Battle of the Atlantic Feb. 1 to Aug 1, 2006

Hey is it to late to join up? If not sign my up for a 1/400 U-826 Type VIIC/T4

Hey what's up Frog,

I suppose you bought the Mirage 1/400 sub; if so, I would strongly recommend the Mirage PE set that goes with it, it dramatically improves the model. Toms Modelworks also manufacture such a PE kit, but their set is made for four different subs (http://www.steelnavy.com/TomsTypeVII400.htm). If you want to improve the AA guns, you can also buy WEM's Kriegsmarine Anti Aircraft Weapons (http://www.steelnavy.com/WEM400GermanAA.htm).

I bought most of the Mirage submarine fleet, and though it takes some time to finish building a kit, it is a great way to show the differences between the subs - types, colours, camo schemes, flak guns, snorchel, radar and radar detector, net cutter, etc... And it doesn't take a lot of space, unlike the 1/72 Revell subs... Fun builds, especially the larger type IX. I learned a lot on those subs while building them! I'm not finished yet, for I still have to build 6 of them - that's why I chose to take a break and go back to the larger, much more convenient, 1/72 and build a Schnellboot for this GB.

You can see a picture of your finished model here:
http://www.steelnavy.com/MirageU826Simard.htm

Cheers

David: Of course you are welcome to join and we look forward to seeing your build. I'll add your name to the front page as soon as I get a chance.

Chris: You really shouldn't encourage Tom like that!

HEHHEHHEH

Who ME encourage Tom NAAAH never happen ( insert maniacal laughter )LOL

ya gotta admit though it is a interesting looking variant

Ok here is my U-Boat built pretty simple build, plans were hard to understand in places and some parts did not fit right but it works

Next up is painting

that looks like a nice lil build Froggy how much do those kits go for? I cant wait to see it painted up

Thanks PanzerWuff, from Squadron the cost from 5.46 to 9.46. This one is about 12 cm long.

Looks good so far David.  Looking forward to seeing it painted.

Regards,  Rick

David-ditto on what Rick said-looks good.

Started on the AM Avenger-interior is airbrushed.  However, each time I look at the instructions, I get a bit overwhelmed. This is the older Atlantic Avenger version, so I'm wondering if the instructions are a bit more complete on the newer releases.  I know my SBD-3 Midway wasn't quite as vague as these instructions.  But the detail is there. And I have a pre-painted Eduard Zoom PE set that needs to be installed.  Bottom line is that I'm giving consideration to picking up a Tamiya Wildcat (maybe make a Martlet?) or the Tamiya Beaufighter (a little on the fringe side) and tackling the Avenger later.  Decisions, decisions.....

Bob, the AM Avenger instructions are a little vague, but if you go to their web site, they have an on-line build that may be helpful.

Regards,  Rick

Thanks Rick.  I've checked it out before, but it was quite a while ago.  I just need to take a deep breath and tackle the P.E. then the rest should be easy.

well it took me a while to get some profress pics but here is a shot of one of my twin vickers guns made from a twin browning mount

hopefully i can show more soon

David: Cool looking sub!! Looking forward to seeing it with some paint on.

Chris: nice work on the gun. What did you use for the drums?

DAVE the drums were thin slices of sprue that i sanded and used a thin slice of strip styrene to represent the straps that were used to remove the drums the barrels and gas cylinders( which cant be seen from this angle unfortunatly they're under the barrels ) are thin brass wire the crossbrace between the barrels is streched sprue. i hope to have some pics of the waist gunner/observer stations soon

Chris,  Nice detail work.  Looking good.

Regards,  Rick

That U-Boat sure looks nice!!!!!!!!, I will inmediatly notify my Hudson squadron to start a hunt for it!!!!!!!!!!, put some colors on it so we can easily idenify it!!!!! Nice Work!!!!!

That U Boat looks nice, can't wait to see it painted!  

Too bad my SB2C-4 Helldiver is going to have to send it to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean!  Better sink as many ships as you can with it while you have the chance, you have a head start on me!    

sorry guys i'm afraid your helldiver and hudsons will be to late as my OS2U-3

KINGFISHER will get him first and finish him "death from above" The Little Killer Birds!! will reign supreme on this day of days as all the surface and subsurface dwellers shall feel the wrath of these powerful little raptors and there name will ring out loud so sleep well as the wings of these little raptors cover and protect you and remember their name while you slumber

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He,he,he thanks every one Poor U-Boat wont be able to get out of the dock before getting sent to the bottom  I painted the bottom of it today and here is how it looks Tomorrow I will put the top color on. Thanks again every one for the nice words! I want to watch Das Boot bad now.

Looking good David.  Nice painting.

Regards,  Rick

it is lookin good there frogfoot ."das boot" is one of my all time favorites i saw it on the big screen when it first came out and i was awestruck from the intensity of the battle scenes made you feel like you were their, Burrrr sends a chill down my spine thinkin of that movie the directors cut was the best!!  I have to go to walmart tomorrow and get another copy hurricainne rita got my last copy and that sucked..can't wait to see it with the top coat.....then i'll be able to get a target souloition heh heh heh for sure.

