Ships of the German Flag GB 2020

You got it Wiz, I'll put you down.

Thanks Steve. I have just ordered some more today. Got bored over lunch and started looking through Shapeways. bad idea

Thanks for that link Bill, i'll have to have a read through that.

Here's an interesting read. I cannot vouch for it's accuracy, but it is pretty detailed.

http://www.tvre.org/en/development-of-torpedo-fire-control-systems-for-the-kriegsmarine

My understanding is that the binoculars themselves would be dismounted from the column for submerging. There's mention in the earlier systems of waterproof setups, but among other things bomb or depth charge attacks would certainly destroy them.

Bill

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Bish

I am looking forward to this. I was checking Shapeways last night to see if they had anything and found a UZO sight. The kit does not include it in any form so i have ordered one of those to add to everything else.

 

 

Bish

 

Was the UZO stored when not not on combat patrol? If so It can be displayed as stored. Just a thought.

 

Ye, i think it was. I acn't imagine leaving that in place when diving. Would have been nice if revell included it as an option as the mount is there. I think it would have been taken inside the boat when not in use. I think i would rather have it in place.

Bish

I am looking forward to this. I was checking Shapeways last night to see if they had anything and found a UZO sight. The kit does not include it in any form so i have ordered one of those to add to everything else.

 

Was the UZO stored when not not on combat patrol? If so It can be displayed as stored. Just a thought.

I have these two hiding in the stash and would like to participate.  

I have a set of Aber turned barrels and periscopes for each as well.

Now, i couldn't believe that. I was expecting to buy the AM part to replace the plsatic one, but there is only the mount.

I have the Lion Roat set for my Bismark, and ye, that does leave much out, even has a 350 ships bell.

Seriously! Revell didn't make a sight for it? I'm glad there are AM creators that think of such things. The Pontos set for the Bismarck is around £175, pricy but contains probably everything missing from the kit.

Steve, I like that tube idea, like installing a pressure hull behind the limber holes on a sub.

I am looking forward to this. I was checking Shapeways last night to see if they had anything and found a UZO sight. The kit does not include it in any form so i have ordered one of those to add to everything else.

Looks good there Steve. Drilling those holes is the one thing i wish i had done on mine.

A bit of actual modeling update. The kit has bulges and such for induction and ejection ports. Some under the waterline and others above. There are two ports on both sides of the hull forward that are completely missing that I plan on creating.

I’ve finished drilling out the kit holes but need to do add the others. To give depth to the ports/holes I added tubing behind them and then painted the interiors Black.

I used Evergreen Tube #225 - 5/32“ (4.0 mm) for the smaller holes and #227 - 7/32“ (5.5mm) for the larger. The tiny holes were drilled but no tubing behind them. In the Kagero book on page 7 and on the drawings, there are two smaller holes just under the waterline forward on both sides. They look like they would use the #225 tubing.

Steve

I look forward to seeing this Bish! I wish I had picked up the White Ensign set and added the access hatches. Maybe I’ll go back and redo this someday...

Steve

Wow mate, that's going to look awesome.

Just wrapped up my 2 aircraft builds tonight and just about to start on the Type VIIc. I will be building U-552 in its early fit.

And for extras, i ahve a couple of sets from eduard. A PE set and resin 88mm deck gun.

A White Ensign set includes some PE parts and a template to correct some of the flood drain holes. And from Schatton-Modellbau a radio antenn and metal barrel for the 2cm Flak.

G-Factor propellers and another Schatton set, metal periscopes.

And finally, a wooden deck from Nautilus Models which includes resin hatches.

I also have some waterline decals and a fabric flag from AMP.

docidle

 

 

Bish

Now i can se your pics Steve. I had the same referance material, i hardly use the kagero bok, i found that pretty useless.

Nice collection of 3D stuff. Wish i had seen those smike generators and torpedo tube rear pieces, they look nice. What are the last 2.

 

 

 

 

Not sure what was going on with the pics but I'm glad you can see them now Bish.

Anyway, the second to last picture is the fuel hoses that attach behind the Bridge. They replace parts 81 in step 33.

