders and fitting
i) install the forward planes
j) add ballast
2) I normally use medium CA and Dap plastic cement on my models, but being my first submarine, is there a better adhesive for the model? And what about the fitting parts from Caswell? Also, I read in their instructions that I should use Permatex Blue. Does any one know which specific model#? I would going to use the CA on the metal to metal and the metal to resin parts.
3) How many of the holes do I need to drill out? Is there an area that I should either avoid or be extra careful to avoid overly weakening the hull?
I figure the above should keep me busy for at least a month before I start on the electronics.
Thanks in advance for your help and input.
Andrew
I am new to this forum and would like the advice on building the Revell 1/72 VII. Although new to RC modeling, I have built the Blue Devil destroyer and a Dumas Tug into RC boats.
I have ordered the fittings kit from Caswell and intend on getting their sub-driver next month. What I am looking for are the following:
1) Any special sequence steps I should follow to avoid construction errors: The sequence as far as I can determine:
Part 1 - hull
a) Cut out the drainage holes - 50 plus holes I am guessing - any tips on cutting the holes?
b) shave the area needed for the stern planes
c) assemble and install the propeller shafts (plastic parts)
d) attach the torpedo parts - should I leave all four torpedo hatches open for drainage?
e) glue the two halves - should this be done in stages? glue the middle keel then after set, glue the outer two ends together? [Any putty to fill the gaps?]
f) install the props
g) install the stern planes
h) install the rudders and fitting
i) install the forward planes
j) add ballast
2) I normally use medium CA and Dap plastic cement on my models, but being my first submarine, is there a better adhesive for the model? And what about the fitting parts from Caswell? Also, I read in their instructions that I should use Permatex Blue. Does any one know which specific model#? I would going to use the CA on the metal to metal and the metal to resin parts.
3) How many of the holes do I need to drill out? Is there an area that I should either avoid or be extra careful to avoid overly weakening the hull?
I figure the above should keep me busy for at least a month before I start on the electronics.
Thanks in advance for your help and input.
Andrew
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