Photos of My Revell 1/72 U.S.S. Cobia Build

Nice work.

Did you do the flood openings on the bottom?

Nice weathering.

Division 6, 

I used Eduards photo-etched set, which includes the mesh screen openings on the lower hull.

Thanks

Phillip1  

I got this kit in the stash.What did you use for the rust?

Definately a nice job on this build.

TD4438,

A rust colored pastel stick was used for the weathering.  Basically I made two types of rust patterns.  The streaking pattern was made by applying the dust with a small pointed-edge brush, stroking straight down.  The bleeding pattern was made by appying the dust wth a Q-tip and rubbing it around in a circular pattern.  The key was to make any rusting subtle enough where you can't see it a few feet away, but it becomes very noticable up close-like on a real ship.

Thanks

Phillip1

  Nice build enjoyed the photos very much i have been thinking about building that .Ron

Your Cobia looks great!

And you are absolutely right when you say that turning this boat into any other sub is a lot of work. I should know. I'm trying to turn mine into the Balao Class U.S.S. Pampanito. 

Very nice looking build!!! Need to add this kit to the Type VIIC kit I picked up for 40 at Hobby Lobby!!

I was just wondering if the allies had any submarines in the Atlantic or was it too much of a risk of a "friendly" fire incident. Anything that kills you doesn't sound very friendly to me no matter who takes the shot.

Yes there where boats in the Atlantic.

Very nice!