Ernie Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 I thought this would be a cool addition to the group build, and something a bit different. I had ordered it from Japan, and while waiting to start the OA-37 it arrived sooner than expected so here it is! It looks like it will be a nice straight forward build... The Yushio class of 10 submarines were all commissioned in the decade between 1980 and 1990 and were in service until 2006. The Yushio was launched in March 1979 and commissioned February 1980, serving until March 1999 when she was decommissioned and then scrapped. These were the first Japanese subs to have a teardrop hull shape, and were conventionally powered diesel electric boats. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 A very welcome addition to the GB Ernie, our first submarine! It's great to see a variety of subjects appearing in the GB and not just aircraft, speaking as someone who builds aircraft! Subs are often dismissed as being easy to build but getting them to look right and weathered (if that is your taste) is very tricky. Really looking forward to seeing this take shape. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Makes for a refreshing change ernie, i agree with craig , tough colour to make interesting , but an interesting subject , I've always been drawn to those huge 72nd scale u boat models but I've never pulled the trigger on one, probably because it would have to be displayed on the ceiling (next to the wnw lanc when it comes out) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 There's always the trumpeter 1/48 Uboat. Enough to bring the ceiling down. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 6 hours ago, Colin W said: There's always the trumpeter 1/48 Uboat. Enough to bring the ceiling down. Colin Thats the one of course col ,not 72nd, it is a big bugger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 Hi Ernie, any progress on your sub? This is one I'm really looking forward to seeing as it's completely different from anything else in the GB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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