AndyPG Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 (edited) Hi All, This is my version of U96 completed late last year. Thought it was about time I presented it for inspection. No PE used but all handrails and other additional fine detailing made from soldered copper and brass wire. Free flood vents opened up. Rigging is Dacron. Case constructed from 3mm glass stuck together with black polyurethane sealant and framed with painted aluminium angle. Light weathering and rust. My first attempt at fine scale and weathering. Sits on our lounge mantle piece (for now) Here's a link to my present project. Edited March 3, 2018 by AndyPG 33 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Timmy Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 That is "AWESOME" !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncarina Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Really nice work, and I know this is an epic build. The finish and weathering look very authentic. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Absolutely Fabulous - what a lovely piece - I really admire the restrained weathering and a marvellous case to show it off. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyPG Posted March 4, 2018 Author Share Posted March 4, 2018 Thanks for the comments guys. Really nice of you. Had to hold myself back on the rust and weathering quite a bit. The sub is currently tolerated on the mantle piece but if it was finished as a complete rust bucket, I'm sure a much less prominent display location would have been insisted upon. Andy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestar12chris Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Cracking job with great accurate weathering, a treat to see a well done u-boat. All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyPG Posted March 5, 2018 Author Share Posted March 5, 2018 Thanks Chris. Really appreciate your comments. Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Very smart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod bettencourt Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 That looks fantastic!!!! Thanks for sharing this. Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyPG Posted March 11, 2018 Author Share Posted March 11, 2018 Thanks Guys, very kind. Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Really looks the part Great Job! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Now that looks the biz but their would be no way I would be allowed to park it on the mantle . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyPG Posted March 13, 2018 Author Share Posted March 13, 2018 (edited) 6 hours ago, Courageous said: their would be no way I would be allowed to park it on the mantle . Know exactly what you mean. It's tolerated for now and I have an agreement with a six month on, six month off deal. Trouble is, with U-Boat number two in production, things might get tense. Here's a pic of it on the mantle. As you can see, there is a bit of a maritime theme going on. Missus says the house is looking like a man cave. I need a study. Thanks for the comments guys. Andy. Edited March 13, 2018 by AndyPG 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Very nice mate. I have a few of these to build myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 That's an awesome build Andy,great in it's display case a real conversation piece! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 58 minutes ago, stevej60 said: real conversation piece! I don't think his Mrs thinks that . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyPG Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 2 hours ago, stevej60 said: a real conversation piece! That's exactly what I said to her. When compared with the mundane ornaments which would normally be on the mantle, it's in a different league. Who wants to talk about mundane ornaments? She still refuses to admit that its an improvement. Ah well, still a few months left before it has to go away for six. Thanks again for the great comments guys. Andy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav G Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 (edited) Amazing, I've got two of these in my stash (long story) but haven't had the time or gumption to have a go yet. I'll have a look through your U505 wip next to see what the build is like. Are they similar build processes? Edited October 20, 2018 by Gav G The voices in my head made me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Melo Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 WOW!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Very nice mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyPG Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share Posted October 21, 2018 On 10/20/2018 at 11:12 AM, Gav G said: Amazing, I've got two of these in my stash (long story) but haven't had the time or gumption to have a go yet. I'll have a look through your U505 wip next to see what the build is like. Are they similar build processes? Thanks for the "likes" Gav. The builds are similar but the U505 hull is in four pieces and the shape is quite different not to mention 4" longer! Lots more handrails and detail too on U505 but gotta say, the type VII is very iconic sub. Managed to keep it on the mantelpiece for a full year now so I reckon the Mrs shares my iconic thoughts. 🤕 I will be getting back to the U505 build as soon as the weather makes its mind up. (I only build/paint in the winter months) Thanks again for your appreciation. Andy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyPG Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share Posted October 21, 2018 On 10/20/2018 at 2:57 PM, Leo Melo said: WOW!!!!! 1 hour ago, Nick Charnock said: Very nice mate Thanks Guys I appreciate your comments. Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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