(Anti) Submarine Warfare GB 2010 *CLOSED*

Hey folks,

Thought i might give this thread a little bump and to tell you guys i am a bit preparing for the group build by building a RoG 1:144 Type VIIC Uboat. Sofar it is going very well. I've assembled and painted it and am now busy on the most important part of a Uboat build: the weathering. Sofar, with only a black wash on it i am quite pleased with it.

Subject of my model is the legendary U96 depicted in my favourite of all movies: Das Boot.

Ofcourse i will post some pics as an appetizer for this group build as soon as possible

Richard (who is still very eager to accept interested modelers with their (anti) Sub builds )

Hello Kermit,

Kindly put me down for Accurate Miniatures 1/48 TBF-1C Avenger, a torpedo bomber that participated in the Truk Lagoon Raid in 1944.  This bird was stationed on "The Big E" (USS Enterprise CV-6).

My kit is still in the box, celophane still intact.  I'll be dipping into it soon to start building the 'pit.

Looking forward to building with you all!

P.S.  I noticed the comment on "Das Boot" (a favorite of mine as well) & put together an alternate badge complete with the laughing swordfish from U-96.

Welcome to the group Darth_trader!. Your build will be put on the list

Your badge is fantastic! I love it. Gonna put that one with the others. Thanks a million and have fun in my little corner

Richard

Hey folks,

As i've told i've been busy on a sort of preparation build for this group. My model is just finished minutes ago, apart from a dull coat of varnish. Goal of my build is trying to capture the feel of a battle worn, rusty sub that has been at sea for a while. Hope you like my work:

Used acrylics for the base colours, artists watercolors for the washes and enamels for drybrushing. Coated inbetween stages with future.

Richard

Not too shabby, Richard. A nice sea-worn looking finish.

I've noticed they make PE pieces for my Sunderland and I'm debating if I should get them. At 1/72, the cockpit components wouldn't be very visible but the depth charge gear would.

Kermit Yup I can tell you are a ship builder, nicely done  and a tease too. The dull coat will I am sure really make the weathering pop out. I more than likely wont be able to start my build for the group for a few months yet but I vill be vatching you

I kindly ask if I can join this Anti-Submarine Warfare GB.

I have a 1/72 scale Hobbyboss SH-60B Seahawk Helicopter

I really like how Hobbyboss include a Sensor Operator station and a sonobuoy launcher in the kit ;

I also like the American flag on the tail , so i'll build mine as HSL-47 "Sabrehawks"

                                                Kind regards John

Aurora 7,  Thanks! Im not unsatisfied with it myself although i think revells standard rust colour was a bit too purple in nature... Would have liked a more orangy tone but oh well . Never been a PE fan myself but ive seen astonishing and remarkable models really come to life with the use of aftermarket stuff.

Vetteman, As always you are a master in sweettalking [swg]. To be quite honest this is my first submarine build... Glad you liked it though. And take your time in starting your build. All in your own time and as you see fit.

Helo 53,  Thanks for joining and welcome to the group! Your build is added to the list. Have fun

Richard

Nnnnnice, Kermit.

Just got back on here after a couple of weeks working away.  Good to see the forum is back up.

Hello to everyone,

Just wanted to take the opportunity to welcome and thank everybody who has joined my little idea for a group build. Start will be in less than a week and i'm already bursting with anticipation to see all your builds come to life soon

But.... first things first!

All of you have yourself a merry little christmass and a very happy newyear! Just watch out with your fireworks as i will need you to have all fingers in working order to build great models

Richard, your friendly host

I have a couple of other group builds for this year, but I would like in on this one. Don't know for what yet.

sub revolution

I have a couple of other group builds for this year, but I would like in on this one. Don't know for what yet.

All in your own time my friend. Glad to have you and your application is posted on the members list. Have a great new year!

Richard

Ok, it's official now.... Its just about January 1st everywhere on the planet so the group build has now officially started. I do hope you guys will have fun here and i am looking forward to some stunning builds

Happy newyear everyone[tup]

Richard

Kermit,

Here's some pics of my builds.   They are the Hobby Boss 1/700 Seawolf and Jimmy Carter.  The parts tree of the Seawolf.

Now the Carter.

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These are simple kits.  Two hull halves, a choice of sails-periscopes up or down, a choice of dive planes-extended or retracted, a three piece stand and the shrouded prop.  If anyone has these, take a 1/8 in drill bit and ream out the holes in the bottom half of the hull, as they are snap together kits this will help the fit tremendously.  For decals there is a hull number, two escape hatch markers and what look like displacement markings.  Should have the hull of the Carter fully painted later this evening.

Hey Lewbud,

Those displacement markings are called draft readings, and are used while on the surface to tell when the sub needs to blow the main ballast tanks again due to the sub settling in the water. Just in case you were interested.

Well, I am off to a flying start today. I built the hulls on my Alfa and Los Angles class SSNs. Not that that requires a whole lot of work. But to get major construction on two vessels in one day... well for  me that has not happened since both of the real ones of these subs were the cutting edge of operational submarine warfare.

Between these two boats and the other two Soviet subs I have under construction,  a nice battle of the Atlantic, 1980s style is shaping up in my collection.

