MyAlbum: S.M. Unterseeboot U9 Class - U-9

2 in 1.
S.M. U-9 and CV 707 VESIKKO. 

Inside Box 

NOTE:
The thickness of the keel of the ship's nose is wrong, it must be filed/sanded! 

The thickness of the keel of the ship's nose is wrong, it must be filed/sanded! 

The thickness of the keel of the ship's bow is incorrect, it must be filed/sanded thinner!
Viewed from the Keel side of the Ship:
Upper Side- corrected.
Bottom Side - the part that needs to be removed is marked.
 

The thickness of the keel of the ship's bow is incorrect, it must be filed/sanded thinner!
Looking from the Ship's Deck Side:
Upper Side - the part that needs to be removed is marked.
Bottom Side - corrected. 

The thickness of the keel of the ship's bow is incorrect, it must be filed/sanded thinner!
Looking from the Ship's Deck Side:
Upper Side - the part that needs to be removed is marked.
Bottom Side - corrected. 

The correct fixing of the hull halves of the ship and the correctness of the resulting external joint surface.
The parts have internal stresses, one side of the hull is twisted and bent in one direction, the other side of the hull is facing the other way, and in the end result, the visible displacements of the hull sides remain on the outer surface. The outer surface has a detailed geometry and rivet pattern that cannot be over-sanded for correction and repair. This will ruin all that beautiful finished surface!
The correct fixing of the hull halves of the ship with each other with 8 pins (lower half) is not enough, additional surfaces must be added here, which ensure the correct positioning of the joint surfaces of the hull. 

NOTE:
The 3 + 3 plates of the ship's deck and ship's hull do not stay correctly, the deck must be brought forward approx. 1 mm in order to align the "joints" of the plates. 

In order to see how the parts fit together, the ship needs to be "assembled dry".
And here comes a series of surprises.
1. The thickness of the ship's nose keel is incorrect (3 mm on the model, it must be at least 0.5 mm.
2. The Deck of the Ship is short, the sections of the 3 + 3 panels of the first part do not run together, and the gap is about 1mm.
3. Height-depth controls - 3 positions!?, which ones are in use?
4. The correct fixing of the hull halves of the ship and the correctness of the resulting external joint surface.
The parts have internal stresses, one side of the hull is twisted and bent in one direction, the other side of the hull is facing the other way, and in the end result, the visible displacements of the hull sides remain on the outer surface. The outer surface has a detailed geometry and rivet pattern that cannot be over-sanded for correction and repair. This will ruin all that beautiful finished surface!
The correct fixing of the hull halves of the ship with each other with 8 pins (lower half) is not enough, additional surfaces must be added here, which ensure the correct positioning of the joint surfaces of the hull.
5. If you want to look at the ship from below, the base included with the model (the ship's pedestal) does not allow this, the ship is too low from the surface. The base could raise the ship a little higher. 

There is already not enough free space left. 

Correct and detailed Machine Guns for Ships - Schwarzlose 07/12 Navale.
GasPatch Models 72219,  

Priming of Chimney and Deck Details. 

Photoetching makes the image flicker before the eyes. 😉 

Bringing the deck forward 1 mm, after that, the side panels (3 + 3 Sections) in the nose fit correctly in place. 

Bringing the deck forward 1 mm, after that, the side panels (3 + 3 Sections) in the nose fit correctly in place. 

After bringing the ship's deck forward by 1 mm, a 1 mm strip has been added to the ship's deck, in addition, styrene support has been added below the new joint of the deck. To obtain the correct flatness of the joint surfaces of the deck. 

Ship's nose keel after grinding thinner. 

Ship's nose keel after grinding thinner. 

Ship's nose keel after grinding thinner and bringing the deck forward 1 mm.
After that, the side panels in the nose fit correctly in place. 

After bringing the ship's deck forward by 1 mm, a 1 mm strip has been added to the ship's deck, in addition, styrene support has been added below the new joint of the deck. To obtain the correct flatness of the joint surfaces of the deck (White Details on the Top). 

3D Printed Chimney Section.
 

The Ship's nose keel after being sanded down and prepared for the addition of photoetched details. 

