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  • Member since
    December 2005
  • From: Seattle, Colorado
Great water base
Posted by onyxman on Monday, April 28, 2008 9:32 AM

Does anyone remember a U-boat model, I think it was 1/72, with the most amazing job of rough water for a base? It could have been a German build, I'm not sure.

If you do, and there is still a link to that somewhere, I'd like to retreive it.

Thanks,

Fred

  • Member since
    November 2005
  • From: NYC
Posted by kp80 on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 2:59 PM

I seem to recall seeing what you describe, but do not know the link.  I went to Steelnavy.com thinking I saw it there, but did not see a U-boat in rough water (although there are some really great water dios there).  The best rough water I've seen is MFSOB's Liberty ship SS John Randolph.  I can hear the hull sloshing around just by looking at the photo.

 ...calling MFSOB!

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    March 2008
  • From: Düsseldorf, Germany
Posted by rabapla on Friday, May 2, 2008 3:13 PM

this one?

try www.modellmarine.de,

under: Schiffe div. Maßst.

there You'll find Guido Hopp's U 217 in 1/144 

 

 

  • Member since
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  • From: Seattle, Colorado
Posted by onyxman on Saturday, May 3, 2008 9:34 AM

Thanks rabapla. That is a great job on the water, but it's not the one I'm thinking of. I'm pretty sure it was a 1/72 kit.

Fred

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Posted by Leftie on Saturday, May 3, 2008 5:23 PM

Fred. This One? Just search u-96 here and you'll see that fantastic U boat in water

  • Member since
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  • From: Seattle, Colorado
Posted by onyxman on Saturday, May 3, 2008 9:27 PM

Bingo! That's the one I was thinking of. Thanks Leftie!

The search function seems to be out of order right now, but I'll try to nail it down later.

Fred

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  • From: Ohio
Posted by mikepowers on Sunday, May 4, 2008 11:04 AM

Wow, that is a great water scene.

Mike

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  • From: Seattle, Colorado
Posted by onyxman on Sunday, May 4, 2008 1:42 PM

Here is the link to the thread. I had to search for 'U-96' and 'Das Boot'.

/forums/641584/ShowPost.aspx

 I'd bet Andy has some familiarity with what real rough weather looks like.

Fred

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    November 2013
Posted by intruder_bass on Thursday, June 26, 2008 12:20 PM

  Smile [:)]

Yeah...those long boring shifts on the bridge of the CMA CGM Alger...

Thanks for showing the interest in my build, guys!

Andy 

  • Member since
    September 2005
  • From: Groton, CT
Posted by warshipguy on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 6:58 PM

The same model appeared in Fine Scale Modeler a few years ago as the cover story. The article gave precise instructions for duplicating the water.  the model was the 1/125 Revell U-Boat in any of its variations.  I hope it helps; I can't remember the exact date of the issue.

Bill Morrison

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Posted by Leftie on Friday, July 4, 2008 9:37 AM

Bill,

   This U boat is the Revell 1/72 kit according to the poster. HTH

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  • From: Groton, CT
Posted by warshipguy on Friday, July 4, 2008 3:02 PM

Perhaps we are talking about two very similar but different displays. The FSM cover article came out before the 1/72 scale kits were available.  The only Revell Type VII U-Boat was the 1/125 scale version. I cannot find my copy of the article but I will look and get back to you.

Bill Morrison

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