Search results
-
Jack's Border 1/35 U-Boat Conning Tower
That was a sweaty 30 mins. One mis-drilled hole however. Tidying up will wait until tomorrow- Jack L
- Post #74
- Forum: Submarines Under Construction
-
Jack's Border 1/35 U-Boat Conning Tower
Hole cut out of the side, but this is only the 'inner skin'. Wired up the lighting as well. Red and white at the flick of a switch. Extremely pleased with the result Need to pluck up the courage to cut a hole in the 'outer skin'. That really is the point of no return! And one of the border...- Jack L
- Post #63
- Forum: Submarines Under Construction
-
Jack's Border 1/35 U-Boat Conning Tower
Thanks Monica. Border do a set of figures, and I have also ordered some more from a company called Scale 75. They are on their way from France I think. I have four of these fellows on order:- Jack L
- Post #58
- Forum: Submarines Under Construction
-
Jack's Border 1/35 U-Boat Conning Tower
Bit of progress on some actual plastic. For the amount this kit costs, it’s a bit dissapointing. All of the smaller parts have hard to remove seam lines, injection marks or both, usually in hard to reach places or on details. But there we go. Just dry fitted for the mo while I paint the sub...- Jack L
- Post #53
- Forum: Submarines Under Construction
-
Jack's Border 1/35 U-Boat Conning Tower
Added some make up, and the 6 kit parts and pretty happy. I added a blob of micro clear or whatever it's called to the respective dials and unfortunately two have dried opaque but not a lot to do about it. I realised too late that the five kit dials are all at 12 o-clock which bugs me a bit, but...- Jack L
- Post #47
- Forum: Submarines Under Construction
-
Jack's Border 1/35 U-Boat Conning Tower
Well nearly managed to ruin it…I really dislike Mig paints, never been able to get results. But, I had the colour, so thought I would give them another go. Spent ages playing with paint, thinner and pressure, putting paint to plastic when thinking I had the right combination when splat…a huge...- Jack L
- Post #40
- Forum: Submarines Under Construction
-
L.E.D.s
Wonder if anyone, @boatman maybe, could offer me some LED advice. I'm making a U-Boat conning tower, and think it would lend itself well to some lighting, maybe a red and white light option. I've not done electronics since school and cannot remember that far back. I bought some off ebay but a)... -
Jack's Border 1/35 U-Boat Conning Tower
Thanks all for the help with the reference material, been a massive help. I think I have finished tinkering with the internals. Have just given it a primer coat to see what it will look like all in one shade. If happy, it will get an off white coat, and then I can add in the kit parts and wire...- Jack L
- Post #32
- Forum: Submarines Under Construction
-
Jack's Border 1/35 U-Boat Conning Tower
I bought this, mistakenly assuming there may be some technical diagrams or some such, but it's beyond useless for the Conning Tower internals. A grand total of three limited photos. So making this up as I go (shock)! It's surprisingly difficult (for me) to conjure gizmos. Everything other than...- Jack L
- Post #21
- Forum: Submarines Under Construction
-
Jack's Border 1/35 U-Boat Conning Tower
Not all that uniform, but not sure that will be noticed when in place. May need a couple more when I see what will and won't be seen.- Jack L
- Post #19
- Forum: Submarines Under Construction
-
Jack's Border 1/35 U-Boat Conning Tower
Thanks Andy. In my impatience, i decided to ignore all the suggestions above...and try the metalwork/jewellery route. I initially dismissed the idea, but then had a go. Some copper wire, bent round a thick paintbrush, snipped at the join and then soldered and filed down. Used some plastic...- Jack L
- Post #15
- Forum: Submarines Under Construction
-
Jack's Border 1/35 U-Boat Conning Tower
By Border, but sold separately. I got quite a good deal for both. Ironically, the pup went swimming for the first time today, thankfully didn’t sink! Made some progress with what seems to be an extensive exercise in adding various wires and pipes. Still a long way to go, but I think the lower...- Jack L
- Post #7
- Forum: Submarines Under Construction
-
Jack's Border 1/35 U-Boat Conning Tower
I'll try and blog this build as it's a new one and I don't think anyone here has built one yet. Starting off, it's huge. The main hull section is 600mm. The plastic is a nice quality, however there are injection marks everywhere on the larger pieces, and the smaller parts have significant...- Jack L
- Thread
- Replies: 244
- Forum: Submarines Under Construction
-
Latest Acquisitions (2022)
Extremely surprised that this arrived today. I bought it yesterday, and with the goings on at Royal Mail, I didn't expect to see it until New Year I had no concept of the size... I assure you my arm is normal size... -
Jack's 1/35 Tamiya M3A2 Half Track
Calling this done. Still needs a matt varnish...but I won't get bench-time now before the deadline. Completely fictional Commonwealth Half Track. Hopefully with a few unique elements to it. Lots of stuff I don't like about it...but a fair bit I love. Experimented a fair bit. Hope you like it...- Jack L
- Post #27
- Forum: Dave's Half track GB: Sept - Nov 2022
-
Gern's Emergency services GB - Chat thread
This will be my entry, if that’s ok? I built this (earlier mould) as my first ever model with my Dad after a holiday in Anglesea (after hours sat watching the runway at RAF Valley). Been looking for an excuse to build a Sea King again. Despite being SAR and looking really nice, The box artwork...- Jack L
- Post #22
- Forum: Dave's Emergency services GB: Jan '23 - March '23
-
Jack's 1/35 Tamiya M3A2 Half Track
I don't think my updates (or complete lack of) have been particularly in the spirit of GBs, but have had preciousy little bench time so photo's haven't been the priority. We are getting there however...started painting in the details and doing some oil work (which is very much a learning...- Jack L
- Post #21
- Forum: Dave's Half track GB: Sept - Nov 2022
-
Jack's 1/35 Tamiya M3A2 Half Track
Afraid I have been terrible with progress shots... Construction pretty much there and primed. And then a concoction of these... To get a base colour I'm really happy with. Nit sure it really shows on camera though.- Jack L
- Post #16
- Forum: Dave's Half track GB: Sept - Nov 2022
-
Latest Acquisitions (2022)
Postman just dropped this off. Wanted one for a while and this popped up at a really good price. Tatty box but all intact inside. Looks really good and keen to start. May just jump the queue. Nice reference book included -
Jack's 1/35 Tamiya M3A2 Half Track
At the moment...this is the best 'reference' I can find. I wonder if anyone (@Jakko maybe?) can tell me if the Allied recognition starts would have been present or not as per this film still. I can't find too much info on the topic. Seemed to be hit and miss on British tanks, so I'm really not...- Jack L
- Post #13
- Forum: Dave's Half track GB: Sept - Nov 2022
Legal Notice
scalemodelling.co.uk is a privately operated online discussion forum. All content posted by members reflects their own views and opinions and does not necessarily represent those of the forum owners or administrators. While reasonable efforts are made to moderate content, no responsibility is accepted for user-generated material. By using this site, you agree to comply with UK law and the forum rules.