The tools of the trade. All the items that you see in this shot can be used in any modelling project, not just one of a mixed media nature. Of interest is the range of different adhesives to assemble the models, Mr Surfacer to add the weld beads, the knife to remove the small parts and the pliers to bend and position the photo etched parts. Missing from this shot, but no less important, are sanding sticks and wet and dry to clean up the various parts, as well as a razor saw that was used to remove the larger moulding plugs. The conning tower is moulded in one with the hull and is detailed on its upper surface with a large etched brass plate. Care needs to be exercised to ensure that the holes in the plate line up with depressions in the upper surface of the tower. Though the part fitted perfectly on the waterline kit, it was slightly off on the full hulled version -probably due to shrinkage on one or other part. Note the open hatch that will be detailed later on with a vac-formed Perspex dome. Etched hatches adorn the rear of the hull. Along with the removal of the large moulding plug from the underside of the hull, you will also need to remove webs of resin from around the mounting for the spinner. This took time and care because there was also evidence of stray resin in this area that needed removing with a file and some wet n dry. You will also need to pay attention when adding the winglets and the conical housing for the spinner - the former when fixing them straight and level, the latter when mounting it so that the spinner is central within the confines of the guard.
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