Revell 1/72 VIIC/41 'Atlantic Version' German U. Boat

[spanner570]

Most impressed with the painting Skipper and the system. Nothing like an old friend is there, bit like picking up an old chisel.
453.


I have news on Polly, he's just bought a Fairey Sword Fish , so keep a look out ! .

Grp. Capt. (Ret) 453 Race. Thank you. Like my old chisels, I could tell which claw hammer was mine just by feeling the shaft!..... :flushed:...:smirk::thumb2:

...also, if you think for one minute being threatened by a poxy parrot intent on bombing us with a bottle of washing up liquid named after a stupid fish is going to frighten us tough submariners, think again!

Your Servant.

Kapitan Von (Old Thunder) Ahab - Whale splitter extraordinaire.

[spanner570]

I've just spent a very pleasant couple of hours assembling and painting the twin 20mm weapons.
The instructions would have you fixing these before the safety rails. That seems daft to me so I intend to fix the rails first.

Just for show here are all the weapons loose fitted to their respective platforms. The 20mm shoulder braces are yet to be fixed. I snapped both trying to remove them from the sprue - Be warned, these and the various railings are very, very fragile!
Also fitted. Four escape hatches, ladders, the tower front combing and bits and bobs etc. where the crew stands on lookout.

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The snorkel gripper thingy.....
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Cheers.
Ron

[papa 695]

Looking great Ron

[Jim R]

Hi Ron
Camo looks very good. Your 3 well worn brushes have not let you down.
Jim

[JR]

Nice, Jim is right, and ive always wanted the correct name for that thing , thank you .

453. Race.

[Mr Bowcat]

Ron, how on earth did I miss this thread until now!!??

The boats looking fantastic, good show skipper.

Lord Commander Bowcat

[Mini Me]

Bummer Ron,
I was looking forward to more of that "Bump, Twist and Shout" thing you do.:tongue-out2:
Rick H.

[spanner570]

Thanks boys. I appreciate all your positive comments.

453 Race (Dead horse and donkey buyer)....(Ret.) - I'm glad I was able to heduficate you in the workings of a snorkel!

Sorry Rick, but I have to keep the boat something like......

Guns removed and all the safety rails fixed. The fit was spot on but the rails were extremely fragile. I filed and scraped them down a bit too, as initially they looked a bit thick in section.

I've also added the two lifebelts, the final set of ladder rungs, grab rails and painted the bridge.

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Cheers.
Ron

[papa 695]

Very neat work Ron, It's looking very nice already.

[spanner570]

Thanks Ian. I hope you haven't put yours back in the loft! It would be great to see a VIIC Type colour scheme. Not like my effort, but a correct one!....:thumb2:

[papa 695]

Thanks Ian. I hope you haven't put yours back in the loft! It would be great to see a VIIC Type colour scheme. Not like my effort, but a correct one!....:thumb2:

I've been meaning to start it, but I need to get a couple of builds off the table

[spanner570]

A small update. I've painted the rails etc. to blend in with the conning tower camo.

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....but I spy I've missed a bit - Hey ho!

Cheers all.
Ron

[Jim R]

Hi Ron

I've missed a bit - Hey ho!

You're hopeless - must concentrate and try harder!! :tongue-out3:
Joking aside your modelling does inspire me, it is looking excellent.
Jim

[JR]

OI............You there, Kapitan whats it.
Your friend here, I hope that lifebuoy thingy will take you ! you going to need it.
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453 Race wants to tell you the tower ( for what he knows of such complex things ) is very nice How is the good lady by the way.
Polly

[Si Benson]

Looks like your airbrush has gone wonky again Ron....look at all that splatter it’s made on your boat, oh well you can always use them hairy sticks to sort it out :tongue-out3:

Ribbing aside....lovely work c’ptn :thumb2: