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Started by intruder_bass at 08-04-2005 11:14 PM. Topic has 84 replies.

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08-04-2005, 11:14 PM

intruder_bass

Joined on 03-22-2005
canada
Posts 570

My U-96 DAS BOOT in 1/72

	Hi ALL Here are some photos of my last year project - Legendary U-96 (9th place of most successfull german WWII submarines) Also this sub known from great movie "Das Boot" Andy www.stormminiatures.ca In progress: 1/35 MH-47E conversion - 70% 1/48 F-14D Super Tomcat - 30% I miss my vessel :-)
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08-04-2005, 11:53 PM

ddp59

Joined on 04-03-2005
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RE: My U-96 DAS BOOT in 1/72

	at 1st i thought it was photographs of the real thing til you see snow off the sides of the platform
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08-05-2005, 3:23 AM

ABARNE

Joined on 02-03-2003
Southern California, USA
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RE: My U-96 DAS BOOT in 1/72

	All in all quite impressive. The water looks really good. About the only thing to improve it would be the bridge crew. Well done. The other Andy
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08-05-2005, 6:39 AM

Imperator-Rex

Joined on 04-28-2005
Switzerland
Posts 199

RE: My U-96 DAS BOOT in 1/72

	A superb job!!! Words fail me...
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08-05-2005, 7:56 AM

9x19mm

Joined on 12-04-2003
Phoenix,Az
Posts 531

RE: My U-96 DAS BOOT in 1/72

	the first pic is awesome! Great job and thx for sharing.
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08-05-2005, 8:00 AM

rockythegoat

Joined on 11-22-2004
Central Illinois
Posts 279

RE: My U-96 DAS BOOT in 1/72

	Nice, nice build! Excellent water on the diorama.
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08-05-2005, 10:36 AM

razordws

Joined on 09-14-2004
Okanagan Valley, Canada
Posts 4,058

RE: My U-96 DAS BOOT in 1/72

	That water is awesome and the model is outstanding too! Excellent work and thanks for the look! Dave
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08-05-2005, 11:22 AM

trowlfazz

Joined on 12-21-2004
Clevesburg-Ohio
Posts 2,077

RE: My U-96 DAS BOOT in 1/72

	Andy-I agree with Andy. You have such an animated peice here that the harsh weather crew would make it even better-I think Andreas makes that crew. But a great build as it is!! Mieux vaut plier que rompre.
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08-05-2005, 2:21 PM

Grauwolf

Joined on 06-28-2005
Canada
Posts 52

RE: My U-96 DAS BOOT in 1/72

	Very nice work ! One can almost feel the motion in this diorama. Would love to see some lookouts on the tower. Reminds me of the scene in "Das Boot" when U-96 meets up with Thomsens' boat going in the opposite direction. Keep up the good work ! Have a nice day and happy modeling, Joe
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08-05-2005, 7:58 PM

intruder_bass

Joined on 03-22-2005
canada
Posts 570

RE: My U-96 DAS BOOT in 1/72

	Thanks for kind words about my model guys! Glad you like it. Ya, the movie is pritty old but still great! I remember the first time I watched it - I was impressed by a story and a storm scenes... About lookouts - thats a good idea - I will "install" them right after am done with my Black Hawk project Andy www.stormminiatures.ca In progress: 1/35 MH-47E conversion - 70% 1/48 F-14D Super Tomcat - 30% I miss my vessel :-)
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08-05-2005, 9:14 PM

mmaker

Joined on 02-25-2005
Athens-Greece
Posts 316

RE: My U-96 DAS BOOT in 1/72

	Awesome looking diorama! One point here.I think you should gloss it all over. Not just a gloss coat.Use some more resin for a more wet look! Bravo! Regards George
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08-06-2005, 9:51 AM

Big Jake

Joined on 02-04-2003
Lacombe, LA.
Posts 1,034

RE: My U-96 DAS BOOT in 1/72

	intruder-bass, can you contact Jake Groby? jbgroby@cox.net jake Only GMC had the guts to make the First V-6 http://community.webshots.com/user/jbgroby
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08-06-2005, 10:08 AM

zaphod

Joined on 02-05-2003
USA
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RE: My U-96 DAS BOOT in 1/72

	Now all you need is a figure of Jurgen Prochnov with a pair of binoculars. Seriously, you have raised our silly little hobby to an art form.
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08-06-2005, 12:33 PM

dickeywood43081

Joined on 02-24-2003
Ohio, USA
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RE: My U-96 DAS BOOT in 1/72

	Looks stunning. Can you tell us how you made the beautiful swells? Dick Wood
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08-06-2005, 7:04 PM

intruder_bass

Joined on 03-22-2005
canada
Posts 570

RE: My U-96 DAS BOOT in 1/72

	mmaker I think its a good idea))) I will apply one more layer of glossy stuff on the surface. It should make the "deep color effect" zaphod our hobby IS AN ART!!!! an its the best of all!!! dickeywood43081 I am working on my webpage where I'll try to describe how I made the waves and swells... Right now I can tell you that the whole thing is 130cm in length, 30 cm width and about 10 kg in weight It took me only 3 days to build the sub and about 3 weeks to make water Big Jake sent u an e-mail Andy www.stormminiatures.ca In progress: 1/35 MH-47E conversion - 70% 1/48 F-14D Super Tomcat - 30% I miss my vessel :-)
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08-06-2005, 10:34 PM

Mike MkIIC

Joined on 02-28-2005
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RE: My U-96 DAS BOOT in 1/72

	That looks so good it's making me seasick!
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08-07-2005, 1:16 AM

subfixer

Joined on 03-09-2004
Hampton Roads, Virginia
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RE: My U-96 DAS BOOT in 1/72

	Superb job! U-96 is my favorite "boot" too. I'm from the government and I'm here to help.
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08-07-2005, 4:19 PM

roowalker

Joined on 04-28-2004
S.C. Beach
Posts 190

RE: My U-96 DAS BOOT in 1/72

	All we need is "Tipperary "playing in the background....Superb job & an inspiration to this armor modeller to change over to the " Wet Side " Mike
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08-07-2005, 11:09 PM

intruder_bass

Joined on 03-22-2005
canada
Posts 570

RE: My U-96 DAS BOOT in 1/72

	There was a music band called "u-96" in Germany back in 94'. They came out with the remix on the original soundtrack from the movie with the same name of the song I don't now if it was popular here in North America but in Europe that was a hit!!! And it still is for me... When I was building the sub this music came on my mind pritty often It starts with the sound pulses from the active sonar.....oh.. its just awesome! I belive you can download this song no problem from the Internet. Sorry for little offtopic Andy www.stormminiatures.ca In progress: 1/35 MH-47E conversion - 70% 1/48 F-14D Super Tomcat - 30% I miss my vessel :-)
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08-08-2005, 10:47 AM

MBT70

Joined on 03-08-2004
Pacific Northwest
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RE: My U-96 DAS BOOT in 1/72

	Best water I've ever seen on a diarama ... you are the Claus Bergen of resin! And the Unterseeboot is a gem as well. Thanks for the sweet pics ...
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