Demise of U-625 in 1/350 scale

[Bigkev]

Wow!   This is a great concept!
Really looking forward to it1

Hi H,
Thanks for the comments, I really appreciate them.
As to Andy, I will not be painting the individual eyeballs, even I have to draw the line at a sensible point.
I do now know the colours of the life vests, so some will be attired suitably.
If I need a eyeball painter in 1/350, can I count you in H
Cheers,
Bigkev

[Red Lancer]

Sometime when you are with a number of people and are bored,
just look at the faces and count how many pairs of eyeballs you can see. Usually only about half!

[councilman]

Wow!   This is a great concept!
Really looking forward to it1

How hard can it be...
Hi H,
Thanks for the comments, I really appreciate them.
As to Andy, I will not be painting the individual eyeballs, even I have to draw the line at a sensible point.
I do now know the colours of the life vests, so some will be attired suitably.
If I need a eyeball painter in 1/350, can I count you in H
Cheers,
Bigkev

[Bigkev]

Hi All,
Been back to the bench today.
This morning was too wet for my current 'outside' project. (New Decking at rear of house, and relaying paving slabs)
So, taking advantage of the poor weather, I managed to bend the conning tower railings and glue into place.
These attach by stanchions (Something Haddock hates!), so aid location I drilled small 0.3mm pilot holes in the gun deck, then stuck Tamiya tape underneath them to prevent pushing all the way through.
Then using a tapered rolling tool (supplied by Haddock) bent them into a half round shape then added them to the conning tower using minute drops of superglue.
Several attempts were needed but once done, I am happy with the result.
I also attached the diving planes to the bow section.
Some pictures follow:-
Bigkev

[Haddock]

Well done sir.

[MSea]

Well done that man

[zak]

Decking outside, it should be decking on the submarine, looking good.

[chriswil42]

Blimey - that's terrific work!

[Bigkev]

Thanks for your replies guys.
Now thinking of the sea base. I think Zak uses something called Mod Podge, what is it and where can I get it from?
Also, Sea.
Does the colour of sea change with the height of waves, are those in the dips darker than the peaks?
Also, what colour would best replicate leaking fuel oil? I thought it maybe a dark to mid brown.
So many questions on this journey.
cheers,
Bigkev

[Haddock]

Google "rough seas", see what you get.
Haddock.

[zak]

Thanks for your replies guys.
Now thinking of the sea base. I think Zak uses something called Mod Podge, what is it and where can I get it from?
Also, Sea.
Does the colour of sea change with the height of waves, are those in the dips darker than the peaks?
Also, what colour would best replicate leaking fuel oil? I though maybe a dark to mid brown.
So many questions on this journey.
cheers,
Bigkev

E bay, I have just bought some, The Range was out of stock.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mod-Podge-Glue-Decoupage-Gloss-Matte-Modge-Pod-Glitter-Photo-Sealer-Varnish/353414438600?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=622579368451&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

[Bigkev]

Hi Guys,
Thanks for the information.
Cheers Bigkev

[Bob C]

They had some on amazon last time I looked, it’s looking good so far, I watched part of a programme on the yesterday channel that was about the German u boats that had clips of Sunderland flying boats, wildcats and Hudson’s trying to protect the Atlantic convoys, quite interesting.

[Red Lancer]

Well done sir.

How you Guys do that Brass work to such a standard amazes me! Absolutely fantastic!

[Bigkev]

Well done sir.

How you Guys do that Brass work to such a standard amazes me! Absolutely fantastic!

Hi Howard,
More by luck than skill in my case.
But I do appreciate your comments.
Bigkev