The Keel of the Ship's Nose after grinding it thinner and installing the Photoetched Parts. 

The Keel of the Ship's Nose after grinding it thinner and installing the Photoetched Parts. 

After bringing the ship's deck forward by 1 mm, a 1 mm strip has been added to the ship's deck, in addition, styrene support has been added below the new joint of the deck. To obtain the correct flatness of the joint surfaces of the deck (White Details in Bow Deck Section Ends). 

3D Printed Chimney Section assembled on the Deck. 

3D Printed Chimney Section assembled on the Deck.
The chimney section can be turned to the upper position or hidden in the deck when lowered. 

Preparation of photoetched parts for installation. 

Marking down the locations of the photo-etched parts on the hull according to the drawing. 

Marking down the locations of the photo-etched parts on the hull according to the drawing. 

Installation of photoetched parts. 

Installation of photoetched parts in the Ship Hull. 

Installation of photoetched parts. 

Installation of photoetched parts. 

Preparation of fasteners for radio masts and making the necessary openings in the ship's hull. 

Preparation of fasteners for radio masts and making the necessary openings in the ship's hull. 

Preparation of fasteners for radio masts and making the necessary openings in the ship's hull. Photoetched part Installation on the place. 

Preparation of fasteners for radio masts and making the necessary openings in the ship's hull. Photoetched part Installation on the place. 

Preparation of fasteners for radio masts and making the necessary openings in the ship's hull. 

Assembling the Radio Masts Modules and Photo Etched Parts. 

Radio Masts Modules. 

Radio Mast Module. The mast can be rotated around its rotation pair, the mast can be raised and lowered onto the ship's deck. 

Radio Masts Modules. 

Radio Mast Base Module installation on the Deck. 

Radio Mast Base Module. 

Assembled and Installed Radio Mast Module. 

Assembled and Installed Radio Mast Module. 

Assembled and Installed Radio Mast Module. 

Both Radio Masts Modules on the Place. 

Radio Mast Module. 

Deck Installation on the Ship Hull. 

Deck Installed on the Ship Hull. 

The Ship's Hull and both Deck Sections are together. 

Installation of photoetched parts. 

Installation of photoetched parts. 

Preparation of photoetched parts for installation. 

Preparation of photoetched parts for installation. 

In the meantime, you have to check the manual for the sequel. 😉 

With additions to the bow of the ship. 

Details. 

Legend: 9 x measure, 1 x cut! 

Details and their additions: Searchlight and machine gun base. 

Details and their additions: Searchlight and machine gun base. 

Drawings, Details and their additions: Searchlight and machine gun base. 

A machine gun on its base on the ship's deck. 

Details and their additions: Searchlight Assembling. 

A machine gun on its base on the ship's deck. 

A machine gun on its base on the ship's deck. 

Details and their additions: Searchlight Assembling. 

Drilling Jig made from Styrene Plate. 

Photo Etched Part and Jigs. 

Photo Etched Part and Drilling Jig 2. 

Drilling Jig 2, Drilled Deck Section, and Photo Etched Deck Part. 

Drilling Jig 2, Drilled Deck Section, and Photo Etched Deck Part. 

Drilling Jig 2, Drilled Deck Section, and Photo Etched Deck Part. 

Photo Etched Deck Part on the Position. 

Drilling Jig 1 on the Position. 

Photo Etched Deck Part on the Position. 

Photo Etched Deck and Hull Parts. 

Photo Etched Deck and Hull Parts in Stern Part of a Ship. 

Photo Etched Deck and Hull Parts in Bow Part of a Ship. 

Photo Etched Deck and Hull Parts in Bow Part of a Ship. 

Photo Etched Deck and Hull Parts in Stern Part of a Ship. 

Major "sheet metal works" have been completed! 😉 

Overview of "sheet metal work". 

0,3 mm Hole Drilling. 

Radio Mast Construction:
Changes in the drawing of the radio mast and in the details-knots, which were introduced by studying old photos in detail!
The detail is NOT an "S" but is TRIANGULAR! 

Radio Mast Detail: The detail is NOT an "S" but is TRIANGULAR! 

