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| Revell type IX Full build Review | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Sep 30 2015, 01:19 PM (647 Views) | |
| Mark M | Sep 30 2015, 01:19 PM Post #1 |
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Hawk T1
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Well the bench is clear and i fancy a challenge so here goes the review is here: http://s15.zetaboards.com/Mainly_Military/topic/8073122/1/#new the first problem im going to encounter is the size of this beast!! 106cm! having gone through the instructions i think i can build this in sections and then add all the details at the end so hear goes |
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| Mark M | Sep 30 2015, 01:39 PM Post #2 |
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Hawk T1
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First Update its all about drilling holes, 64 of them for the hand rails ![]() ![]() then comes to building up the torpedo tubes, these are simple and fall together
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| Mark M | Sep 30 2015, 02:29 PM Post #3 |
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Hawk T1
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Last bit for today the basic structure of this kit is very simple, its all the detail at the end that with both set this apart and also take the most time ive only sent the afternoon on this and jet im building the hull ![]() helpfully the u190 had a ridge along it hull thats perfect for clamps
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| Nikon User | Sep 30 2015, 05:35 PM Post #4 |
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"BEAVER"
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You need a bigger bench! I have the 1/72 Type VIIC and even the size of the box is intimidating. |
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| Mark M | Oct 2 2015, 04:47 PM Post #5 |
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Hawk T1
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ok today's update the the hull is now complete ![]() however the fit isnt perfect and with all the rivet detail filling and sanding this will be a nightmare
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| Olde Farte | Oct 3 2015, 07:44 AM Post #6 |
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Lt. Derek 'Smurfy' Reeve
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I couldn't see just how big this is until I see it on 2 A3 building mats, it's enormous so have fun handling this. |
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| Mark M | Oct 3 2015, 02:49 PM Post #7 |
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Hawk T1
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yep shes a beast well today ive been working on that seam, and the second lot of filler is now drying. whilst thats been going on ive made headway on the dive planes and torpedo tubes
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| tc2324 | Oct 8 2015, 07:44 AM Post #8 |
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LCDR Tony `Banana's` Clay
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Any more progress on this one Mark? |
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| Olde Farte | Oct 8 2015, 07:45 AM Post #9 |
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Lt. Derek 'Smurfy' Reeve
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You don't reckon it's sunk without trace do you? |
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| Mark M | Oct 8 2015, 09:27 AM Post #10 |
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Hawk T1
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sadly work has got in the way, more soon |
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| Olde Farte | Oct 8 2015, 11:40 AM Post #11 |
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Lt. Derek 'Smurfy' Reeve
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Any excuse..........................what's work? |
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| Mark M | Oct 8 2015, 11:51 AM Post #12 |
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Hawk T1
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well to keep Del happy ive progressed a bit between the list of jobs ive been left by SWMBO the bow planes are on as is the propeller shafts, no issues with them, however i have decided to leave some bit off intil the main paining is done, as i think a rattle can may be employed for the bulk of the painting ![]()
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| Olde Farte | Oct 8 2015, 12:16 PM Post #13 |
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Lt. Derek 'Smurfy' Reeve
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| Mark M | Oct 15 2015, 12:48 PM Post #14 |
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Hawk T1
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OK more progress, despite coming down with a deadly contagion i have finished the hull of the sub, i did plan to add the props later but is soon came apparent that there was not enough room to install them at the end so these will have to be painted in situ ![]() i am still a little worried about the seam on the hull, ive tried to maintain a balance between a seam and loosing all the detail by sanding, only time will tell next up is the deck!
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| Mark M | Oct 15 2015, 01:07 PM Post #15 |
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Hawk T1
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ok that was easier than i thought
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