CoolHand11 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 My first diorama... after 10 months, I am calling this done. Lol, starting to wonder if they are ever really done. This is my interpretation of U-505 transiting from Kiel to Lorient in January of 1942. Question or criticism welcome. 47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypnobear Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Great work and an excellent effect you've got going there with the diorama - you can almost feel the cold just looking at it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitzer Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Oh wow great work! I love it. I assume that'sthe 1/72 Revell kit? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreadeddrew Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Brilliant!........I got the shivers just looking at it! Andrew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolHand11 Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 Bitzer, it is the Revell Type IXC (U-505 Late) 1/72 kit. Good kit. Going to build the Gato next. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Brilliant dio! Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Hello Cool, Your diorama looks amazing. How did you make the ice on the cables! Regards, Dirk The Netherlands. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billydick Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 It's a cold day outside today and your dio makes me feel even colder ! Brilliant job on all that ice ! BillyD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolHand11 Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 2 hours ago, Orion said: Hello Cool, Your diorama looks amazing. How did you make the ice on the cables! Regards, Dirk The Netherlands. The icicles were created using a clear silicon caulk and a toothpick. Just apply a small amount on the tip of the toothpick and dab it on the line, then pull down. Hope this helps. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deon Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 awesome- seriously that looks amazing- what a brilliant idea. i'm off to get a jumper. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestar12chris Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Cracking job, very well done. All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 I'm shivering just looking at this. It's a brilliant diorama. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 excellent work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Great; just as I'm starting to warm up from the cold of darkest Middlesex you just make me put my fleece on once more. Nice ice work. It genuinely looks 'Baltic' on deck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob 1 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 I like this, very good, has a real 'feel' to it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolHand11 Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 Thanks everyone! There are a ton of great builds in this group. Been perusing the posts on and off for the past few days. Wish some of the pics stayed up longer... meh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stesca Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Absoloutley superb, love it and very effective, superb dio. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 That's a great job all round and a real different setting too,It's got me turning the fire up! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellarfrog Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 really nice! excellent effects. What speed did you estimate it would be travelling through the ice? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndon Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Excellent work, I've seen snow/ice submarine dioramas before but this is the first time I've seen anyone do icicles... John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolHand11 Posted November 10, 2016 Author Share Posted November 10, 2016 (edited) 3 hours ago, Cellarfrog said: really nice! excellent effects. What speed did you estimate it would be travelling through the ice? 1/72 Type IXC U-505. "Transit through the Ice". In Jan. 42, U-505 left the 4th Unterseebootsflottille (training) in Kiel headed to the 2nd Unterseebootsflottille in Lorient, France. Kptlt. Loewe stands on the bridge alone taking one last look at the sun as the sub is about to clear the ice and make preparations to dive. This is my interpretation of what that day may have been like. Lol, I forgot to post the story behind this build. As I envisioned her about to leave the ice, accelerating, and dive ... I figure around 8 knts at this moment. Edited November 10, 2016 by CoolHand11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellarfrog Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Nice work! A great scene. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelglue Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Very, very nice @CoolHand11, glad to have you aboard! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolHand11 Posted November 14, 2016 Author Share Posted November 14, 2016 Thanks brother! Looking forward to the inbound B-52. 22 hours ago, modelglue said: Very, very nice @CoolHand11, glad to have you aboard! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Most appropriate for the change in the weather. Wonderful work on colour and texture. Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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