Hi All,
This is project that I though I would have a go at, as it involves a diorama of both a submarine and an aircraft set on a seascape, something some of you have been suggesting that I try.
For this build I will be using the Revell Type VIIc Submarine and a resin L'Arsenal Short Sunderland.
This submarine was lost as a result of an encounter with a Sunderland of 422 Squadron on 10 March 1944, in which the Sunderland attacked the enemy with depth charges.
The submarine did not sink straight away and in fact remained afloat for some two and a half hours after the attack. The crew of the submarine actually congratulated the aircraft for the accuracy of its attack as it began to take on water and settle in the sea.
I will try to depict the scene as the submarine settle by the stern, with crew taking to life rafts and some wearing life belts, whilst others gather on the deck and conning tower.
Sadly, though many did make into the rafts and escape the slowly sinking vessel, not one survived to be rescued and succumbed to the cold of the sea, or drowned.
Some pictures of the basic work undertaken so far.
Cheers,
Bigkev