Westland Seaking Mk41 German Navy 89+63 (50 Jahre)
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As warm up I modified the HAS/HC instrument panel to a Mk41 panel
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I replaced the molded on rope with wire-rope.
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Different position of the antenna mast.
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Baseplates for the sponson flanges. Aprox. 2,2x5,2 mm.
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Baseplates in place. Because of kits overlapping panels I used additional halves on the lower side.
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Installation of the sponson’s completed. Panel with electrical connections for auxiliary loads. (5 x male and 5 x female).
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Distance between fuselage and “wing” about 1,6 mm. „Glacing“ for the light made of transparent Tesa tape. Masking as usual with a piece of Tamiya tape cutted in shape EXTERNALLY.
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Reworked connection points for the winch: 3 x flange, 3 x hydraulic and 2 x electric. The flanges have an asymmetrical design: 3 holes for installing on the fuselage and 1 short “raised” bolt in one corner for the strut. The bolt (0,2 mm wire) will be installed later. Very left is the installation flange for the fixed light.
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Courtesy Burkhard Domke
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Support / mount for the Mk41 winch.
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Missing rivet rows added (red). Mk41 has an additional antenna on top (green = mount/base).
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New research results: the most Westland-built SeaKings has x-shaped doubler between the rear and main fuselage section. German Mk41 don’t have them. One side reworked. Two rectangular mounting plates for the U-shaped antennas in place.
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main door: research results.
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Mk41 main door about 1 hour and 43 parts later 🙂
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Main door opening detailed & corrected.
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Correct positions for the flare dispensers. All 4 will be installed after painting & finishing via wire pieces (0,2 mm).
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Courtesy Thomas Neuss
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Many thanks to TN for his extraordinary original pictures 🙂
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Left side: Hinges added.
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Right side: fasteners added.
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Right side corrected and detailed minus ventilation panel. SeMa - oval side plate plus several panel covers in place. Electric cable and his 8 fittings will be installed after painting. 8 x 0,25 mm hole
is well visible.
is well visible.
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First round of detailing the front seats. German SeaKings have modified upholstery (wider and thicker). Will be modeled new of ureol as master for duplication.
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Upholstery made of ureol completed & fits.
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Ready for duplication. 🙂
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The area behind the left door is an eye catcher… That's why I've made a special effort here🙂
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Courtesy Burkhard Domke.
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Westland built SeaKings have no roof in the left door area. Interior structure and installation are well visible.
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Cables (white) will be installed later after painting.
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All knobs and switches (Anyz Models) will be installed after painting .
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Courtesy Thomas Neuss.
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Courtesy Thomas Neuss.
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Westland added electronic control units (computers) for the engines. Both computers were installed in the rack/tunnel located on right side of the cabin. The „influence“ of both engines took via wires. The wires were guided via narrow „channel“ above the right seat to the center console.
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Courtesy CW.
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The Seakings are full of surprises, everywhere. Both sides of the cover of the instrument panel have not the same design.
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5 x lamps as instrument panel illumination.
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Informations about the rotor brake are missed… only the lever is installed .
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Extra panel on the upper left (probably a voltage converter).
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New research results / informations about the rotor brake (thx CW🙂)
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Courtesy CW
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On the right side of the upper control panel the SeaKings have the rotor brake.
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Mk41 instrumentpanel
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Courtesy CW
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Completed minus cable trees.
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Have a break? Have a (Kit)cat! 🙂 Bio-Limo in Café „Black Cat“ 🙂
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With the Mk41, there are two observers who have their seats at the very back next to the windows. These seats are (unfortunately) different from those in the british (kit) variants. A few pieces of round rod (0,63 mm) help to „improve“ the impression.
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Notfall Ausrüstungs-Koffer 2.0. Yesterday I airbrushed the first coat and was not satisfied with the entire result. Because the (first) box is a little too big, the decision was easy to build a new one. 🙂
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Oxygen bottles for the „Beatmungsgerät“.
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Courtesy Thomas Neuss
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Correct blue gray shade of the upholstery.
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The color of the upholstery is not corrected yet.
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The standard equipment of an Mk41 includes a "rescue basket" with which injured persons can be taken on board more easily.
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Rescue basket in action / „ deployed”.
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Rescue basked will be stored on the left side (“Duschkabine” aka working place of the radar operator🙂 ) courtesy Thomas Neuss.
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It's been more than 30 years since I have last “woven” something. I was the Pinta of Heller in 1:75...🙂
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Working station of the radaroperator.
