Revell 1/72nd S-100 Schnellboot Completed Page 4

Thanks Greg. You and me both, and there is some really stunning work pulled up by the ship guys. I need to pop in more often.

modelcrazy

Can't believe I haven't commented yet.

Das Schneelboot sieht fantastisch aus herr Bish!

 

Danke, though i am not to sure it would go very far on snow

Holy .....cow. But I didn't really want to say cow.

I guess I don't pay enough attention to ship models. This thing is absolutely mind-blowing, Bish. What a fascinating model to look at. You really did a great job.

Can't believe I haven't commented yet.

Das Schneelboot sieht fantastisch aus herr Bish!

No worries Steve. If i didn't answer that, then yes, the Griffon set included metal barrels for all of the guns.

The Griffon set i got comprised 4 different sets that they sell seperatly. There is a similar set for your kit, i think the only differeance is the set for the guns as you have the quad.

Thanks Bish.  That must have used a few sticks! I’ll have to look at the deck surface again to see if there is a non skid feature on it.

I also asked a question on the German Flag thread about if you used metal barrels on your guns. I’m going to go through this thread with a fine tooth comb for techniques.

I appreciate you helping me out with all my questions.

Steve

Steve, i did yes. I just sanded it down with a sanding stick. I didn't want to risk my mini power tool.

Bish,

Did you remove the hump around the forward gun position? If so, how did you do it?

Steve

Thanks Mark, much appreciated.

You have done her justice my Friend. Really super finish.....Cheers Mark

Thanks guys.

Bish, truly incredible and awe inspiring.

Thanks guys, that means a lot.

TB, i could have spent another month adding detail and correcting things and it would still not have been 100%, i had to call a halt some where. It really is different from what i am used to. And you never know, one day i just might.

UhOh!

    I have to go and get new Glasses! Mine shattered from the beauty they Beheld!. LOL.LOL. That is an awesome Job, Bish! Now when you Gonna do a real working Boat-Like say a Tuna Clipper?

     It's that attention to detail I think. I don't think you were cut out to build warships. You make them look so good, some folks would think they were yachts. You have added unique touches and yes, The canvas on the rails are called Dodgers.

Thanks guys.

Steve, i'll keep an eye out for that build.

jack, i was pleased with how that turned out.

Hi Bish, nice one!

I really like the sublte staining/weathering on the deck.

regards,

Jack

Well done Bish! She looks fantastic. I love the whole thing and it shows the and energy you put into her.

Steve

You’re making it hard to ignore the voices telling me to jump the queue with my Flak Boat! 

Thanks guys.

Jim, i usually do, no matter how hard i try.

That turned out great!  You time and work definitely shows.  Fantastic detail Bish.   Really like this one.  Well done.

Outstanding!   

I want one of those. This time I'm going to listen to the voices.

Jim  

Stay Safe.

Bish

Thanks guys. I really did enjoy this. Ships ain't quick bt i think they are going to be fun.

PJ, the bottom is just a piece of pine shelf board cut to size and routed around the edge. I then used some wood strip, this was 1/4 x 1/4 spruce (i have several sizes for different sized ships) cut to length and nail to the base. I had to file a grove down the middle of these because of the shape of the hull (don't know if its called a keel or not) and then stained it. I ran some wood glue down the middle to keep the boat in place.

I saw these sort of base a few years back some where on line and though it would be better than a pedastal and drilling a hole into the hull. I've tested it on a couple of smaller kits (1/600 belfast, 125 U-Boat) and decided i like the look so will stick with it. When i do my U-Boat it will take a slightly different approach, but i will try and remember to do a how to when the time comes.

 

I will try your method  next time. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks Chad. I normally only do half a dozen pics of the completed kit, but there is so much in this when compared to aircraft or armour, i knew i had to get in extra images.

I like that base too. You've given the viewer so many extras to look at.  Your hard work is evident in this one! 

Thanks guys. I really did enjoy this. Ships ain't quick bt i think they are going to be fun.

PJ, the bottom is just a piece of pine shelf board cut to size and routed around the edge. I then used some wood strip, this was 1/4 x 1/4 spruce (i have several sizes for different sized ships) cut to length and nail to the base. I had to file a grove down the middle of these because of the shape of the hull (don't know if its called a keel or not) and then stained it. I ran some wood glue down the middle to keep the boat in place.

I saw these sort of base a few years back some where on line and though it would be better than a pedastal and drilling a hole into the hull. I've tested it on a couple of smaller kits (1/600 belfast, 125 U-Boat) and decided i like the look so will stick with it. When i do my U-Boat it will take a slightly different approach, but i will try and remember to do a how to when the time comes.

How did you do the base Bish? I like the mounting style you used.

Turned out beautiful Bish.