Flankerman Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Another one just finished for my collection - the Hobby Boss Victor III Class sub..... Ken 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Aaaah, man, that is awesome. I see where I messed up mine with the forward dive planes... Excellent model of the Victor III, really superb. Love the display Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowler0000 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 (edited) What Para said....! Nice to see that double prop, too! Must have made sonar recognition nice & easy, eh? What do you use for the keel blocks, Ken? Edited January 12, 2014 by prowler0000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Nice Build! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flankerman Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 (edited) What Para said....! Nice to see that double prop, too! Must have made sonar recognition nice & easy, eh? What do you use for the keel blocks, Ken? Thanks for all the kind words...... The kit provides contra props or a single seven-bladed scimitar prop - in both plastic and etched brass. I elected to fit the plastic contras because they looked most interesting. The keel blocks are cut from lengths of 5mm square wooden dowel purchased at my local hobby shop. I'm trying to make a collection - with a consistent look. So I use the same style of base (MDF, varnished to look like wood), with keel blocks to show off the sub as though it were in dry dock (with a little artistic licence). The boats names are the same style - and where possible I use the 'real' name - although for the Soviet subs I have to make do with the NATO classification. I could use the Soviet 'Project' number - but I think the NATO designation is more useful - the more modern Russian subs now have known names (Yuri Dolgoruky, Severodvinsk etc) - so its getting easier. I also add the country flag - and, if available, the ship's badge - all found on t'internet. Ken Edited January 13, 2014 by Flankerman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowler0000 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Cheers Ken! I actually have something in common with the 1st Victor III: We were both launched on the same day! Another good reason to pick up the kit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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