Some parts for casting. They are parts from the Sealab kit which I have never seen here in Germany and in the US way to expensive for me. Scratch building for me. Just about finished the parts for the two Gun turrets. Stay well all of you.
I have the parts for the end of guns. They came from...
Hi All.
Started to work my way down the neck of the ship now. Spent the weekend doing the panel work and adding a little bits and bobbs. I don't have the parts so I'm trying to use what I have. Just enjoying getting back to this project. let me know what you think please.
Hi All sorry that the updates have slowed to a stop ,but work and life just keep getting in the way. I've have a little time over the holidays so here is a update on what has happened so far.
Sorry long delay in updating.
I now have the lighting system ready. I designed it and agreat company in England made it for me. http://www.captainjacksmodels.co.uk/
Great people to work with if you have a problem with yourmodel give them a shout, I’m sure they can fix you up and at a very...
Craig,
Thank you so much for the info it will help. You have also solved a mystery for as well I wondered where the sink unit from the sealab went on this model now I know.
Big thanks
Ian.
Hi All,
Had a little timethis weekend and worked on the details on the front and underside of the head.Like I said, it’s not going to be a real scale model but with the parts that Ihave and building what I can’t find.
Hope you like it I’m very happy with it so far. I’m gettingso time off work...
Hello Charles,
Time tide and deadlines wait for no man. But please it’s agreat model. How that you showed me some good info on the cockpit maybe I willtry to do a better job.
Many thanks for the info.
Hello Marvin.
I'm not doing a full accurate studio scale model it will be the same size, but not the correct donor parts. Just using what I have, scratch and some 3D printing. the cockpit I just went with a few pictures I have. Thanks for the interest.
Hello All.
First off, sorry. I wanted to keep up this thread but I hadother things in my life to deal with. How were all good and I can restart thisproject. I’ve not done very much but here is a quick update on where we arenow.
The head is well on the way. I’ve covered the body with thetiles...
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Sorry about the link but I can't upload the videos to youtube. Please have a look and tell me what you think.
Ian.
Hello Gentleman.
Thank you forall the great praise and encouragement.I need all I can get. It will be a long project but I’ve broken it down tosections that can be handled well.
If I get boredwith the section I’m working at the time I can change to another section and it keepsit fresh.
I...
Started to add a little of the details from old model kits. Like I said before I'm trying to keep the costs down so I will not be using the modelparts from the film but will try to get it close as possable.
hope you like it.
Ian.