U gonna wanna build this U-Boat

[Pantherman]

Still trying to make some progress on this. I got the base coat down. I went with a two tone, USN Sea Blue for bottom section and Dark Ghost Grey for top.
I seem to be missing a support rail. Can't find it anywhere.

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Nice, I can still hear the carpet monster chewing..... Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

So I had to chop into the inner tube and remove a few pipes that wouldn't be seen to get the lighting in.

Put a small bulkhead in the diving planes area to seal off the light getting through. It's a bit messy so I'll clean that up.

Managed to get a fibre optic in the coning tower connected to the LED's at the rear. It's not great but it does give out a little light.

Now going to dry fit the front and if all goes well I can glue it all up tonight so tomorrow will be masking and priming hopefully. Pantherman
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Well I managed to get it all together reasonably well, just a bit of a seem line on both side's of the deck.

Just a bit of sanding to do tomorrow before the primer. All masked up so no dust gets inside. I also found a hull section for the coning tower cut out on the sprue which seems kinda weird as it's designed to be visible? Came in handy as saved me masking up,just need to pop the piece out later.

Decided to leave all the fiddley bits until later as I'm bound to knock them off. Pantherman

 

[GaryG64]

Well I managed to get it all together reasonably well, just a bit of a seem line on both side's of the deck.

Just a bit of sanding to do tomorrow before the primer. All masked up so no dust gets inside. I also found a hull section for the coning tower cut out on the sprue which seems kinda weird as it's designed to be visible? Came in handy as saved me masking up,just need to pop the piece out later.

Decided to leave all the fiddley bits until later as I'm bound to knock them off. Pantherman
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The carpet monster is hungry! Release the fiddly bits.

 

[Pantherman]

Well I managed to get it all together reasonably well, just a bit of a seem line on both side's of the deck.

Just a bit of sanding to do tomorrow before the primer. All masked up so no dust gets inside. I also found a hull section for the coning tower cut out on the sprue which seems kinda weird as it's designed to be visible? Came in handy as saved me masking up,just need to pop the piece out later.

Decided to leave all the fiddley bits until later as I'm bound to knock them off. Pantherman
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So I sanded off the surplus filler and sprayed on a black primer. When it dried there were several gaps so I refilled, dried and sanded it again. It felt lovely with no gaps or bumps but after respraying the sanded area it looks awful.

I suppose it's back to sanding and filling again but could use some suggestions to help me get it smooth without loosing the fine detail please. Pantherman

 

[GaryG64]

So I sanded off the surplus filler and sprayed on a black primer. When it dried there were several gaps so I refilled, dried and sanded it again. It felt lovely with no gaps or bumps but after respraying the sanded area it looks awful.

I suppose it's back to sanding and filling again but could use some suggestions to help me get it smooth without loosing the fine detail please. Pantherman
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I've been using Zap-A-Gap. It works really well for covering and sealing gaps.
Your boat is looking really nice.

 

[DPdH]

I have 3 U-boote 1/350 in different stages of build... and focusing now on a Boeing Stearman 1/72 (yup, the old Revell one). When would this U-Boat build end?

 

[TimM63]

I have 3 U-boote 1/350 in different stages of build... and focusing now on a Boeing Stearman 1/72 (yup, the old Revell one). When would this U-Boat build end?

It will end when we're done.

I am jumping between this build and the F-111. So mine is taking more time than it should.

 

[Pantherman]

I have 3 U-boote 1/350 in different stages of build... and focusing now on a Boeing Stearman 1/72 (yup, the old Revell one). When would this U-Boat build end?

I'm hoping fairly soon for me as I have lot's of other builds that I need to crack on with. Pantherman

 

[Bear43]

I painted the stand for mine over the weekend....lol.... Been spending time doing a lot of filling and sanding on that dang Revell F4U Corsair.

 

[GaryG64]

I have 3 U-boote 1/350 in different stages of build... and focusing now on a Boeing Stearman 1/72 (yup, the old Revell one). When would this U-Boat build end?

