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Hi, I took the opportunity to paint a few parts whilst the weather was dry. The back bulkhead, access hatch, access corridor assembly and front bulkhead. before painting:  I also removed both the headlight protectors, plan is to prefab them out of wire.  All coated with primer and then airbrushed. Matt aluminium on part of the front bulkhead and the back with the access hatch.   I also painted the floor of the corridor the same as the main floor in mica blue.  I have also been experimenting with washes to give it a 'lived in' feel on the internal bulkheads. not happy with some parts and will probably respray. other areas I will try dry brushing. Thats all for now. Regards Claret Also working on:
SOTS.
Moebius 1/32 Flying Sub with PE & lights.
Waiting in the wings:
Polarlights Spindrift from Land of the Giants.
finished:
007 Iconic DB5.
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Hi, A bit more progress with painting the main console dark sea grey and royal grey after drilling holes for the lighting effect and gluing the PE in place. The centre TV monitor and the two drilled out holes either side are for PE and clear printed card supplied with the decal kit to have the displays illuminated.   Regards Claret Also working on:
SOTS.
Moebius 1/32 Flying Sub with PE & lights.
Waiting in the wings:
Polarlights Spindrift from Land of the Giants.
finished:
007 Iconic DB5.
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Hi, I have now glued the main support frame in place. The following pics show the this, with the bulkhead walls dry fitted. I have still to place most of the decals on.      I fabricated straps for the fire extinguishers and am considering creating some coat hangers for the storage area under the bunk. I have been looking for 1/32 divers tanks to also add to the storage area, but no joy yet! Regards Claret Also working on:
SOTS.
Moebius 1/32 Flying Sub with PE & lights.
Waiting in the wings:
Polarlights Spindrift from Land of the Giants.
finished:
007 Iconic DB5.
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Hi Claret,  That`s looking really good and looks like fun to build.  If you cannot find any scale scuba tanks and you want to make up something to scale, I can give you the exact measurements of both a 12 litre and a 15 litre tank as I have both in my spare room. Good luck in your hunt and if no luck give me a shout. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi Claret
Looking really smart. Love the detail you are going in to. Look forward to your progress. Keep up the great work.
Regards
Foz
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absolutely stunning looks realy great benny. 
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Hi Derek, Thanks for looking in and the nice comments. The dimensions of the tanks would be very helpful. Appreciate it. Regards Claret Also working on:
SOTS.
Moebius 1/32 Flying Sub with PE & lights.
Waiting in the wings:
Polarlights Spindrift from Land of the Giants.
finished:
007 Iconic DB5.
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Hi Foz & Benny, Thanks your comments. Regards Claret Also working on:
SOTS.
Moebius 1/32 Flying Sub with PE & lights.
Waiting in the wings:
Polarlights Spindrift from Land of the Giants.
finished:
007 Iconic DB5.
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claret wrote:Hi Derek,
Thanks for looking in and the nice comments.
The dimensions of the tanks would be very helpful. Appreciate it.
Regards
Claret Hi Claret, Tank dimensions are as follows: 12 Litre:Total height (including 3 inch valve) is 28 inches Circumference is 23 inches 15 Litre:Total height (including 3 inch valve) is 27 inches Circumference is 26 inches Hope this helps, if you need any more info send me a PM and I`ll sort it for you. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Love this build and those latest pics are like actually being in the sub! Brill, keep it up Steve
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Superb work Claret, your skills are certainly coming to the fore with this build..... very well done....  Regards Alan
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Wow lovely paint job Claret looks bril Rgd Martyn Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
Next Build ?
When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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Hi Derek, Many thanks for the Information. Regards Claret Also working on:
SOTS.
Moebius 1/32 Flying Sub with PE & lights.
Waiting in the wings:
Polarlights Spindrift from Land of the Giants.
finished:
007 Iconic DB5.
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Hi steve, Alan & Martyn, Thank for looking in and your comments. I am enjoying this build. Regards claret Also working on:
SOTS.
Moebius 1/32 Flying Sub with PE & lights.
Waiting in the wings:
Polarlights Spindrift from Land of the Giants.
finished:
007 Iconic DB5.
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Hi, It's been a very busy week, so only a little progress, but have decalled the main console and one of the bulk head instrument panels. Used Micro set & Micro Sol as recommended by Jase. Awesome stuff. not sure how it works but it does what it says on the tin . The decals contour to the shape of the PE excellently. The Main console middle three graphics are not decals but clear printed plastic sheet (supplied in the aftermarket kit).   My only concern is, have I weathered the bulkhead to much and made it look more used that maybe it should be? Regards claret Also working on:
SOTS.
Moebius 1/32 Flying Sub with PE & lights.
Waiting in the wings:
Polarlights Spindrift from Land of the Giants.
finished:
007 Iconic DB5.
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Looks first class to me lovely job  Rgd Martyn Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
Next Build ?
When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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Looks good, coming on nicely Claret Steve
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Love the detail in your work Claret. Keep the pics coming.
Regards
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Hi Claret Looking great there  hmmmmmmmmmmmm Jase recommended  hehehehehehe Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Classy Claret, very classy.... Regards Alan
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