Operational Main Hatch & Breather Flaps for Custom Replicas/66" Nautilus

[modeleers]

Proof of concept:

YouTube / Test - of a One-off client build:
{as far as I'm aware, this is another Vulcania Volunteer - 1st!!! }
NAUTILUS Flaps-1.MOV - YouTube

 

[modeleers]

This week I will be handing over the working Main Hatch & Breather Flap Assembly
to the client so he can instal it in his Custom Replicas 66" Nautilus & finish paint it to match his color choices.

Main Hatch Stairs:
100% srcatchbuiult & pre-weathered per client's requirements

WheelHaus Desk / scratchbuilt & finished with base color applied:
a lighter over-all color was applied to enhance visibility

Be sure to check-out the Youtube of my working Main Hatch & Breather Flaps for Custom Replicas 66" Nautilus:
this is a one-off client build - no kit will be available
NAUTILUS CR / 66 - RC / Operational Main Hatch AND Breather Flaps - YouTube

 

[modeleers]

Next on my workbench Nautilus - wise:
I'll be building the classic Brodeen 31" Nautilus.

Per the clients request I'll be making a few improvements to this approx. 20 yr. old kit
by replacing some of the white metal parts that come with the kit

I'll be removing & replacing all the rakers and adding a few of my custom-made upgrades -
accurized Rakers, Iris, Ram, Speed Indicator, Propeller & Skiff.

Skiff {with interior & optional open or closed hatch covers}:

Iris {with correct Outside OUT - Star pattern}:

Ram {which shape-matches the ram on 11 ft. filming miniature}:

Rakers

I'll be starting a new Nautilus 31" Build post
when work beggins in a few weeks...

 

[modeleers]

Ooops! ...forgot to post an image of the proper propeller:

 

[Ruddigger]

Wow, all of your upgrades are really cool.

 

[vismus]

Modeleers:
Looking forward to your 31" build and improvements.

Tommie

 

[modeleers]

Thanx, I hope to be starting the 31" post as soon as I return
to Portland OR from LA - next weekend {3/23}.

This coming week I'll be visiting with an old friend -
the 11ft Nautilus filming miniature at the Reagan Museum.