1:300 SeaQuest - New kit from the Nautilus Drydocks

[greenman407]

I dont know if anyone is aware of it but there is a group of modelers who have purchased Bob Martins Seaquest hull and are in the process of building it. They have a Youtube channel known as Rapidnadion. Here is a link to the first two videos of their build.

[roguemodel]

What about designing a decal sheet? It would just have to be subtle..

[Wbnemo1]

It's a classic dave, just like us, lmao

[Albion]

Tiles?!....

David

Want tiles, get a builder!

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Love it, yeah we can't all be gods of modelling like DM,...where's that darn hatcam pic, lol
Will

William!

Ladies and Gentlemen, this guy is Mr. Disney NAUTILUS. Welcome, sir.

... and you know where you can stick that hat-cam shot.

David

[Wbnemo1]

Love it, yeah we can't all be gods of modelling like DM,...where's that darn hatcam pic, lol
Will

[HardRock]

Or .....

http://s262.photobucket.com/user/dmeriman/slideshow/weathering

David

Believe me; if I could do something like that using just paint and masking tape, I would.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Tiles?!....

David

[HardRock]

The tiles will all be different but the frame spacing will be pretty consistent over time (and probably boats) I was thinking more of the oil can effect rather than the tile effect, but tiles would also be good!

[RCSubGuy]

Well Bob, Old Chap, Good Buddy and All Round Nice Guy - how about producing some square webbing at about, oh I don't know, 1/96 scale frame spacing so that some of us less educated morons can reporduce oil canning on our delapidated, old Russian boats?

An interesting idea. I can actually see two options. One would be laser-etched vinyl with anechoic tiles to scale, the other would be the webbing that you're referring to where the modeler could apply it, then wash the surface with filler to create an actual dish finish. It could then be dry-brushed to really bring out the detail. Would be tons of work as all of the scribing would need to be re-done, but it's an interesting idea.

I'll run it past Will and see what he thinks.

What would the size of the tiles be in common scales? 96th, 72nd, 32nd? I'm going to assume that the actual tile size is different depending on the navy, the time period, or even the specific boat?

[RCSubGuy]

So at 40 inches, what size Subdriver will fit? Also what are you planning for the Drive system?

I don't have it all worked out yet without actually having the boat in my hands, however I'm going to assume that there is going to need to be two separate sections, one in the rear for pumps, servos and motors. One in the front for batteries. The central sphere is absolutely perfect for use as a ballast tank (provided you don't go poking holes into it for the EVA doors, that is).

It's a unique model and will prove to be challenging to engineer an easy and effective drive solution. I'm absolutely confident that between Dave, myself and the other high-horsepower talent we have on these forums, we'll be able to figure out a great system.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Well Bob, Old Chap, Good Buddy and All Round Nice Guy - how about producing some square webbing at about, oh I don't know, 1/96 scale frame spacing so that some of us less educated morons can reporduce oil canning on our delapidated, old Russian boats?

Or .....

http://s262.photobucket.com/user/dmeriman/slideshow/weathering

David

[HardRock]

The webbing was created in CAD by Will, scaled, and then cut out in vinyl sheeting. I then applied it to the masters prior to molding. Very labor intensive, but very worth it!

Well Bob, Old Chap, Good Buddy and All Round Nice Guy - how about producing some square webbing at about, oh I don't know, 1/96 scale frame spacing so that some of us less educated morons can reporduce oil canning on our delapidated, old Russian boats?

[greenman407]

So at 40 inches, what size Subdriver will fit? Also what are you planning for the Drive system?

[Wbnemo1]

That was a test of the bioskin webbing