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Courtesy Thomas Neuss
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New research results: the entire radar console & mounting / rails for the seat is ONE unit. If necessary, a curtain can be pulled down between the two vertical bars. To the right of the right bar is a fairing/upholstery (coming later).
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Today is 27.5 but it's a bit like Christmas. 🙂 because…
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…the package from Jam-Screw is arrived! Thx! I am very excited and curious. 🙂
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Rescue basket. Amazing: Installation on the „shower cabin” took as long as building 🙂
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Result of a “mini-painting & put the parts together task”: the Stryker-Stretcher, which has established itself as a quasi standard in the emergency service.
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Not all parts painted yet.
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Upholstery and bag modeled of putty.
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Courtesy Thomas Neuss
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„Faces“ for the medical equipment (1200 dpi)
After researching in internet now I know which funktion each of the three devises have: from left Beatmungsgerät, Absauggerät und EKG Monitor/ Defibrillator
After researching in internet now I know which funktion each of the three devises have: from left Beatmungsgerät, Absauggerät und EKG Monitor/ Defibrillator
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Medical equipment completed minus paint.
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Upholstery for the left side completed. Medical equipment minus “Mickymäuse“ (ear protection) in the top middle completed. Beatmungsgerät, EKG-Monitoring/Defibrillator, Injectomat, Box mit 230 V Schukosteckdosen, Absauggerät.
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The filter from Jam-Screw has a huge advantage over the kit: you just have to glue the side tubes and you’re done. When uncovering, I recommend separating the accessible pillars and then twisting the part. In this way, all inner pillars are separated at the same time without damage. All 4 wing nuts are still on. Let’s see how long...🙂
Overall excellent quality!
Overall excellent quality!
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Today I wanted to do something other than seats, boxes and backpacks and mixed the fire orange (50%RAL3024 und 50% H132).
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Correct shade of fire orange: 60% RAL3024 and 40% H132.
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The are goods news: The rasterization is no longer visible under the two layers of paint: base coat/pale yellow and fire orange. 🙂
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Totally thrilled. Also because of the connection flanges of Jam-Screw. The number of screws and the shape are exactly reproduce!!!
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Landing gear in place minus wires and hydraulic.
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Jam-Screw parts: 🙂🙂🙂
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Jam-Screw: Sandfilter and wheels. Outstanding! 🙂
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Take you time for masking.
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Result of a mini modeling task:
Yesterday I kneaded and „backed” (30 min, 130°C) 2 x upholstery and 1 x heating pipe of grey Fimo. Today I added insulation made of Tamiya tape and installed the parts.
Yesterday I kneaded and „backed” (30 min, 130°C) 2 x upholstery and 1 x heating pipe of grey Fimo. Today I added insulation made of Tamiya tape and installed the parts.
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Upper bar for installing the seat backrest. Lower bar for installing the seats.
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Courtesy Thomas Neuss
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Current task: 7 seats on the right side. Number of seats courtesy CW🙂🙂 (thx)
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Template for upholstery (made of fabric in original) of self adhesive aluminum foil.
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Belts will be installed after painting. I intend to use 3D-printed decals for German-Navy by DF-HeloStuff🙂
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New research results. The lower horizontal bar is in fact a part of the seat-modules. Because of that I ripped the part of.
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Several bags and one suitcase for stowage of the rescue equipment.
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The last task on the interior wall / inlay: thickness thinned down because in original its no gap between two layers.
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Labeling for the cabin.
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It is amazing what quality a normal printer delivers at 1200 dpi. The font is about 1.3 points and is readable.🙂
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It's amazing: you can read the text!🙂
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Result of a mini modeling task: five seater and bags with medical equipment. Each bag-group is installed via 2 pieces of 0,4 mm wire.
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Rearside bulkhead of the cabin with different rescue equipment.
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The last big point for interior components is completed: rack for electronic equipment & foldable seat.
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Ready for paint and cables
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Picture for the “face”.
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Courtesy Thomas Neuss. In fact the “black boxes” are not always black…
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Last elements for the cabin: foot rests for the aft observer seats and a second stretcher. In the original photo you can see that the blanket is on the left (The lettering „BUND“ is inverted🙂)
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New / last research results: the radar compartment (“Duschkabine“) has on the front a blind.
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A waterproof green rubber mat is laid on the cabin floor of the SeaKings of the German Navy. However, not under the equipment rack and not in the area of the „shower cabin“ (radaroperator workstation). There, the rubber mat was left out, shortened and folded upwards.
At the points of the mountingpoints and other hatches, access covers (probably also made of rubber) are incorporated into the rubber mat.
At the points of the mountingpoints and other hatches, access covers (probably also made of rubber) are incorporated into the rubber mat.
