Started this about 2-3 weeks ago and heres where I am with it.
Started this about 2-3 weeks ago and heres where I am with it.
Hi m8
Will this be a working rc model or just for display. I always wanted a rc version
The Kit will be produced as a static kit, but I plan on making mine a working model. I will post the kit build as and when.
Stand by for action! Not too many of these floating around, I'll be watching.
I always wanted any version... will keep a watch on this.
Made a start on the cabin and tail section yesterday and will finish them up this afternoon. Same method on the cabin as the main hull bit I'm using plastic bumper(fender) filler on the tail. It retains a greater degree of flexibility when set.
Done a bit more, Cabin Primered but still needs fine work done and tail mated to the back end.
Today I did the fins and the conning tower, all need finishing off. tommorow I will do the periscope head and might start on the dreaded ratemaster.
Yesterday and today Added a feature that I thought would be nice, I made it so the cabin section Sits inside a recess. Much like the old Wave Stingray kit.
That's model building this is what I come to see!!!
Today I did the ratemaster, One big tube with 16 smaller ones around it cut down and angled a bit. heres were I am with it.
Nice work.
As I clicked this thread my music assortment started playing Stingray. Weird.
Today I added the end bit on the Ratemaster and the front ring was added to as well. All I have to do now is make sure its 100% perfect and then wrap it in cotton wool, lol.
Couldnt resist, taped all the bits to see what it looked like.
Today I tweaked the ratemaster and did the little pod things that hang off the side fins and the periscope head unit (Not shown) Just the star bit for the back of the ratemaster and the aquasprites to do now. Then I'll be adding cabin detail, oh and I need to sort out those rear tubes.
WOW! Anything can happen in the next half hour!! Fantastic work!
Well thats it now, Main hull done, I adjusted the side outlets and smoothed out the bottom of the hull. A few details to add and I think thats it.
Well I had a quiet day yesterday, It was my good ladys Birthday so I was busy doing other things. However I'm plesed to say that Its 99.9% done and within a 4 week period, a personal best for this size model. As you can see (just) the windows and ports are all "recessed" and the rear clear ratemaster star is done, needs a touch of cleaning up but there you are. Moulds to follow with an intended release (No pun intended) for the end of July.
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