Getting an accurate depiction of these common features is problematic, at best!! Could some of you more accomplished modelers share your methodologies here in Tips'N Tricks. We great and unwashed masses would much appreciate that! Thank you!!
Methods of incorporating neat and accurate "sea steps" in 1/72 & 1/96 scale models?
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Yes, the semi-circular holes! The bar type thingies are more correctly known as "grab irons". I see you teasing me with the master hull for the Foxtrot! You *******!!!! Currently working on her sail. That's where I want to replicate those steps. I do use the drill hole, insert half-round plastic rod, glue trim, fill, sand, repeat on the larger scale hulls. The cast resin sail isn't as easy as one would think it to be, due to thickness and the rough inside of the sail half. I'll get 'er though!!!!!! BTW, know where I can get an anchor for her? There was a missing sprue tree and some other stuff not included when this beast was purchased, way back when.
Thank you, David, just what I was hoping for!
Take care,
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Penetrations, weld lines, access plates, and even overall geometry of these boats was as varied as the sub-contractors and yards that horridly slapped these things together in anticipation of the eventual amphibious landings that were to befall the Home Islands. Two eggs put all that to rest.
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Yes, the semi-circular holes! The bar type thingies are more correctly known as "grab irons". I see you teasing me with the master hull for the Foxtrot! You *******!!!! Currently working on her sail. That's where I want to replicate those steps. I do use the drill hole, insert half-round plastic rod, glue trim, fill, sand, repeat on the larger scale hulls. The cast resin sail isn't as easy as one would think it to be, due to thickness and the rough inside of the sail half. I'll get 'er though!!!!!! BTW, know where I can get an anchor for her? There was a missing sprue tree and some other stuff not included when this beast was purchased, way back when.
Thank you, David, just what I was hoping for!
Take care,
Bill
Here, let me twist that knife a bit more... does it hurt yet?!. https://youtu.be/wJ0Sxr2gvV8
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Dave,
Show us your "Jacob's Ladder"!!v/r "Sub" Ed
Silent Service "Cold War" Veteran (The good years!)
NEVER underestimate the power of a Sailor who served aboard a submarine.
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Ed,
You were in charge of the ships sewing machine, so get you thread out and knit one! )
David,
I don't believe you shanked me! I think it was a healthy pinch with lock-wire pliers, followed by a good yank! At least that's what this Lower-level Louie would do! ;) What, were you trying to corner the world supply of Dremel tools, too?
Thank you for those additional pictures! They will augment my other research files nicely!
Take care, All!
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Ed,
You were in charge of the ships sewing machine, so get you thread out and knit one! )
David,
I don't believe you shanked me! I think it was a healthy pinch with lock-wire pliers, followed by a good yank! At least that's what this Lower-level Louie would do! ;) What, were you trying to corner the world supply of Dremel tools, too?
Thank you for those additional pictures! They will augment my other research files nicely!
Take care, All!
Bill
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