Skyhunter66 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Right then - this is my first ever UBoat and the first boat of any kind since the early 1980's! I think the last time I did anything maritime was the Airfix HMS Belfast which I made a hash of aged 13. I bought the kit on a whim on Black Friday and was captivated immediately. It was a steep learning curve which was made all the easier by help from members on BM - so thank you all for the help. This is an OOB build except I bought some EZ Line for the antennae which proved to be a smart move as it is excellent. I used Revell acrylics - both rattle and airbrushed. The rattle cans were excellent I have to say but I found the regular acrylics clogged the airbrush quite a bit but the result was worth it. I enjoyed this build immensely and if I can find space I intend to do another one at least. It proved a bit of a hit over Christmas with lots of requests to have a look at it! At a metre long it is an impressive kit but it was an easy build and I highly recommend it. So the photos have been difficult to do as it is so dark at them moment so apologies for the quality! Its my first one so feel free to comment/criticise/whatever! Chris 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimee'sDad Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 (edited) Absolutely stunning! I've bookmarked this page for reference when I build mine (also bought in the black Friday sale). A beast of a kit! Edited January 9, 2015 by Aimee'sDad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestar12chris Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Cracking job Chris, only hope mine come out as good. All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billydick Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Great job and nice weathering !!!! BillyD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Beautiful build, looks very nice. Great weathering ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyhunter66 Posted January 8, 2015 Author Share Posted January 8, 2015 Thanks for your kind comments gents - I am really pleased with it I have to say. I've just bought the 1:144 version and hope it will be as much fun to build! Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 It is fun too but not so space consuming, if you like have a look ar mine, posted here. The details are very similar on the smaller one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyhunter66 Posted January 8, 2015 Author Share Posted January 8, 2015 It is fun too but not so space consuming, if you like have a look ar mine, posted here. The details are very similar on the smaller one. Thanks Bernd and will do 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Very good. I have two of these, plus a type IX and II so I really should build one this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunchMunch Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Very, very nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laidlaw Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 So this is the beastie from the "Midnight Modeller" post? It's wonderful both in colour and in black and white . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyhunter66 Posted January 9, 2015 Author Share Posted January 9, 2015 So this is the beastie from the "Midnight Modeller" post? It's wonderful both in colour and in black and white . Yes the very same John! Must try some more shots in black and white with a North Atlantic backdrop ! Very good. I have two of these, plus a type IX and II so I really should build one this year. Yes I fancy the type IX as well - it's just the problem if space and wife..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laidlaw Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Yes the very same John! Must try some more shots in black and white with a North Atlantic backdrop ! I believe you should if you get the chance . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 That's a fine effort for what is in effect a first go at a maritime subject. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knikki Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Moscatelli Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Congratulations my friend !! its a very good job Regard from Uruguay Daniel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olibob65 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 very nice in deed, love the weathering. as stated above using as reference for my 1/144th, which should be complete in few weeks……. lovely detailing, great build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 great work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyhunter66 Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 very nice in deed, love the weathering. as stated above using as reference for my 1/144th, which should be complete in few weeks……. lovely detailing, great build. Many thanks and I do feel honoured! Will you be posting your build on here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 That is really nice and, as others have said, great weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olibob65 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Many thanks and I do feel honoured! Will you be posting your build on here? yes will post hopefully by the weekend (darn work gets in the way!!!) trying to finish the AA guns as we speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 That is a great looking build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olibob65 Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Hi skyhunter, yes hopefully post this weekend, as just finished it… gotta get photos and upload…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyhunter66 Posted February 7, 2015 Author Share Posted February 7, 2015 Hi skyhunter, yes hopefully post this weekend, as just finished it gotta get photos and upload. great - looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 great - looking forward to it. Got to love the menacing look of the Uboat haven't you! Not if you were in the Merchant Navy in the early forties ! Great result although at a metre long, it would be a hard sell with the current Mrs Jockney ! Cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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