Flankerman Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 This superb resin kit originates in the Czech Republic - made by ROP o.s. The hull and superstructure are cast in one piece - with the dive planes, gun, masts etc cast separately. A small etched-brass fret provides the propellers guard rails etc.... Decals are provided for HMS M1 - plus a small ensign..... That bilge keel is moulded in-situ and is extremely delicate - i've nearly broken it off on two occasions. I've made a start by adding the rear diving planes - with their etched-brass guards, plus the rudder and prop shafts. Trying to hold the hull whilst avoiding damage to those keels is proving very difficult.... I have also drilled out the dozens of free-flood holes in the superstructure - they are present in the casting, but need enhancing. More later. Ken PS - Does anyone have any input on the colours she was painted?? I want to do her in the 'disruptive' camo pattern seen on the box top - but can't decide on the colours used. It looks like very light grey / off-white on the hull and vertical surfaces - with blue-grey for the camo and all horizontal surfaces. Any input welcome 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 This looks seriously interesting! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 A truly bonkers boat - and, as you say, what looks like a beautiful casting. Looking forward to this one; I picked up a top tip from your USS Tunny build, so I'm all yours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moaning dolphin Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 This looks like an interseting build! will be staying posted. Could the colours be as simple as black and white, it is very difficult to tell from the photo. Cheers now Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flankerman Posted January 12, 2015 Author Share Posted January 12, 2015 I found this gorgeous RC model of M1....... http://www.modelboats.co.uk/forums/postings.asp?th=75298&p=5 I might go with those colours - very pale grey/off-white upper and grey-green disruptive pattern. I'm not sure about the anti-fouling red below the waterline though - although the builder probably did lots of research and it does make for a colourful model. My model of HMS Odin is B&W + red - but she was painted for the China Station..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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