My U-96 DAS BOOT in 1/72

intruder_bass

Member since
November 2013

Posted by intruder_bass on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 4:13 PM

Thanks guys!
I'll try to make some explanations on wave making later Wink [;)]

BTW Grauwolf described the water making method wich is pritty close to what I've done Wink [;)]

It's here:
http://www.finescale.com/fsm/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=46999

I also used Realistic Water stuff from Woodland scenics. Highly recommended!
Here some more pics if you interested:

Andy

MBT70

Member since
March 2004
From: Pacific Northwest

Posted by MBT70 on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 12:37 PM

Jeff and Sam are spot on ... look at how it's knifing through a big swell and the scuppers are flowing in unison. And the subtle touches of white here and there to simulate all kinds of runoff ... angled and planned to look like it's all flowing together and matched to contours of the hull. This isn't a build ... it's a sculpture ... a work of fine art in three dimensions..

Life is tough. Then you die.

samreichart

Member since
December 2003
From: Virginia, USA

Posted by samreichart on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 11:33 AM

I agree...the water treatment make this a spectacular dio. Sounds like a good article for a magazine..... Big Smile [:D]

Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum sonatur :)

Jeff Herne

Member since
January 2003

Posted by Jeff Herne on Monday, August 8, 2005 11:12 PM

Ok, I'll make it official... Bow [bow]

Please tell us how you did the water...spectacular!!

Jeff

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 8, 2005 9:16 PM

[:0][:0][:0][:0][:0][:0][:0][:0] one word: WOW. the last time i saw waves like that was looking over the side of my ship. very very impressive keep up the outstanding work.

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sanderson_91

Member since
December 2003
From: Charleston, SC

Posted by sanderson_91 on Monday, August 8, 2005 4:17 PM

Wow! That's really sweet looking! Love the water - looks REALLY Cold!

Steve

MBT70

Member since
March 2004
From: Pacific Northwest

Posted by MBT70 on Monday, August 8, 2005 10:47 AM

Best water I've ever seen on a diarama ... you are the Claus Bergen of resin! And the Unterseeboot is a gem as well. Thanks for the sweet pics ...

Life is tough. Then you die.

intruder_bass

Member since
November 2013

Posted by intruder_bass on Sunday, August 7, 2005 11:09 PM

There was a music band called "u-96" in Germany back in 94'. They came out with the remix on the original soundtrack from the movie with the same name of the song Wink [;)]

I don't now if it was popular here in North America but in Europe that was a hit!!! And it still is for me... When I was building the sub this music came on my mind pritty often Smile [:)]

It starts with the sound pulses from the active sonar.....oh.. its just awesome! Big Smile [:D]

I belive you can download this song no problem from the Internet.

Sorry for little offtopic Wink [;)]

Andy

roowalker

Member since
April 2004
From: S.C. Beach

Posted by roowalker on Sunday, August 7, 2005 4:19 PM

All we need is "Tipperary "playing in the background....Superb job &
an inspiration to this armor modeller to change over to the " Wet Side "
Mike

subfixer

Member since
March 2004
From: Spartanburg, SC

Posted by subfixer on Sunday, August 7, 2005 1:16 AM

Superb job! U-96 is my favorite "boot" too.

I'm from the government and I'm here to help.

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, August 6, 2005 10:34 PM

That looks so good it's making me seasick!

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intruder_bass

Member since
November 2013

Posted by intruder_bass on Saturday, August 6, 2005 7:04 PM

mmaker
I think its a good idea))) I will apply one more layer of glossy stuff on the surface. It should make the "deep color effect"
zaphod
our hobby IS AN ART!!!! an its the best of all!!!
dickeywood43081
I am working on my webpage where I'll try to describe how I made the waves and swells... Right now I can tell you that the whole thing is 130cm in length, 30 cm width and about 10 kg in weight Smile [:)]

It took me only 3 days to build the sub and about 3 weeks to make water Wink [;)]

Big Jake
sent u an e-mail

Andy

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, August 6, 2005 12:33 PM

Looks stunning. Can you tell us how you made the beautiful swells?

Dick Wood

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, August 6, 2005 10:08 AM

Now all you need is a figure of Jurgen Prochnov with a pair of binoculars.

Seriously, you have raised our silly little hobby to an art form. Cool [8D]

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Big Jake

Member since
February 2003
From: Lacombe, LA.

Posted by Big Jake on Saturday, August 6, 2005 9:51 AM

intruder-bass,

can you contact Jake Groby?

jbgroby@cox.net

jake

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 5, 2005 9:14 PM

Awesome looking diorama!
One point here.I think you should gloss it all over.
Not just a gloss coat.Use some more resin for a more wet look!
Bravo!

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intruder_bass

Member since
November 2013

Posted by intruder_bass on Friday, August 5, 2005 7:58 PM

Thanks for kind words about my model guys! Glad you like it.
Ya, the movie is pritty old but still great! I remember the first time I watched it - I was impressed by a story and a storm scenes...
About lookouts - thats a good idea - I will "install" them right after am done with my Black Hawk project Wink [;)]

Andy

GRAUWOLF

Member since
June 2011

Posted by GRAUWOLF on Friday, August 5, 2005 2:21 PM

Very nice work ! One can almost feel the motion in this
diorama. Would love to see some lookouts on the tower.
Reminds me of the scene in "Das Boot" when U-96 meets
up with Thomsens' boat going in the opposite direction.
Keep up the good work !

Have a nice day and happy modeling,

Joe

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 5, 2005 11:22 AM

Andy-I agree with Andy. You have such an animated peice here that the harsh weather crew would make it even better-I think Andreas makes that crew. But a great build as it is!!

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razordws

Member since
September 2004
From: Vernon, BC, Canada

Posted by razordws on Friday, August 5, 2005 10:36 AM

That water is awesome and the model is outstanding too! Thumbs Up [tup]

Excellent work and thanks for the look!

Dave

rockythegoat

Member since
November 2004
From: Central Illinois

Posted by rockythegoat on Friday, August 5, 2005 8:00 AM

Nice, nice build! Excellent water on the diorama. Thumbs Up [tup]

"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." Ben Franklin

9x19mm

Member since
December 2003
From: Phoenix,Az

Posted by 9x19mm on Friday, August 5, 2005 7:56 AM

the first pic is awesome! Great job and thx for sharing.

Imperator-Rex

Member since
April 2005
From: Switzerland

Posted by Imperator-Rex on Friday, August 5, 2005 6:39 AM

A superb job!!! Words fail me...

ABARNE

Member since
February 2003
From: Southern California, USA

Posted by ABARNE on Friday, August 5, 2005 3:23 AM

All in all quite impressive Thumbs Up [tup]

. The water looks really good. About the only thing to improve it would be the bridge crew.

Well done.

The other Andy

ddp59

Member since
April 2005

Posted by ddp59 on Thursday, August 4, 2005 11:53 PM

at 1st i thought it was photographs of the real thing til you see snow off the sides of the platform

intruder_bass

Member since
November 2013

My U-96 DAS BOOT in 1/72

Posted by intruder_bass on Thursday, August 4, 2005 11:14 PM

Hi ALL
Here are some photos of my last year project - Legendary U-96 (9th place of most successfull german WWII submarines)

Also this sub known from great movie "Das Boot"