Revell 1/72 VIIC U-BOAT PICS!!!

Papa-Echo-64

Member since
February 2003
From: Seattle

Revell 1/72 VIIC U-BOAT PICS!!!

Posted by Papa-Echo-64 on Sunday, May 2, 2004 11:07 PM

Here is my tower so far, Much still to do.

The wood is real micro thin 'some kind of wood' from a old Entex car model...just stain, cut to size and peel of the back and past! that easy!

The gun deck railing is not glued in place yet and I noticed that u-boats at sea did not have the flag pole in place (for good reasons) so I used a small aluminum tube, thinned it out and glued it on the back of the railing.

I did not see alot of VIIC's with that cute little bell on there as well...so I left that out too.

click on the pic to enlarge.

any sugestions?

Straighten up and fly right.....

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samreichart

Member since
December 2003
From: Virginia, USA

Posted by samreichart on Monday, May 3, 2004 11:06 AM

Papa Echo-
I couldn't tell from your photo, but the UZO (torpedo aiming device- between the two scopes) needs to be high enough over the top edge of the conning tower to affix a pair of binoculars to the top and see out. I think the Revell UZO is a bit too short for that; it needs to be lengthened.

Nice rust weathering effect. Smile [:)]

I noticed you're using the earlier style ventilation ducts (out the sides of the tower); which boat are you making?

Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum sonatur :)

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fightnjoe

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September 2011

Posted by fightnjoe on Monday, May 3, 2004 11:39 AM

thanks for the peek. not often we see ships. looking forward to more pics.

joe

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cassibill

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February 2003
From: Indiana, USA

Posted by cassibill on Monday, May 3, 2004 1:07 PM

Thanks for giving us the periscope for a peek! Any problems with the kit??

cdw My life flashes before my eyes and it mostly my life flashing before my eyes!!! Big Smile The 1/144 scale census and message board: http://144scalelist.freewebpage.org/index.html

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 3, 2004 2:49 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by samreichart

Papa Echo-
I couldn't tell from your photo, but the UZO (torpedo aiming device- between the two scopes) needs to be high enough over the top edge of the conning tower to affix a pair of binoculars to the top and see out. I think the Revell UZO is a bit too short for that; it needs to be lengthened.

Nice rust weathering effect.

I noticed you're using the earlier style ventilation ducts (out the sides of the tower); which boat are you making?

I had that problem with my UZO also, I just cut the conning tower a few scale inches shorter Wink [;)]

.

Yes, that is a good point and I think your work looks GREAT... puts mine to shame so far.

Now I have to go home and check my UZO. Isn't that a Greek drink? May have to check that at the same time!

Ron Big Smile [:D]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 3, 2004 3:33 PM

Yup! After a few of them-thar' UZO's I have trouble seeing over the top of my conning tower too! Tongue [:P]

"Should we prosper it shall be as is our custom...by Miracle!" Captain [4:-)]

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Papa-Echo-64

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February 2003
From: Seattle

Posted by Papa-Echo-64 on Monday, May 3, 2004 5:44 PM

Thanks guys!! Big Smile [:D]

I'm building the U-94 cuz I love the art work. There may be some mistakes but there isn't alot of info or pictures of the U-94.

I know it should be a bit higher.....but the UZO mounting pin is flush with the top of the tower......so the scopes would be just over the top and I made it with the best scrap parts I could find.

I don't think this would ever place in a IPMS contest but I'm having loads of fun building her!

This is a waterline project.

Straighten up and fly right.....

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Tiger44

Member since
February 2003
From: Wisconsin

Posted by Tiger44 on Monday, May 3, 2004 6:33 PM

Looks good papa-echo, I like the rust.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 3, 2004 7:08 PM

What is the overall length of the U-Boat model. It looks big....

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Papa-Echo-64

Member since
February 2003
From: Seattle

Posted by Papa-Echo-64 on Monday, May 3, 2004 7:09 PM

Thanks Tiger! Big Smile [:D]

The rust powder is from a micro fine weathering dust kit I found at my local hobby shop....it sticks like glue to ant flat finish, the kit has four different tones total.

Straighten up and fly right.....

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philp

Member since
December 2002
From: USA

Posted by philp on Monday, May 3, 2004 9:48 PM

PE,
Here is a shot of U-94's conning tower

and a shot of Viceadmiral Karl Dönitz visiting the crew of U-94 in spring 1941. Not much detail of the boat I am afraid.

Phil Peterson IPMS #8739 Join the Map http://www.frappr.com/finescalemodeler

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Papa-Echo-64

Member since
February 2003
From: Seattle

Posted by Papa-Echo-64 on Monday, May 3, 2004 11:32 PM

Thank you Philip!

I have seen the top pic at u-boat.net ....but the other pic is new to me...cool!

I really dig the 'Maling' art....the little creature biting the lions tail.

QUESTION:

There are no instructions as to what color the rear navigation light right under the flag pole is....I'm thinking white or clear?

Straighten up and fly right.....

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philp

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December 2002
From: USA

Posted by philp on Monday, May 3, 2004 11:39 PM

Not sure. Have you been to www.uboat.net ? Tons of info, etc on these vessels. Probably have your answer there somewhere.

Phil Peterson IPMS #8739 Join the Map http://www.frappr.com/finescalemodeler

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Papa-Echo-64

Member since
February 2003
From: Seattle

Posted by Papa-Echo-64 on Tuesday, May 4, 2004 8:52 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Papa-Echo-64

Thank you Philip!

I have seen the top pic at u-boat.net ....but the other pic is new to me...cool!

I really dig the 'Maling' art....the little creature biting the lions tail.

QUESTION:

There are no instructions as to what color the rear navigation light right under the flag pole is....I'm thinking white or clear?

YEP.....been there!....thanks anyways!

Straighten up and fly right.....

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samreichart

Member since
December 2003
From: Virginia, USA

Posted by samreichart on Tuesday, May 4, 2004 10:41 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Papa-Echo-64

Thank you Philip!

I have seen the top pic at u-boat.net ....but the other pic is new to me...cool!

I really dig the 'Maling' art....the little creature biting the lions tail.

QUESTION:

There are no instructions as to what color the rear navigation light right under the flag pole is....I'm thinking white or clear?

Don't forget the stern light on the rear of the deck too. I believe they were white...??

Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum sonatur :)

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 4, 2004 1:37 PM

Hey Papa Echo ,

I like your comment about having fun with the build. Same here! I just love this kit and am already thinking of my next one. After all, don't we do this hobby for fun!?

Ron

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Papa-Echo-64

Member since
February 2003
From: Seattle

Posted by Papa-Echo-64 on Tuesday, May 4, 2004 4:37 PM

Thats right! Big Smile [:D]

Straighten up and fly right.....

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 4, 2004 5:05 PM

Hello Papa Echo!

Your conning tower looks really good! I would love to see mor pics as you progress with your model. I haven't started mine yet. Keep up the good work!!!

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Papa-Echo-64

Member since
February 2003
From: Seattle

Posted by Papa-Echo-64 on Tuesday, May 4, 2004 6:34 PM

Danke Herr 99!

.........with all the crap the British and Americans are dropping on us..... it has become very difficult to get anything done round here, supplies are low and our leader is crazy, my wife says I need to write more and I think were loosing this stinking war.

Straighten up and fly right.....

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 4, 2004 7:08 PM

Jahwohl, Herr PE64: Alles ist ferblundgett! Our fershluggener leader is totally Censored [censored]

ed. It's all "bunker mentality" and no more fun at all.

FYI, the stern lights were clear. Nice to find SOMETHING is clear once-in-a-while! Approve [^]

"Should we prosper it shall be as is our custom...by Miracle!" Captain [4:-)]

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Papa-Echo-64

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February 2003
From: Seattle

Posted by Papa-Echo-64 on Tuesday, May 4, 2004 10:38 PM

Straighten up and fly right.....

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, May 5, 2004 3:17 AM

Gott verdammitt mein herr Papa -Echo you vill not castigate our great leader! Tomorrow ve vill invade Chermany hang on ein minuten ve are Cherman in zat case Mein Fuhrer iz ein clotz!
Censored [censored]

Der crap beink dropped on us iz not fair vot hav ve ever done vot is wrong in zinking schippen? der amerikaners shoot vild animals und zer gott verdammitt englishers drinken tea and play cricketen ve ver only trying to bomben Lords mitt von ikkl teeney bomben
Yawohl Grossadmiral Doenitz comink..........now zer is a leader Wink [;)]

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Papa-Echo-64

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February 2003
From: Seattle

Posted by Papa-Echo-64 on Wednesday, May 5, 2004 12:25 PM

Ya! LOL!

Straighten up and fly right.....

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