Pics wil be posted soon.

Lewbud,

Those little subs look like fun to do mate Looking forward to seeing them having been assembled and painted. And btw, congrats on being the first with an update. You have beaten me by a few hours there lol.

Great work.

Stikpusher,

Cant wait to see some cold war goodies on here

Richard

I see your off to a flying start, Richard.

I just dug out my Sunderland from the basement. I hadn't seen it for a few years.

Ok, now for my (first) contribution to the group... (Wouldn't be much of a host if i didnt participate in all the fun now would i?).

I am going to build a 1:72 scale type VIIC/41 german Uboat; the big three foot beast from Revell... Appearantly the "normal" type VIIC is no longer offered by revell so i had to settle for the C/41. This type of Uboat was basically the same as the normal type VIIC but without the deck gun, bigger saddle tanks and reinforced hull for deeper diving.

Started on it about half a year ago and stopped after fitting the torpedo tubes and gluing the hull halves together.

Made a very gentle start on her by attaching the propeller shafts and props. Next up will be fitting the forward and rear dive planes and rudders.

Richard

Oops! Sorry lewbud and Richard. I got your posts confused.

I was able to get the non-41 U-Boat kit from Revell a couple of years ago. I was in the library of a cruise ship in the St Lawrence Seaway reading about the Battle of the Atlantic. I got so into it, I went over to one of the library's internet PC's and bought a Revell 1/72 Snowberry and 1/72 VIIC U-boat kits from web vendors on the spot.

I was doing so much research on the VIIC and found some amazing builds that I actually psyched myself out from building it. I'll tackle it next year.

That  VIIC-41's hull looks great with the rivet detail. You should have some fun weathering that up.

Sub Revolution,

Thanks, I knew what they were for just didn't know what they were called.

Stik,

Looking forward to some pics.

To the guys building the the Revell kits, I don't know where you guys put that stuff.  I wanted one when they first came out, but realized I barely have room for the box let alone a built one.  Couldn't take it to a show unless I strapped to the roof.

lewbud, I'm right there with you. I'd love to build a 1/72 Gato, but I don't know what I'd do with it. My wife is very tolerant of my model stash, but I don't think even she would put up with a 4 foot sub bolted above the door which is the only display method that seems remotely practical

Just clearing some space, then I'll get to work on the Bell so you guys with the subs will have something to hide from.

I'm at work right now, but before I left I painted the upper hull of the Carter.  Will unmask and should have her decalled tonight after I get home.  Bottom hull of the Seawolf is painted, will mask and paint the upper hull tonight.  Pics will have to wait 'til later.

Aaron,

If I built the Gato (I've heard that sucker's about 5 foot long)and had to move it, I thought about strapping it to the hood like a dead deer.  Another possibility would be to get an old 70's land yacht (Caddy, Olds etc) preferably a convertible and mount it like steer's horns ala Boss Hogg from the Dukes of Hazzard. 

At this poiint all hulls sanded smooth, lines rescribed, and all parts except the screw(s) attached on both subs. Here are a couple shots of my boats...

USS Dallas

Alfa class

And with a Kilo SSK and Akula SSN that I m building for other projects (IPMS and another GB respectively)

Kermit, Lewbub, and Stikpusher, nice fast starts guys ! I have been looking forward to this group build, should be a fun and interesting one. I think my first heli build will come in this group, maybe a Sea King. But I am also thinking of an Avenger as well, will have to see what I can get my grimy mitts on. I am getting ready to move so I will start looking for them after the move is finished.

Not much to report.  Got home last night and pulled the tape off the Carter.  No seepage along the color break line between the black of the upper hull and the brown of the lower hull.  I misted on the first coat of black along the demarcation line which helped seal the edge and prevent seepage.  Only one little spot where some black got through the masking (missed that spot) will turn that side to the wall, no one will ever see it.  No further work on the Seawolf.  Should have another report with pics later this evening as I am at work now.

Really nice start, stikpusher.

While I decided not to do up my siSunderland's with any extra detail, I can't go without using thisp: set for the internal bomb compartment from White Ensign:

http://www.whiteensignmodels.com/brochure/images/wembrass/wempe7207.jpg

That''s too nice looking to pass up.

Thanks guys! These 1/350 subs are fairly simple to build. Low parts count and not a whole lot of options. The biggest thing is allignment and seams. I wish there were more choices of kits out there now that I have sampled these. today I got a coat of red on the lower hulls of all three Soviet boats. I used Humbrol scarlet, it has a nice rusty orangeish hue to it that I think will offset the faded black I am planning to use on the upper hulls.

Well, I'm calling the Carter done.  Got the decals on, gonna let them get good and dry then hit her (him?) with some flatcoat.

The Seawolf is now in the graving dock and undergoing painting of her upper hull.  Will be ready for decals tomorrow.  Was going to call this build done after Seawolf, but was watching Hunt for Red October and wondered if Hobby Boss did a Typhoon.  Went to the local hobby shop today to pick up some supplies and there she was sitting on the shelf.  The Typhoon came home with me.  Even in 1/700 this thing is big.  Wonder if they make an Ohio?