Bronco Type XXIII in 1/35th scale

[goshawk823]

ah,well. our son graduates from college Saturday, otherwise I would have driven down to see it in person.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

I'll still and video document the eventual model, guys, don't fear.

If I have the boat ready for next week it will only be in the basic colors -- no time between now and then to weather the thing, that will have to come later.

Yeah, I have my ... moments.

Thanks for the offer, Tom. I might take you up on that.

David

[trout]

Yes, video tape this sub in the water! I'll take care of the editing, if you need, just get some raw footage. Oh, I forgot, please.

[Warpatroller]

Remember the book, and movie, A Twist Of Sand? posters and book jackets had some rather striking images of a Nazi U-boat (experimental, suggested to be HTP or nuclear powered) sail, rusted and pitted, sticking out of the surf. Something like that me thinks.
David

I am not familiar with that book or movie, so I looked it up. I found the cover image you're referring to. Yes, that is kind of what I had in mind.. I don't know what kind of tower that is supposed to be on the book. It has sail planes on it. Maybe a secret Walter/Nuke prototype.. I'll have to try to check out the movie sometime..

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-twist-of-sand-geoffrey-jenkins/1017964336?ean=9781440119965

Last edited by He Who Shall Not Be Named; Today at 08:17 PM. Reason: I'm an idiot, that's why!
David

David, you never cease to crack me up! I can't even begin to count the times I have laughed out loud at things you have posted, here and else where, over the years.

When you get the Bronco Prototype functional, please take some photos of it in the water. The 18th is only 9 days away.. Should be the first operational Bronco XXIII on the planet! I am certain Dönitz, as he peers into your cave from Valhalla, is liking and proud of your work! His dream for an operational fleet of XXIII boats may finally be a reality 68 years later..

You need to have a commissioning ceremony for it, as it is added to the register of the D&Emarine! This event is worthy of video recording too! Exciting times in Virginia Beach these days!! Wunderbar!!

Steve

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Some recent work getting the prototype Bronco 1/35 Type-23 kit completed. Also some rough shots of the -- soon to be commercially available -- fittings kit.

We have our first public r/c boat run on the 18th and I want this bad-boy to be ready for our show at Nauticus. Gotta make the Koi pond there safe for National Socialism!

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

I agree! Except the training stripe and boot line need to go. And the entire boat should have a rusty appearance from lying submerged for 68 years. I also think the boat is too small in size when compared to the beach and palm tree in the foreground. The real thing was triple the length of a Seehund midget sub. The composite makes it look only about twice the length of a Seehund at best.

Remember the book, and movie, A Twist Of Sand? posters and book jackets had some rather striking images of a Nazi U-boat (experimental, suggested to be HTP or nuclear powered) sail, rusted and pitted, sticking out of the surf. Something like that me thinks.

David

[Warpatroller]

Just to steer things back on topic for a moment (sorry).

I've been working to develop the jigs, holding and assembly fixtures, and process required for efficient production work of fittings kits and SD's. Samples of that work below:

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Look at all those pretty propellers!

I haven't forgotten about the Simon Smith tube door schematic scans.. I have had a heavy disruption of my life occur last week, so I've had more pressing matters to attend to. My scanner is hooked up to an old XP tower that I no longer use much and currently has no monitor attached to it. I will eventually scan them and post them..

[Warpatroller]

Could be the opening scene to the Shock-Wave movie remake! Peter Cushing, call your office.

David

I agree! Except the training stripe and boot line need to go. And the entire boat should have a rusty appearance from lying submerged for 68 years. I also think the boat is too small in size when compared to the beach and palm tree in the foreground. The real thing was triple the length of a Seehund midget sub. The composite makes it look only about twice the length of a Seehund at best.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Just to steer things back on topic for a moment (sorry).

I've been working to develop the jigs, holding and assembly fixtures, and process required for efficient production work of fittings kits and SD's. Samples of that work below:

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

hanging from that palm, stage-left.

Could be the opening scene to the Shock-Wave movie remake! Peter Cushing, call your office.

David

[redboat219]

Wonder what happened to the navigator. ;-D

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

I came across this today on FB & thought it might give David some added encouragement as he slaves away in his man cave producing kits.

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Good one. All that scene needs are some island girls running around in the buff!

David

[Albion]

Global warming isnt a recent problem then

[goshawk823]

That's awesome, Chuck... :)

[herrmill]

Tropical

I came across this today on FB & thought it might give David some added encouragement as he slaves away in his man cave producing kits.