Brian's 1/48 Dkm u-Boat Type Viic U-552

[Bri62]

Not a whole lot to see but its very time consuming and I have to make sure I stay interested

[Scratchbuilder]

When you have finished this great model you will have to take the tv off the wall and hang this model there instead, tv is now boring and your workmanship would make a great conversation piece.

[Neil Merryweather]

Rather you than me, Bri.
but good on you!

[Bri62]

Getting there 1 day more filing for the vents I reckon.

[spanner570]

Well done Brian.
Your perseverance will be well rewarded with the final finish on the boat!

[scottie3158]

What Ron said.

[Jim R]

You're making a fine job of this. I like the idea of hanging it in place of the TV. Mike is right - far nicer to look at than the dross that's put out as entertainment.
Nice to see a clean tidy bench :thumb2:

[boatman]

You're making a fine job of this. I like the idea of hanging it in place of the TV. Mike is right - far nicer to look at than the dross that's put out as entertainment.
Nice to see a clean tidy bench :thumb2:

DITTO Jim just as well you cant see my bench it would give you a heart attack an i keep meaning to clear it up as got so many tools an some the same 3 time over an ive got 2 big benches to work on an all the tools spread over them down to a sqaure foot work bench now so will have to get jen up there to tidy it up for me lol
chrisb

[Bri62]

I bet you are all fed up seeing progress/pictures of the vent drilling and filing so good news this is the last, all finished and I have to say I'm not sorry to see the last of it.
Next is the masking and painting of the hull and then the next thing I'm looking forward too (22 figures to be painted)

[Bri62]

Did a bit today, feels good to actually build stuff rather than monotonous drilling.

[Bri62]

[Ian M]

The easy way with the flag is the Maltese cross is at the top and nearest the flag pole. Same with the white ensign, the quarter with the Union jack upper most nearest the staff.

A task like all those holes is best dealt up in small bites. Well worth the effort.

[Bri62]

All ready for the paint just need to check with a fresh head everything lines up

[spanner570]

Congrat's on a long and utterly boring (for you) job.

A model submarine is not complete without them there slots drilled out.

Well done. :thumb2: :thumb2:

[Bri62]