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Trumpeter 1/48th Scale U-552

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  • Member since
    September 2003
  • From: USA
Trumpeter 1/48th Scale U-552
Posted by mstazz62 on Friday, April 5, 2019 4:13 PM

Greetings fellow modelers!

After a long absence I am posting some pics of my latest build -Trumpters 1/48th scale uboat U-552. Man o man this was a FUN build! This kit made me feel like a young kid again. The fit was great with no issues. The box said 1100+ parts but it seemed like there were a lot more.

It was built straight out of the box with the only additions being a set of LED lights to show off the detailed interior. When I came home with box in hand my wife first said "Where you gonna put it?" and then said "You're never gonna finish it!" Oh man thems fighten' words!

Well after about 4 -5 months and about 300+ hours I got her done and here's the pics:

https://i.postimg.cc/FsxtRW9R/P4050266.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/HkWq7wxt/P4050267.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/qqdYBnSy/P4050268.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/PJz7CJnc/P4050269.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/jjLBMRyw/P4050270.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/Y9FZw8nt/P4050271.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/4x8rvYHR/P4050272.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/BvkkyRCh/P4050273.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/jdt9GHzr/P4050274.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/QxmPsFbK/P4050275.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/wjBrB9ff/P4050276.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/Z5DMBXXT/P4050277.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/CK3rJkFX/P4050278.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/d1GHf331/P4050279.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/8CJnhtVL/P4050280.jpg

Thanks for lookin and comments / critiques always welcomed!

Mark

mstazz62
  • Member since
    December 2015
  • From: providence ,r.i.
Posted by templar1099 on Friday, April 5, 2019 7:29 PM

A win-win, a beautiful build and fun to do.

"le plaisir delicieux et toujours nouveau d'une occupation inutile"

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: USA
Posted by keavdog on Saturday, April 6, 2019 1:39 AM

That is impressive in scale and quality!  Really nice piece. Nice center piece for the dining room table? ;)

Thanks,

John

  • Member since
    July 2008
  • From: Summerville, SC
Posted by jeffpez on Saturday, April 6, 2019 5:09 AM

Great job on a great kit. How long is it?

  • Member since
    September 2003
  • From: USA
Posted by mstazz62 on Saturday, April 6, 2019 10:04 PM

Thanks for for replies gentlmen - the model is about 4 feet long - the biggest issue building it was it's size

mstazz62
fox
  • Member since
    January 2007
  • From: Narvon, Pa.
Posted by fox on Sunday, April 7, 2019 2:28 PM

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