LSP_K2 Posted November 22, 2011 Author Share Posted November 22, 2011 hey you're really knockin some stuff out Kevin, keep at it! Actually, I think most of the work will be done on all the details. I suppose that makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted November 22, 2011 Author Share Posted November 22, 2011 Well now, this is the bolted cover for the range finders located aft on the turret sides. (1:35 armless panzer commander stands in for scale reference.) I'll probably redo this, as real deal had a lot more bolts; other than that, I think the proportions are OK, at least close enough for me. The rest of rangefinder will be proportioned from this piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I see on your bench you have a micro punch/die set...please tell me where I can find one. LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted November 22, 2011 Author Share Posted November 22, 2011 I see on your bench you have a micro punch/die set...please tell me where I can find one. Actually, I have both sets Shawn. As far as I recall, I ordered them from Roll Models. I still really need a hex punch set though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted November 22, 2011 Author Share Posted November 22, 2011 I just checked; both sets seem to still be available. Roll Models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted November 26, 2011 Author Share Posted November 26, 2011 Not a lot done this evening, mostly hogging out the closed chock master, as well as some other stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 Thought I'd begin the deck; these are the three main sheets glued together with .020x.100 reinforcing strips added on bottom. I'll have to make cut outs in the deck for teak trim that fits around deck fittings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 I'd suggest if you have a LHS that carries wood ship model accessories then go buy some planking and plank your deck in real wood. LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 I'd suggest if you have a LHS that carries wood ship model accessories then go buy some planking and plank your deck in real wood. I thought about using basswood strips, but I'm not real sure yet. I may just scribe and paint it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 Two pieces of .060 sheet have been glued together and cut to overall length/width dimensions of turret roof. 1:48 Japanese fighter shown for scale reference. Zero77 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 New range finder panel constructed, this time to better proportions. (This one is sort of lame too, so will be completely redone.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 Rangefinder cover panel added to end panel that I think looks like good proportions. Looking at these photos with fresh eyes (and considering that many of these items were lost anyway), I'll be completely redoing most of them. Zero77 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 Front panel of rangefinder faked up and cut a tad long to be fine tuned once turret sides are in place. The sliding armor plate over the rangefinder glass, will remain closed on my model. Zero77, lawman56 and D.B. Andrus 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted December 4, 2011 Author Share Posted December 4, 2011 Not a lot done this evening, jumping around too much as usual. Here's the mushroom vent with discs added to roughly form basic contour/bevel of roof. Much to do yet. Now's when I really wish I had a handle on the whole 3D printing thing, as I could certainly use that process for many of these deck fittings. Zero77 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted December 4, 2011 Author Share Posted December 4, 2011 Work continues on the starboard rangefinder. The top apparently has a double contour to it, so this will be accomplished with internal gusseting and epoxy putty, then sanded to correct shape. Zero77 and D.B. Andrus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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