beefy66 Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 OK calling this one done unless you have any suggestions on what can be added to help improve this cheap kit This is the Revell 1/144 scale V/11C U-Boot the kit is out of the box only add on was the rigging for which I used Ushi elastic thread because it was fine and in scale compared to the stuff in the box The inspiration for this build was a photo and cap badge replica that I was given a couple of years ago by a friend and his young son at my local model club. Cheers for looking in Beefy 40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitzer Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Supper nice Beefy, great build, I love it!! What did you use for the water? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted April 8, 2016 Author Share Posted April 8, 2016 The Water is made mostly from clear silicone sealer the cheap stuff from the local DIY store there is an explanation in the work in progress section under the same heading Cheers Beefy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 That is one build that oozes quality .. Love it matey Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestar12chris Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Cracking job beefy awesome seascape. One suggestion would be to darken the flood holes as they were open to the interior and are visibly darker in photos. Useful link; http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=149950 All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 That wave just coming up the stern reminds me of looking out of the window of the winch control room of a Type 23 just as the quaterdeck is about to get goffered. I don't think I could manage that water detail so I'll stick to the real thing. Cracking build as ever 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAYELL Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Spot on there mate, another nautical masterpiece. I have had the pleasure of seeing this wonderful piece of work from the start 'in the flesh' to almost completion. It is amazing what you can get a blob of silicone sealant to do! Magnificent job Cheers K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Fantastic diorama again Beefy, your seascape is exceptional! I managed to miss your build thread somehow, so just searched it out to read all the way through. Could I ask what tools you use to apply the silicone to make the sea? Cracking work again! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noeyedears Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 oh yes! very impressive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 That's a fantastic dio,can hear the theme from 'Das Boot'.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red five Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 excellent work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellarfrog Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 very nice work, Great movement in the waves! CF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Excellet indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul178 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Superb build.you can almost feel the cold water of the Atlantic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Dreadful weather in your part of the North Atlantic Keith Another master class mate, looks really amazing. Only thing I think needs attention is adding some crew members to the bridge just to show what a miserable time the crews had on these little ships. I am really curious what your next project will be, Julian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted April 10, 2016 Author Share Posted April 10, 2016 That is one build that oozes quality .. Love it matey Dan Cracking job beefy awesome seascape. One suggestion would be to darken the flood holes as they were open to the interior and are visibly darker in photos. Useful link; http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=149950 All the best Chris Thanks lads will get onto that Chris will use a fine liner pen to color the dark areas of the drain hole That wave just coming up the stern reminds me of looking out of the window of the winch control room of a Type 23 just as the quaterdeck is about to get goffered. I don't think I could manage that water detail so I'll stick to the real thing. Cracking build as ever I bet that was possibly one of the most disliked details on the quarterdeck Darby Spot on there mate, another nautical masterpiece. I have had the pleasure of seeing this wonderful piece of work from the start 'in the flesh' to almost completion. It is amazing what you can get a blob of silicone sealant to do! Magnificent job Cheers K Cheers Keith you need to get more of your armor builds posted up mate Beefy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted April 10, 2016 Author Share Posted April 10, 2016 Fantastic diorama again Beefy, your seascape is exceptional! I managed to miss your build thread somehow, so just searched it out to read all the way through. Could I ask what tools you use to apply the silicone to make the sea? Cracking work again! Keith Keith seems this is a very popular name among us modelers These are the tools I use for making the seascape and no I,am not being rude with the finger I use this for spreading and stippling the silicone Silicone sealer and gun deluxe Materials making waves PVA glue spatula cocktail stick Halfords clear coat lacquer Flat head paint brush Beefy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted April 10, 2016 Author Share Posted April 10, 2016 Dreadful weather in your part of the North Atlantic Keith Another master class mate, looks really amazing. Only thing I think needs attention is adding some crew members to the bridge just to show what a miserable time the crews had on these little ships. I am really curious what your next project will be, Julian Was not to sure about any crew Julian with the boat sort of just coming out of the water would they have been able to get out there that quick might have a look at my local railway store to see if i can get some to use on this and thank you all for your kind word and compliments on this project As for my next project will be getting a Sherman tank built to give me a bit of a change then for the next ship build I have a modern US navy ship a Trumpeter USS Independance this will give me a bit more practice with the dreaded photo etch before I get back on with my long build of the Tamiya KGV that has been stalled for quite a while now Beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Keith seems this is a very popular name among us modelers These are the tools I use for making the seascape and no I,am not being rude with the finger I use this for spreading and stippling the silicone Silicone sealer and gun deluxe Materials making waves PVA glue spatula cocktail stick Halfords clear coat lacquer Flat head paint brush Beefy Thanks Keith Keith! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Fantastic build and diorama -can feel the cold! Thanks for the tips too, very helpful. Dermot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Was not to sure about any crew Julian with the boat sort of just coming out of the water would they have been able to get out there that quick might have a look at my local railway store to see if i can get some to use on this and thank you all for your kind word and compliments on this project As for my next project will be getting a Sherman tank built to give me a bit of a change then for the next ship build I have a modern US navy ship a Trumpeter USS Independance this will give me a bit more practice with the dreaded photo etch before I get back on with my long build of the Tamiya KGV that has been stalled for quite a while now Beefy Photo etch will be a pussy compared to a realistic seascape Keith. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted April 10, 2016 Author Share Posted April 10, 2016 Photo etch will be a pussy compared to a realistic seascape Keith. Glad you think so Julian I have no problems playing with Silicone and making a mess but Photo Etch always gives me a bit of a headache think I just need more practice So a £15 cheap 1/350 kit with PE will do for me for now so I can get a bit more confidence when working with the stuff I have been investing in some new tools from the small shop a 5 inch hold and fold and a rolling tool to do the curves on some of the railings So these may help me now Beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billydick Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 She really is riding the waves Beefy. All you need now is a 1/144 Jurgen Pruchnow holding on tight in the conning tower. An image I'll never forget from 'Das Boot' and the wonderful music that went with it. Brilliant stuff ! BillyD 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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