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Title: Bronco Models Long Range Submarine Type IXB 1/350
Post by: Bigkev on February 14, 2021, 11:04:26 AM: Hi All,
Continuing with the submarine theme, I have been building a type IXB in 1/350 to go with the recently completed Type IXC.
Have not posted the build process at the early stage, but now as it nears completion, I would like to share some pictures with you of progress to date, and in the coming posts to completion itself.
Some pictures of the model so far:-
Cheers,
Bigkev
Title: Re: Bronco Models Long Range Submarine Type IXB 1/350
Post by: chriswil42 on February 14, 2021, 01:00:06 PM: You're going to have a whole submarine navy soon!
Title: Re: Bronco Models Long Range Submarine Type IXB 1/350
Post by: MSea on February 14, 2021, 01:33:16 PM: Who has more Kevin - you or Haddock ????
Title: Re: Bronco Models Long Range Submarine Type IXB 1/350
Post by: Haddock on February 14, 2021, 04:07:11 PM: Quote from: MSea on February 14, 2021, 01:33:16 PM
Who has more Kevin - you or Haddock ????
I've only got two subs!
Title: Re: Bronco Models Long Range Submarine Type IXB 1/350
Post by: councilman on February 14, 2021, 06:49:08 PM: ALARM!!!
Title: Re: Bronco Models Long Range Submarine Type IXB 1/350
Post by: Bigkev on February 14, 2021, 07:56:32 PM: Quote from: Haddock on February 14, 2021, 04:07:11 PM
Quote from: MSea on February 14, 2021, 01:33:16 PM
Who has more Kevin - you or Haddock ????
I've only got two subs!

I think this is number 6 for me, with at least 3 more to go at moment.
Cheers,
Kevin
Title: Re: Bronco Models Long Range Submarine Type IXB 1/350
Post by: cph64 on February 14, 2021, 08:20:42 PM: Have you thought about making a Submarine Pen diorama? Then you could show them all together, plus it would keep you occupied for a while during Lockdown. Unless you're like Zak and then it would be finished in a weekend!!!
Title: Re: Bronco Models Long Range Submarine Type IXB 1/350
Post by: zak on February 15, 2021, 09:43:22 AM: Quote from: cph64 on February 14, 2021, 08:20:42 PM
Have you thought about making a Submarine Pen diorama? Then you could show them all together, plus it would keep you occupied for a while during Lockdown. Unless you're like Zak and then it would be finished in a weekend!!!
My vey thoughts.
Title: Re: Bronco Models Long Range Submarine Type IXB 1/350
Post by: Bob C on February 15, 2021, 08:44:17 PM: I think Kevin has been watching to much of Das boat, looking good.

Bob c
Title: Re: Bronco Models Long Range Submarine Type IXB 1/350
Post by: Bigkev on February 18, 2021, 11:30:26 AM: Hi All,
Thanks for your comments.
Only watched Das Boot on Tuesday night Bob, but gave me much insight into the innards of the submarine.
Anyway, I have nearly finished IXB, and have included pictures of it so far.
I had a check and this is number 7, on the build of submarines, not 6.
cheers,
Kevin
Title: Re: Bronco Models Long Range Submarine Type IXB 1/350
Post by: zak on February 18, 2021, 11:36:24 AM: Another nice sub,
Title: Re: Bronco Models Long Range Submarine Type IXB 1/350
Post by: Bigkev on February 18, 2021, 11:40:36 AM: Thanks Zak,
Nearly finished!
Kevin
Title: Re: Bronco Models Long Range Submarine Type IXB 1/350
Post by: MSea on February 18, 2021, 12:53:23 PM: Have you started on the pens yet Kevin ???????? hohoho
Title: Re: Bronco Models Long Range Submarine Type IXB 1/350
Post by: chriswil42 on February 18, 2021, 01:37:30 PM: Excellent model Kevin.
Title: Re: Bronco Models Long Range Submarine Type IXB 1/350
Post by: Bigkev on February 18, 2021, 03:58:57 PM: Quote from: MSea on February 18, 2021, 12:53:23 PM
Have you started on the pens yet Kevin ???????? hohoho

