Revell U-505 kit

Nicely done!

Looks good.  Looking forward to the dio.  I think I tried that kit and had issues getting the deck to fit.

That looks great. can't wait for the dio. Isnt that the sub thats on display in chicago?

Very realistic weathering!

lurch

Isnt that the sub thats on display in chicago?

Yessiree! Proudly captured in June 1944 by Task Force 22.3 with CVE60 USS Guadalcanal, Capt. Daniel V. Gallery, commanding.

Gallery was an Annapolis graduate, former air racer and Devastator pilot. He was awarded the DSM, later served in the Korean War and as Assistant CNO.

@ Keavdog.... "I think I tried that kit and had issues getting the deck to fit."

Yes, this did have some fit issues with the dech required a bit of sanding.  Better that the 1:700 Revell I finished after this one.   Albiet nicely detailed, it was a nightmare putting together.  Of course, I have Vienna Sausage Fingers too, so that scale was way too small for me.

fuzznoggin, that looks great!  Love the weathering that you did.  Those German WWII U-Boats came back from their patrols looking pretty weathered and worn.  I'm trying to picture the kit that you used, what scale was it?

tjs

Nice build!   

Jim 

Stay Safe.

@ Mr Tom :   I believe the kit was 1:125 scale    It's 21" in length.

Thanks fuzznoggin!  I have the same kit but the U-99 boxing.  Did you drill out all of the limber holes on yours?

tjs

Beautifully done! You are correct that U-505 was a Type IX C while that this Revell kit is of a Type VII C. U-505 has been correctly modeled by Revell of Germany in 1/72 scale.

The model you built is an older kit but was extremely nice in its day. Revell also modeled a poor USS Growler or Lionfish; the two were interchangeable.

Their U-505 kit was also released as U-99 and U-47. Revell even went so far as to differentiate the two different "conning towers" (never a submarine term; they are called fairwaters by the Navy and sails by submariners.)  They also released the kit showing a fictional interior, but the interior could be modifed to reflect reality with after market products.

All this said, Revell has also released a series of German U-Boats in 1/144 that are extremely well detailed. Sub variants of Type VIIs and IXs abound, including the interesting VII D Minelayer.

Again, great job!

Bill Morrison

There seems to be some confusion here. U-505 was a Type IX C. She was the boat captured by Daniel Gallery's task force and is on display in Chicago.  This model is of a Type VII C, the most numerous class of submarine ever built. The two are very different, although they share some traits. There are many exceptional boats that could fit this model, including U-47 (Prien) and U-99 (Kretschner), depending on the sail. The after edge of the sail on U-47 leaned forward, the U-99 aft.

Bill Morrison

MR TOM SCHRY

. Thanks fuzznoggin!  I have the same kit but the U-99 boxing.  Did you drill out all of the limber holes on yours?

tjs

warshipguy

All this said, Revell has also released a series of German U-Boats in 1/144 that are extremely well detailed. Sub variants of Type VIIs and IXs abound, including the interesting VII D Minelayer.

Bill

warshipguy

There seems to be some confusion here. U-505 was a Type IX C. She was the boat captured by Daniel Gallery's task force and is on display in Chicago.  This model is of a Type VII C, the most numerous class of submarine ever built. The two are very different, although they share some traits. There are many exceptional boats that could fit this model, including U-47 (Prien) and U-99 (Kretschner), depending on the sail. The after edge of the sail on U-47 leaned forward, the U-99 aft.

Bill Morrison

Bill, you are correct and I got my X and I reversed when typing the original descriptuion which has now been edited    Thanks! :)

Bill

As well as a collection of their more modern boats. I forgot who produces them but there is a 1/144 Type II and Type XXIII as well.  It makes for quite a collection!

Bill

Very nice work, you've inspired me to try a sub myself.

Lovely work and I especially like the weathering. Not over the top and nicely restrained.....Cheers mark

Norfolk (VA) Naval Museum has a large diorama of the capture of U-505 (which looks to be either 1/96 or 1/72 scale)

While the model might not be "150% accurate" it is a reasonably accurate model, especially considering when it was first manufactured. True, the Revell 1/72 and 1/144 scale kits are more so, but they were created much more recently using much more modern technology.  The "U-505" kit, although not U-505, is a well-shaped and proportioned kit that can easily be upgraded using aftermarket products or simple scratch-building will raise it to "the next level".

Bill

Nice picture Capnmac. When I was in Norfolk I didnt even know there was a museum there. But that was 84 to 86.

lurch

k I didnt even know there was a museum there. But that was 84 to 86.

That's rom April 2019.  The museum is across from USS Whiskey.

warshipguy

All this said, Revell has also released a series of German U-Boats in 1/144 that are extremely well detailed. Sub variants of Type VIIs and IXs abound, including the interesting VII D Minelayer.

Bill Morrison

Did Revell ever do a Type IX in 1/144?    I've been looking to build one to tow behind my 1/144 USS Guadalcanal (CVE-60).   The closest I've found to date is the old Nichimo motorized toy/model, which claims to be 1/150.  I could use it, but I'd prefer something a little less toy like.    I figure most folks will only see the bits above the waterline, but I'd still like to get rid of the overscale parts....

That's cool. Fantastic work. 

BK

My wife upgraded my "Pixelmator" program for Mac to "Pro" for Christmas.  I was playing around with it and was really awestruck at what can be don with this.   Here is  a layered graphic of my U-Boat diorama against a painting by Kenneth King.  Pretty dang cool !!

Preparing to Dive 

Looks great;very realistic weathering!

     Very nice job on the water effects.

We need to see more unterseebooten here.

                      Un-ter-see'-booten

She is very nicely finished. The Weathering looks great.....Cheers mark