You have plenty of time if you want to join in. We have group builds often and we would love to have you join our group.

Like Golanthius said, it's done when you finish your kit.
I have finished with my kit. This is my first sub, and I enjoyed building it, and yes mine is the 'ol Revell kit. Surprisingly there was little flash.

 

[Pantherman]

So I sanded off the surplus filler and sprayed on a black primer. When it dried there were several gaps so I refilled, dried and sanded it again. It felt lovely with no gaps or bumps but after respraying the sanded area it looks awful.

I suppose it's back to sanding and filling again but could use some suggestions to help me get it smooth without loosing the fine detail please. Pantherman
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Lot's of sanding and scraping later it's looking a little bit better. Just a little bit more to do then a final rub down with 600 grit sandpaper should do it.

then to re-scribe all the panel lines.

After that is a good wash and dry so all ready for touching in the primer hopefully. Pantherman

 

[TimM63]

I'm going to try my hand at sprue stretching. I made a template in Play-doh of the rail. If this doesn't work I will try to make one from some polystyrene rods I have.

 

[GaryG64]

I'm going to try my hand at sprue stretching. I made a template in Play-doh of the rail. If this doesn't work I will try to make one from some polystyrene rods I have.

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It'll work, brother.

 

[GaryG64]

This will be my next build. But, I want to make it a Rat Rod! I plan to "fade" the decals a lot just to where they are barely visible.
I love rat rods!

I found this on amazon fir $20.99 / £16.54

Here are a few of what I might try.

 

[Pantherman]

Lot's of sanding and scraping later it's looking a little bit better. Just a little bit more to do then a final rub down with 600 grit sandpaper should do it.

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After that is a good wash and dry so all ready for touching in the primer hopefully. Pantherman

So after alot of sanding and filling it's almost OK. Not entirely happy but I can live with it.

So I have added the guard rail post's and primed everything. Let that settle for a day then base coated the entire hull. Let that settle then masked up ready for top hull grey which I sprayed this morning.

Big reveal tonight and desperate to check if the lighting still works, it does. Photos attached.

Just a gloss coat, a few washes, decals, a nice black wire guard rail and any little touch in bit's then it's done. Pantherman

 

[TimM63]

I have shelved my build for the time being. I will get back to it eventually.
As always I have enjoyed the group build.

 

[GaryG64]

So after alot of sanding and filling it's almost OK. Not entirely happy but I can live with it.

So I have added the guard rail post's and primed everything. Let that settle for a day then base coated the entire hull. Let that settle then masked up ready for top hull grey which I sprayed this morning.

Big reveal tonight

Fantastic. Looking forward to the big reveal.

 

[Pantherman]

So after alot of sanding and filling it's almost OK. Not entirely happy but I can live with it.

So I have added the guard rail post's and primed everything. Let that settle for a day then base coated the entire hull. Let that settle then masked up ready for top hull grey which I sprayed this morning.

Big reveal tonight and desperate to check if the lighting still works, it does. Photos attached.

Just a gloss coat, a few washes, decals, a nice black wire guard rail and any little touch in bit's then it's done. Pantherman
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So she's in the dry docks now waiting for wash and last few bits of touching in.

Not long to go. Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

So she's in the dry docks now waiting for wash and last few bits of touching in.

Not long to go. Pantherman

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I might be very tempted to go for this as my birthday treat in May, just one of those "I've got to have it models "

It's the most expensive kit I will have ever bought and I have no idea where it will go when finished but I just want to build it.

I reckon it's at least 2 months worth of a build. Pantherman

 

[GaryG64]

I might be very tempted to go for this as my birthday treat in May, just one of those "I've got to have it models "

It's the most expensive kit I will have ever bought and I have no idea where it will go when finished but I just want to build it.

I reckon it's at least 2 months worth of a build. Pantherman

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That ought to be a really fun build. Isn't that a fairly large build?
2 foot long (69± cm)?