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1/48 scale U-Boat U230 [Part 1] Options
Sticky Wickett
#461 Posted : 12 April 2017 18:48:07

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Next up is a photo showing the internal ribs that will be fitted to inner pressure hull of No.2 Battery Compartment. I measured one rib to get it exact then just cut the other three to the same length. They were all bent around the circular handle of my craft knife to provide a slight curve to match the inner hull to aid fitting.
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#462 Posted : 12 April 2017 19:29:40

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This photo shows the first rib about to fitted. I had already marked their positions with a pencil so that they match the internal ribs above them in the Junior Rates Mess & Galley.
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#463 Posted : 12 April 2017 19:31:50

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First rib fitted.
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#464 Posted : 12 April 2017 19:33:53

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This photo shows the first rib fitted and lined up with the one above it.
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#465 Posted : 12 April 2017 19:34:57

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This photo shows the second rib fitted and lined up with the one above it.
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#466 Posted : 12 April 2017 19:36:54

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This image shows the third rib fitted using my DIY spacers to gauge the correct distance as mentioned in a previous thread on this build log.
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#467 Posted : 12 April 2017 19:38:13

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The third rib fitted, lined up with the one above and spacers removed.
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#468 Posted : 12 April 2017 19:39:55

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The fourth and final internal rib fitted to the pressure hull.
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#469 Posted : 12 April 2017 19:46:13

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The next part of this weeks update will be focusing on the part-works supplied, etched brass tank covers.

This photo shows the aft starboard cover fitted and cut down to suit the shape of the hull. I did have to double check the positions of these covers of which there are three in total, especially the one I've just mentioned. All three had to be bent slightly around my circular craft knife handle to match the contour of the hull.
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#470 Posted : 12 April 2017 19:49:15

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The port aft cover fitted in place.
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#471 Posted : 12 April 2017 19:50:04

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This image shows the port forward cover attached.
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#472 Posted : 12 April 2017 19:51:30

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This photo shows both the port aft and forward covers fitted.
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#473 Posted : 12 April 2017 19:58:36

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Well that's it for this weeks instalment from 'The Dockyard'. The battery cells I will be making from scratch and fitting later on in the year, so watch this space for those.

Stay tuned for another update next week.

Thanks for looking in, have a great Easter Bank Holiday weekend whatever your plans and happy modelling! BigGrin

Kind Regards,
Phil W

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#474 Posted : 12 April 2017 20:24:35

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Phil

Another great update. You certainly are pcking in some nice detailing.

Cannot remember if I ever mentioned sound effects as i have been looking for something for my loco build and i came across the following.

If you scan down the list ms59 are sound effects for submarines. I am looking at getting their ms20 BigGrin

http://www.modelsounds.co.uk/sounds.html#trains
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Lots of great detailing on this build Cool keep up the good work.

Al
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#476 Posted : 12 April 2017 21:35:34

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[quote=birdaj2]Phil

Another great update. You certainly are pcking in some nice detailing.

Cannot remember if I ever mentioned sound effects as i have been looking for something for my loco build and i came across the following.

If you scan down the list ms59 are sound effects for submarines. I am looking at getting their ms20 BigGrin

http://www.modelsounds.co.uk/sounds.html#trains[/quote]

Hi Tony,

I think you've sent this link before but thanks for the reminder mate. I'm definitely going to install a sonar sound from their range.

Dive, dive, dive!BigGrin
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#477 Posted : 12 April 2017 21:40:50

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Spal wrote:
Lots of great detailing on this build Cool keep up the good work.

Al


Thanks Al. This will be my only submarine build so I intend to give it 110%. After it's complete [Sept 2018 ish] I will be back to two of my favourite subjects; trucks and trains.

Kind Regards,
Phil W

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#478 Posted : 12 April 2017 21:45:10

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Sticky Wickett wrote:
[quote=birdaj2]Phil

Another great update. You certainly are pcking in some nice detailing.

Cannot remember if I ever mentioned sound effects as i have been looking for something for my loco build and i came across the following.

If you scan down the list ms59 are sound effects for submarines. I am looking at getting their ms20 BigGrin

http://www.modelsounds.co.uk/sounds.html#trains[/quote]

Hi Tony,

I think you've sent this link before but thanks for the reminder mate. I'm definitely going to install a sonar sound from their range.

Dive, dive, dive!BigGrin


Oh dear it must be me age Confused i wasn't sure if i had posted it before.

I have been collecting this one and just had issue 135 delivered so not many more to go now. Its going into storage until such time i get to retire or win the lottery and put my notice in BigGrin as holding off i have missed out on so many wonderful models over the last few years.
Happy Modelling

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#479 Posted : 12 April 2017 21:53:49

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birdaj2 wrote:
Sticky Wickett wrote:
[quote=birdaj2]Phil

Another great update. You certainly are pcking in some nice detailing.

Cannot remember if I ever mentioned sound effects as i have been looking for something for my loco build and i came across the following.

If you scan down the list ms59 are sound effects for submarines. I am looking at getting their ms20 BigGrin

http://www.modelsounds.co.uk/sounds.html#trains[/quote]

Hi Tony,

I think you've sent this link before but thanks for the reminder mate. I'm definitely going to install a sonar sound from their range.

Dive, dive, dive!BigGrin


Oh dear it must be me age Confused i wasn't sure if i had posted it before.

I have been collecting this one and just had issue 135 delivered so not many more to go now. Its going into storage until such time i get to retire or win the lottery and put my notice in BigGrin as holding off i have missed out on so many wonderful models over the last few years.


It's a good plan to collect for later. At least you know you've got a challenging model in the stash and the plus side is you can build it in concentrated chunks rather than wait for parts each week.

I'm already gathering parts and researching for future models.

When you start your U-boat I hope you find some of the things I've learned building it useful.

Kind Regards,
Phil W.
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#480 Posted : 12 April 2017 22:17:59

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The amount of detail you are adding into this will make one hell of a show piece when it's finished.

Maybe you'll put sound in as time suggested, that would be amazing Blink Cool
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