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And of course Holladn hat a toilet....not a very private one:







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I have a question: I posted an update and after saving the post appeared red and it was flagged "not approved". This morning the post is gone.....what...

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Rivets, rivets, and more rivets….and not done yet. But things are coming together quite nicely on my 1/72 scale Type II submarine Vesikko.
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I like the method of using a flame to clean the tube. And one needs a lighter to soften PE and to extrude plastic sprue....

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Finally got more Archer Transfer rivet decals from the US via snail mail. So I finished the starboard side of the Vesikko and sealed the rivets under...

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And integrated into the CAD model...

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Details on the torpedo loading hatch. The hatch was closed with a rectangular plug that was held in place using threaded fasteners.


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More detail work, This time the torpedo loading hatch. A rather large rectangular cut through the hull and 3 frames. I think that makes for an excellent...

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From the drawings and photos I know, they were not covered. Sub sailor meat grinder.........

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More bits and pieces....I added the drive for the exhaust box (the one with the red wheel). All the exhaust lines of the four cylinder Otto motor ran...

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And the control linkages in the ful CAD-model:

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Something I really don't like....designing the linkages. But it turned out good.

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And the worm gear drive of the stern control plane....



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Designated scale would be 1/35 .... about 55 cm in length. Would be a nice RC size. But before that ... SM U1. After the Type II with interior I'll get...

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Thanks Dave....I hope to make it a model....

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Still working on the drives for the control planes. I finished the outboard feedthrough for the rudder. Outboards there was a stuffing box surrounded...

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Still waiting for the rivet decals from the US.....on their way. So I worked a bit on the remaining details. The kit's railing is far too clumsy. 1 mm...

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Madsen 20mm AA gun is done. Looks good even in a macro photo. For size comparison: this is a gun on a toothpick . Still waiting for decals to continue...