beefy66 Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 While waiting for the base to dry on my USS Independence build I thought I would start a quick build OOB by doing this Merit X-Craft submarine So started reading a few reviews and other builds and got the Eduard PE sheet for this MM(Quick I thought but knowing me this will take a bit longer had already built up most of the hull when I realised that the drain holes and other things needed to be drilled out so here goes taking my time which is unusual for me used a 0.5 drill and scalpel to clean and cut out then a flat blade thin file will start on the holes that you can see around the hull now Beefy 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Nice one Keith, enjoyable models these midget subs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billydick Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Looking forward to seeing this coming together Beefy BillyD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Watching with interest Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestar12chris Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Have fun Beefy, just a word of caution the early X-craft had a two tone scheme, not all over black. All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 Quote 6 hours ago, whitestar12chris said: Have fun Beefy, just a word of caution the early X-craft had a two tone scheme, not all over black. All the best Chris Hi Chris thanks for the heads up been doing a bit of research on the net and also found some that are just an all over dark grey so something to think about If I go for the Black it will not show a lot of the details but a Grey would allow me to use some better washes to bring out the details I hope Anyway it is back to the hole drilling for now Beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestar12chris Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Hi Beefy heres my x-craft build thread, hope its of use. http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234995125-royal-navy-x-craft-x-5-to-x-10-operation-source-sink-the-tirpitz-finished/ Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted December 3, 2016 Author Share Posted December 3, 2016 Small update started adding the PE after drilling out all the holes around the hull Also filled in the holes that will not be needed for the port side rudder linkage Beefy 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted December 3, 2016 Author Share Posted December 3, 2016 Well all to myself today for a change and got some good time in at the bench more PE added and the starboard rubber linkage fitted I have left the lower part of the rubber off so that the screw can be fitted after painting. Beefy 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Looking good Keith, this is a nice scale and a nice size to work with. Looking forward to another of your excellent builds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anders_Isaksson Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Looking good, must get this kit sooner or later as I really like the X-craft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted December 21, 2016 Author Share Posted December 21, 2016 Well now that I have got one other build out of the way it is back to this more PE added and now onto the locking devices for the side charges And trying out the new roller tool for the Snorkel top Trying to get this done before the party's and family visits start off work now for 2 weeks so should be getting more bench time Beefy 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Beefy- that is looking really special, the problem with time off is that bench time never seems to actually materialise. Keep it coming Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted December 24, 2016 Author Share Posted December 24, 2016 Quote On 12/22/2016 at 2:04 PM, robgizlu said: Beefy- that is looking really special, the problem with time off is that bench time never seems to actually materialise. Keep it coming Rob Thanks Rob my time at the bench this holidays is all planned into the timetable not making the same mistake as other years need my own time to help chill out so to speak All the construction done added some braided fishing line to the side charge locking device think that what they are anyway Then started painting the propeller have to confess I made a right balls up of the kit one so will be using a one from the MTB that I did not use on that Then with my punch set made the joining pipe from the hull to the snorkel Then attached a block of wood to the hull for handling when painting and hear are the paints that I will use flat black and Panzer grey over a coat of Halfords primer Just for Kayell cos he mentioned that I had stopped putting the paints behind my models during the WIP Beefy 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAYELL Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 I thought this was going to be an easy simple build ! Looks like you have it well under control Congratulations on new metallic paint sponsor.... lol Merry Christmas to yo and your clan Cheers Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Like where you're going.............. Good colour on the prop Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Looking very good Keith, tiny thing for a 3 man crew though isn't it............ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted December 26, 2016 Author Share Posted December 26, 2016 Quote 3 hours ago, Gremlin56 said: Looking very good Keith, tiny thing for a 3 man crew though isn't it............ Even smaller than you think Julian these things had a 4 man crew even at 15 meters long only 1.75 meters wide that would have been a real cramped little tube So no sprouts on the dinner menu for those boys Will be putting the first coat of black primer on today and making a start on the figure I have for this from Wee Freinds Beefy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted December 26, 2016 Author Share Posted December 26, 2016 Black and Panzer grey now on and a coat of clear to seal it before the oil washes start Now starting on the figure Beefy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Looking a bit like a Zebra......... but I'm sure the washes will pull it all together Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted December 27, 2016 Author Share Posted December 27, 2016 Quote 23 hours ago, longshanks said: Looking a bit like a Zebra......... but I'm sure the washes will pull it all together Kev Yes the light shining through the window does bring out the lighter colors Added the propeller and periscope also added the last part of the rubber main part of the figure painted but not sure what head to add I have one with a tin helmet and one with a beret and suggestions Beefy 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Beret for my money. Standing on top of a tin of beans I don't imagine the helmet is going to inspire any more confidence..... Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted December 27, 2016 Author Share Posted December 27, 2016 Quote 8 minutes ago, longshanks said: Beret for my money. Standing on top of a tin of beans I don't imagine the helmet is going to inspire any more confidence..... Kev Beret it is then did not think the tin hat looked quite right Beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Blimey , missed this one and it's turning out really well buddy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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