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Papa got a reaction from yvesvidal in Jules Verne’s Nautilus by Papa - Heinkel Models - 1:100 - CARD
Latest status. Note the small round port. This port (and its mate on the starboard side) are shown nowhere in any of the “instructions” or illustrations of the model. Moreover, the blue lens is significantly smaller than the marked cut-out and required careful application of black marker to blend in. Finally, the internal circular support is too large for the actual diameter of this mid section. I think it is about time to assemble the stand, rather than balancing her on a coffee mug.
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Papa got a reaction from Canute in Jules Verne’s Nautilus by Papa - Heinkel Models - 1:100 - CARD
Latest status. Note the small round port. This port (and its mate on the starboard side) are shown nowhere in any of the “instructions” or illustrations of the model. Moreover, the blue lens is significantly smaller than the marked cut-out and required careful application of black marker to blend in. Finally, the internal circular support is too large for the actual diameter of this mid section. I think it is about time to assemble the stand, rather than balancing her on a coffee mug.
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Papa got a reaction from yvesvidal in Jules Verne’s Nautilus by Papa - Heinkel Models - 1:100 - CARD
The instructions did not say how one was supposed to use the circular pieces that look like internal supports. They weren’t even to be printed on card stock. Eventually I decided to glue them to 1/32 thick bass wood and cut them out. I inserted the first few after having assembled 4 of the sections. Now I do them as I proceed. Also if one cuts the windows out as printed there is no gluing surface. ( discovered the hard way). Reprinted the windows and cut them leaving extra card around the windows so there was something to glue to. Hopefully the attached pictures will may some of this clear. Also to get a better fit, rather than gluing the cylinders and then attaching, I wrapped them around the glue edge to get a perfect fit.
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Papa got a reaction from mtaylor in Jules Verne’s Nautilus by Papa - Heinkel Models - 1:100 - CARD
I decided not to reprint and restart. I am continuing with what I have just being more careful in fitting. I should have more pictures later today. It has been a busy week with several medical issues. There are no directions for the kit, just a few pictures. So I am just guessing at some of the assembly.
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Papa got a reaction from mtaylor in Jules Verne’s Nautilus by Papa - Heinkel Models - 1:100 - CARD
The instructions did not say how one was supposed to use the circular pieces that look like internal supports. They weren’t even to be printed on card stock. Eventually I decided to glue them to 1/32 thick bass wood and cut them out. I inserted the first few after having assembled 4 of the sections. Now I do them as I proceed. Also if one cuts the windows out as printed there is no gluing surface. ( discovered the hard way). Reprinted the windows and cut them leaving extra card around the windows so there was something to glue to. Hopefully the attached pictures will may some of this clear. Also to get a better fit, rather than gluing the cylinders and then attaching, I wrapped them around the glue edge to get a perfect fit.
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Papa got a reaction from Canute in Jules Verne’s Nautilus by Papa - Heinkel Models - 1:100 - CARD
The instructions did not say how one was supposed to use the circular pieces that look like internal supports. They weren’t even to be printed on card stock. Eventually I decided to glue them to 1/32 thick bass wood and cut them out. I inserted the first few after having assembled 4 of the sections. Now I do them as I proceed. Also if one cuts the windows out as printed there is no gluing surface. ( discovered the hard way). Reprinted the windows and cut them leaving extra card around the windows so there was something to glue to. Hopefully the attached pictures will may some of this clear. Also to get a better fit, rather than gluing the cylinders and then attaching, I wrapped them around the glue edge to get a perfect fit.
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Papa got a reaction from Ian_Grant in Jules Verne’s Nautilus by Papa - Heinkel Models - 1:100 - CARD
The instructions did not say how one was supposed to use the circular pieces that look like internal supports. They weren’t even to be printed on card stock. Eventually I decided to glue them to 1/32 thick bass wood and cut them out. I inserted the first few after having assembled 4 of the sections. Now I do them as I proceed. Also if one cuts the windows out as printed there is no gluing surface. ( discovered the hard way). Reprinted the windows and cut them leaving extra card around the windows so there was something to glue to. Hopefully the attached pictures will may some of this clear. Also to get a better fit, rather than gluing the cylinders and then attaching, I wrapped them around the glue edge to get a perfect fit.
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Papa got a reaction from ccoyle in Jules Verne’s Nautilus by Papa - Heinkel Models - 1:100 - CARD
The instructions did not say how one was supposed to use the circular pieces that look like internal supports. They weren’t even to be printed on card stock. Eventually I decided to glue them to 1/32 thick bass wood and cut them out. I inserted the first few after having assembled 4 of the sections. Now I do them as I proceed. Also if one cuts the windows out as printed there is no gluing surface. ( discovered the hard way). Reprinted the windows and cut them leaving extra card around the windows so there was something to glue to. Hopefully the attached pictures will may some of this clear. Also to get a better fit, rather than gluing the cylinders and then attaching, I wrapped them around the glue edge to get a perfect fit.
