214 Class Submarine -1/144 Revell

[Josep]

Hello fellow modelmakers!

 

I've recently started a new project: the 214 Class submarine, from Revell in 1/144.

This is the boxart:

 

 

The build is straighforward, and in few steps you have an idea of the size...

 

 

The model, isn't precisely small. I love it.

 

I did a first test of the periscopes, snorkel, etc. displayed at the top of the sail:

 

 

Revell offers the choice of displaying all of them, (...seven in total), or show all closed.

If you chose the first option, the observation hatch  also remains open. Below, both pieces.

 

 

But I think submarines never display all this instruments alltogether at same time.

So, I decided to show only:  the snorkel, one antenna (instead of two possibles), the radar, and two periscopes (instead of three). And also, the observation hatch closed.

 

 

Then, I did a mix between both pieces, in order to get my goal. Below the result.

 

 

 

Alon all the model, there are several gaps to fill in. For this, I use Tamiya Putty, after masking with tape:

 

 

 

 

After sanding the putty, I put the rest of small pieces (bollards, pennants, etc...), and the model was ready for a first coat of primer:

 

 

This, is after the airbrushing the primer:

 

 

 

 

 

 

And this, is after a first layer of paint.

The colour has not yet been decided, It might be darker.

 

 

I hope you like it.

 

See you soon, and thanks for watching!

[Josep]

Hello fellows,

 

Finally, this sub is finished!

 

Here, the latest pics: 

 

The paint was made in two color schemes, in order to represent the non-sliding surface. This is the masking process.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After the paint, I applied some washes. And this is the final result:

 

 

 

 

 

I hope you like it.

And as always, many thanks for your attention.

More pics of the finished model, in the RFI section:

 

Thanks for watching!

 

Josep