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Topic: 1/12 APC |
wasili
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Forum: Scale Modeling Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 2:58 pm Subject: 1/12 APC |
Thanx guys,
Each hull weighs approx. 1150 grams. I use 900 grams of epoxy, although some of that ends up in the cup and not in the model. So probably 800 grams of epoxy and about 350 grams on carbo ... |
Topic: 1/12 APC |
wasili
Replies: 131
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Forum: Scale Modeling Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 1:20 pm Subject: 1/12 APC |
Thanx Joberg,
Next batch of pics...
What...going pep ????
Well, maybe a bit. As i'm using 400gr/m2 biax carbonfibre, it's good to precut the fibre pieces. You cannot pull them apart and add o ... |
Topic: 1/12 APC |
wasili
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Forum: Scale Modeling Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2011 3:26 pm Subject: 1/12 APC |
Thank you mr. Berg,
Next batch of pics.
Filled the mold in batches of 4 - 600grams, so as not to waste any silicone. After each pour, i would write down the weight of the batch, for future refer ... |
Topic: 1/12 APC |
wasili
Replies: 131
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Forum: Scale Modeling Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2011 6:37 am Subject: 1/12 APC |
Hey guys,
Just a few more days of push-to-shove work commitments and then i'm off for a short while to work on this.
In the meantime here's some for you to look at.
Probably the only advantag ... |
Topic: 1/12 APC |
wasili
Replies: 131
Views: 377585
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Forum: Scale Modeling Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2011 2:23 pm Subject: 1/12 APC |
Okay joberg,
Next one up.
Was a good week. As mentioned last week i picked up a large batch of carbon fibre leftovers. Today i got a fresh new batch, on the roll, of some 25m2 412grams biax carb ... |
Topic: 1/12 APC |
wasili
Replies: 131
Views: 377585
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Forum: Scale Modeling Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 6:42 pm Subject: 1/12 APC |
Hey guys,
Thanx Bwood and Joberg. As the cover is only seen in those pics, i believe it is not part of the design, and therefore not included in my APC kit.
Here's todays update.
Machined som ... |
Topic: 1/12 APC |
wasili
Replies: 131
Views: 377585
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Forum: Scale Modeling Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2011 8:20 pm Subject: 1/12 APC |
Thanx Joberg,
and Harry..the honor is all mine.
Guys,
Here's the cooling fins on top of the spotlight (as seen on the render posted above), now cnc machined from styrene. The fins all have a ... |
Topic: 1/12 APC |
wasili
Replies: 131
Views: 377585
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Forum: Scale Modeling Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 3:43 pm Subject: 1/12 APC |
Thanx Joberg..
I scored a large batch of carbon laminate, that i'll incorporate into the APC's, that i'll pick up either late this week or early next week.
In the meantime i'm rounding off the t ... |
Topic: 1/12 APC |
wasili
Replies: 131
Views: 377585
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Forum: Scale Modeling Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 5:44 pm Subject: 1/12 APC |
Thanx Joberg..
Today's update...
I realized i hadn't finalized the artwork for the dry transfers. That has now been taken care off. The only graphics we know off on the APC exterior, are off cou ... |
Topic: USCSS Macondo |
wasili
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Forum: Scale Modeling Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 1:46 pm Subject: USCSS Macondo |
very crisp details indeed.
Keep us updated.
Cheers,
Wasili |
Topic: 1/12 APC |
wasili
Replies: 131
Views: 377585
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Forum: Scale Modeling Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 1:44 pm Subject: 1/12 APC |
Hey gang,
I was casting the small nuts that go with the APC's, but decided to make them all as cnc-ed parts, as pictured below. So no sanding the tiny pieces. Comes with the tapered top, although d ... |
Topic: 1/12 APC |
wasili
Replies: 131
Views: 377585
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Forum: Scale Modeling Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2011 6:58 am Subject: 1/12 APC |
Heya folks,
The time has come for regular updates. Sorry for the delay.
The APC's come with a reference dvd filled with pics on the subject. Next to screencaps, there are a few folders with pics ... |
Topic: 1/12 APC |
wasili
Replies: 131
Views: 377585
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Forum: Scale Modeling Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 3:21 pm Subject: 1/12 APC |
Heya Guys,
Here's a rough assembly shot of a few production and pattern parts combined.
And yes, this is the completely finished, refurbished hull. Nearly half of it has been rebuild, most notab ... |
Topic: 1/12 APC |
wasili
Replies: 131
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Forum: Scale Modeling Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 4:03 pm Subject: 1/12 APC |
Last week i started (spray)painting, the brown bess paintsamples among other.
Samples on the board.
http://i345.photobucket.com/albums/p377/bubblejumper/APC/Wasili-APCwip113.jpg
Yes, it's tha ... |
Topic: 1/12 APC |
wasili
Replies: 131
Views: 377585
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Forum: Scale Modeling Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 5:02 pm Subject: 1/12 APC |
Thanx for the kind words guys. Appreciate it..
Update:
Here's the latest and final revision of the canisters on the rear deck. Beware, this is a 3d rendering. The diameter of the canister is a l ... |
Topic: 1/12 APC |
wasili
Replies: 131
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Forum: Scale Modeling Posted: Sat Nov 27, 2010 3:40 pm Subject: 1/12 APC |
Thank you all for the kind words guys. Much appreciated.
Update.
Here's the exhaust, positioned on the rear, directly above the taillights. There's one on each side, and they're identical. I onl ... |
Topic: 1/12 APC |
wasili
Replies: 131
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Forum: Scale Modeling Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2010 10:28 am Subject: 1/12 APC |
Update..
I finished the boxes and have them in silicone.
Redid the axle pivots (bit adhoc, i know). Not really interesting to look at, but a part nonetheless. I'm now at Version3 for them. The p ... |
Topic: 1/12 APC |
wasili
Replies: 131
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Forum: Scale Modeling Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 11:25 am Subject: 1/12 APC |
Thanx Joberg...
Update..
The two boxes on the rear, next to the taillights. They are similar, but not identical.
Here's the machined pieces that make up both boxpatterns (sorry, doesn't look ... |
Topic: 1/12 APC |
wasili
Replies: 131
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Forum: Scale Modeling Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 9:44 am Subject: 1/12 APC |
Thanx Jo and Jt. Oh and Jt, love your avatar.
Here's the next update, dealing with what i believe to be the most difficult part to put together in the kit. So i'll show it step-by-step.
** The m ... |
Topic: 1/12 APC |
wasili
Replies: 131
Views: 377585
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Forum: Scale Modeling Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2010 2:18 pm Subject: 1/12 APC |
Heya folks, time for some fresh updates.
This is a new rearlight cover. There are two on the rear next to those 'boxes'. I machined it from chemiwood/renshape. And not only the outside, also the in ... |
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