The last picture is of the Targeting Computer parts 51 and 52 in step 21. I'm going to wire it up like you did since that was such a great idea and with the extra detailing on the 3D part, it just screams to me to add on detail.

Steve

 

Whne i post at work it blocks certain images depending on the hosting site.

The Torpedo site, damn, wish i had spotted that. Would deffinetly have replaced what was in the kit. Look forward to seeing how that comes out.

This is the one Bruce. Bish informed my posting on the wrong thread so I moved it over. I do answer there if someone posts but try to direct them here.

There seems to be two threads for this German group build? Are we going to continue with two, or is there a prefered thread to use?

GM and docidle, those both look like some incredibly fun builds!

Bish

Now i can se your pics Steve. I had the same referance material, i hardly use the kagero bok, i found that pretty useless.

Nice collection of 3D stuff. Wish i had seen those smike generators and torpedo tube rear pieces, they look nice. What are the last 2.

 

Not sure what was going on with the pics but I'm glad you can see them now Bish.

Anyway, the second to last picture is the fuel hoses that attach behind the Bridge. They replace parts 81 in step 33.

The last picture is of the Targeting Computer parts 51 and 52 in step 21. I'm going to wire it up like you did since that was such a great idea and with the extra detailing on the 3D part, it just screams to me to add on detail.

Steve

Now i can se your pics Steve. I had the same referance material, i hardly use the kagero bok, i found that pretty useless.

Nice collection of 3D stuff. Wish i had seen those smike generators and torpedo tube rear pieces, they look nice. What are the last 2.

GMorrison

So here goes.

This kit cost about $ 300 ten years ago. Kind of a rare Cabernet on the shelf thing.

As for GB's I get aboard on, I usually join only when there's a kit that fits, as opposed to buying a new one.

Box art. Combrig is a good resin kit company Their catalogue is very extensive and their kits are pretty flawless.

Someone has been living in here since this kit has been out in the barn for the last 8 years. But the castings are intact.

Instructions are intact.

A little PE and bags of resin parts.

Oh my...

 

 

Bill

 

Dang Bill that looks cool! One of these days I'll have to try a resin model. I've seen a 1/350 USS Ward on evilBay but haven't pulled the trigger yet. I'll be following yourbuild closely.

How are you going to get that warp out of the hull though?! Boil it?

Steve

GreySnake

The 3D printed really look nice. The detail on 3D parts has certainly come a long way from what it was just a few years ago.

 

It really has. I've purchased a number of parts from Micro Master on Shapeways but he has his own website now and I've purchased a load of parts for 1/350 ships. Check it out but beware, it's addictive...

" Ye have been warned, there be monsters"

Steve

https://micromaster.co.nz/

plasticjunkie

Steve

The detail of the 3D parts is just mind blowing. A while back I picked up a 3" deck gun and Oerlicons from Shapeways and I was amazed how well made the items were. I believe they say to use acrylics so not to get a reaction from the plastic. 

I have a boat like your and the old Airfix high bridge one in the stash. The props look good. Were they expensive? 

 

PJ,

I remember the picture you sent me. I used a 1/144 4" and three 20mms for my Gato build. It opened my eyes to the possibilitlies of not using as much PE... rrrriiiggghhhttt. 

The total cost for the props came out to $33.00 for the smooth version. I might have gone with the the smoothest but I wanted to save $.50. Don't ask.

Steve

Wow, I even wonder if I have a ship that is German.

PJ, if they are the same props i used, i think they were about £20. I spent about 30 all up with the props and the gun shieled. And i have to agree, those were my first 3D parts and they were amazing. I took your advice and gave them a coat of future before priming and painting and 2 months later there has been no reaction.

Steve

The detail of the 3D parts is just mind blowing. A while back I picked up a 3" deck gun and Oerlicons from Shapeways and I was amazed how well made the items were. I believe they say to use acrylics so not to get a reaction from the plastic. 

I have a boat like your and the old Airfix high bridge one in the stash. The props look good. Were they expensive? 

GreySnake

Docidle, looking forward to seeing how the Schnellboot turns out with all that AM.

 

GM, looks like you have a little work ahead of you.

 

Thanks GraySnake. It will be interesting to say the least! Check out the 3D stuff I just uploaded.

Steve