The Kit:
Let me just say that is is small, tiny, microscopic. And it has a photo etch fret that is even smaller.
The initial base: Generic CD in the retro 45 rpm record style.
So roll on the start.
Jeff's CD Schnellboot***Finished***
Jeff's CD Schnellboot***Finished***
It is here where the Bronco 1/350 scale S-100 Schnellboot will be coursing across the Channel.
The Kit:
Let me just say that is is small, tiny, microscopic. And it has a photo etch fret that is even smaller.
The initial base: Generic CD in the retro 45 rpm record style.
So roll on the start.
The Kit:
Let me just say that is is small, tiny, microscopic. And it has a photo etch fret that is even smaller.
The initial base: Generic CD in the retro 45 rpm record style.
So roll on the start.
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iggie
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Re: Jeff's CD Schnellboot
I have the very same kit Jeff, so another build in this GB that I will be following with interest!
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Re: Jeff's CD Schnellboot
Maybe we should have done this GB on the mini-CD's 
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Re: Jeff's CD Schnellboot
I have this kit in the stash (plus a pair of the 400 scale Heller examples) and will watch this build with interest!
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Photo etch in that scale? You're a braver man than me.
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Re: Jeff's CD Schnellboot
Well I am underway. I have decided to get the base out of the way first.
Supplies:
I will mount the model on a section of Plastruct "water". That will go onto the CD and onto a lid from a peanut butter jar.
Steps:
The lid received a coat of Rustoleum (textured) Pewter Gray spray paint.
The "water base" was cut to match the diameter of the CD. It also received a coat of green paint to alter the surface color a bit.
Checking the fit. The layers are now added using 5 minute epoxy glue.
So it looks like this.
And the model will be "waterlined" like so. Edges of the base will be touched up with a black Sharpie pen.
Supplies:
I will mount the model on a section of Plastruct "water". That will go onto the CD and onto a lid from a peanut butter jar.
Steps:
The lid received a coat of Rustoleum (textured) Pewter Gray spray paint.
The "water base" was cut to match the diameter of the CD. It also received a coat of green paint to alter the surface color a bit.
Checking the fit. The layers are now added using 5 minute epoxy glue.
So it looks like this.
And the model will be "waterlined" like so. Edges of the base will be touched up with a black Sharpie pen.
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That's a nice idea for the base. I like the peanut butter lid platform.
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Re: Jeff's CD Schnellboot
Good idea. I also started at the base, but don't like my idea in mockup so I have started Plan B.
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Re: Jeff's CD Schnellboot
The first five pieces are assembled and a dry run on the base. Fit is very nice.
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Re: Jeff's CD Schnellboot
Good progress here. I like the base.
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Looking good Jeff!
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Re: Jeff's CD Schnellboot
Great idea with the base.
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Re: Jeff's CD Schnellboot
Holidays have passed. Things settled down now. Grandson's Pinewood Derby Scout Car completed (http://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=13081;) and back to full speed ahead on this little project.
Dark gray added to the decking. This will take a bit of back and forth brush work to get it right. And I envision dry brushed details at the end to bring it all out.
Dark gray added to the decking. This will take a bit of back and forth brush work to get it right. And I envision dry brushed details at the end to bring it all out.
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Re: Jeff's CD Schnellboot
Pleasant morning tiding up some paint work. Ready to start working on the PE fret. 1/350th is not for me. But it is coming along. Suppose if I did a few more I would get more comfortable.
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