Revell 1/72 Type IXC U-boat Completed

Thanks Mark

That is one beautifully finished and weather U-Boote. Congrats on a superb Build.....Cheers Mark

Simply outstanding Steve

That's really fine work.

So many details you've done well! Just to pick out one - the way you've created the drooping flag! It really looks good - as do many other details.

That is just awesome!

Mike

Beautifully rendered,outstanding work. 

Fantastic and motivational! Thanks for posting your WIP photos!

Here are the completed 20’s. I would recommend this AM set as a replacement of the guns on the kit. All I need to complete is the painting and wait for the anchor to arrive from Revell, although they have not responded to my request yet.

Does anybody know, are those counterweights hanging off the front of the frame under the barrels?

I think I saw the same one, with $39 shipping. Mark Twain, which I ordered the type IX from has one for around $95 with free shipping. I'll have to try to sell some stuff to get it.

Saw 1 on eBay $89 or make an offer!

I got all the aerials on and I'm pleased with them. Everything is completed including the new base, I'm just waiting for the new parts to arrive to attach them and I'll have completed pics.

I guess Revell isn't producing the type VII any longer. The only ones I can find are on eBay and Amazon for around $130. Didn’t want to spend that much. That would be hard to convince the wife that I need another U-boat for almost twice what I spent on this one. I guess the guys I'm getting will go on the type IX.

The Weathering looks great. U-Boote Decks were always painted a Dark Colour but wear and tear really scufs them up. I think yu have nailed it. She is a hard working Boat.....Cheers Mark

I think your weathering looks fantastic. I'd be proud of that.

Double post 

modelcrazy

Thanks Mike,

So I've been told, the wood deck was painted with a black primer followed by a dark gray camo color. This would wear off during a patrol from wear and weathering.

If nothing else it looks worn.

 

That is looking sweet Steve. The weathering looks fantastic. And as for the insulators, you can also use soft balsa wood. 

The anti fowling paint was black and was painted over the teak deck. Haven't heard of any grey being applied over it as the deck paint would fade and eventually expose the wood color from foot traffic.

Thanks Mike,

So I've been told, the wood deck was painted with a black primer followed by a dark gray camo color. This would wear off during a patrol from wear and weathering.

If nothing else it looks worn.

I don't know enough about subs to make a case for or against your wood deck painting/detailing but it sure looks realistic to me.

You're dong fine work on this boat. This is going to be one fine model.

warshipguy

I tried the tube method but, as a retired submariner, I did not care for it.  So, I have tried the Verlinden Type VII upper pressure hull and enjoyed the look.  I am now working on the Type IX and am using the Blue Ridge pressure hull and like it as well.

Bill

Bill - Maybe you can clear this up for me - The Blue Ridge hull I find is for VII yet you refer to using Blue Ridge on the IX?

Getting better and better each time I see her. Keep up the great work.....Cheers mark

Thanks GH,

I will be painting over the rust on the rudders and far below the waterline though. I'm not so sure they would have rusted while in the water. Just below the waterline would probably have due to the occasional exposure to the air. not a running rust though.

To me the deck looks fantastic, although I'm having a hard time figuring out what is wood and what is steel. I will be going back over the deck as well with the same method but with a little more wood color.

On your way to another show stopper for sure......she is a real beauty.