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Post by dodgy on Mar 22, 2024 4:48:06 GMT -5
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Post by dodgy on Mar 22, 2024 4:50:56 GMT -5
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Post by lyle on Mar 22, 2024 7:16:41 GMT -5
Well done!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Mar 22, 2024 8:23:38 GMT -5
I started this, one or maybe, two years ago. I cut out the drain holes, placed a piece of timber in the hull to take a couple of brass rods. Painted the insides black and rolled up a piece of black paper to 'fill' the hull and restrict light. I also replaced the steps and hand rails on the conning tower with wire. I also replaced the 'horse shoes'. I did a few other things as well, but now I just want to finish it. at the moment it's undercoated in black and I hope to post some recent work pics in a couple of days. You've got some good work going on with this one Rob. Over the years I've often thought about crossing over into the armor and ship categories just because there's so much cool stuff out there to build. The problem with doing that is that I already know myself all too well......I'd then be stocking up on armor and ship kits to add to my already overstocked stash of aircraft and autos that I have.
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Post by stikpusher on Mar 22, 2024 11:20:03 GMT -5
Looks good! Now it just needs a proper paint job and the rigging. I always have like those large box scale Revell sub kits. They just need a little extra work like you’ve done here to make them have that wow factor.
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Post by handiabled on Mar 22, 2024 11:25:36 GMT -5
Great looking improvements you made to this! I'll be watching for some color on it
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Post by kyledehart5 on Mar 22, 2024 12:37:48 GMT -5
This is looking awesome!!
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Post by dodgy on Mar 22, 2024 21:13:33 GMT -5
I started this, one or maybe, two years ago. I cut out the drain holes, placed a piece of timber in the hull to take a couple of brass rods. Painted the insides black and rolled up a piece of black paper to 'fill' the hull and restrict light. I also replaced the steps and hand rails on the conning tower with wire. I also replaced the 'horse shoes'. I did a few other things as well, but now I just want to finish it. at the moment it's undercoated in black and I hope to post some recent work pics in a couple of days. You've got some good work going on with this one Rob. Over the years I've often thought about crossing over into the armor and ship categories just because there's so much cool stuff out there to build. The problem with doing that is that I already know myself all too well......I'd then be stocking up on armor and ship kits to add to my already overstocked stash of aircraft and autos that I have. Yeah I get that. I've now got some autos creeping into the stash and I'm even considering a truck build and I so want to do a model railroad and, and, and ........... But remember, 'He who dies with the most kits wins!'
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Post by armornutii on Mar 22, 2024 21:27:38 GMT -5
Love the Uboat mate, neat trick with the paper....I bought a resin up detail set for mine from a guy whi could sell ice cubes to Eskimos....should go without saying once the hull halves were closed and deck installed....couldn't see anything. I also opened the limber holes and deck planking, with I'd knowen ya 20yrs ago...ya saved me a buck or two LOL. Yuo're in the home stretch now Rob...redneck phrase" git 'er done" LOL.
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Post by dodgy on Mar 22, 2024 21:41:09 GMT -5
Love the Uboat mate, neat trick with the paper....I bought a resin up detail set for mine from a guy whi could sell ice cubes to Eskimos....should go without saying once the hull halves were closed and deck installed....couldn't see anything. I also opened the limber holes and deck planking, with I'd knowen ya 20yrs ago...ya saved me a buck or two LOL. Yuo're in the home stretch now Rob...redneck phrase" git 'er done" LOL. Painting mate. Oh how I struggle with painting. I'm more your Bob the builder than Picasso, so next week will tell.
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Post by keavdog on Mar 22, 2024 21:42:17 GMT -5
Great project Dodgy! That is a big boat.
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Post by dodgy on Jun 20, 2024 5:09:46 GMT -5
So after a long hiatus I've started work on several kits that have been sitting on the bench and U 99 is one of them. I have yet to fix the tower and deck gun, but have put some time into giving the deck a 'stressed' look. I also painted the lower hull, but I'm not sure the colour is dark enough. Whilst painting the lower hull my shakes got in the way and I kept knocking the model against things, eventually dislodging the rudders and other parts of the hull fittings. Oh well, as one of our prime ministers once said, life wasn't meant to be easy.......... Sorry, these two photos are out of sequence. the first one shows the stressed deck and main hull colours. The second one shows it all in black undercoat with the deck painted in burnt umber to represent the mahogany timber that the decks were fitted with. ![](https://i.postimg.cc/Gp2TqY5y/20240620-161505.jpg) ![](https://i.postimg.cc/W3qFPVjp/20240615-170320.jpg)
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Post by handiabled on Jun 20, 2024 8:49:46 GMT -5
Looking good from here! Are you going to go heavy on the weathering on this?
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jun 20, 2024 21:19:16 GMT -5
Looking great Dodgy. Awesome to see an update on this.
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Post by keavdog on Jun 20, 2024 21:26:25 GMT -5
Wow Dodgy - looking great. I think I started one of these ages ago but couldn't get the deck to sit down. Not sure what became of it. Sure like where yours is going!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 20, 2024 22:36:02 GMT -5
Hang with ‘er bud. I like what you’re doing with this. Good to see you building again.
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Post by dodgy on Jun 24, 2024 2:27:19 GMT -5
Looking good from here! Are you going to go heavy on the weathering on this? I'm still working that out, but I think most of the weathering will represent paint, metal and wood v the ocean.
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Post by dodgy on Jun 24, 2024 2:40:06 GMT -5
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Post by dodgy on Jun 24, 2024 2:42:47 GMT -5
Looking great Dodgy. Awesome to see an update on this. Ta mate, I really appreciate you dropping in to have a look.
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Post by dodgy on Jun 24, 2024 2:44:20 GMT -5
Wow Dodgy - looking great. I think I started one of these ages ago but couldn't get the deck to sit down. Not sure what became of it. Sure like where yours is going! Thanks fella, I appreciate the feedback. Thanks for looking.
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Post by dodgy on Jun 24, 2024 2:45:22 GMT -5
Hang with ‘er bud. I like what you’re doing with this. Good to see you building again. Thanks Joe, I've got the bug back!
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Post by dean48ws on Jun 24, 2024 4:01:16 GMT -5
Looking good mate!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 24, 2024 4:15:29 GMT -5
Coming along nicely buddy. Looks like you got the color to lay down well Rob!!
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Post by dodgy on Jun 24, 2024 4:54:26 GMT -5
Hey thanks Deano. What have you got happening??
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Post by dodgy on Jun 24, 2024 4:57:08 GMT -5
Coming along nicely buddy. Looks like you got the color to lay down well Rob!! Yeah, I'm a bit worried about that. Either I'm better with the airbrush than I thought, or the fickle finger of fate is just waiting for its opportunity!
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Post by deafpanzer on Jun 24, 2024 7:57:45 GMT -5
Paint look good on her! You have been busy!
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Post by handiabled on Jun 24, 2024 9:05:41 GMT -5
This is coming along fantastic!
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Post by dodgy on Jun 24, 2024 18:48:31 GMT -5
Paint look good on her! You have been busy! Thanks mate. I'm pretty happy so far and the end is in sight.
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Post by dodgy on Jun 24, 2024 18:51:46 GMT -5
This is coming along fantastic! Thanks for the praise mate. I'm beginning to blush!
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Post by themongoose on Jun 24, 2024 20:04:54 GMT -5
Nice, i like the deck coloration!
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