Italeri 1/35 Schnellboote Build

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I started this build back in 2011 my first plastic model in 45 years. I was building and flying (crashing) R/C model planes, but now retired and living in a very small apartment I no longer have the space to store all the broken bits and pieces to rebuild some time later

(which never comes)

I have always wanted to build an E-boat since seeing one ina lion comic bak in th 50's as a child. Now with time on my hands and needing to keep the declining brain cells active have jumped in at the deep end.

The intention is to depict a heavily used boat, warts and all. I am also fitting Motors and R/C with the intention of using it on the local park pond eventually.

I hope you enjoy this build as much as I am enjoying doing it, the pics will be in no particular order as I tend to do one area and when bored (frustrated) move to another area etc..

The first thing I will have to do is work out how to attach photo's on here as the one thing I haven't masterd is how to use a computer!

Gregg

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Shnellboote Build Log

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More to follow if this has worked!

Gregg

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Italeri 1/35 Schnellboote

I think I may have finally got the hang of this posting business (not being computer literate) so hopefully these will work too!

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Gregg

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[geegad]

looking good buddy this is the second of these build im watching there is another build on another forum...so im looking forward to your interpretation of this big beast

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Putting the cyano to one side for a while, I got the old paint brushes and sponges out and mixed some paint!

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Gregg

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[Ian M]

Looking rather good and beaten.

Ian M

[Guest]

Hi Gregg, cracking build mate, very impressive indeed

Cheers, Andrew

[Guest]

super job so far mate, putting a lot more into yours than i did with mine, this is one of the kits i have enjoyed building the most and i may get another one soon.

[Guest]

Nice one Greg, like the weathering very nice.

Jim

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top notch building and painting on this,and its going to work also yeehaaa lol

mobear

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Looking through some of my Shnellboote reference books for inspiration for figure poses I came across this photo.

Is it just me, or does this look like James Bond (aka Daniel Craig)????

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Gregg

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[papa 695]

Just seen this Gregg and may i say what great work your putting into this keep it up and keep those pictures coming. I think the one in the middle and on the lefthand side both look like Daniel craig

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Thanks for your positive comments, they're really appreciated.

The guy on the left looks like Steve McQueen to me, maybe they're dopplgangers!

Gregg

[spanner570]

Some lovely work and weathering going on there Gregg, very nice......

The one on the left definitely isn't Daniel Craig....his lower lip doesn't protrude enough!!!! Meow, scratch 'yer eyes out!!

Ron

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Needing a break from the Boote itself, I have decided to start work on the crew. This is a totally new venture as I have never bothered with figures before, even with pilots in cockpits etc..

I have collected a number of 1/35 scale figures in varying clothing attires and intend to modify to be suitable for an assorted crew.

Having browsed several reference books and their photo's, I have noticed that when docked various attire was worn and not all naval unform especially when replenishing and repairing. So using artistic licence have decided to break from the traditional Schnellboote crew and their positions and try my hand.

Starting with removing boots and baring legs! First photo is what I am aiming for, third photo is before mods others are during mods and end result.

Rivett counters will probably find fault, but being an ex-vehicle customiser/modifier I do my own thing!

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