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Rubber mat and covers & rails painted.
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Because of the extra upholstery, the sticks are suddenly too short🙁. Therefore, I have weakened the curvature a little.🙂
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For assembly of the engine housing I recommend to left the parts B1 and B2 loose without gluing for more flexibility during installation of both side panels B11 and B12.
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Seamless transition between floor and fuselage.
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The fit of Eduards etched part ist excellent.
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I used only the outer part of Eduard and reinforced the top edge with 0,4 wire. You can see the reinforcement made of 0,4 mm round rod on the lower side.
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Don’t forget to fill the hollows on the inner side bevor removing the “bulbs” on the outside.
Yorumlar
107 30 March, 15:44
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You are welcome. As usual a lot of first rows free! Popcorn for all! 🙂
3 April, 05:00
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What a combination: a great new kit, nice accessories and finally a master modeller at the tools - EPIC !
10 April, 16:20
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Thank you JAM-SCREW.
Btw: just I saw you actual portfolio of sets for the Seaking! SCM Brand: JAM-SCREW
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Absolutely remarkable!! I'm looking forward especially for the landing gear and main rotor hub. 🙂
12 April, 05:52
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Just look at that winchframe !!! There is absolutely no doubt that after plugging these plugs the winch will be working. As with all your builds, for the watchers the path is the destination.
Wonderful wip pics - keep'em coming…… 🙂 👍
18 April, 05:02
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Rapid progress sir! Very impressive attention to even very fine details for accuracy. Thank you for the updates and images.
22 April, 17:06
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Michael ureol is A kind of foamed plastic. It comes in different degrees of foaming. The more foamed, the softer and lighter.
29 April, 09:32
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Hallo sieht genial aus.
wo bekommt man sowas ? habe auch schon versucht sowas zu finden.
29 April, 09:39
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Ah, that explaines as well the nice texture the cushions have. Thanks for the info.
And - by the way - as always a pleasure to follow your delicate modelling.
29 April, 10:43
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Your are welcome.
Robert: vor paar Jahren habe ich von einem Modellbaubekannten Reste zum probieren gekriegt. Daher musste ich erst mal schauen, wo man das kriegt: eBay hier und da so wie bei Modulor in Berlin.
29 April, 13:08
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Great looking detail you are adding, Berhard! Those seat cushions are fantastic.
29 April, 13:27
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Vergiss nicht, einen Kasten Bier bereitzustellen, wenn du die bordtoilette nutzt 😉
29 April, 17:47
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Thanks for comments and praise.I would like to share the praise with the excellent photographers (TN and BD). Ä Only such photos as from TN and BD make it possible.🙂
2 May, 16:10
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It was probably difficult to wire all the little rotary switches on the back. I assume that they all work!
8 May, 09:42
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Just absolutely fantastic Bernhard, I dont think everyone will appreciate just how difficult all those details you have added are to do. you have achieved what I only dreamed of achieving. I am lost for words with these details. Stunningly beautiful work.
8 May, 09:45
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Thank you David, bughunter and Dan for you very motivating comments🙂. The Seaking is meanwhile my favorite helicopter. It was great to see one of them flying over the beach in Boltenhagen: we went on vacation there last year.🙂🙂
8 May, 15:13
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I am impressed not only by your skills, Bernard, but also that you are not over-whelmed by the many, many fine details that you are taking on. RESPECT 🙂
8 May, 16:25
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Last monday I had the chance to take a very close look on all these masterpiece subassemblies in person - an all new level of depth in detail, even by Bernhard's standards !
These oxygen bottles look as if they were very closely related to 500 pound bombs….. ? 🙂
18 May, 20:01
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I'm happy that you like my bottles... 🙂. In fact, I have often used bombs as a basis for various parts. 🙂 This time, however, it is a sprue with a diameter of 4 mm.
19 May, 06:17
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The level of detail is mad. amongst the best scratch-building I have ever seen on Scalemates.
26 May, 14:27
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Excellent progress. I like how in Germany, when helicopter model parts get mailed, one just has to write "Bernhard" on the box and it gets delivered to the right person… 😉 😄
27 May, 12:21
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I'm out of superlatives ! What can one say - you are constantly exceeding your own standards with this build, and that really says something !
Deeply stunned and impressed by your R.O. workstation !
27 May, 18:33
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Well, first test is passed - package arrived. Second test passed looks in good condition. 😋. Now is the real test. How does the builder feel about the parts and are they suitable for this unbelievably excellent project.... time will tell.🍻
28 May, 07:02
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JAM-SCREW.How big is your production facilities,you might need bigger premises as your products look great albeit in the hands of a master modeller.
