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Thanks Kev!! Completed projects: 1/43 scale Bedford HA van / 1/43 scale MG TD sports car Current projects: 1/48 scale U-boat [U230] Future projects: 1/148 scale railway diorama / 1/50 scale R/C Volvo F89 logging truck / 1/148 scale Thunderbirds Fireflash
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The smaller discharge ports were drilled with a 2mm drill. I then fitted one slat per discharge port and finished the outer diameter by gluing on a 2.5mm washer. I think this captures the feel/ look very feel very well. The pics attached show a close up of these smaller discharge ports. Sticky Wickett attached the following image(s): Completed projects: 1/43 scale Bedford HA van / 1/43 scale MG TD sports car Current projects: 1/48 scale U-boat [U230] Future projects: 1/148 scale railway diorama / 1/50 scale R/C Volvo F89 logging truck / 1/148 scale Thunderbirds Fireflash
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These attached images show the completed Port Crash Dive Tank Vent and the large and small discharge ports situated near it. The other smaller one is near the engine room further back. Regards, Phil W Sticky Wickett attached the following image(s): Completed projects: 1/43 scale Bedford HA van / 1/43 scale MG TD sports car Current projects: 1/48 scale U-boat [U230] Future projects: 1/148 scale railway diorama / 1/50 scale R/C Volvo F89 logging truck / 1/148 scale Thunderbirds Fireflash
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More posts of the build to follow soon. Thanks for looking in. Regards, Phil W Completed projects: 1/43 scale Bedford HA van / 1/43 scale MG TD sports car Current projects: 1/48 scale U-boat [U230] Future projects: 1/148 scale railway diorama / 1/50 scale R/C Volvo F89 logging truck / 1/148 scale Thunderbirds Fireflash
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Nice work Phil
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Very nice Phil, some great work being shown.... Regards Alan
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Thanks guys for your encouraging comments. Much appreciated. Next up is a scratch-built tank lid. Taking my references from images of U995 I fabricated one using 0.25mm and 0.5mm plastic sheet and a small piece of 1mm diameter brass rod to form the handle. Attached is the tank lid on U995 to give you an idea of it's size, location and shape. Sticky Wickett attached the following image(s): Completed projects: 1/43 scale Bedford HA van / 1/43 scale MG TD sports car Current projects: 1/48 scale U-boat [U230] Future projects: 1/148 scale railway diorama / 1/50 scale R/C Volvo F89 logging truck / 1/148 scale Thunderbirds Fireflash
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My scratch-built version took me about 4hrs to make. Very fiddly work. The miniscule hinges were all individually cut from 0.25mm thick plastic sheet. Tiny triangular shapes were all filed equal and glued to give the impression that they worked. Attached are the images of the completed tank lid. Sticky Wickett attached the following image(s): Completed projects: 1/43 scale Bedford HA van / 1/43 scale MG TD sports car Current projects: 1/48 scale U-boat [U230] Future projects: 1/148 scale railway diorama / 1/50 scale R/C Volvo F89 logging truck / 1/148 scale Thunderbirds Fireflash
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A piece of 0.5mm thick plastic sheet was cut slightly smaller than the tank lid top and then fixed underneath. This gives the impression that the tank lid itself overhangs it's opening as per the U995 photos. It was then filed to suit the slope of the port side saddle tank I was fixing it too. Attached are the images showing it fixed in place. Sticky Wickett attached the following image(s): Completed projects: 1/43 scale Bedford HA van / 1/43 scale MG TD sports car Current projects: 1/48 scale U-boat [U230] Future projects: 1/148 scale railway diorama / 1/50 scale R/C Volvo F89 logging truck / 1/148 scale Thunderbirds Fireflash
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In hindsight, I have subsequently removed the tank lid as I couldn't see evidence of this fitted to any other U-Boats while studying photos. I have kept it to one side and will no doubt reuse it for something else as the build progresses. I think maybe it was fitted only to U995 while in dock for maintenance purposes. If anyone can verify this or point me in the direction that these type of tank lids were fitted to other U-boats then please let me know and I will retro fit it again. Thanks for looking in. More posts to follow shortly. Kind Regards, Phil W Completed projects: 1/43 scale Bedford HA van / 1/43 scale MG TD sports car Current projects: 1/48 scale U-boat [U230] Future projects: 1/148 scale railway diorama / 1/50 scale R/C Volvo F89 logging truck / 1/148 scale Thunderbirds Fireflash
