Model Boat Mayhem

Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => Detail Work, Rigging, Fittings, Figures Etc. => Topic started by: destroyer42 on March 26, 2008, 07:58:55 pm

Title: 1/32 scale wheelhouse fittings
Post by: destroyer42 on March 26, 2008, 07:58:55 pm

Hi,
Anybody know where I can source 1/32 scale or there abouts modern wheelhouse interior fittings.
such as computer screens, phones etc. I Googled a company called hobby lobby in germany, but they only take a bank to bank transfer and the banks here want £20 quid for the privilege.
Any fellow boaters know any other company's?

Regards
Destroyer42 :(

Title: Re: 1/32 scale wheelhouse fittings
Post by: KaMeWa on October 09, 2008, 12:48:23 pm

I´m looking for this kind of stuff too. But I couldn´t even find this german Hobby lobby with google...  does anyone know any other manufacturers? Just too lazy to do everything from scratch... :)

Regards from Finland,

- Mikko

Title: Re: 1/32 scale wheelhouse fittings
Post by: Bryan Young on October 13, 2008, 05:35:55 pm

Just an odd thought. As far as computer screens and other almost flat items are concerned (e.g. dials etc), if you have a digital camera why not just photograph everything you think may be suitable and re-scale the pic to fit? as most electronics are either fitted into a pretty simple box or set in as part of a console this shouldn't be too difficult. BY.

Title: Re: 1/32 scale wheelhouse fittings
Post by: Bunkerbarge on October 17, 2008, 08:34:51 am

I would have a browse through all the different manufacturers here and see what they have:

http://www.model-dockyard.com/acatalog/Ship_Fittings.html

As Bryan says use of digital photography can be very usefull in creating a realistic bridge scene as well.  What specific ship are we talking about?

Title: Re: 1/32 scale wheelhouse fittings
Post by: Roger in France on October 17, 2008, 10:26:43 am

Further to the suggestion about using photographs of dials, screens etc......................

There is a site (much used by the flying boys) which expressly provides a wide range of dials and instrument panels which are intended to be used for this very purpose.

Sorry, but I have lost the reference. I guess if you search via Google for "cockpit instruments" etc. you may find something. Another possible source is one of the traders who does decals. Have a look in the Mayhem "Traders Directory".

Roger in France

Title: Re: 1/32 scale wheelhouse fittings
Post by: portside II on October 17, 2008, 10:51:42 am

for a basic layout of your wheelhouse try
www.fullempty.co.uk/gallery.htm
(http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u176/darran77/wheelhouseimage.jpg)
these could also be of use to fill in the gaps
http://modelingmadness.com/scotts/decals/gd/grantjetinstruments.htm
daz

Title: Re: 1/32 scale wheelhouse fittings
Post by: Arrow5 on October 17, 2008, 12:09:24 pm

Try www.modellbau-kaufhaus.de  They have instrument panels and modules but I dont know what scale. Lots of other nice goodies too worth a look.

Title: Re: 1/32 scale wheelhouse fittings
Post by: David Ross on April 12, 2009, 01:42:14 pm

Is there anywhere on that site that the language can be translated into English?

Title: Re: 1/32 scale wheelhouse fittings
Post by: dougal99 on April 12, 2009, 04:15:59 pm

Try cut and paste into

http://babelfish.yahoo.com/translate_txt

Slow but rewarding

Doug

Title: Re: 1/32 scale wheelhouse fittings
Post by: David Ross on April 12, 2009, 08:03:14 pm

Thanx for that its a massive help


David

Title: Re: 1/32 scale wheelhouse fittings
Post by: seahawk 1 on August 19, 2009, 03:55:08 am

Quote from: arrow5 on October 17, 2008, 12:09:24 pm

Try www.modellbau-kaufhaus.de  They have instrument panels and modules but I dont know what scale. Lots of other nice goodies too worth a look.

Great find.  It appears that most of these products range from 1/20-1/50, so should fit most everything..........except our budgets :o.

If you want to backight your basic instruments, try Waldren model products available through Roll Models.  These are similar to Mike Grant decals, but are printed on clear plastic.  I will attempt to post a picture of the product and how it would appear with fiber optics as backights.

Mike