28 May, 14:28
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Wow, again every little sub-assembly is a fine model on it's own - fantastic 👍
30 May, 14:44
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Thx for you feedback 🙂🙂
The entire interior is lined with upholstery, which is primarily used for noise-insulation. Until yesterday, I broke my head because I didn't know how to repicate it… After a conversation with a mate (thx Hanno), the brilliant idea came to me: Fimo clay.
The material can be processed excellently and is solid in the oven after 30 minutes at 130°. The most important thing is that it does not become bone-hard but left elastic and can even be sanded.
1 June, 08:20
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150 pics and you didn't even close the fuselage. And not a second of dullness. Finest modelling entertainment. 🙂
4 June, 17:09
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This morning I was curious and unpacked the chassis of Jam-Screw. As already written, the quality is outstanding. But everything is so filigree that you have to be very careful and not to break anything when handling. I had to improvise a bit here and there. In the end, I was finished after 2 hours. Including preparation for laying the cables.
8 June, 18:37
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Der Baufortschritt ist echt sehenswert und beeindruckend Bernhard. Die Bilder vom Innenraum von Dir und Thomas sind toll! Es gibt leider sehr wenig Bilder vom Original und sind eine tolle Vorlage. Vielleicht macht ihr nen extra Walkaround hier. Ich freue mich schon auf die nächsten Bilder.
9 June, 15:13
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Danke fürs Lob Tom. 🙂. Dank der hervorragenden Innenraum-Fotos macht es wirklich sehr viel Freude herumzupuzzeln. Mein Seaking Projekt hat, könnte man sagen, eine „kritische Masse" erreicht. Dank diversen Kontakten zu Hubschrauber-Spezialisten, und ehemaligem Wart und nunmehr der Connection zur Jam-Screw habe ich die Möglichkeit offene Fragen auch dort zu klären. Für seine CAD files hat JS / Andy und seine Leute hunderte von Fotos geschossen, zu den ein normaler Sterblicher keinen Zugang hat.
Deinen Vorschlag werde ich an Thomas weiterleiten. Deine Idee ist sehr gut.🙂
10 June, 08:18
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Wahnsinn was du da reingesteckt hast allein die Instrumente und Sitze sind schon ne Show
17 June, 07:25
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Thank you for the big praise. I am very happy to have such a large number of fans of this WIP.🙂🙂
Dietmar: nur dank der Unterstützung von einer Handvoll von Mk-41 Fans ist es mir möglich so tief in die Materie einzutauchen.
Übrigens: Ganz am Anfang wollte ich die Türen offen lassen und nur ein „bisschen" im Inneren tun. Aber als ich die Fotos von Thomas betrachtet habe, bin ich „getürmt und hab mich auf dem Boden versteckt". Irgendwann habe ich jedoch den „Zustand der inneren Ruhe" (die Phase wenn ich kein Problem mehr damit habe mich z.B. mit einem Rucksack aus Fimo eine halbe Stunde zu beschäftigen)🙂🙂 und betrachte es inzwischen als eine Herausforderung, wieviel ich von dem Zeug nachbauen kann.
17 June, 18:24
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Very exciting to see what can be achieved with even a very good kit. Commitment and patience wonderful recipe for outstanding success. A pleasure to go along for this journey.
18 June, 08:41
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Thank you for your unique and supportive comments !🙂🙂
It's a usual business copymashine/printer in tower design, Minolta serie 7.
18 June, 18:03
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The interior is a delight to the eye, for sure. Inspirational modelling🙂
18 June, 18:28
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🙂🙂.
The last big point for interior components is completed: rack for electronic equipment & foldable seat.
26 June, 12:27
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God God! I'm just amazed how much scratch built detail you put into this build with each passing day!
30 June, 02:56
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A waterproof green rubber mat is laid on the cabin floor of the SeaKings of the German Navy. However, not under the equipment rack and not in the area of the „shower cabin" (radaroperator workstation). There, the rubber mat was left out, shortened and folded upwards.
At the points of the mountingpoints and other hatches, access covers (probably also made of rubber) are incorporated into the rubber mat.
30 June, 12:13
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i really love the details of the rack for electronic equipment & foldable seat.
30 June, 19:07
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The lecture continues ! Altough it's a pity to partially hide all these wonderful details in the closing halves, I'm curious !
5 July, 08:12
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After completing the engine housing I begun today detailing the bottom.
Just as on the fuselage sides, the equipment on the bottom of the Mk41 is different from the british variants.
10 July, 17:18