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Aop Aur · Post by **Aop Aur** » Fri Sep 16, 2016 11:48 pm

The design is advancing very nicely! Come on Shapeways! Offer more free-shipping!

Aop

whaynes · Post by **whaynes** » Sat Sep 17, 2016 8:22 am

I'm sure your periscopes would be more accurate. I'd be willing to pay the difference. Maybe make it an option?
Walt

Post by **ModelMonkey** » Sat Sep 17, 2016 6:30 pm

Sure, Walt, they can be an option, but only if authoritative, dimensioned 2D drawings of them can be found. I was thinking maybe some modelers would want some extra ammunition lockers, too, in case the boat they are modeling sported a bunch of them. The ammo lockers could be available separately and suitable for Gatos, also. Thoughts?

The forward railing is done. The forward top rail was wire rope (cable) on the actual boat, so that will be up to the modeler to make. The aft railing is nearly done.

whaynes · Post by **whaynes** » Sat Sep 17, 2016 8:14 pm

I think that's a great idea. Can't wait. I may have to jump my line-up and start this kit!!
Walt

Post by **ModelMonkey** » Wed Sep 21, 2016 9:59 am

Just a few shape tweaks and further details yet to go. I'll do my best to have the design uploaded for release in 1/72 and 1/144 scales shortly. Other scales as well as the design for Lionfish will take longer.

Hopefully, most, if not all, of the details seen in these renderings will be printable in scales smaller than 1/144. No promises.

whaynes · Post by **whaynes** » Wed Sep 21, 2016 12:40 pm

Those pictures are fantastic. looking forward to their availability.
walt

Post by **ModelMonkey** » Sun Sep 25, 2016 4:48 pm

After a few days away from home unexpectedly (a "life happens" health-related event), this design will be completed soon.

Hope those of you who have asked for it will find the design pleasing and within your budget.

Cheers!

Aop Aur · Post by **Aop Aur** » Sun Sep 25, 2016 7:36 pm

The railings look very good! I hope that health issue wasn't serious, right?

Aop

whaynes · Post by **whaynes** » Mon Sep 26, 2016 7:45 am

Hope everything works out. Can't wait to get this.
Walt

Post by **ModelMonkey** » Mon Sep 26, 2016 6:39 pm

Thanks, guys! After twenty years in the Army with three wars on two continents under my belt, I am a bit beat up, but definitely hard to kill.

The 1/72 scale design is complete and has been uploaded to Shapeways. It is being adjusted now to meet Shapeways' printing requirements. The final design grew to a whopping 52MB.

Unfortunately, no authoritative drawings could be found providing accurate dimensions and shapes of the periscopes. Therefore, they have been omitted from the design. Please use your plastic kit's parts.

Post by **ModelMonkey** » Tue Sep 27, 2016 12:14 pm

1/72 is ready.

viewtopic.php?f=16&t=163539&p=703052#p703052

whaynes · Post by **whaynes** » Tue Sep 27, 2016 6:06 pm

OK, I've ordered the Balao conning tower. So, how about a 1/72 scale 5"/25 cal.deck gun???? Please!!!
Walt

Post by **ModelMonkey** » Tue Sep 27, 2016 8:35 pm

Thanks so much, Walt!

5"/25 gun for submarines is in the queue.

whaynes · Post by **whaynes** » Wed Sep 28, 2016 9:35 am

Great!!!

Post by **ModelMonkey** » Mon Oct 03, 2016 12:00 pm

Good news for Balao modelers: another 3D designer, diStefan, has announced he will release a 5"/25 deck gun for submarines this week. The Model Monkey 5"/25 deck gun project, therefore, is canceled.

See: viewtopic.php?f=16&t=162139&p=703568#p703568

Post by **ModelMonkey** » Tue Oct 25, 2016 6:55 pm

If the size of the final CAD file is small enough to be uploaded to Shapeways*, it is hoped that you'll soon be able to have matching sized funnels for your models of HMS Hood, properly scaled according to AOTS drawings by John Roberts. [edit: DONE!]

In the Model Monkey design so far, at about 50% complete, there are already 3,873 rivets.

* One sure way to balloon the size of a CAD file for 3D-printing is to add a lot of rivets to the design.

Admiral John Byng · Post by **Admiral John Byng** » Wed Oct 26, 2016 2:44 am

Hi Steve, did you ever find plans for Belfasts funnels? I don't have the AoTS book so I don't know if tit has the correctly sized funnels in it.

Post by **ModelMonkey** » Wed Oct 26, 2016 6:18 am

Admiral John Byng wrote:Hi Steve, did you ever find plans for Belfasts funnels? I don't have the AoTS book so I don't know if tit has the correctly sized funnels in it.

Regretfully, no. Perhaps someone with the kit(s) and the AOTS book can compare and advise us what's needed.

Not sure if the market will support designs for Belfast. Surprisingly, products for cruisers have not been selling.

PM headed your way.

EJFoeth · Post by **EJFoeth** » Wed Oct 26, 2016 6:27 am

Needs a second row of rivets closer to the base of the funnel....

> If that fails, the product will not be released until technology permits it to be, or the product can be released without rivets, depending on the desire of the market.

Aop Aur · Post by **Aop Aur** » Wed Oct 26, 2016 6:32 am

This will finally resolve the kit issue!

Aop

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