Radio Mast has been raised in Working Position. 

The Radio Mast has been lowered to the Deck. 

Radio Masts both are in Working Position. 

Radio Mast. 

Details in Focus. 

The radio mast is in the lowering position, Stern Part of a Ship. 

The Radio Mast is lowering Position, Starn Part of a Ship. 

The Radio Mast is lowering Position, Bow Part of a Ship. 

Deck Details. 

Comano Tower. 

Comano Tower Details. 

Comano Tower Photo Etched Details Forming. 

Comano Tower Details. 

Comano Tower Installation. 

Comano Tower. 

Update Kit: Navy Machine Guns - Schwarzlose 07/12 Navale - from GasPatch Models (72219). 

Update Kit: Navy Machine Guns - Schwarzlose 07/12 Navale. 

Height rudders - what position to leave, what positions to take:
Top - Middle;
Middle - Lower;
Top - Lower? 

Ship Machine Gun Position in the Deck, Stern Part. 

The Ship's Deck Superstructure, Command Tower, and Railing Piles have been installed. 

The Ship's Deck Superstructure, Command Tower, and Railing Piles have been installed. 

The Ship's Deck Superstructure, Command Tower, and Railing Piles have been installed. 

Command Tower and Details. 

The Ship's Deck Superstructure, Command Tower, and Railing Piles have been installed. 

Machine Gun in the Stern Part of the Ship. 

Command Tower, Searchlight, and Radio Systems. 

Preassembled Submarine Model Inspection. Ready for Paint Work. 

Preassembled Submarine Model. Ready for Paint Work. 

Preassembled Submarine Model. Ready for Paint Work. 

Preassembled Submarine Model. Ready for Paint Work. 

Preassembled Submarine Model, Top View, Ready for Paint Work. 

Preassembled Submarine Model. Ready for Paint Work. 

Railing Details preparation. 

Railing Details preparation. 

Railing Details. 

Railing Details Installation. 

Machine Guns and Searchlight Stands are Painted and Finished w Varnished. 

Railing details are in place. 

Radio Systems in Deck. 

Deck Railing Details. 

Searchlight in Command Tower. 

Command Tower. 

Command Tower Details. 

Preassembled Submarine Model. Ready for Paint Work. 

Machine Gun Position, Bow Part of Ship. 

Command Tower Details. 

Command Tower Details. 

Command Tower Details. 

Searching for a suitable alternative basis concept for the model:
Carriers (made of Styrene Plates).
 

Searching for a suitable alternative basis concept for the model:
Skcetching, Drawings, and Part Section Samples. 

Searching for a suitable alternative basis concept for the model:
Sketching, Drawings, and Part Section Samples. 

Searching for a suitable alternative basis concept for the model:
Sketching, Drawings, and Part Section Samples. 

Searching for a suitable alternative basis concept for the model:
Part Section Samples. 

Searching for a suitable alternative basis concept for the model:
Part Section Samples. 

Searching for a suitable alternative basis concept for the model:
Part Section Samples. 

Searching for a suitable alternative basis concept for the model:
Together Gluing Sections. 

Searching for a suitable alternative basis concept for the model:
Together Gluing Sections. 

Searching for a suitable alternative basis concept for the model:
Together Gluing Sections. 

Searching for a suitable alternative basis concept for the model:
Together Gluing Sections in Base.
Note: Lover Base Dimensions (Diameter) are too small!
Needed Action: For a specific model, the dimensions of the base must be increased to get the proportions in the right relationship. 

Searching for a suitable alternative basis concept for the model:
Ready Model Pedestal (Bow Bearer) and Sketch and Drawings for the Stern Carrier. 

Searching for a suitable alternative basis concept for the model:
Ready Model Pedestal (Bow Bearer). 

Searching for a suitable alternative basis concept for the model:
The Stern Carrier Section Marked in the Styrene Plate. 

Searching for a suitable alternative basis concept for the model:
Assembled and Glued Stern Carrier Section. 

Searching for a suitable alternative basis concept for the model:
Stern Carrier Geometry Inspection with the Geometry of the Ship's Hull. 

