kpnuts Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Hi all, I know I already have lots on the go but what can I say, I'm a glutton for punishment. This looks to be a really nice kit and I'm looking forward to the challenge 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted February 15, 2018 Author Share Posted February 15, 2018 Hi all well here's the next bit of this one 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Timmy Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Hey there Kpnut's ! I built that kit about 10 years ago, When it come's time to paint the battery's , save yourself some time and don't detail paint them. I painted every terminal (122 I think ) and after assembly you cant see any of it . Just paint the battery's main assembly. ( Although I do get a deep sense of satisfaction out of knowing the terminal's are there..... even though no one will ever see them.) Nice job so far ! I will see if I can dig mine out and post a picture for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted February 15, 2018 Author Share Posted February 15, 2018 Thanks for the info Tim I know nothing about subs will be interested to see your build of this (maybe I could pinch some ideas) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 Here is another update, it must be obvious by now I know nothing about subs but I must say it looks like a well detailed kit. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCSeattle Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 XXI is such a sexy looking sub. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted February 24, 2018 Author Share Posted February 24, 2018 Hi all started on the interior (please forgive omissions or errors I know nothing about subs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 (edited) Bit of work on the engine room. Edited February 25, 2018 by kpnuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 Hi all done some work on the torpedo room and the batteries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Timmy Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Nice job so far. Everything look's right to me. But, there is a bit of confusion over the color of the Torpedo nose cone. I have seen Copper and Green on them but I don't know which is right ( I painted mine Copper.) I'm still looking for my "Box - O - Sub's .... we moved last year and my stuff got tossed into storage .... somewhere .... When I find it ( hopefully before you finish your's ) I will post a picture for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 This is not my build, but shows a some of the answers you are looking for, after 30+ years in Subs i have no intention of making one THIS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 Hi all here is the next update done some to the sleeping quarters. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted March 3, 2018 Author Share Posted March 3, 2018 Got to the bit where you put the hull halves together, what a nightmare you need 6 pairs of hands there is so much to align up all at the same time there will be several gaps therefore loads of filler and masking and respraying, it was all going so well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Timmy Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 OK ... I didn't want to "Hi-Jack your thread with a bunch of picture's so I posted My Type XXI in the finished/ ready for inspection section. I recall using quite a bit of Blue Tape when I put my hull half's together. ( A lot of "choice word's" too ! ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted March 4, 2018 Author Share Posted March 4, 2018 Hi all nearly done just the rear stabilizers and props then get my head round the proper weathering of a sub (Not sure how to do algae will have to do some googling) I'm thinking of going back to my scratch building, maybe going back to what I know will boost my kit builds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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