Now that I have my production Seaview in hand I've been able to test fit the parts that I've been designing over the last couple of months.

First up is an interior for the Flying Sub, soon to be available from CultTVMan. You can see the paper test fit HERE (http://modeling.paragrafix.com/pages/flyingsub/). I've given Gil at Just an Illusion (http://www.justanillusion.biz) the go ahead to make the metal test piece and I'll post pictures of it as soon as it arrives.

Next are the Seaview interior decals (http://modeling.paragrafix.com/pages/seaview/). Produced for Just an Illusion's (http://www.justanillusion.biz) lighting kit, these decals will make short work of making an awesome interior. I'm also designing the ceiling and cross-bracing and will have test shots of these available soon.

Unfortunately we had to trash the interior of our prototype model so I could take measurements, so we've had to wait to get the production kits to finish up some of the work.

Fantastic!

Stupendous !

Impressive!

Inconceivable!!!!!!

its like Christmas!

WOWSER! Excellent stuff youve got going on there Steve!

That is schweeeeet!

wowza

You can put me down for a set!!!!!:woohoo:


Regards
Beatlepaul

awesome! I can finally think about REALLY getting started!!
Thank you very Much!!:wave:

Outstanding !

Turgid!

Holy mackerel.Well,it's appropriate since it's a sea vessel.Any idea on the price of that decal sheet.:hat:

Inconceivable!!!!!!

You keep on using that word, I do not think it means what you think it means.

Any technical info on the lighting??
LED's?
waterproof install?
Easy battery access?

Hello All,

Thanks for all the great responses and enthusiasm!

I'm finishing up the almost-final tweaks on the Seaview decals and will have new photos as soon as we have the first cast of the "smoothy" interior (in addition to test shots of the next phase of the cool interior accessories which I won't mention just yet). I expect to have one more set of tweaks after I make that test..

The great thing is that Gil is working up a sweet lighting system for the interior (and the exterior, but that's not in my end of the project). In addition to the overhead lighting, there will be the option for backlighting the control consoles. This is pretty tough as we want to make sure that the lighting looks appropriately real and that only those parts that should light do light.

For Y3A's questions:

Any technical info on the lighting?? LED's? Yes, but not for the interior. EL Sheet will be used almost exclusively internally.
waterproof install? We are not making any provision for this. You might be able to properly waterproof the EL sheet and LEDs, but my guess is that the high voltages involved with EL will make this very difficult.
Easy battery access? Actually, we have a system that's almost ready to show that will obviate the need for internal batteries (unless you insist on using them, but that will be your option!).

Don't rush it but...HURRY!!!:thumbsup:

Don't rush it but...HURRY!!!:thumbsup:
The possibilities are endless, just think WHAT your seaview will have available soon !

watching with interest.....

Lets see, interior, fins, sail, (red-green-white), nose, left-right search. Am I leaving out anything?

Don't forget the Flying Sub.

Don't forget the Flying Sub.

I'm NOT forgetting the FS, believe me! I expect to have the test etch on Tuesday from Gil and will have photos ASAP.

In the *new* arena, though, I'm pleased to show pictures of the ceiling and girders for the Seaview interior. I'm close to sending Gil test artwork to run off in metal for a real test fit. I expect those pieces by the end of the week.

http://modeling.paragrafix.com/Pages/Seaview/default.asp

This may be the best outfitted kit in history. Not counting the refit Enterprise. I guess 44 years of waiting was worth it after all.

I'm looking at mine as a SPFX model. I am already thinking on the raise/lower stuff for the Flying Sub.

The main headlight will need to be re-done as a narrow beam spotlight.

Big fiber Optics can light the tail lights. I guess they didn't use turn signals?:p

I have also thought out a mechanical light system for that wall size lightshow of a computer. Might be able to put the dish antenna on the same motor/gearbox so IT can rotate as well.

I played around with some very thin brass sheet to see if I can coble some engine vents... Might be too demanding for most modelers. I also work on Brass Steam locomotive models so I have some brass experience.

Weren't there some lights on the top of the masts on top of the conning tower?

Big fiber Optics can light the tail lights. I guess they didn't use turn signals?
They're from Rhode Island :p

Actually, we have a system that's almost ready to show that will obviate the need for internal batteries (unless you insist on using them, but that will be your option!).



My curiosity is piqued, Pauli! Personally, I'm hoping for a self-contained lighting system that will not reveal any wiring or really obvious switches, but am willing to wait and see, and keep an open mind about it. :dude:

Hi Seaview - I think you'll like it! A few technical issues to solve to make it easy to install, but that's par for the course.

And here's another update ... I've just uploaded an image of the test etch artwork (http://modeling.paragrafix.com/Pages/Seaview/default.asp) for the Seaview.

In addition to the ceiling lighting, you'll notice ...

The big panels at the top and bottom (port and starboard) of the ceiling panel - this will spread light into the clear wall panels.
The things in the top right-hand corner of the fret (M) - these are seats for the dining / conference table (also on the fret - J & I). The ovals (L), are the seat backs.
I've included a replacement for the top of the navigation table (H) including a little drafting machine (K). (The decals have a map for the table - it's Narragansett Bay where I go sailboat racing every Tuesday night during the summer.)

Thank you; it's looking very promising.
Oh, and for those of you who read the caption who are not conversant in french, "trompe l'oeil" translates freely as "mislead the eye". :wave:

Well, I definitely need these things before I continue with my build. :lol:

What? no dedication plaque or bow speaker grill? What about the ashtrays? Nelson always seem to have a cigi going. No, just jerking your chain. :) The work looks great! I'll have to get a set of these also!

Rogue

its like Christmas!


Its even better!

Jim

That's right - cool stuff - no snow!

Huzz

Just to let you all know that there has been delays on the lighting kit. two of the parts that are needed that were sent were the wrong ones. It will be about two weeks before they are here. I will let you know with pictures and price in about a week and will be taking pre-orders

Gil

www.justanillusion.biz

Thanks.

Please do keep us posted.

we want a lighting kit

we want a lighting kit

we want a lighting kit

we want a lighting kit

we want a lighting kit

Is it here yet?

Is it here yet?

Is it here yet?

Is it here yet?

;)

hee hee hee!!!

when?

when?

when?

when?

when?

when?

when?

when?

when?

when?

when?

when?

when?

when?

when?

when?

I have seen Gil's parts (the ones he's mastered, not the etch and decals I designed) and they are FANTASTIC! Believe me, they'll be well worth the wait.

I totally understand the frustration with the delay in the parts - I want a full set for myself!

but i want it noooooooooooooow!!!!!!!!!!!

I just remembered a quotation from an episode of LIS: "Oh, what is one minute after 200 years?"
We've waited 40 years for this Ultimate Seaview to arrive, we can wait another couple of weeks to have the best possible version (barring our own imperfect human clumsiness(es) when we finally get to work on them, of course)! :rolleyes:

but i want it noooooooooooooow!!!!!!!!!!!

All right, Veruca, all right. I'll get you one before the day is out.

Sorry - it's out of my (and Gil's) hands.

I can't understand all this excitement. It is only a model.

Yeah, and a DaVinci is ONLY a painting!

And Garlic is ONLY a spice

And Cheddar is ONLY a cheese....

yeah and Seaview is only a sub.....................THE BEST SUB IN THE ENTIRE MODELING WORLD!!!!!!!!!


I WANT MY LIGHTING KIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


patience was never my thing...............

Camelot!
Camelot!
Camelot!
It is only a model.
:thumbsup:

:thumbsup:


SHHHH!!!! :)

:confused:

looked like fun... thought I'd join in. :wave: