Nikola Topalov Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Hi Gents, Not sure if this fits the genre but there is no section for scratch built models (or at least I haven't found it) so here it is. This is a scratch built model, built for fun from a plastic detergent bottle and other recycled plastic items. I call it "Submarine Dubious" A German U-Boat was an obvious inspiration as can be seen form the color scheme and the overall form. I used miscellaneous leftover decals to add interest to the model. HDPE plastic proved to be very hard to work with in terms of glueing parts together and painting! @%*$!!?@ Regards, Nikola 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 You sir are completely mad!! I love it, great imagination Kev 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 I love it! Excellent ingenuity. Every submarine should have a carrying handle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 1 hour ago, longshanks said: You sir are completely mad!! He should fit right in here then, and be completely at home! 😁 Gidday Nikola, welcome aboard. A rather interesting vessel you have created. The diving planes look to me a little like those on a humpback whale. Regards, Jeff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Aris Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Its bad enough being in a sub in rough weather on the surface without a carrying handle lol, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calistan Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 That's absolutely brilliant! I used to make spaceships and stuff out of plastic bottles when I was a kid, but they were generally just stuck together with plasticene and sellotape. This is what I wished they could have looked like. Thanks for the nostalgia trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Hmm recycling is always a good thing and it looks like a lot of fun. 👍🏻 beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Inspired! Pappy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted October 5, 2019 Author Share Posted October 5, 2019 On 10/4/2019 at 11:41 AM, longshanks said: You sir are completely mad!! I love it, great imagination Kev Thank you Kev! Glad you like it. It was a lot of fun Best, Nikola 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted October 5, 2019 Author Share Posted October 5, 2019 On 10/4/2019 at 12:02 PM, Gorby said: I love it! Excellent ingenuity. Every submarine should have a carrying handle Haha, agree completely! Thank you Gorby! Regards, Nikola 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
depressed lemur Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Environmentally friendly modelling. A fantastic result, Sir, I doff my cap to you in the greatest respect. The only concern with the handle is that it gives the Kraken something to grab hold of. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted October 5, 2019 Author Share Posted October 5, 2019 19 hours ago, calistan said: That's absolutely brilliant! I used to make spaceships and stuff out of plastic bottles when I was a kid, but they were generally just stuck together with plasticene and sellotape. This is what I wished they could have looked like. Thanks for the nostalgia trip! You're welcome Calistan Thank you! Best, Nikola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted October 5, 2019 Author Share Posted October 5, 2019 3 minutes ago, depressed lemur said: Environmentally friendly modelling. A fantastic result, Sir, I doff my cap to you in the greatest respect. The only concern with the handle is that it gives the Kraken something to grab hold of. Thank you very much Lemur! Haha, good point on the Kraken. That's a serious design fault! Will talk to my engineers. Best, Nikola 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davmarx Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Nikola, your job it's simply fantastic! Clapping my hands for you... 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted October 21, 2019 Author Share Posted October 21, 2019 20 minutes ago, davmarx said: Nikola, your job it's simply fantastic! Clapping my hands for you... 👏 Thank you very much Davmarx. I am glad you like it Best, Nikola 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Add me to the list of admirers. A great result and you had fun, that is important! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted October 21, 2019 Author Share Posted October 21, 2019 18 minutes ago, Pete in Lincs said: Add me to the list of admirers. A great result and you had fun, that is important! Thank you Pete! It really was fun. I am hoarding parts for the next one. Just need an idea to come up, haha. And free time of course, which sometimes seems impossible with a six year old and a baby at home Best, Nikola 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Utter madness, but the weathering is pretty cool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Quack Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Bonkers & brilliant. Nothing dubious about the finish and weathering. Excellent. Admiring Quack. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted October 30, 2019 Author Share Posted October 30, 2019 On 10/28/2019 at 10:40 PM, Natter said: Utter madness, but the weathering is pretty cool. Haha, thanks Natter! Glad you like it. Best, Nikola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted October 30, 2019 Author Share Posted October 30, 2019 14 hours ago, Dr. Quack said: Bonkers & brilliant. Nothing dubious about the finish and weathering. Excellent. Admiring Quack. Thank you very much Dr. Quack! Regards, Nikola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convair Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Very very nice. It could be a spaceship too 😁. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Great idea, great execution 👏👏👏 Puts a new spin on the expression 'rusty tub' 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted December 5, 2019 Author Share Posted December 5, 2019 11 minutes ago, Alan P said: Great idea, great execution 👏👏👏 Puts a new spin on the expression 'rusty tub' 😂 😂🤣 Thanks Alan, glad you like it. It was really fun building it Cheers, Nikola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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