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Papa got a reaction from Richard44 in Jules Verne’s Nautilus by Papa - Heinkel Models - 1:100 - CARD
The instructions did not say how one was supposed to use the circular pieces that look like internal supports. They weren’t even to be printed on card stock. Eventually I decided to glue them to 1/32 thick bass wood and cut them out. I inserted the first few after having assembled 4 of the sections. Now I do them as I proceed. Also if one cuts the windows out as printed there is no gluing surface. ( discovered the hard way). Reprinted the windows and cut them leaving extra card around the windows so there was something to glue to. Hopefully the attached pictures will may some of this clear. Also to get a better fit, rather than gluing the cylinders and then attaching, I wrapped them around the glue edge to get a perfect fit.
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Papa got a reaction from Canute in Jules Verne’s Nautilus by Papa - Heinkel Models - 1:100 - CARD
I decided not to reprint and restart. I am continuing with what I have just being more careful in fitting. I should have more pictures later today. It has been a busy week with several medical issues. There are no directions for the kit, just a few pictures. So I am just guessing at some of the assembly.
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Papa got a reaction from Canute in Jules Verne’s Nautilus by Papa - Heinkel Models - 1:100 - CARD
I did that. But perhaps not carefully enough.
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Papa got a reaction from Canute in Jules Verne’s Nautilus by Papa - Heinkel Models - 1:100 - CARD
This model is more difficult than it looks. I am getting some unsightly gaps where the sections are joined. I am going to reprint the affected pieces and start again.
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Papa got a reaction from Ian_Grant in Jules Verne’s Nautilus by Papa - Heinkel Models - 1:100 - CARD
I decided not to reprint and restart. I am continuing with what I have just being more careful in fitting. I should have more pictures later today. It has been a busy week with several medical issues. There are no directions for the kit, just a few pictures. So I am just guessing at some of the assembly.
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Papa got a reaction from Ian_Grant in Jules Verne’s Nautilus by Papa - Heinkel Models - 1:100 - CARD
This is a card model available for download from ecardmodels.com. It consists of an introductory page, 2 pages showing how the pieces go together (but leaving out a lot of detail) and 7 pages of parts to cut out and assemble. This is the only model of the Nautilus I have been able to find that is true to Verne’s description in the novel.
So here we go:
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Papa got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Jules Verne’s Nautilus by Papa - Heinkel Models - 1:100 - CARD
I decided not to reprint and restart. I am continuing with what I have just being more careful in fitting. I should have more pictures later today. It has been a busy week with several medical issues. There are no directions for the kit, just a few pictures. So I am just guessing at some of the assembly.
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Papa got a reaction from mtaylor in Jules Verne’s Nautilus by Papa - Heinkel Models - 1:100 - CARD
I did that. But perhaps not carefully enough.
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Papa got a reaction from mtaylor in Jules Verne’s Nautilus by Papa - Heinkel Models - 1:100 - CARD
This model is more difficult than it looks. I am getting some unsightly gaps where the sections are joined. I am going to reprint the affected pieces and start again.
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Papa got a reaction from mtaylor in Jules Verne’s Nautilus by Papa - Heinkel Models - 1:100 - CARD
Getting the fourth truncated cone to conform to the previous required a few clothespins
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Papa got a reaction from mtaylor in Jules Verne’s Nautilus by Papa - Heinkel Models - 1:100 - CARD
From Wikipedia: Ron Miller (born May 8, 1947) is an American illustrator and writer who lives and works in South Boston, Virginia. He now specializes in astronomical, astronautical and science fictionbooks for adults and young adults.
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Papa got a reaction from mtaylor in Jules Verne’s Nautilus by Papa - Heinkel Models - 1:100 - CARD
This link https://www.vernianera.com/Nautilus/ provides a vast catalogue of interpretations of the Nautilus.
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Papa got a reaction from mtaylor in Jules Verne’s Nautilus by Papa - Heinkel Models - 1:100 - CARD
The Disney artists designed a great Nautilus, but it was nothing like what Verne described. I guess his wasn't photogenic enough
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Papa got a reaction from mtaylor in Jules Verne’s Nautilus by Papa - Heinkel Models - 1:100 - CARD
This is a card model available for download from ecardmodels.com. It consists of an introductory page, 2 pages showing how the pieces go together (but leaving out a lot of detail) and 7 pages of parts to cut out and assemble. This is the only model of the Nautilus I have been able to find that is true to Verne’s description in the novel.
So here we go:
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Papa got a reaction from Johngr in Jules Verne’s Nautilus by Papa - Heinkel Models - 1:100 - CARD
The Disney artists designed a great Nautilus, but it was nothing like what Verne described. I guess his wasn't photogenic enough
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Papa got a reaction from Johngr in Jules Verne’s Nautilus by Papa - Heinkel Models - 1:100 - CARD
This is a card model available for download from ecardmodels.com. It consists of an introductory page, 2 pages showing how the pieces go together (but leaving out a lot of detail) and 7 pages of parts to cut out and assemble. This is the only model of the Nautilus I have been able to find that is true to Verne’s description in the novel.
So here we go:
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Papa got a reaction from yvesvidal in Jules Verne’s Nautilus by Papa - Heinkel Models - 1:100 - CARD
Getting the fourth truncated cone to conform to the previous required a few clothespins
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