Searching for a suitable alternative basis concept for the model:
The Shape and Geometry of the Carrier are Ground according to the Hull of the Ship.
INSTRUCTION:
Use MIRKA sandpaper (Sandpaper Mirka Abranet Ace; 70x198 mm) for processing:
P180 for preliminary work and P320 for finishing!
The fabric side is against the hull of the ship and the abrasive coated side is on the outside!
Grinding movements - along the ship's keel, from the location of the carriers. Check the resulting joint surface!

 

Searching for a suitable alternative basis concept for the model:
Standard Model Pedestal (from Das Werk) versus 3D Printed Base (SLS, PA-12, White) and Carriers (made of Styrene Plates).
 

3D Model of The Ship's Stern Carrier. 

Different Pedestals Concept Ideas in 3D CAD Models Library
(by COBOTEC GROUP LTD.). 

Choice of Different Pedestals Concept Ideas in 3D CAD Models Library
(by COBOTEC GROUP LTD.). 

3D Model of the Ship's Bow bearer, (M8x1,25) 

U-BOOTE, Top to bottom:
Top: S.M. U-9 (1/72);
and waiting for their sequel:
Type XXI, U2540 (1/144);
Type VII C, (U82) (1/144);
Type 212A, S 182 (1/144). 

3D Printed Model Pedestals.
Dimension: D = 60 mm; H = 80 mm.
COBOTEC GROU LTD., Model Ship Display Pedestal Kit CTG-A001410_V0_R0;
Process/Printing Technology: HP Multi Jet Fusion,
Material: PA-12. 

3D Printed Model Pedestals.
Dimension: D = 60 mm; H = 80 mm.
COBOTEC GROU LTD., Model Ship Display Pedestal Kit CTG-A001410_V0_R0;
Process/Printing Technology: HP Multi Jet Fusion,
Material: PA-12. 

3D Printed Model Pedestals.
Dimension: D = 60 mm; H = 80 mm.
COBOTEC GROU LTD., Model Ship Display Pedestal Kit CTG-A001410_V0_R0;
Process/Printing Technology: HP Multi Jet Fusion,
Material: PA-12. 

3D Printed Model Pedestals.
The Ship's Bow bearer (left) and the stern carrier (right) have different geometry.
Dimension: D = 60 mm; H = 80 mm.
COBOTEC GROU LTD., Model Ship Display Pedestal Kit CTG-A001410_V0_R0;
Process/Printing Technology: HP Multi Jet Fusion,
Material: PA-12. 

Searching for a suitable alternative basis concept for the model:
Standard Model Pedestal (from Das Werk) versus New 3D Printed Pedestals (HP MJF, PA-12, Self-color). 

Searching for a suitable alternative basis concept for the model:
The Ship is Installed with New 3D Printed Pedestals (HP MJF, PA-12, Self-color).
Standard Model Pedestal (from Das Werk) in Front. 

A suitable alternative Concept for the Model Pedestal:
The Ship is Installed with New 3D Printed Pedestals (HP MJF, PA-12, Self-color). 

A suitable alternative Concept for the Model Pedestal:
The Ship is Installed with New 3D Printed Pedestals (HP MJF, PA-12, Self-color). 

A suitable alternative Concept for the Model Pedestal:
The Ship is Installed with New 3D Printed Pedestals. 

A suitable alternative Concept for the Model Pedestal:
The Ship is Installed with New 3D Printed Pedestals. 

U-9 Submarine Model on 3D Printed Pedestals and in Vitrine Base, Oak (Concept). 

3D Printed Model Pedestals 

3D Printed Model Pedestal.
 

3D Printed Model Pedestals.
Dimension: D = 60 mm; H = 80 mm.
COBOTEC GROU LTD., Model Ship Display Pedestal Kit CTG-A001410_V0_R0;
Process/Printing Technology: HP Multi Jet Fusion,
Material: PA-12. 

3D Printed Model Pedestals.
Dimension: D = 60 mm; H = 80 mm.
COBOTEC GROU LTD., Model Ship Display Pedestal Kit CTG-A001410_V0_R0;
Process/Printing Technology: HP Multi Jet Fusion,
Material: PA-12.