andrewa Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Two slight conversions from the Airfix Trafalgar kit, first up is a back date to an early Swiftsure Class submarine, the main changes are shortening the hull by around 7mm, reducing the height of the rudder, replacing the fin with a scratch build to remove the tile effect and replacing the hull vents. Paint is Tamiya Nato black with some subtle highligting for what was a new boat at the time: The second one is a bit speculative as no details are availble, but is supposed to represent a current generation Trafalgar class with the same sonar fit as the Astute class. The main changes are the flank sonar panels, and a couple of details. On this one, Ipositioned tiny squares of masking tape randomly on the hull before a few heavy coats of primer, with the tape removed, there is an indication of missing tiles. Then more making was used to give an indication of the tiles in place.: Finally, the two boats together to show the differences: A 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flankerman Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 (edited) Splendid, Superb models andrewa - great builds and excellent finish. Where did you make the 'around 7mm' reduction in length on Splendid ??? I'd like to have a go at converting the Airfix Trafalgar myself - so any more info would be appreciated. Ken Edited October 31, 2012 by Flankerman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 That's a stunning pair of examples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewa Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 Hi Ken, I made the cut about 10 - 15mm behind the fin - I just found a section where the deck detail was continuous so nothing would be lost. I also made the cut before joining the upper and lower hulls to allow me to offset the lower cut to give a stepped joint rather than leaving a weakness. Information is a bit sparse on the real thing, but I gathered as many side on shots of S and T class boats as I could find, then measured the ratio from bow to fin, fin front to rear and fin to rudder, the results I got were that the lengths for the first two measurements were consistent across all the boats with the change occurring aft of the fin. the actual length difference is 2.5m scaling to 7.14mm. The only other changes were the vents on the casing - 2 small per side for the S class rather than 1 large for the Ts and the shorter rudder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Two very impressive models! You've done a great job on the paint, the variation in the finish is very noticeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonka402 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Fantastic set there mate, i'm just finishing HMS Trafalgar i'll post pic's when it's finished.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfsup Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 You have done a beautiful Job on both of them. My hats off to you.....Cheers mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewa Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 Thanks all, I've got an Astute in the paintshop and another Trafalgar in hand to build as an earlier fit. Now if someone would release a 1/350 Warspite/churchill class... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Nice builds there ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Very nice both of them, the masking tape idea for the missing tiles is simple but effective! Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 (edited) Very similar to my build, they I must say look great Andrew. Just a couple of my WIP pix Regards Dan Edited November 20, 2012 by Dads203 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 :goodjob: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewa Posted December 4, 2012 Author Share Posted December 4, 2012 Very similar to my build, they I must say look great Andrew. Just a couple of my WIP pix Regards Dan Hi Dan, Only just noticed your reply - I've recently picked up another Trafalgar to build with the same fit. A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnylurve Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Tasty sub. I usually have meatballs on mine tho lol... (typical aircraft builder joke, and not original either). Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithBurrage Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Super job mate. I can almost smell the boiled cabbage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danila Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Very similar to my build, they I must say look great Andrew. Just a couple of my WIP pix Regards Dan Very nice!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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