Flankerman Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Just finished... I rushed it because I'm going to a model show on Sunday..... This has to be the best submarine kit yet from Mikro-Mir - delicate engraved injection moulding, with etched brass detail parts and a great decal sheet. :thumbsup: The only thing I changed are the two funnels - I replaced the two-part kit iems with ones I made from plastic tubing. Note the etched-brass propellers. I like to add crew figures to lend scale - these are 'converted' from a Fujimi Japanese crew set.... Note the decals for the bridge windows and waterline marks and the superbly moulded guns. The model was built in a hurry - 36 hours start to finish - but it has turned out OK. Go out and buy millions of them - to encourage Mikro-Mir to make more British Subs. Ken 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestar12chris Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Cracking build Ken, look forward to seeing it Sunday. All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flankerman Posted August 4, 2015 Author Share Posted August 4, 2015 (edited) I thought I'd try and emphasize the fact that it is STEAM POWERED ... with the aid of some cotton wool...... What do you think?? - Is it a bit naff?? Ken Edited August 4, 2015 by Flankerman 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Frankly...that's ace! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sub-builder Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Absolutely amazing, cannot wait for mine to arrive, More British Subs NOW!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Neat build, wouldn't want to go to sea in one of these! Never mind going under. IMHO although the ' steam ' looks good but I feel it should be set in the sea to look right. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Lovely model! I'm off to get me one of these! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stesca Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 This is excellent, very tempting, nice build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 It looks like something Captain Nemo would have as a 'holiday home.' Never been keen on windows on subs. Too easy to see those eyes on the giant squid when it gets too close. I must admit, I do like it. And yes, more British subs please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Great looking sub just might have to get myself one of these Beefy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoscar Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Hello a great achievement which gives me a serious urge to getting this model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flankerman Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 Please buy them by the MILLIONS - it will encourage Mikro Mir to consider making more British subs. All they need are decent drawings and a ready market....... Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Please buy them by the MILLIONS - it will encourage Mikro Mir to consider making more British subs. All they need are decent drawings and a ready market....... Ken I'm going to eDay in Prague - I'm hoping they will be on sale there at a good price...I've got room in my case! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flankerman Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 I'm waitinng to get a couple more (for conversions) - but distribution seems a bit hit and miss. There are a some ebay sellers with a few - but the big guys (Hannants etc) don't have them yet. I could get them from ebay (thanks Chris for the link) - but I thought I'd wait for Hannants to get them in - 'cos I have other stuff to order from them. But.... I'm begining to despair ........... What's the hold up Sergei ??? Ken PS - Same with Mikro-Mir's USS Lafayette - where is it ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flankerman Posted September 5, 2015 Author Share Posted September 5, 2015 Hallelujah !!! Now in stock at Hannants........ http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MM350-21 ... together with USS Lafayette SSBN..... http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MM350-22 I've ordered tgwo of each (for conversions) - so get them while you can and encourage MM to make more British subs. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 If that is rushed I am buggered, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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