Flankerman Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 I've just taken delivery of this resin kit by Blue Ridge Models - via Freetime Hobbies. I must say I'm happy with the service from Freetime - and very impressed by the quality of the kit, it's packaging and presentation. I'm less impressed with Royal Mail / UK Customs - for slapping on a whopping VAT charge on top of the already expensive kit plus postage. Anyway - on with the photos...... The artwork on the front of the strong carboard box. Rear artwork.... Impressive packaging - everything protected in foam - and well printed coloured instructions. The parts appear to be bubble free, are superbly cast - and the kit includes etched brass and decals. My bank balance has taken a bit of a hit (kit + Postage + VAT) - but there is a silver lining - the foam parts will come in handy - and I get a free copy of the newspaper used in the packing...... I'll get started as soon as I come back from my Danube River Cruise.... Ken 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock74 Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Albacore is in my stash as well, really like the direction Blue Ridge is going with their subjects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin38 Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Watching this with interest, visited the Albacore in 91 on a visit to Portsmouth NH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Womby Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Ah, the Albacore. I used to pass her every day when I lived in Portsmouth. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flankerman Posted June 9, 2016 Author Share Posted June 9, 2016 (edited) I've made a start... after washing the parts in warm soapy water to remove some sticky residue and cleaning up the mould seam on the port side - the sail and four cruciform rear diving planes are attached... It really is that simple - all it needs now is a coat of primer - followed by the final all-black finish.... Then the etched-brass contraprops and masts - plus the decals and she's done. It really is a superb model - exquisite casting, parts that fit precisely and excellent instructions - well worth the price. Ken Edited June 9, 2016 by Flankerman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Womby Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Looks really sweet. Which prop do you plan fitting? David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flankerman Posted June 11, 2016 Author Share Posted June 11, 2016 I've gone with the final Phase IVb configuration as being the most interesting. This is the one area of the build I'v had the most trouble with - the dies to bend the props are a great idea - but the etched brass is very delicate. The web attaching the prop blade to the central ring is very week and the blade is not 'rigid' - especially when bent to shape. The holes in the central brass ring appears to be too small to go over the resin conical hubs - I've got them all on, but I'm not sure its right - and I daren't touch them in case the blades snap off. Pics to follow... Ken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CovertShores Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Are you going to have the dive breaks deployed? And the break chute? Incredible sub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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