elmarriachi Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Hello U-Boat Type VII/C scale: 1/72 manufacturer: Revell additional parts: [Pontos: detail set (etched parts, turned brass parts, wooden decks, dry transfers, resin parts) RC-Subs: etched parts WEM (White Ensing Models): etched parts Archer Fine Transfers: welding seams, rivets (Decals) Eduard: deck gun (resin) Blue Ridge Models: upper part of the pressure hull The boat was fully modified. The complete surface of the hull reworked with a mill, scraped with a round knife. All openings / holes were opend, some additional openings added. Etched parts repalce the areas at the torpedo openings and several other areas on the hull. Several layers of sanding, filling, primering, sanding, ..... were necessary to get a smooth surface after that. Rivets and welding seams were corrected and added as decals from Archer or welding seams made with putty. The painting was done in several layers (black primer, rust painted, salt, tamiya acrylics in several layers and colors, removing of salt, clear coat matt. The weathering was done with oil color washings (black, white, brown, blue, green) The propellers were painted in silver, then weathered with a sponge and grey, white, green and black colors. The anchor was structured with graphit poweder and colour, rust colour added, salt added, then grey painted. The wooden deck was weathered with oil colors. On the turret lot of etched parts were installed as well as turned brass parts before painting it. The railing is made of brass wires. The anti-ship gun is a resin kit with etched parts from Eduard's brassin line. The anti-aircraft gun is consting of etched- and turned brass parts only, made by RC Subs and Pontos. Finally, after corrections of the colours and weatherings the rigging was made with thin twine, the flag added and the boat fixed on the wooden base ..... A more detailed info about the construction of the ship you find on my website! The finished boat on is display: details Thank you very much for your interest in this project. I hope that you like the result! Cheers Micha 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Stunning build Michael some great textures you have achieved on the hull with the plating and the rust effects it is always a pleasure to view your builds and get some great inspiration Beefy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitzer Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Great build Micha, the chipped paint is a great effect. I'm building one later this year and only hope to do as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Lovely rust work on the hull. How did you do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmarriachi Posted March 14, 2016 Author Share Posted March 14, 2016 Thanks a lot .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankymodeler Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Love it! The imperfections in the hull plating, chipped paint and rust are simple superb details. Eric aka The Yankymodeler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob 1 Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Very good, with the size and quality of finish, looks very realistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmarriachi Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share Posted March 16, 2016 Thank you Eric & Rob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aginvicta Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 I have enjoyed watching you create another masterpiece, Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rom1 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 That one is marvellous! Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmarriachi Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 Thanks a lot for all your kind words HAPPY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen T Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Wow!! what a beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmarriachi Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share Posted March 29, 2016 Thank you very much Glen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellarfrog Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Just joined! Fantastic work. The metal hull is beautiful. I love that model, I just dont know if I have anywhere to display it afterwards. Great work. CF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmarriachi Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 Thank you very much! Right now it is standing in the cellar waiting for a plexiglass showcase to be finished Cheers Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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