 

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Well IT'S TIME TO GET OFF MY BUTT AND FINISH MY OS2U-3 KINGFISHER WELL GUYS IT'S TIME TO PULL A ALL NIGHTER SO I CAN BAG THIS SUB ON THE DAWN PATROL BEFORE SHE'S CLEARED FOR SEA ON THE HIGH TIDE enough time on the soap box TIME TO UP......

 

 

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Thanks, U-Boat is about ready to leave port here are the pics

You can see in the first pic that I cut the paint some when I was masking, no big deal I will just give it some weathering would not stay clean for long anyway at sea. Weathering to start tomorrow.

Looks very nice David

I better get working on my destroyers before your sub gets out of its base!

Chris - that sure would look good sitting next to my Martlets!!  I saw a kit for one somewhere I believe, or maybe it was a conversion set... that is a possibility one day!  Thanks for the pic!!!  ::nervous twitch from fringe overdose lately::

David - looking good!  I might have to check out one of those kits one day... I'd like to do a sub but the 1/72 ones are a bit big for living quarters right now...

No progress here, got stumped on my Do335 for the BoG GB so slow going...

David,  Nice work on the UBoat.  Looks great.

Regards,  Rick

Well, I got myself sort of caught up in the BoG GB so it’s time to do the same thing here.

First… progress… none…BUT, I am almost done with my Jug for the P-47 GB so I may actually get to start this one before it’s over.

Mike – The SBD looks good, looking forward to more pics

Rex – Ouch on the finger but if that is the price for the work on the boat it may be worth it…looks great.

Solid – your wood models never cease to amaze.

Chris – Nice work on the twin Vickers… wow are they tiny.  The Wildcatfish is pretty cool… is that Tom I hear hyper-ventilating in the background?

David - nice work on the U-boat

 

well THE U-BOAT IS CAUGHT AT THE DOCK , AS OF DAWN TODAY AT 04:30 CST THE OS2U-3 KINGFISHER ROLLED OFF THE  PRODUCTION LINE AND DOWN THE RAMP AND INTO THE WATER  TO ADD ANOTHER U-BOAT TO DAVY JONES LOCKER SORRY FROG FOOT IT ALMOST SLIPPED AWAY INTO THE DEPTHS(AND YES I SAID WATER) SHE ACTUALLY FLOATS ON HER OWN ! ALOT OF SEALING THE PONTOONS WORKED AND HAVE PICTURES TO SHOW IT. HAD  SOME AIRBRUSH PROBLEMS DURNING THE APPLICATION OF THE WHITE UNDERCOAT SO I FINISHED WITH A OLD FASHIONED BRISTLE BRUSH AND THANKS TO MY DAUGHTER BREAKING HER E-STRING ON HER GUTAIR SHE PROVIDED ME WITH WIRE FOR MY FLOAT SUPPORT CABLES & RADIO ANTENNIA WHICH WORKED OUT QUITE WELL THIS HAS TURNED OUT TO BE THE BEST DETAILED KINGFISHER I'VE EVER BUILT TOTAL BUILD TIME OF 60 HRS 30 HRS OF IT WAS A ALL NIGHTER  I REALLY ED UP TO ACCOMPLISH MY LITTLE KILLER BIRD AS I WAS SUPPOSED TO GO OFFSHORE TODAY BUT A ACT OF GOD GAVE ME THE TIME TO FINISH HER !! LATER TODAY I'LL POST ALL THE PHOTOS I TOOK OF THE ALLNIGHTER . IT WAS VERY REWARDING AND RELAXING DOING THIS PROJECT. MY WIFE AND KIDS ARE GOING TO BE HAPPY AS THEY FINALLY CAN HAVE THE KICTHEN TABLE BACK THEY WERE UPSET THAT I COMINDERRED THE THE KITCHEN TABLE FOR 30 HRS BUT IT WAS A MODELING EMERGENCY AND THAT'S THAT I HAD TO PUT MY FOOT DOWN SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO DO WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO TO MAKE THINGS HAPPEN AND I DID WELL IT'S 05:30 AND IT'S MILLER TIME OH YES FROGFOOT THE LITTLE KILLER BIRD JUST RADIOED IN THAT IT'S SPOTTED THAT PESKY U-BOAT AND IS GOING IN FOR THE KILL SO SORRY ...ENOUGH TIME ON THE thim to get some much deserved rest as i'm not as young as i used to be

KINGFISHER - 1 / U-BOAT - 0

 

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Thanks every one for the kind words. hillybilly hate to break it to you you cant sink the U-Boat. It surrendered to the HMS Fitzroy in 1945 here is a link http://www.desausa.org/images3/surrender_of_u_826_to_fitzroy.htm . U-826 is not known to have lost any men.

thats my luck ready to attack and it gives up without a fight , damn the hms fitzroy stealing my moment in the sun oh well thats still one for the good guys anyway.

am looking forward to seeing the u-boat after its all weathered and finished as all i have left on my little raptor is paint the crew after i get some sleep first those allnighters are hell when you get old hopefuly i'll get my photos posted today so everybody can see my work on my first GB project

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