Das Boot, Figures and Gun Deck, finished.

[Steve Zuleski]

Das Boot
WWII German U-boat Crew on the Gun Deck
120mm Resin Scale Kit, Sculpted and Designed by Jeff Shiu

All figures painted in oils over an acrylic base. Flag and rigging were scratch built along with added deck seats, signal light power cable, and cable system rigging.

Jeff Shiu has an incredible ability to make figures work well together to create a very convincing scenario. This was a difficult set to work with, but once the prep work was completed the entire scene fell right into place nicely.

Cheers, Ski.

[tcoat]

Not only a masterpiece of painting and weathering but one of photography as well!

[buddho]

A true masterpiece... your talents are mindboggling brilliant!

[Steve Zuleski]

Thank you both, Gentlemen! I'm glad this one is over, time to Ruck Onward to the next one, right?

Thanks Guys, Ski.

P.S. Tcoat, the photography is an art form in and of itself, as you already know. I burn through tons of proofs before the settings and lighting are correct for the color scheme. It's a brutal process and you'd think you were going bonkers after a few hours, honestly. Thanks, buddy!

[keavdog]

Excellent! Great action in the display and great pics. That's a lot of work there Steve - you can be proud of that one for sure.

[tcoat]

Nov 8, 2023 19:56:47 GMT -5 Steve Zuleski said:

Thank you both, Gentlemen! I'm glad this one is over, time to Ruck Onward to the next one, right?

Thanks Guys, Ski.

P.S. Tcoat, the photography is an art form in and of itself, as you already know. I burn through tons of proofs before the settings and lighting are correct for the color scheme. It's a brutal process and you'd think you were going bonkers after a few hours, honestly. Thanks, buddy!

My camera

[Steve Zuleski]

Nov 8, 2023 20:07:51 GMT -5 tcoat said:

Nov 8, 2023 19:56:47 GMT -5 Steve Zuleski said:

Thank you both, Gentlemen! I'm glad this one is over, time to Ruck Onward to the next one, right?

Thanks Guys, Ski.

P.S. Tcoat, the photography is an art form in and of itself, as you already know. I burn through tons of proofs before the settings and lighting are correct for the color scheme. It's a brutal process and you'd think you were going bonkers after a few hours, honestly. Thanks, buddy!

My camera

Ya killin me Smalls, ya killin me!

[406 Silverado]

I am at a TOTAL loss for words for what I'm looking at in this finished product Steve. Man.......you've done it once again with your attention to the details and realistic effects and you continue to "WOW" me with each one of these projects that you take on. What do you have in store for us this next "go round"?

[Steve Zuleski]

Nov 8, 2023 20:05:39 GMT -5 keavdog said:

Excellent! Great action in the display and great pics. That's a lot of work there Steve - you can be proud of that one for sure.

Thank you, John. The toughest part was the prep work. I'm ready to move on.

Nov 9, 2023 5:43:24 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

What do you have in store for us this next "go round"?

Thanks, Joe. Up next, "Point Du Hoc".

[handiabled]

Just stunning work! I really enjoyed watching this come together and the explanation of your methods is more than useful.

[stikpusher]

Ausgezeichnet!

[kyledehart5]

I have nothing to add that hasn’t already been said. Truly stunning work. And it’s been a pleasure to follow along with the process. The characters are wonderful and successfully portray a great scene. And the photography pushes it even further over the top. Great work!!

[chromdome35]

Steve, if you open up a Webster's Dictionary and look up the word Awesome, you'll find a picture of this build.

[reserve]

Very well done Z +10

[Steve Zuleski]

Nov 9, 2023 11:39:03 GMT -5 handiabled said:

Just stunning work! I really enjoyed watching this come together and the explanation of your methods is more than useful.

And thank you for following along.

Nov 9, 2023 13:08:12 GMT -5 stikpusher said:

Ausgezeichnet!

Tanks, Carlos!

Nov 9, 2023 16:17:01 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

And the photography pushes it even further over the top. Great work!!

Thanks, Kyle. Taking the pics is the tough part, to be honest. If they're weak, all that work is blown.

Nov 9, 2023 18:11:46 GMT -5 chromdome35 said:

Steve, if you open up a Webster's Dictionary and look up the word Awesome, you'll find a picture of this build.

Brian, you are too kind, brother!

Nov 9, 2023 18:44:16 GMT -5 reserve said:

Very well done Z +10

Thanks, Mark, I appreciate that, Brother!

[deafpanzer]

It was blast following your thread all the way.  Very beautiful work... a true piece of masterpiece!  I am kinda sad that it is over now but I know you will keep us entertained with your next project!  

[Steve Zuleski]

Lol, thanks, Mr. Andy!!

[dean48ws]

Just wow! The detail you have managed to bring out and the story and drama that it tells is amazing, simply superb.

[Steve Zuleski]

Thanks, Kyle. I snagged this set as soon as I saw it, because I was impressed with how well the figures told the story. The story is the key, IMHO, and not so easy to get across every time. And I'm no sculptor, that's for sure, lol.

[Tojo72]

Another museum piece Steve,awesome.

[Steve Zuleski]

Hey Tony, thanks, Amigo!

[Green KreationZ]

This is extraordinary! Your painting ability is top notch! As you stated, these figures by Jeff are posed in a truly believable way.

[Steve Zuleski]

Nov 21, 2023 22:30:08 GMT -5 Green KreationZ said:

This is extraordinary! Your painting ability is top notch! As you stated, these figures by Jeff are posed in a truly believable way.

Absolutely. Now that Jeff has taken back quality control, the possibilities are endless with his imagination.

[moparmadness]

Wow, absolutely top-notch work there Steve!!!!

[Steve Zuleski]

Ah, gee wiz, Chad, I'm tardy again, HA! Thanks, Buddy!

[deafpanzer]

A month later my jaw drops instantly in awe every time I see this... I don't think I will ever become tired of this!