Building Log for the Nauticurso U.S. AV-SC96 Sub Chaser 1:32 [Completed Build]

[Bluebeard]

The Gas Pump.
This particular piece was located on the left or right front of the pilot house. Some didnt have it at all.


Chaser without pump.


This is how I built my hose and pump.

I got the hand wheel from Ebay model ships Mantua spare parts.

 

[Bluebeard]

Gas and Fire Hose.
For my hoses I had to visit my local fabric store and purchase 1/8" Braided Elastic.


I mixed a liquidy solution with the following:


Then I let it soak it for a few minutes.


And let it dry out on a 90o Miami Sun Heat.


Here is the results.

 

[Bluebeard]

The Deck Gun: 3"/32" Caliber Poole Gun

I had to scratch build my gun because the one included in the kit wasnt good enough for my taste.
I tryed to imitate this gun.


This is the work I did. I took parts of the kits gun and integrated them into my gun.

 

[Uwek]

wonderful made details - your model is getting "life"
Very well done

 

[GrantTyler]

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The Deck Gun: 3"/32" Caliber Poole Gun
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I had to scratch build my gun because the one included in the kit wasnt good enough for my taste.
I tryed to imitate this gun.
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This is the work I did. I took parts of the kits gun and integrated them into my gun.
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Good afternoon. So very good!! I love the way you scratch build so many additions with everyone items bought at the local builders store. Cheers Grant

 

[Bluebeard]

The Homebound Pennant
Some ships in the US Navy celebrated the journey home in a unique way, by flying a homeward bound pennant. These pennants were custom-made and often so long they had to be suspended by balloons to keep them from dragging in the water. They were a symbol of the end of a journey and rooted in naval tradition.



On these pictures you can see various subchaser with this type of pennant.




This is how I made my own pennant.
This is the printer that I used for over 27 years before I retired but I still go to work once in a wile so I first print a few flags on paper and then I hand paint them.




On my first attempt, I painted 22 stars because there where 22 sailors on the SC-96, but withh further research I found out that the number of stars correspond to the numbers of officers.
So after gathering more information about how many stars should I go for, I desided to do a 13 stars pennant.
I have a tutorila in this forum to show how I create my flags.

ZHL good to go

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[Bluebeard]

The Guard and Guide Flag and the Miami Subchaser Training Center Falg.
I found this old match cover on Ebay and I had to have it, so I created a flag with the same design.


And this is the Guard and Guide Flag.


The jack of Staff
United States Navy jack with 48 stars, made in the period between WWI (U.S. involvement 1917-18) and WWII (U.S. involvement 1941-45). Like the British Royal Navy, American vessels flew three flags. When at anchor or moored, the jack is flown at the bow (front), the national flag or "ensign" is flown at the stern (back), and the commission pennant is flown from the at the main mast. When under way, the Jack is furled and the ensign may be kept in place or shifted to a gaff if the ship is so equipped.


These are The SC-96 Flags.
Nan
Oboe
George
Cast

 

[Bluebeard]

And these are the final pictures of the Finished Sub Chaser.
I was tedious work but very satisfactory.

 

[Jimsky]

Congrats!! Awesome looking model!

 

[dockattner]

Amazing! I love what you have done with your build. I confess to being a little underwhelmed at the beginning, but the final result proves me the fool. Bravo!

 

[GrantTyler]

And these are the final pictures of the Finished Sub Chaser.
I was tedious work but very satisfactory.
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Beautiful!

 

[Uwek]

Congratulations
I love this model
the details and overall appearance (some light weathering)
-> Very good work

 

[Donnie]

Very, very nice - excellent details - very lifelike !