L183 HS Zakynthos. Hellenic Navy LCAC "Zubr" class, scale 1/200 by...

[GunnerGreg]

Originally Posted by Zathros

(what did Greece do with theirs?. Was it repossessed? )

According to the best available public source info, Greece originally purchased four, two of which were ex-Russian Navy.

Of the four, two (probably the ex-Russian Navy ones) have been decommissioned, primarily due to a lack of spare parts from Russian sources. Many of the original equipment makers have gone out of business, or at least have quit making parts for Russian Navy hovercraft.

[strk]

Today's effort was focused on one of three engines. Final effect is just satisfactory...





The new idea for redesigning the propeller cowlings, is shown on the photo below:


Photo and model (Halinsky P-47 Razorback) by Sicore (modelarstwo kartonowe, plastikowe ... :: Home)

But I'm absolutely sure, I will never approach to this perfection...

[Wilfried]

Originally Posted by strk

But I'm absolutely sure, I will never approach to this perfection...

Bart, your cowlings and the other stuff are more than satisfying! The Halinski cowling are another league - 1:33 against 1:200 ...

With lovely greetings
the Wilfried

[Zathros]

Bart, I think you are on the right track. I might consider making a ring for the end of the cowl, with the seam facing downwards. Wonderful to see this coming together!

[strk]

Originally Posted by Wilfried

Bart, your cowlings and the other stuff are more than satisfying! The Halinski cowling are another league - 1:33 against 1:200 ...

With lovely greetings
the Wilfried

Willie,

fortunately, those elements despite of their different scale, are almost the same size

Bart, I think you are on the right track. I might consider making a ring for the end of the cowl, with the seam facing downwards. Wonderful to see this coming together!

So, here we go:

Main elements (left) are already glued together, next is shaping ring, and other rings. On the right, two rings glued into one, w/out using tabs.


Shaping ring glued in:


Almost done. All elements are glued w/out tabs. All what left is internal, closing ring:


Done! Cowling in its mounting position. External seams are facing downwards, internal - upwards. Thanks to this, seams are invisible:


Here's the picture showing seams. I messed it a little, but IMHO it still looks good (as a first try:


It took 2.5 hrs, but I was using water-based glue, which needs time to get dry.

[rmks2000]

I awed by the fact that the one ring you cut is perfectly round, and that there are no glue marks on the build.

[strk]

Originally Posted by rmks2000

I awed by the fact that the one ring you cut is perfectly round

It was not easy, my hands shake

and that there are no glue marks on the build.

The BCG (brand clear glue) transparent glue.
I dont know its exact ingredients, but thanks to water it does not leave any traces when dry. No other glue can do this.

[Zathros]

You never cease to amaze me. That glue is very attractive. Thanks for the tips!

[strk]

Using this glue require some skills and knowledge...
It is extremely cheap. Prices (here in Poland) are from 1 to 3.5PLN, which equals about 0.30 to 1.1USD. One tube is enough for few models
And if it become too dense, U can always add a drop of water and fill the tube again

Can be better?

[Zathros]

Do you think you can post a picture of the tube, and a list of the ingredients? I just a want to see if something equivalent, or maybe even the same product, is available here, being able to dilute it , and the fact that it can thicken up make it extremely attractive, I seem to think with such a glue, paper "dust" can be added to making a nice filler putty, this could be used to fill seams. Imagine how nice that would look when the glue dries, then disappears!. Thank You so much.