Author Topic: Nautilus Submarine (The Pegasus kit with a twist) (Read 55018 times)

Antonio Sobral · « **on:** December 06, 2013, 08:21:22 AM »

Hi Everyone

This is my first Nautilus, based on the Pegasus Hobbies kit.

But since I did not like some of the kit "features", I modified it a little bit. I hope you don´t mind.

Please find below some pictures:

First attempt:

Didn´t like the result, so proceeded with some more trials until I found the final one:

Wit the side windows "problem" solved, it was time to tackle another "issue":

Third modification was the label. Nautilus is like Facebook: no need for the "THE" :)

Definitely more elegant and international!

By the way, I am also not using the Giant Squid. I am using a rock instead:

With the exterior pretty much sorted out, It is time to start working on the interior decoration...

Queeg · « **Reply #1 on:** December 06, 2013, 08:45:12 AM »

Love the mods so far. this is going to be very cool!

ps how big is the actual model btw?

cheers
Brent

Buzzbomb · « **Reply #2 on:** December 06, 2013, 09:49:10 AM »

settling in for this.. love your builds

FAAMAN · « **Reply #3 on:** December 06, 2013, 10:30:40 AM »

Nice, will watch this build with interest.

Old Wombat · « **Reply #4 on:** December 06, 2013, 10:36:32 AM »

I can see another Sobral Success in the making, here.

I'll be watching!

:)

Guy

father ennis · « **Reply #5 on:** December 06, 2013, 06:39:43 PM »

As always, very interesting and impressive !!! Well worth watching ..

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #6 on:** December 07, 2013, 03:29:01 AM »

Quote from: Antonio Sobral on December 06, 2013, 08:21:22 AM

I hope you don´t mind.

Us mind?

elmayerle · « **Reply #7 on:** December 07, 2013, 05:06:04 AM »

Looking good and very fitting iwth Verne's description of her.

Antonio Sobral · « **Reply #8 on:** December 09, 2013, 05:12:44 PM »

Hi guys

Thansk for the feedback!

The model is approx. 40cm long (roughly 16 inches) of pure fun :)

As for the giant squid, I am planning to use in another related project, so nothing is lost!
Just twice the fun for the same money.

And I found out another thing I did not like in the kit: The chains:

So it was time to some chemistry:

And some more drilling:

And "voilá" :)

No, still not quite right. Still needs a final touch!

Now, I am happy :)

Thanks for watching!

Queeg · « **Reply #9 on:** December 09, 2013, 05:22:59 PM »

Thnx matey, 40cm is a good size to work with, I'm thinking victorian/pulp spaceship thingy ......

Nice job on the chains, first time I've seen Blackenit at work although I've heard of it before.
Might be worth a try .......

cheers
Brent

ChernayaAkula · « **Reply #10 on:** December 10, 2013, 09:15:27 AM »

The new chains look great! :) Although the kit's chains look pretty decent for an injection-moulded kit.

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #11 on:** December 11, 2013, 04:25:40 AM »

Swapping out the chains was a good call. With that level of detail, it sure looks like you're well on the way to building a fantastic Nautilus!

Brian da Basher

Antonio Sobral · « **Reply #12 on:** December 11, 2013, 04:54:46 PM »

Thanks for the comments!

And here are some pics of the interior "re-decoration" and some of the charaters involved in ths story:

I hope you like it.
Dont be too harsh on the figures. They are really tiny and hard to paint :)

Surely that opened hatch must mean some business, so now it is time to plan the outside activities and related figurants!

To be continued...

Old Wombat · « **Reply #13 on:** December 11, 2013, 06:24:14 PM »

Intriguing! What is going on, I wonder?

:)

Guy

Antonio Sobral · « **Reply #14 on:** December 21, 2013, 06:16:25 PM »

A lot is going on down under... the sub :)

And now is time for the the rest of the "players" to show up :)

First thoughts...

Diving suit completed.

Inserted in the scene, just to see the effect.

I liked it, so I proceeded with the rest of the crew...

With the crew problem solved, is time to get back to the ship:

The general assembly is pretty much done:

The legend is also finished.

Before

After

With some primary color applied on the beast:

But now is time to pause a little bit and wish you all a Merry Christmas!!!!

Frank3k · « **Reply #15 on:** December 21, 2013, 10:58:33 PM »

This is a beautiful build. If those figures are 1/144, the painting is just unbelievable. Great skin colors, shade variations and nice and flat finish. I wish I could get that shadowing and depth in 1/35!

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #16 on:** December 22, 2013, 04:11:10 AM »

Looking great.

Dr. YoKai · « **Reply #17 on:** December 23, 2013, 10:54:08 PM »

That is looking terrific - A Happy Christmas to you and yours!

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #18 on:** December 24, 2013, 05:20:35 AM »

I really like the divers!

Happiest of holidays to you & yours, Antonio.

Brian da Basher

Spey Phantom · « **Reply #19 on:** December 24, 2013, 05:27:42 PM »

i like the way it turned out :)

also, happy holidays

Queeg · « **Reply #20 on:** December 24, 2013, 06:26:21 PM »

This is looking very impressive

finsrin · « **Reply #21 on:** December 24, 2013, 06:56:21 PM »

Slendid all around. Looks the part :)
Name plate, chain, figures, interior mods, and exterior color accents are cool touches

Antonio Sobral · « **Reply #22 on:** December 29, 2013, 02:32:37 AM »

Hi guys

Thanks for the nice comments.

I hope everybody had an excellent Christmas time together with family and friends!!!

In the meanwhile, among all the sweets and treats, this Nautilus is finished.

Please find below the final photos.

I tried to get some different than usual perspectives. Hope you like it!

And that´s all for now folks. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
Thanks for watching.

And a Merry 2014 to you all!

Weaver · « **Reply #23 on:** December 29, 2013, 02:39:05 AM »

That looks superb - very well done indeed! :)

elmayerle · « **Reply #24 on:** December 29, 2013, 03:45:28 AM »

Damn, that's beautiful, and beautifully done.


Fabulous '50s GB

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