USS U-2513 1/350 Type XXI U-Boat

[Ernie]

This is the 1/350 AFV Club kit, which itself is I believe the old DML kit of the Type XXI U-Boat. Regardless, it is a decent kit that goes together well. The model represents the USS U-2513 as she appeared when first arrived at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in July 1945. The U-2513 served in the U.S. Navy until the late 1950's when she was sunk off the Florida Keys.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[whitestar12chris]

Cracking job, a great example of the type 21.

 

All the best Chris

[Roger Torgeson]

Thanks for posting your build. After reading and looking at the photos I remembered that I have the old (1995) release of the DML kit on my Shelf of Doom that is about 75% finished. Come September while at the US National Archives I'll be looking for photographs of U-2513 to scan and use as reference material for .finishing my build

[Ratch]

Subs don't exactly float my boat, but I have to say that's very well done 

[Roger Torgeson]

Ernie ,

 

Since my last post on your U-2513 I have sent off a request to the US National Archives and received a reply with photograph numbers for 4 photos plus a lead to additional images which I hope to follow up on when I make my fall visit to the Archives later this month. When I'm asked how do I pick a ship model to build my usual reply is " it's something I am reading or a interesting photo I have seen".  In the case of the U-2513 it's because of your build.

 

Roger

[Ernie]

On 9/4/2019 at 12:26 PM, Roger Torgeson said:

Ernie ,

 

Since my last post on your U-2513 I have sent off a request to the US National Archives and received a reply with photograph numbers for 4 photos plus a lead to additional images which I hope to follow up on when I make my fall visit to the Archives later this month. When I'm asked how do I pick a ship model to build my usual reply is " it's something I am reading or a interesting photo I have seen".  In the case of the U-2513 it's because of your build.

 

Roger

Thank you Sir, that is such an amazing complement! I am very humbled, and glad that you are finishing your build. I am  also pleased that you have been able to get leads on archival photos to assist with your builds. Thank you again so much and I look forward to seeing your build!