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This photo shows the donor model being measured with vernier calipers. Prior to this I measured the overall length of the donor, multiplied this measurement by a factor of 1.5 to give me the correct length for 1/48 scale and then compared this with the actual length of the larger version. Surprisingly, the 1/48 scale version came out spot on [within 0.5mm anyway], which I was very happy with.  I continued in this way, measuring corresponding points of both models to gauge the difference between their footprints. 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 step was to draw the outline of the donor model conning tower onto 0.5mm thick 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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A centre line was drawn through this outline and specific points marked out that correspond to the 1/48 scale version. These points were measured, noted and then multiplied by a factor of 1.5 for the converted measurements and also noted onto the outline. 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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That concludes this update. It's important to get the measuring and marking out as accurate as possible at this stage. It will take several more posts to complete this stage of the build. Thanks for looking in, have a great weekend and happy modelling!  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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Complex work there Phil but looks like you're doing a great job of it... be interesting to see how it finishes off.... Regards Alan
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Gandale wrote:Complex work there Phil but looks like you're doing a great job of it... be interesting to see how it finishes off.... Regards Alan Hi Alan, I love making parts  . As you know, the trick is to envisage how it's going to be built before even making a start. I'm also interested to see how it turns out!  I have an idea of what i'm going to do to achieve the compound curve but how that translates into real life is where the fun begins! 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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Looking forward to seeing how this turns out, great work Phil. Mark
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Great job! Awesome skill!Greetings,
Walter
Present builds:
Revell B-24D Liberator 1:48
On the shelf:
Italeri "Fiat Mefistofele", Italeri "Moto Guzzi California", Fokker "Red Baron", Revell Bismarck, Revell Tirpitz, Arab Dow, Stage Coach, .....
Completed builds:
McLaren MP4/4, D-51 Steam Locomotive, HMS Victory, GWH F-15D Eagle, St. Stephen`s Cathedral (cardboard), Solar-powered paddle Steamer (little project with my son), HMS Victory X-section, "Geli" Phantom II (cardboard)
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Markwarren wrote:Looking forward to seeing how this turns out, great work Phil. Mark Thanks for looking in Mark! If it all turns out as planned then it will look pretty awesome. Not only that, I'm pretty sure it will be the only 1/48 scale Type VIIC U-boat with this style of conning tower IN THE WORLD! Believe me, I've done plenty of research and not found another U-boat like it in this scale. 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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DaDokta wrote:Great job! Awesome skill! Thank you for taking the time to look in Walter! There will be lots of measuring and scratch building going on during the next few weeks, so stay tuned if you like that kind of thing. 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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That`s some measuring and cutting there Phil  i thought you were going to make out of resin  regards 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
So Much to Build,But What a Hobby!
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tigerace wrote:That`s some measuring and cutting there Phil i thought you were going to make out of resin regards Phil Thanks for looking in Phil! All the components will be scratch built mate. Resin casting is definitely something I want to investigate at some point in the future though. 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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Good evening from 'The Dockyard'. This weeks update continues with modifying the conning tower to convert it from a Type 2 to a Type 4, which U230 had retro-fitted in late 1942. The last update saw the 1/72 conning tower foot print drawn out including measurements at specific points on 0.5mm thick plastic sheet. The next step is to translate those measurements to 1/48 scale and create a foot print for my U230 conning tower. The starting point was to drill out two locating holes on the same plastic sheet as the 1/72 profile that match the dowels on the 1/48 conning tower as can be seen in the attached photograph. 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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1/48 scale conning tower located via its dowels onto the plastic sheet with the 1/72 scale profile next to 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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Same view, this time from above. 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 then drew around the original profile of the 1/48 scale conning tower. 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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Drawing out some of the curves. In this instance I had to use a food container lid to get the correct curve! 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 completed 1/48 scale profile drawn out alongside the 1/72 scale version. 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 profile being cut out. 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 then glued the new profile to the bottom of the conning tower so I could gauge how much of the original profile would have to be removed to match the new 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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