Antoine Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Sorry Mike. I know you don't really mind about the screw, but I really had to put on the coning tower.... Sorry about the bad quality pics. Weather is not that goo in Paris today. Step by step here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Silly bottom! Looks like a nice kit overall. Are those lozenge shapes on one of the pointy bits there for camouflage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted October 11, 2009 Author Share Posted October 11, 2009 (edited) Yes, a nice little kit, with anyone but me being able to build it in no more than one week end. About the losange shapes, yes. I've just tried to emulate this Edited October 11, 2009 by Antoine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 I've just tried to emulate this Looks like a guy with a paint roller was in charge of that job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Nice model. I remember seeing some of these at Eckenforde on Navy days back in the 80's. Nice subs, pack quite a punch for thier size, but then again the Gemman navy has always been good at designing these smaller patrol type subs. Not sure all these masts would be up at the same time though! The bigone with with fancy paint job is the Snort Induction/Exhaust. Basically Sucks the air in and exhaust out for the diesel engines which propel the sub, and charge the battieries for submerged running. Any diesel/electric sub is at it most vunerable while doing this. Some of these are now alos coated with radar absorbing material as well as dazzel paint jobs to defeat the MK.1 eyeball. Julien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted October 19, 2009 Author Share Posted October 19, 2009 Not sure all these masts would be up at the same time though! Certainly, but who cares?? I don't even know what is their purpose. I just can identify, from bow to aft: - Unknown - Periscope - Radio? - Schnorkel - Radar - Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Certainly, but who cares??I don't even know what is their purpose. I just can identify, from bow to aft: - Unknown - Periscope - Radio? - Schnorkel - Radar - Unknown Hi, point about the masts was not ment as a critisisum. I know there all up for show. Masts are; 1. Not really a mast but the subs navigation light I think. 2. Periscope. 3. Radio/Coms mast 4. Snort Induction / Exhaust (this also has a Navigation antenna initally Loran I supect later GPS built in) 5. Radar Mast 6. ESM Electionics antenna A quick point some might not know is that while on the surface or snorkaling the diesel engines now do not drive the boat, they act as generators supplying power direct to the electric motor and charging the batteries at the same time. I believe the Germans will have some of these still into service till 2010 last I heard. Julien (ex sub builder!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted October 19, 2009 Author Share Posted October 19, 2009 point about the masts was not ment as a critisisum. I know there all up for show. Critiscism is welcome!! But as I didn't know much about subs, and for my first try at ships, I've just followed revell's instructions, who indicates only two options: Everything up, or everything down! As I wanted something a little bit "alive", I choose to go for the "up" option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Great looking U Boat Antoine, well done mate, should bring a tear to Mikes eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted October 23, 2009 Author Share Posted October 23, 2009 should bring a tear to Mikes eye Or two... Look at that radar mast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Or two...Look at that radar mast! They should reach the parts, other bits can't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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