1/144 MikroMir Holland class submarine

[Dave Ward]

Realised that I had forgotten about this - I'd put it in a cool place for the base to dry - and out of sight, out of mind!
I mixed a few pellets of DAS with water, to create a smooth mud-like paste, then used one of my less-than-perfect paint brushes ( I have a lot of those! ), and filled in any obvious holes, then attempted to create a few bow wave/wake effects - not too apparent, but I'll be able to pick them out when painting.

Next up, after the DAS has dried out, I'll paint it with a PVA solution, to seal it ready for the acrylics...............
Dave

[Jim R]

Hi Dave
The sea looks good. You have a way with DAS clay.
Jim

[Dave Ward]

Hi Dave
The sea looks good. You have a way with DAS clay.
Jim

Jim,
thanks for that! - The one thing I don't like about DAS is the long drying times - you can 'force' it, but that leads to cracking & shrinkage. Letting it dry in a cool place over a day or so is the best way, but needs patience............
Dave

[David Lovell]

Good stuff Dave, made a few of the micromir kits as with a lot of limited run kits they can be hit or miss people shouldn't expect shake and bake but fun to build and the subject choice is always unusual looking forward to the next showing .

[Dave Ward]

Good stuff Dave, made a few of the micromir kits as with a lot of limited run kits they can be hit or miss people shouldn't expect shake and bake but fun to build and the subject choice is always unusual looking forward to the next showing .

David,
this was an ebay auction win - I certainly wouldn't have paid full price for this tiddler - probably why I haven't made any MikroMir models before!
Dave

[Dave Ward]

Painted the sea with diluted PVA - then started on the superstructure ( !! ). Tiniest bits - all fragile - some of the PE will not be used, I can't even see it properly!

This is a limited run kit & a bit of fettling is necessary, made much more difficult by the tiny size. I've added all the big (*!!) parts. I'll have to leave the smaller bits until tomorrow - my hands have started trembling...........
Dave

[spanner570]

Taking shape nicely Dave.

[Dave Ward]

Just the painting & the crew to do now (?!!)

Primed overall - there are several pieces of PE that I could have added, but I decided not to bother - I could hardly see them on the fret, so I don't think they will be missed on the model

I'll paint the sub first, then the sea, although I'm sure the distinction will blur..........
Dave

[Dave Ward]

Sub painted & sea basecoated - it's a matter now of washes over hull and sea, until I get the desired effect ( this may take some time! )

The colours look a little odd, but I can assure you that in real life, they look a lot more natural! I'm thinking of four or five crew on deck, 1 or 2 officers, the rest ratings
Dave

[Dave Ward]

Progressing..........................

I'll put this out of sight, and tomorrow, I'll look at it afresh, and see where I can improve it...............
Likely figures chosen & mounted to a temporary base. Two will have officers caps, the rest the standard round hat

One thing I have noticed in all the photos of the early submarines - the crew all wore hats! maybe its just for photographs? Perfect Plastic Putty ready for some headgear additions ( I have added one reserve, just in case one is lost overboard )
Dave

[Dave Ward]

Now just waiting for the crew to be finished.......


Dave

[adt70hk]

Dave

Sorry, completely missed this. That's come out very nicely indeed.

ATB.

Andrew

[Dave Ward]

Finished here https://www.scale-models.co.uk/threa...ne-crew.36987/
Dave