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Hi all Slightly off the build topic but found this old Robbe Schnellboot 4 CH RC kit on fleabay not cheap but may appeal as a quick build. http://www.ebay.co.uk/it...b1a7:g:KA0AAOSwtnpXjPWk
Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Nice work Andy, she's certainly coming together now and looking good. Your resin casting looks to be very good too - well done.
Kev
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Thanks for looking in and your comments Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All Made another mould to replicate the two outer Torpedo tube door locking mechanisms after casting these were added to the hull sides. Then the lower hull was masked over to enable the upper hull to be undercoated in white primer. I did manage to get the one side primed but only had enogh primer left to do one coat on the other side. I have ordered more and am now awaiting its arrival so I can finish it off. More soon. Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All Before completing the decks I thought I had better get some paint on the hull. The main colour which is Schnelboot Weiss matches 70993 White Grey [ 151 ] by Vallejo, the decks match colour 70869 Basalt Grey again by Vallejo. Now for the waterline and below. The paint colours are either Vallejo 70862 Black Grey or 70950 Black [169 ] which I went with. It seems that the black waterline stripe was abandoned and many photos I have seen (although in black and white) seem to confirm this painting instruction. The waterline was marked then masked off and the black painted below the waterline, once this was dry again the bottom was masked and covered ready for the grey/white but before any paint was sprayed I firstly covered the upper hull in a white primer once this was done the top color was added. I also sprayed the front of the skullcap with the same color this just leaves the forward deck to be painted and I can then carry on with the rear deck areas. The hull after it was fully dry has been given a coat of clear varnish up to the decks to seal the paint and also be ready for the weathering to come later. When the masking tape is finally removed from the brass props it should set her off a treat with the black lower hull and the three props gleaming. More soon. Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Andy This has come on really well since I last looked in. the start of the painting brings it all together nicely. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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That's going to be one nasty looking beast on the lake loving this build. Brilliant work Andy Rgd Martyn Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
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Now that looks superb, coat of paint makes all the difference! Can't wait to see this in the water, and watch everyone else take theirs out!! lol
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Thanks for looking in everyone and your comments Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Beautiful Andy, this really is looking top notch.....
Regards
Alan
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Hi Alan Thanks for looking in and your comments Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Really nicely done Andy
Waterlines can be really tricky to do neatly and I have seen many a waterline all 'wavy' but yours looks perfect, top job
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Hi Dave I always use a waterline marker these days and its a great tool to get a straight line on the hull. Then its loads of masking and dont forget to pre-paint the masking tape line to prevent seeping. Thanks for looking in and your comments. Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Just get`s better with every update Andy brilliant work cheer`s Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
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Making nice progress with this Andy, looking good - well done.
Kev
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Thanks for looking in and your comments everyone. Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All The torpedo tube rear ends have been painted after adding some plumbing and a couple of greebly's and then fitted in place. Both tubes arrived sealed up but I decided to add the semi loaded torpedo for effect and looks pretty good I think. The front deck has been painted basalt grey and the various fittings left white there is still more to add here. The Observers position has now been added the the rear of the skullcap along with the flagstaff and ariel. At the rear of the bridge the helmet racks have also been added. All was first painted Schnellboot Weise and then the decks painted so the torpedo tubes could be fitted. More soon. Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Top work Andy, she's looking fab and I like the idea of the tube being loaded, very nice touch....
Regards
Alan
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Hi Alan Thanks for looking in and your comments Regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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This just gets better everytime I see it! Great work Andy.
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