[fxshop]

A few photos of the new 8 window seaview kit... Wow this is a must have for the Seaview builders and fans alike... Frank, Dave & Gary have knocked this one out of the park... I am woking on a few build ups for clients and will be showing some photos along the way. Thanks Moebius!!!:thumbsup:

 

[Captain Han Solo]

Looks great Randy!!:thumbsup:

Looking forward to see what you do here.

 

[Paulbo]

I anticipate some very cool lighting F/X. Looking forward to your updates Randy.

 

[Seaview]

I'm looking forwards to updates, Randy! And I'll be using your Seaview lighting kit from 4 years ago on this beauty, too! :dude:

 

[fxshop]

I'm looking forwards to updates, Randy! And I'll be using your Seaview lighting kit from 4 years ago on this beauty, too! :dude:

The 4 window kit will work perfect in the new model as well... Working on the build tonight, new photos coming! Randy

 

[fxshop]

A few new photos of the build...

 

[macki]

Question I have on the build lighting there is a difference between the TV to movie the movie version dose not show that nave lights in the sail were used like in the TV version and the Dead Lights are never shown lit up. what more could there be and keeping true with movie ? I have built both kits and lit both the TV version with Voodoo light set the newest one from scratch to give the move look i used 3 mm yellow in the bow a 5 mm bright in the bow searchlight 1 3 mm white over the conference table and 2 3 mm bright white on the tail fins

 

[fxshop]

I agree... no Nav lights on the sail, dead lights are off... My client has requested I do install working dead lights on the sail, with its own on /off switch... Should be a nice effect?

 

[macki]

that sounds cool what color are you thinking for the dead lights ?

 

[FoxTrot]

I LOVE these pictures, please keep them coming. The 8-window nose is a design of pure genius, and Moebius's reproduction a work of high art...

 

[fxshop]

that sounds cool what color are you thinking for the dead lights ?

I am thinking of going with a white diffused look...

 

[Tim Nolan]

Nice work Randy, per your usual...... Keep posting your progress, enjoying the photos. Tim

 

[Seaview]

I've decided on going with the "First Season" version, complete with not only the port and starboard sail lights, but drilling out the portholes for the four sail hatches as well. :dude:

 

[macki]

Looking foward to seeing how it looks was thinking of doing that or puting in a red light so as to be like on service at night it is easer for eyes to adjust to the night sky
keep the photos coming

 

[enterprise_fan]

I like finally having the eight window Seaview. It will go nicely with the four window I already have.
Not being a Navy man I don't know much about subs so I have a few questions;

I can understand the need for front and rear cameras on the sail but why are the four "windows" on the sail called "dead lights"?
Why is there water tight doors just above the sail dive planes?
What are the four small rectangular bumps on either side of the sail for?

These questions are for detailing purposes.

 

[kdaracal]

Nice job! Can't wait to see more!

 

[Captain Han Solo]

I've decided on going with the "First Season" version, complete with not only the port and starboard sail lights, but drilling out the portholes for the four sail hatches as well. :dude:

Great minds think alike Sir!:thumbsup:

 

[fxshop]

A few new photos, this kit rocks! More to come... Randy

 

[Paulbo]

I've decided on going with the "First Season" version, complete with not only the port and starboard sail lights, but drilling out the portholes for the four sail hatches as well. :dude:

Depending on how AMS you and Mark want to be, you might want to consider eliminating the "diner booth" and replace it with flat walls as they did for season 1. (Of course it's at the deepest corner of the lounge and therefore not too visible ...)

 

[Paulbo]

The new photos are great, Randy! You did a super job eliminating the central seam between the windows.

Quick question - what is going into the big hole you cut in rear hull under the missile silos? I assume it will be access to the electronics with the silo plate removable? (Of course you probably mentioned this is a post and I missed it by just looking at the pretty pictures.)