The official Submarine Warfare Group Build 2016 - 2017

Great job on the decals and weathering Steve. Now I will be starting on my Gato since  Matthew departed. Still have to do a few things around the house but can't wait to get started on mine.

Steve, some great work there, i like how you have done the chipping. I need to go and make some notes.

Doug, wow, thats looking really impressive. I really like the growth on the boat, it looks really effective.

Holy smokes, that thing must be a monster!

Wonder if this will come out soon enough for someone on here to build it.

https://www.megahobby.com/products/dkm-uboat-typeviic-trumpeter.html

First off, I'd like like to thank you Steve, for taking the Gallery Part on.  I just unfortunatley cant handle that with the job.  I get about 4 to 5hrs of sleep on average and before you know it.... its been a couple weeks before I remember the forum duties.  

To all others, great work and I am amazed already with the details I see on this Subs.  I did buy a Soviet Nuke Sub.  Hope I find some time to touch it.....   

See you around,

Cody J

Steve... Simply, WOW!!! 

@ rigidrider,

Man, I would think you would take better care of your completed models??? That U-boat looks like it's been on the ocean floor for 70 years! lol Great job! It really looks fantastic!

@Steve,

Your U-boat looks spectacular! I still can't get over how big that kit is! All your hard work with the PE has paid off!

Both are looking SUPER

The crust looks very convincing Doug.

Wow, that is really looking good Doug  What did you use for the crust?

I have an update from the weekend.
I mixed Testers enamel rust and Testers enamel flat black to make a burnt umber. I sprayed this onto the upper part of the hull and using a bush. I applied some AK Interactives Worn Effects in specific areas for chipping later.

I sprayed the lower/upper hull and deck with Vallejo acrylics and when dry, use a wet brush to remove areas of chipping.

I have quite a bit to do still and will use oils to enhance the rusted areas after I'm done.

Okey Dokey... Heres the start of the dio... The sub is mounted but not quite done yet...

Here is some more of it going together...

Here its starting to come together, I need to add sand now to the "turf" that I laid down first, The walls are just acetate sheet, cut to fit, then painted blue on the inside, and dark transparent green on the outside with a 1 1/2 brush , then air brushed again with the green. Not exactly how I wanted it to look, but I think in the end it might do. The top will have a light airbrushing of the green so any light will filter through green and hi-light the finished model.

OK, I added a bit more sand and will add some more when this dries, and added some crusty stuff to some surfaces... The next pictures will likely be the finished shots. Hope every one is having a good weekend!

Take care...

Doug

The USS Nautilus and her sister were not slouches in the size war either, used as raiding party transportation early in the war.  Then you have the French Surcouf that mounted a pair of 8 inch guns..........

Steve,

Here it is, but, it's 51 minutes:

And PJ is correct, The American's scuttled the subs, because the Soviets demanded to see them after the war.

Edit: It was 122m or 400 feet long!

I was watching a YouTube video a few months ago called "The largest submarine of WWII" or some such. If I recall, the video stated that the Japanese had to design it with 2 pressure hulls side by side to keep it stable. 

Interesting video if you get the chance. 

I recall looking at some pictures of a surviving one and it was HUGE. It carried several Aichi planes so that alone makes for the size increase. I read that the US Navy kept it away from the Russians and sunk it somewhere. 

Hogfanfs... Yeah, I read that the 400 is a huge boat. It'll look great finished, and thanks for the kind words. I've never really built boats, but with a decent book or two, I can usually reproduce it on a model.Doug

Now that's a big boat.

Gentleman,

I've opened the I-400, looks like a nice kit. I will build this OOB, it already has some PE with the kit. And I was wrong, the kit come with 6 Seiran aircraft! Here are some pictures of the goodies:

And the Seiran's:

And for kicks, a size comparison with a 1943 Gato class, and a IX-C U-boat:

It's a big sub! I haven't pulled a LA class sub out yet, but, I would guess this I-400 has about 50 feet on the LA class. 

This is all I have for tonight. Thanks for looking!

Steve,

I believe it comes with three aircraft. My plan was to put one on the submarine ramp, one with the wings folded still in the hanger, and the last one on a stand that is provided with the kit.

I also purchased a 1/350 Gato class, and a IX-C U-boat. I want to do an unbuilt side by side comparison of these three sunmarines. This I-400 is huge for a WW2 submarine!

Bruce,

I got your new entry down on the list. I was hoping someone was going to build the I-400. Are you going to put the Aichi on it? Even at 1/350 that still should be a relatively large build.

I think the lighting on the Akula is keeping you from seeing any difference. In person you would have been able to tell.

@rigidrider,

I'm really looking forward to seeing how you are going to do the dio for the U-boat. It looks fantastic as it sits now!

@Steve,

It must be my eyes (no, it's my ignorance) but I didn't see a change on your Akula class for the limber holes. But, that is one of the big reasons for building models on a forum. Gaining knowledge! Your Akula still looks outstanding!

Steve,

I'd like to add this as a second entry into this GB:

1/350 Tamiya I-400

I will working on this one before the Typhoon. I will be doing a crossover with the Japanese V GB.

Thanks,

Still looks pretty darned good!

Oh my goodness! Doug and Steve your work is impressive to say the least. Excellent work gents.