Revell VIIc U-Boat 1/350

[Bigkev]

Hi All,

Well I've taken a turn to the 'Dark Side' in having a go at building this Revell VIIc U-Boat in 1/350th.

The kit is quite simple, but is very well detailed in respects of the hull and deck areas. However, due to moulding limitations the railings on the deck and around the gun emplacement on the 'sail' are a trifle heavy. whether I attempt to replace these later in the build I'll have to see. My main aim is to put a toe into the water with a ship/submarine of this scale without etched brass, construct it, paint it,  to gain confidence in this genre'.
I do have another kit with a small amount of etch as my next ship project, if all goes well with this one.

I have made a start on the hull, the deck is not glued in place yet. I still need to fill in a few small sprue attachment areas that need attention (with Green Stuff).

Some pictures follow of the kit contents and work done so far.
Cheers,
Bigkev

[Pen-Pusher]

I've done this one too Big Kev.... not a bad kit for it's size.

Looking Good so far!

[MSea]

At last you have "turned to the dark side" ---WELCOME

[Haddock]

I've got loads of generic stuff that would replace that around the sail. You don't have to fit it......... but it would be a shame not to.
Haddock.

[Pen-Pusher]

Every little bit helps...

[Kiteman]

I have also build this if you all remember, as I was bitten by "the dark side". At least I realised my errors and came back to reality!!

[Bigkev]

Hi Guys,
Thankyou for all your comments, sorry not replied sooner, but issues at work have kept me away from the bench.
Like all of your builds, and words of encouragement and they will spur me on with this toe in the water.
As for railings for the 'sail' Haddock, I would be grateful for any advice or generic stuff I could get from you. I'll be in touch directly in the next few days.
For me, I will be attaching the deck and tidying up any seams.
Cheers,
Bigkev

[zak]

Great to see some modelling going on, I seem to be struggling at the moment.

[Roger]

Now I've looked carefully, but I can't see where the wings fit on???

Roger

[Bigkev]

Hi Roger,
Well I've fitted the diving planes now, do they count as wings??
Some pictures will follow soon.
Cheers,
Bigkev

[kiwichappers]

I like the look of this so far Kev. I have the cut away Mk XXI some where and your model has got me curious to find it and at least have a peak in the box.

[Bigkev]

Hi All,

Well I'm back to the bench now, on holiday this week to look after the wife after her operation, and in between 'domestic duties' I have had a little time to do some more on this project.

The kit had a few very minor seams to address and these were dealt with Mr. Surfacer 500, allowed to dry then the excess removed with a cotton bud soaked in Mr. Color Thinner.
The rudder, prop shafts and control gear assembled without drama. The 'Sail' assembled and the kit railings used, (Sorry, Haddock I will be using etch on my next boat). I found it easier to thin the deck railings before attaching to deck, but the sail railings were gently thinned down with a tip of a scalpel blade once in situ and dry. I had a small problem in the fact I was too over enthusiastic and broke a bit of railing off. This was replaced by brown sprue to match.

The sail has been mounted on some balsa strip for painting, as have the deck guns, periscopes. The propeller screws are on some cocktail sticks temporarily stuck on with 'Humbrol 'Maskol' a tip from Haddock a few years back. ( I was listening!)
As to the hull assembly this has had an additional hole drilled into the keel and mounted ready for painting too.
Once painted I'll bring everything together before rigging is added.
Attached some pictures below,
Cheers,
Bigkev

[Kiteman]

Allready looking better than my effort! Nice one.

[Pen-Pusher]

Very impressive. A lot of BigKev/Haddock tips here that will help my next attempt. I remember almost losing that conning tower (I believe the term 'Sail' should only apply to Nuc-era boats) to the carpet monster!! Looking forward to the foaming seas and depth charge explosions...

[Bigkev]

Hi Pen-Pusher,

Thanks for your comments and the correction re-'sail'.
it shall be the conning tower from now on.
See, I've learnt something new again.
Cheers,
Bigkev