Flankerman Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Look what the postman just delivered....... The latest 1/350 scale submarine kit from the ever productive Mikro-Mir ..... and it's BRITISH !! The hull is in two vertically-split halves - minus the missile decking (which aids conversion) The decking - plus sail, dive planes, masts etc are on a separate sprue..... The package is finished off with an etched brass propeller and a simple decal sheet (why are British subs so plain? - not even a pennant number) The instruction sheet is a simple exploded diagram...... .... and a simple painting guide - black, black or.......... black. This is a very welcome addition from Mikro-Mir - if sales are good, maybe we will get more British submarine types. Thanks Mikro-Mir :thumbsup: Ken 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestar12chris Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Nice one Ken, you still going to do this with a dsrv on the rear? adding the white markings as per photos (obviously brushed on, not the straightest lines LOL). Mines on route, should land any day, this has been selling well on ebay, Linsall has relisted at least three times after selling out each time. I contemplated doing the same to break up the sheer blackness of this submarine, but wont attempt mine for some time as i have a full build list up to November. Just getting started on the Alanger 1/350 Typhoon. All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlamgat9 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 My two arrived today. As Ken says the way the missile deck is done is great for facilitating conversion to a Valiant - but I shall wait to see how Ken does this before making any such attempt myself! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewerjerry Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 hi Nice just ordered one I like the idea of valiant, all I need to sort then is a 1:350 SRC dock Cheers Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamwalker Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Believe it or not in Burton upon Trent near the War Memorial there is an Anchor from HMS Resolution SSBN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flankerman Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 (edited) It's a simple build - two vertically split hull halves, the missile decking, rudders and rear dive planes, two-part folding front dive planes and four-part sail..... The missile decking needed a bit of filler to hide the joint..... Major parts attached (the sail temporarily)...... Ready for painting....... All the parts fit together well - an easy build so far. Nice one Mikro-Mir Ken Edited May 16, 2016 by Flankerman 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris57 Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 I'm getting worried about you. I can see a name change coming up!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flankerman Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 Subnormal ??? Subliminal ? Subjective Substantial Subscribe (for when writing) Subaltern (for when converting) Subdue (for a deadline?) Subway..... Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewerjerry Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Hi Still thinking valiant conversion in theory its just cut out the missle compartment and the stick the two halves back together ? and alter the deck maybe ? i pretty much only remember the RC cheers jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestar12chris Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Jerry i think youll find theres a little more to it than that. Comparing my 1/700 Valiant and Resolution, the rear fins and propeller are a different size, the sails are different sizes,the noses are different profiles from the side and above. Heres a couple of comparison shots; All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewerjerry Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Jerry i think youll find theres a little more to it than that. Comparing my 1/700 Valiant and Resolution, the rear fins and propeller are a different size, the sails are different sizes,the noses are different profiles from the side and above. All the best Chris Hi Thanks, looks like a bit beyond my abilities to convert it cheers jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggy1 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 The picture on the box is of HMS Courageous, a SSN not the resolution class which is a SSBN. cheers wiggy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flankerman Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 By Jove, you're right wiggy..... I never even noticed (but then my model was bought on Ebay - and the boxes came as flat packs (not assembled)). At least that's my excuse! Ken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestar12chris Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Ill join you Ken, same excuse, mine too, came flat packed, havent even assembled box. Just checked my photos of resolution class, wiggy your spot on, the sail gives it away. We can hope its a future release, with the box art mixed up. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggy1 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Boy would I like to get my hands on a valiant /Churchill class ssn...... so hope it's on the way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted15 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Hi, I served on Reso Starboard crew from Jan 89 to Mar 92. In 91 we did the longest dived patrol ever. we nearly ran out of beer!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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