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- Wed Jun 15, 2011 7:47 pm
- Forum: Costume Progress
- Topic: The bucket has arrived!
- Replies: 145
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Re: The bucket has arrived!
lookin good sir!
- Fri Jun 10, 2011 2:46 pm
- Forum: Costuming (Questions, Tips & Tutorials)
- Topic: 1/32nd scale submarine
- Replies: 54
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Re: 1/32nd scale submarine
so today, the glue was finally dry. i did make the masts removable, using tubes some suggested, also gave them a little tweek so they are tight, but can be removed. i also mounted the safety railing. at first i was going to make it from brass rod, but after checking all the photos i have dug up of a...
- Thu Jun 09, 2011 10:15 pm
- Forum: Costume Progress
- Topic: The bucket has arrived!
- Replies: 145
- Views: 5581834
Re: The bucket has arrived!
good job brother!
- Thu Jun 09, 2011 1:52 pm
- Forum: Costuming (Questions, Tips & Tutorials)
- Topic: 1/32nd scale submarine
- Replies: 54
- Views: 283047
Re: 1/32nd scale submarine
thanks Tim! i tried mounting the tubes to hold the masts in place today. here are some shots i took while the glue cures. ill post some more detailed pics once they are cured. http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv23/thedarkknight_1988/Project%20705%20Alfa/202.jpg http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/v...
- Wed Jun 08, 2011 10:27 am
- Forum: Costuming (Questions, Tips & Tutorials)
- Topic: 1/32nd scale submarine
- Replies: 54
- Views: 283047
Re: 1/32nd scale submarine
well, i managed to finish up the masts. now i will think of a way to attach them to the submarine. i will work on the stern some more today. http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv23/thedarkknight_1988/Project%20705%20Alfa/017.jpg http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv23/thedarkknight_1988/Project%2070...
- Fri Jun 03, 2011 11:44 am
- Forum: Costume Progress
- Topic: The bucket has arrived!
- Replies: 145
- Views: 5581834
Re: The bucket has arrived!
i have to inform you that it looks horrible and i will have to take the suit and despose of it the right way (ie; into my armor tub). im kidding, looks good man
- Thu Jun 02, 2011 11:40 pm
- Forum: Costuming (Questions, Tips & Tutorials)
- Topic: 1/32nd scale submarine
- Replies: 54
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Re: 1/32nd scale submarine
here the stern is with every thing mocked up. i will start sanding the tail in the morning http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv23/thedarkknight_1988/Project%20705%20Alfa/0013.jpg http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv23/thedarkknight_1988/Project%20705%20Alfa/0023.jpg here is a pic of the real subs ...
- Thu Jun 02, 2011 10:18 pm
- Forum: Costuming (Questions, Tips & Tutorials)
- Topic: 1/32nd scale submarine
- Replies: 54
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Re: 1/32nd scale submarine
well, i built the search peirscope earlier this week, along with the other mast. last thing i have to do is the radar mast. i also extended the stern and poured it. its curing in the garage as i post this. http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv23/thedarkknight_1988/Project%20705%20Alfa/0144.jpg http:...
- Thu May 26, 2011 8:30 pm
- Forum: Costuming (Questions, Tips & Tutorials)
- Topic: 1/32nd scale submarine
- Replies: 54
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Re: 1/32nd scale submarine
well, i started filling the control surfaces for a nicer fit. i also started on the creep motor housings. http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv23/thedarkknight_1988/Project%20705%20Alfa/0012.jpg i also finished fiberglassing the rib cage into the hull. http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv23/thedark...
- Wed May 25, 2011 1:29 pm
- Forum: Costuming (Questions, Tips & Tutorials)
- Topic: 1/32nd scale submarine
- Replies: 54
- Views: 283047
Re: 1/32nd scale submarine
fiberglass is finished, bondo is on! im soo glad this part went off without a hitch. http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv23/thedarkknight_1988/Project%20705%20Alfa/0143.jpg http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv23/thedarkknight_1988/Project%20705%20Alfa/0152.jpg http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv...
- Wed May 25, 2011 12:20 pm
- Forum: Costuming (Questions, Tips & Tutorials)
- Topic: 1/32nd scale submarine
- Replies: 54
- Views: 283047
Re: 1/32nd scale submarine
thank you sir. i have bondo drying on the planes now to make that flare at the base of russian stern planes to the hull. ill get some pics of that very soon. i need to build the creep motors on the stern planes next once im done with the flare. then ill extend the stern in length. then its paint time!
- Wed May 25, 2011 9:30 am
- Forum: Costuming (Questions, Tips & Tutorials)
- Topic: 1/32nd scale submarine
- Replies: 54
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Re: 1/32nd scale submarine
not too shabby! work will continue today! she will be in the water very soon! http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv23/thedarkknight_1988/Project%20705%20Alfa/84971821_photobucket_21967_.jpg http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv23/thedarkknight_1988/Project%20705%20Alfa/84971821_photobucket_21966_.jpg
- Tue May 24, 2011 11:34 pm
- Forum: Costuming (Questions, Tips & Tutorials)
- Topic: 1/32nd scale submarine
- Replies: 54
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Re: 1/32nd scale submarine
i cant believe i am here! i thought id never see this moment. i have the dive planes and rudders attached!!!!! i checked, and triple checked to see if they were square. they appear to be, but the true test will be how they look with the upper hull attached. i will see in the morning. http://i666.pho...
- Sat May 21, 2011 11:14 pm
- Forum: Costuming (Questions, Tips & Tutorials)
- Topic: 1/32nd scale submarine
- Replies: 54
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Re: 1/32nd scale submarine
i went ahead and cut the control surfaces free of the rudders and dive planes. that apoxie scuplt is some tuff stuff, and my dremel had trouble cutting it. none of my other saws seemed to cut it. they will be tough! http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv23/thedarkknight_1988/Project%20705%20Alfa/0142...
- Sat May 21, 2011 3:57 pm
- Forum: Costuming (Questions, Tips & Tutorials)
- Topic: 1/32nd scale submarine
- Replies: 54
- Views: 283047
Re: 1/32nd scale submarine
more progress this morning. built the free flood doors for some extra detailing. http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv23/thedarkknight_1988/Project%20705%20Alfa/001.jpg http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv23/thedarkknight_1988/Project%20705%20Alfa/002.jpg http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv23/the...