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by the dark knight
Fri May 20, 2011 9:56 pm
Forum: Costuming (Questions, Tips & Tutorials)
Topic: 1/32nd scale submarine
Replies: 54
Views: 259662

Re: 1/32nd scale submarine

thank you! more progress today! i decided to do something a bit differant. i started on a few detail pieces tonight. i took some styrene i had and started building conning tower parts. http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv23/thedarkknight_1988/Project%20705%20Alfa/014.jpg http://i666.photobucket.com...
by the dark knight
Wed May 18, 2011 9:15 pm
Forum: Costuming (Questions, Tips & Tutorials)
Topic: 1/32nd scale submarine
Replies: 54
Views: 259662

Re: 1/32nd scale submarine

and here she is with a light primer coat on. i had to resribe some details since they were starting to fade after this last coat of primer. http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv23/thedarkknight_1988/Project%20705%20Alfa/84971821_photobucket_20762_.jpg the warpage is 100% better! not perfect, i can s...
by the dark knight
Wed May 18, 2011 11:54 am
Forum: Costuming (Questions, Tips & Tutorials)
Topic: 1/32nd scale submarine
Replies: 54
Views: 259662

Re: 1/32nd scale submarine

so far today i have built the emergency buoy and started on the rear access hatch.

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more progress soon!
by the dark knight
Tue May 17, 2011 8:21 pm
Forum: Costuming (Questions, Tips & Tutorials)
Topic: 1/32nd scale submarine
Replies: 54
Views: 259662

Re: 1/32nd scale submarine

i will gather them up and get with you soon! more progress today! i drilled and squared the holes on the bottom of the hull. thanks again for the info on that Matt! i also cut the hull, and removed the warpage that was there. fiberglass is curing right now as we speak. enjoy. http://i666.photobucket...
by the dark knight
Tue May 17, 2011 9:47 am
Forum: Costuming (Questions, Tips & Tutorials)
Topic: 1/32nd scale submarine
Replies: 54
Views: 259662

Re: 1/32nd scale submarine

if your interested, i can send you pdf plans and hull sections to a 1/72nd scale typhoon. at 1/72nd she would be 8ft long. i replaced the clippard valve that kevin included in the kit. the valve controls the 'blow' function on the ballast tank, and sits on top of the brass tube in the bottom of the ...
by the dark knight
Mon May 16, 2011 10:59 pm
Forum: Costuming (Questions, Tips & Tutorials)
Topic: TK advice
Replies: 21
Views: 23312

Re: TK advice

i will dig up some links to you of what we used on moms TX. they are identical to the screen used boots, and they are even black. i would try the shoe dye method. it will look authentic.
by the dark knight
Mon May 16, 2011 8:36 pm
Forum: Costuming (Questions, Tips & Tutorials)
Topic: 1/32nd scale submarine
Replies: 54
Views: 259662

Re: 1/32nd scale submarine

the Robbe one is sweet. some day ill get one. i really like his early war VIIB kit he offers from time to time. but, it is cheeper to scratch build one in the long run. i have around 150 in the hull itself, 250 in the wtc. i have a revell VIIC early war in 1/72nd and a Gato in the same scale. some d...
by the dark knight
Mon May 16, 2011 6:32 pm
Forum: Costuming (Questions, Tips & Tutorials)
Topic: 1/32nd scale submarine
Replies: 54
Views: 259662

Re: 1/32nd scale submarine

sweet! what scale are they? im hoping to have this thing complete but the regatta in carmel IN at the begaining of august.
by the dark knight
Mon May 16, 2011 3:51 pm
Forum: Costuming (Questions, Tips & Tutorials)
Topic: 1/32nd scale submarine
Replies: 54
Views: 259662

Re: 1/32nd scale submarine

Kevin at rouge sub works hooked me up with a used unit with new guts. well, the WTC showed up today, and im very pleased. it needs a few little things fixed, but overall im extremely happy with it! it was alot bigger than i thought, but it should fit nicely inside Alfa. http://i666.photobucket.com/a...
by the dark knight
Sat May 14, 2011 11:04 pm
Forum: Costume Progress
Topic: Movie cody time!
Replies: 11
Views: 7381

Re: Movie cody time!

thanks dallas! i will probably just trade you for the u-know-what (top secrete project) :lol:
by the dark knight
Wed May 11, 2011 8:55 pm
Forum: Costuming (Questions, Tips & Tutorials)
Topic: 1/32nd scale submarine
Replies: 54
Views: 259662

Re: 1/32nd scale submarine

i am happy to report that the WTC (water tight cylinder) has been ordered and will be here soon. this WTC is designed to keep all the electronics dry, and provide room for a ballast tank. all i need is to drop my electric motor, radio receiver and battery in and its ready to run. it has all the soli...
by the dark knight
Wed May 11, 2011 8:50 pm
Forum: Costume Progress
Topic: Movie cody time!
Replies: 11
Views: 7381

Re: Movie cody time!

thanks guys! im painting Mr. Roate's suit this week, so no cody progress to report, but there will be more soon!
by the dark knight
Thu May 05, 2011 10:50 pm
Forum: Costume Progress
Topic: Movie cody time!
Replies: 11
Views: 7381

Re: Movie cody time!

more progress today. i filled a few more spots, and roughed in the 'pads' on the top of the helmet. tomorrow they will get a nice coat of bondo. glued down- http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv23/thedarkknight_1988/CC%20cody%20wip/84971821_photobucket_18292_.jpg trimmed and sanded ready for bondo. ...
by the dark knight
Wed May 04, 2011 11:25 am
Forum: Costume Progress
Topic: Movie cody time!
Replies: 11
Views: 7381

Re: Movie cody time!

more progress! bondo has been applied around the neck ring and the final coats have been applied to the cheeks. next is to sand it all down and see where it stands. still lots to do, but ive put a hugh dent in it so far. http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv23/thedarkknight_1988/CC%20cody%20wip/8497...
by the dark knight
Mon May 02, 2011 9:43 pm
Forum: Costume Progress
Topic: Movie cody time!
Replies: 11
Views: 7381

Re: Movie cody time!

minor progress today. filled a bit more, and added the neck ring. enjoy!

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