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I've had to delete a couple of posts as there were duplicates. I could of left them on there but it was annoying see copies of two posts. I think my internet connection was a tad slow while uploading images, then it timed out. I refreshed and carried on not realising that the reply had already been posted. Completed projects: 1/43 scale Bedford HA van / 1/43 scale MG TD sports car Current projects: 1/48 scale U-boat [U230] Future projects: 1/148 scale railway diorama / 1/50 scale R/C Volvo F89 logging truck / 1/148 scale Thunderbirds Fireflash
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Really nice job with the tank lid You certainly got the desired effect with the hinges, they really do look like they will allow the lid to open
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Very nice Phil, she's looking great.... Regards Alan
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Hi Phil some very nice work on your vents and bits. look forward to seeing your next update. ian Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood. Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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Thank you for all the encouraging comments! Completed projects: 1/43 scale Bedford HA van / 1/43 scale MG TD sports car Current projects: 1/48 scale U-boat [U230] Future projects: 1/148 scale railway diorama / 1/50 scale R/C Volvo F89 logging truck / 1/148 scale Thunderbirds Fireflash
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The next part of build concentrates on the removable super structure that fits on top of the saddle tanks. After looking at the results in the partworks and comparing against photos of U995, I felt that the gap between the removable structure and the saddle tanks was too large compared to U995. Also the use of lime planking to fabricate the supports was, in my opinion, too thick. I was after a more 'fine-scale feel' in keeping with the real thing. See attached pic of U995. See how the gap between the top structure and saddle tanks is nearly the same as the flood holes. Also note the recessed plate steel supports are lot thinner compared to the part-works. Sticky Wickett attached the following image(s): Completed projects: 1/43 scale Bedford HA van / 1/43 scale MG TD sports car Current projects: 1/48 scale U-boat [U230] Future projects: 1/148 scale railway diorama / 1/50 scale R/C Volvo F89 logging truck / 1/148 scale Thunderbirds Fireflash
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I decided to reduce the gap between the removable structure and the saddle tanks by gluing a strip of 1.5mm square plastic section to the edge of former. This reduced the gap to a more realistic size. The plate steel supports as seen in the previous photo of U995 are recessed and of thin cross-section. For this part of the build I used 0.5mm plastic sheet. 93 individual pieces were cut out, glued in place then ALL FILED SEPARATELY TO SUIT. This feat alone took me about 40hours! A herculean task, but one i'm glad I persevered at as the results looks really good. See attached image showing the removable structure inverted, showing the supports. Sticky Wickett attached the following image(s): Completed projects: 1/43 scale Bedford HA van / 1/43 scale MG TD sports car Current projects: 1/48 scale U-boat [U230] Future projects: 1/148 scale railway diorama / 1/50 scale R/C Volvo F89 logging truck / 1/148 scale Thunderbirds Fireflash
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The next photos show the structure from different angles. As a side note I built the main section of the removable structure as per the part-works. However, this required a lot of filing and fitting to get it to sit naturally without being forced into place; something i'm very keen on. If it doesn't go there must be an obstruction somewhere that requires attention until everything lines up correctly. A dry fit should be how it will be; glue is just a bonder, it won't make the parts fit together any better. Sticky Wickett attached the following image(s): Completed projects: 1/43 scale Bedford HA van / 1/43 scale MG TD sports car Current projects: 1/48 scale U-boat [U230] Future projects: 1/148 scale railway diorama / 1/50 scale R/C Volvo F89 logging truck / 1/148 scale Thunderbirds Fireflash
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The next image shows a close-up when the structure has been glued into place. If you compare it to the image of U995 earlier, you can see how I managed to reduce the gap and also create that 'fine scale feel' I was after by using 0.5mm plastic sheet. Sticky Wickett attached the following image(s): Completed projects: 1/43 scale Bedford HA van / 1/43 scale MG TD sports car Current projects: 1/48 scale U-boat [U230] Future projects: 1/148 scale railway diorama / 1/50 scale R/C Volvo F89 logging truck / 1/148 scale Thunderbirds Fireflash
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The next image shows the structure further down the boat. Many hours work but worth it. Sticky Wickett attached the following image(s): Completed projects: 1/43 scale Bedford HA van / 1/43 scale MG TD sports car Current projects: 1/48 scale U-boat [U230] Future projects: 1/148 scale railway diorama / 1/50 scale R/C Volvo F89 logging truck / 1/148 scale Thunderbirds Fireflash
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