AndyPG Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 19 hours ago, mick said: great work 2 hours ago, surfsup said: Your attention to detail is just superb. Really loving what you are doing.....Cheers mark 34 minutes ago, Silenoz said: Sincere condoleances.... Thanks a lot guys. Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyPG Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 Right, time to get this project back underway. I've added the seats to the railings and given them all a lick of paint. Couldn't wait to see them painted despite there being more wire work to do. 😀 I've gone for a dark grey as I like them to stand out a little against the abundant lighter grey. The seats are from 0.25mm polystyrene sheet. Then time to fit the gun movement restrictor frame thingy made from 0.5mm copper wire. Happy with that, all dabbed in place with super glue. So then, a big push forward and I glue the guns and other parts in place including the additional grab rails and foot rungs around the sail. All from 0.5mm copper wire. Along with a little chipping on the axe decals, and some very light starter weathering, this is how it looks. I'm on a roll so on go the propellers, rudders and dive planes. Again, just some light shading on the dark grey to begin with. I'll build on the weathering as I feel over the next week or so. Thanks for reading, more soon. Andy. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 U Boats at not my thing but I thought I'd take a look at what you're doing. Very impressive, love the level of detail you're adding/ correcting. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Sorry to hear.... And Good to see this back and progressing. Enviable skill with all the rail-work. What a great canvas to begin weathering Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyPG Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 On 2/19/2019 at 7:35 AM, Courageous said: U Boats at not my thing but I thought I'd take a look at what you're doing. Very impressive, love the level of detail you're adding/ correcting. Stuart Thanks Stuart. Much appreciated. On 2/19/2019 at 8:34 PM, robgizlu said: Sorry to hear.... And Good to see this back and progressing. Enviable skill with all the rail-work. What a great canvas to begin weathering Rob Cheers Rob. Fingers crossed with the weathering. Some people throw it on and it looks great. I faff around for days and hopefully end up with something I can live with. 😑 Andy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 12 minutes ago, AndyPG said: Fingers crossed with the weathering. It truly is an artform ive always lived by a couple of rules. 1st less is more, you can always add its very hard to remove. 2nd i find that when i reach a point where i say “just a little more & i’ll have it.” Thats when i need to stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill.B Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 That’s stunning work Andy and I’m in awe of the attention to detail. I’m really looking forward to the finished model! Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizgig Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Cracking job! Still have my boat started but now resting, so much to build yet get distracted too often to actually finish them😟 Must try harder! All the best, Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyPG Posted March 12, 2019 Author Share Posted March 12, 2019 On 2/21/2019 at 9:33 PM, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: It truly is an artform ive always lived by a couple of rules. 1st less is more, you can always add its very hard to remove. 2nd i find that when i reach a point where i say “just a little more & i’ll have it.” Thats when i need to stop. Absolutely CFFU. On 2/21/2019 at 11:00 PM, Bill.B said: That’s stunning work Andy and I’m in awe of the attention to detail. I’m really looking forward to the finished model! Bill. Thanks Bill, I reckon it should be finished in a couple of days. On 2/25/2019 at 9:31 AM, Fizgig said: Cracking job! Still have my boat started but now resting, so much to build yet get distracted too often to actually finish them😟 Must try harder! All the best, Andy Know what you mean Fizgig. Sometimes takes a little getting back into but once it's on the table, I get on a roll. Thanks for the compliment. Andy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyPG Posted March 12, 2019 Author Share Posted March 12, 2019 So, I've booked a week off work.... In March!! I thought.........it will either be beautiful Spring style weather and I'll get outdoors doing some gardening or other outdoor projects I have lining up..............or.................. It will rain and I'll be just as happy progressing the Uboat. Yup, the Uboat has had a beasting today and I'm within striking distance!😀 Today, I've fitted the tower, radars, life belts and anchor. Then got started on the weathering. I wanted to go fairly lightly with this one and maybe even go without rust. Definitely only lightly weathered but couldn't help myself with the rust, so this is where we are at after a full day's work. Then a little rigging before the light goes. More rigging tomorrow. and then the home straight. Andy. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Cracking job there Andy nice and subtle weathering 👍 beefy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Fab work - subtle but effective - despite your protests - I think you've cracked the weathering Really excellent Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill.B Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 You’ve done a cracking job there and very well done on the subtle weathering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 That is a really nice build, congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 As above in spades Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Sooner or later I've got to try this weathering melarky. Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Gidday Andy, truly a work of art. I would take my hat off to you but it would expose my bald spot. I found the twin 20mm guns interesting, one of each pair mounted on its side. I haven't seen that before, neither could I find any info on it. Is it to do with spent cartridge ejection? Regards, Jeff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyPG Posted March 13, 2019 Author Share Posted March 13, 2019 21 hours ago, beefy66 said: Cracking job there Andy nice and subtle weathering 👍 beefy 21 hours ago, robgizlu said: Fab work - subtle but effective - despite your protests - I think you've cracked the weathering Really excellent Rob 19 hours ago, Bill.B said: You’ve done a cracking job there and very well done on the subtle weathering! 19 hours ago, Pete J said: That is a really nice build, congratulations. 19 hours ago, longshanks said: As above in spades Kev Thanks Guys, appreciate your comments. 10 hours ago, Courageous said: Sooner or later I've got to try this weathering melarky. Stuart Hi Stuart, For me it's a bit of a cheat. I couldn't wait to rust up and distress my first sub. But now, I'd love to do a build that looks real without weathering. Once my painting is done, my models still look......well, a bit like a model. Weathering my way to realism is easier for me at present. 7 hours ago, ArnoldAmbrose said: Gidday Andy, truly a work of art. I would take my hat off to you but it would expose my bald spot. I found the twin 20mm guns interesting, one of each pair mounted on its side. I haven't seen that before, neither could I find any info on it. Is it to do with spent cartridge ejection? Regards, Jeff. Good question Jeff, As you say, there's not much info out there. I agree, cartridge ejection clearance seems the most likely reason. Andy. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyPG Posted March 17, 2019 Author Share Posted March 17, 2019 (edited) Thanks for everyone's support. Type IXc now complete. Pictures posted in "Ready For Inspection" section. Andy. Edited March 17, 2019 by AndyPG 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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