Revell 1/72 Type IXC U-boat Completed

Thanks.

I was really not looking forward to masking the deck yesterday. I don't know why considering all the other stiff I mask for my 1/350 ships. But everything went very well.

The chipping process is moveing along much better than I though it would.

Looking good!  Did you prime first? Also, have you used aftermarket PE or anything?

EDIT: I went brain dead! Passed backed thru thread and answered all my own stupid questions!

Thanks PJ, I think it worked out well.

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.

Looking very good Steve. I also use black a lot as a primer. The rule of thumb is to use black as a primer for dark colors and gray or white primers under very light top coat colors.

warshipguy

I tried the tube method but, as a retired submariner, I did not care for it.  So, I have tried the Verlinden Type VII upper pressure hull and enjoyed the look.  I am now working on the Type IX and am using the Blue Ridge pressure hull and like it as well.

I can find the Blue Ridge option thru Google alll over the place but I can't get a link to the Verlinden Type VII upper pressure hull kit?

warshipguy

I began my submarine career onboard USS Ethan Allen (SSBN/SSN 608), then served on PCU/USS Michigan (SSBN 727), USS Albuquerque (SSN 706), USS Dallas (SSN 700), PCU/USS Pasadena (SSN 752), and PCU/USS Maine SSBN 741).  I retired from  the Navy from the Maine.

I loved the submarine service, and I would serve again if I could.

Would be a very cool experience.

I have been trying to get a manufacturer to produce the Allen without success.  I can build any of the original "41 For Freedom" boats except for the Allen class.  Hopefully, Micro Mir will do so, or, perhaps, Blue Ridge.

I have been collecting every submarine I can get my hands on, including the beautiful Blue Ridge USS Halibut. I have to say it again . . . What a time to be a ship modeler!

Bill

I began my submarine career onboard USS Ethan Allen (SSBN/SSN 608), then served on PCU/USS Michigan (SSBN 727), USS Albuquerque (SSN 706), USS Dallas (SSN 700), PCU/USS Pasadena (SSN 752), and PCU/USS Maine SSBN 741).  I retired from  the Navy from the Maine.

I loved the submarine service, and I would serve again if I could.

Bill

Just looked it up, and it looks sweet. I wish I had known about it while back I would had budgeted for it.

What boat(s) did you serve on?

I tried the tube method but, as a retired submariner, I did not care for it.  So, I have tried the Verlinden Type VII upper pressure hull and enjoyed the look.  I am now working on the Type IX and am using the Blue Ridge pressure hull and like it as well.

Bill

No I haven't. I just installed some cardboard tubing and sprayed it black. An upper pressure hull would have been nice. I am close to looking into some AM AA guns at the moment. It depends on how good I can make the stock ones look.

Have you seen the Blue Ridge Upper Pressure Hull for the TYpe VII?  It certainly can be adapted to the Type IX.

Bill

MC - Looks even better with primer on it.

The Squadron book on Gato's shows a couple of pics ( Growler and Sand Lance ) with the dimpling on the forward outer hull as well.

Looks great Steve 

Looks like your having a lot of fun on this project MC, wonderful results on the oil can effect.  It really paid off.

ya i can see it pretty clear there. thanks.

Some did.

Don't know for sure, I'll look for some pics.

Really looking great!  Did the US subs have the same oil canning?

Mines 1/144. The 1/72 Gato is gargantuan.

Thanks guys, with the size of this kit I can't imagine building that Gato monster.

Gosh that looks awesome Steve. I wanted to start on my Gato today but looks like I will be a grandpa for a second time as my daughter in law went to the hospital in labor about an hour ago. Lucky that my son took a day off!

So back to baby sitting my 10 month old granddaughter and less time for modeling for a few days.

Really looking good! Thanks for posting and keep 'em coming!

Nice going to date......she is getting that "used and abused" look to her.

Completely loving the stressed metal effect!  Ive long wanted to replicate this, but since I build 1/700 I dont think I ever will.   Looking forward to more pics!