Hi Msea,
Thanks, but at the moment there are no pens, but after watching 'Das Boot', there is a possibility of something on the horizon.
The little grey cells (though few in number..) are working on a diorama for a future project.
Cheers,
Kevin
Title: Re: Bronco Models Long Range Submarine Type IXB 1/350
Post by: Haddock on February 18, 2021, 04:40:50 PM: Really nice sub that.
Haddock.
Title: Re: Bronco Models Long Range Submarine Type IXB 1/350
Post by: Bob C on February 18, 2021, 05:41:00 PM: Another excellent model Kevin.

Bob c
Title: Re: Bronco Models Long Range Submarine Type IXB 1/350
Post by: councilman on February 18, 2021, 06:52:37 PM: Beautifully finished.
Well done that man.
Title: Re: Bronco Models Long Range Submarine Type IXB 1/350
Post by: Red Lancer on February 22, 2021, 06:38:49 PM: Absolutely amazing!
as I am not up much on the recent (relatively) Maritime world,
just how big are these masterpieces in terms of inches?
Title: Re: Bronco Models Long Range Submarine Type IXB 1/350
Post by: Bigkev on February 22, 2021, 06:47:34 PM: Quote from: Red Lancer on February 22, 2021, 06:38:49 PM
Absolutely amazing!
as I am not up much on the recent (relatively) Maritime world,
just how big are these masterpieces in terms of inches?

Hi Howard,
Thanks for the kind comments with those of the rest of the gang.
A Type IXB in 1/350 scale is about 8.5 inches long.
Cheers,
Bigkev
Title: Re: Bronco Models Long Range Submarine Type IXB 1/350
Post by: Red Lancer on February 23, 2021, 05:43:41 PM: So in the grand scheme of things they are relatively small.
That makes your modelling even more impressive!
Title: Re: Bronco Models Long Range Submarine Type IXB 1/350
Post by: Bigkev on April 11, 2021, 05:19:18 PM: Hi All,
Just to let you know this one is now finished.
Have added the aerials and floatation bouys.
Final coat of Matt Varnish by Vallejo.
Thanks,
Bigkev

Pictures of the final finished item.
Title: Re: Bronco Models Long Range Submarine Type IXB 1/350
Post by: kiwichappers on April 11, 2021, 05:42:39 PM: That's a fine model Kev that captures the essence of a U-boat well.
Title: Re: Bronco Models Long Range Submarine Type IXB 1/350
Post by: chriswil42 on April 12, 2021, 02:09:07 PM: Excellent model Kevin.
Title: Re: Bronco Models Long Range Submarine Type IXB 1/350
Post by: MSea on April 12, 2021, 03:47:54 PM: Excellent model Kevin - will the next one be in the pens ????
Title: Re: Bronco Models Long Range Submarine Type IXB 1/350
Post by: cph64 on April 13, 2021, 03:19:56 PM: Great looking model Kev, well done.
Title: Re: Bronco Models Long Range Submarine Type IXB 1/350
Post by: councilman on April 19, 2021, 06:30:15 PM: Just brilliant.
8)
Title: Re: Bronco Models Long Range Submarine Type IXB 1/350
Post by: Red Lancer on April 27, 2021, 02:07:43 PM: Quote from: Bigkev on April 11, 2021, 05:19:18 PM
Hi All,
Just to let you know this one is now finished.
Have added the aerials and floatation bouys.
Final coat of Matt Varnish by Vallejo.
Thanks,
Bigkev

Pictures of the final finished item.

Excellent, and the latter is a striking Photograph
Title: Re: Bronco Models Long Range Submarine Type IXB 1/350
Post by: Bigkev on April 27, 2021, 05:21:18 PM: Thanks Howard,
Bigkev