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

[spanner570]

Thank boys. I'm glad you like the model thus far......

Excuse my ignorance Ron but if you have holes in a sub does it not sink? Are the holes part of a hollow part of the sub with the solid part of the sub underneath?

P.S Weathering is spot on:thumb2:

Hi Steve - Ignorance? Nah! Just an honest question and yes you are correct.
A U.Boat is basically a tube within a tube. The outer one has all the drain holes and water is allowed to come and go as it chooses. Even the conning tower has drain holes! The inner is the strong watertight pressure hull where the crew go about their business.

As the sub submerges water enters the holes in the outer hull and produces neutral buoyancy. When water is pumped out of the ballast tanks the sub rises and the water in the outer skin is free to escape through the said slots. That is why all model subs should have these holes drilled out.......

I'm lucky enough to have a real IXC/41 U. Boat close to where I live, so I have a great reference should I need it. It is a slightly different, later type from the one I'm modelling but the construction and general appearance is fairly similar.

Thank for the question.
Ron

[Steve Jones]

Many thanks. I will be able to sleep tonite now:thumb2::smiling2:

[stillp]

Excuse my ignorance Ron but if you have holes in a sub does it not sink?

Aren't they supposed to? :smiling3::smiling3:

Pete

[Gern]

Aren't they supposed to? :smiling3::smiling3:

Pete

Good question Pete! Definition of a good submarine captain though is one that has dived under water the same number of times he has surfaced.

[Fernando N]

Just caught up a bit Ron and it looks great.:smiling:
Nice painting and weathering of the hull but the conning towers camo is really great:thumb2::thumb2:, looks like some modern digital camo found on Ukrainian jets.:tongue-out3:

[spanner570]

Thanks chaps. All good stuff.

I've added the two yellow deck stripes and I've also come up with the idea of adding some 'boot stains' around areas where there might have been a bit more human traffic than the rest of the wooden deck.
Using a slightly darker colour I dabbed around the deck with the 'Number 2' brush and then smudged the paint with my finger to blend it all in where I wanted the staining.
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Around the four escape hatches and windlass.
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The snorkel.
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The stern bits.
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Cheers all.
Ron

[spanner570]

I've finished my U.Boat. Pictures over in 'Submarines Completed.'
Thanks for all the support and banter along the way.

Cheers.
Ron

[Steve Jones]

It's been a terrific blog Ron. Had great fun following along. Will nip over and have a look at the finished photos once done

[Jim R]

Hi Ron
A most enjoyable blog. Even the parrot was fun.
Jim

[Alun Wells]

Hi Ron
Another great blog and good banter
Cheers
Alun

[Robert1968]

Hi Ron I’m about to attempt the same kit but in smaller scale but I have my trusty wee drill bit at the ready to start drilling my holes