Jump to content

1/150 Type IXb, U-123, Operation 'Drumbeat'


Recommended Posts

Here's my interpretation of the U-123, a type IXb submarine that opened Operation 'Drumbeat' down the east coast of the U.S. and Gulf of Mexico in 1942, commanded by Kptlt. Reinhard Hardegen.

It is the 1/150 Academy IXb that is manufactured as a motorized 'pool toy', and required quite a lot of modification, scratch building, a huge amount of Millput and brass wire!

 

finished 3

 

 

finished 1

 

finished 2

 

 

finished 4

 

finished 5

 

finished 7

 

finished 8

 

Build log pt 1

 

 

Build log pt 2

 

Thanks for looking, hope you like.

 

Colin

Edited by Tail-Dragon
add photos
  • Like 30
  • Thanks 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I'm starting a Revell Type VIIc now, and thought it was an interesting size comparison.  (the Revell kit should go much faster, as it is quite a nice kit)

Type IX and type VII size

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 2 weeks later...

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...