jeroenpeters Posted April 3, 2011 Author Share Posted April 3, 2011 Ok, so here are some pics. I'm franticly chopping the parts from the sprues. And sanding the torpedoes nice and smooth. As you can see one can have a lot of fun moving the torpedo in and out of the launcher You need to think hard about what to glue yet or not. It's easiest to keep some sub assemblies for painting. Cheers, Jeroen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robtmelvin Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Very nice. I'll be watching this one for sure. I've got Italieri's 1/35 P.T. boat in the stash and have thought about getting this kit as well. I do mostly planes now, but not exclusively, and both of these kits are of great interest to me. Keep up the great work, and the progress shots. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeroenpeters Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share Posted April 4, 2011 Very nice. I'll be watching this one for sure. I've got Italieri's 1/35 P.T. boat in the stash and have thought about getting this kit as well. I do mostly planes now, but not exclusively, and both of these kits are of great interest to me. Keep up the great work, and the progress shots. Bob Thnx Bob, What I love about these crafts (and subs) is that you can weather them like you do with armor models. Rust, grease and scratches. No fun in modeling them crispy clean. So that's exactly what I will be doing with / to this craft. Here a re some pics of the bridge cabin. I'm really trying to keep this build up to speed. The brackets on the back of the cabin store the helmets. In between I'm sanding the torpedo's perfectly round. Cheers, Jeroen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeroenpeters Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share Posted April 4, 2011 PS. The side walls attached to the hull, are badly warped. So are a lot of other parts. All of these parts I can re-bend, but these side walls are pretty thick. I'll whip out a blowdryer this evening to see if I can get them to bend back. I've read about the same problem in other builds of this kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamme Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Hello Jeroen. Nice build here! Will follow as I have the PT Elco. Cheers, Jamme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Hey Jeroen! So THIS is where you've been hiding! Cool cool subject - always wanted do one of these, if only because mu Great Uncle used to tell me stories about these beasts (he was in the Royal Navy and served on Vosper Motor Torpedo Boats). Thanks as always for sharing. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeroenpeters Posted April 8, 2011 Author Share Posted April 8, 2011 Hey Jeroen! So THIS is where you've been hiding! Nick Awww... you got me! This indeed is a great subject. Here's what I got today to spice it up a little bit more. Didn't like the detail on the magazines, since I'm a bit of a gun nut. Cheers, Jeroen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.Wolf Grant Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Good grief, it's like tracking down the Scarlet Pimpernel ! Yet another build to follow, have you NO pity man? my poor eyes are overworked with your incredible detail work as it is.... But seriously, I love this topic too and agree fully .. what a great, and HUGE, subject to weather, I'm looking forward to this one (as well as the Sopwith, the Albatross, the Salamander, the Conning Tow.............). Cheers Grant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeroenpeters Posted April 17, 2011 Author Share Posted April 17, 2011 Hi all, Been hackin' away at plastic today. A lot of parts have found their way to the ship, but it doesn't feel like I've gotten really far. At this moment I'm thinking what parts to start painting in various sub-assemblies. Also ordered the Italeri figure set, since I'm getting the swing of figure painting with the U-boat. Besides, it does add some life to the thing. Cheers, Jeroen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRutman Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Nice work as usual man. I may be tempted to get one of these big mamer jamers myself. Just read a book about the end of the war in East Prussia and the e-boats played a key role in the Baltic along with the remainder of the heavy unit(PrinzEugen,etc) J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spads57 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Jeroen, Outstanding project my friend.Love that PE treatment.Going to try the MAS Bout next? Regards, Gregory Jouette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Veeeery cool al the way mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.Wolf Grant Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Terrific work as always Jeroen .... looking forward to its progress ! Grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeroenpeters Posted April 21, 2011 Author Share Posted April 21, 2011 Thnx Guys, Even though till this point I haven't had the need for any particular modeling skills. I've replaced some PE braces and handholds for wiring, since these (offcourse) weren't flat... Yesterday I recieved the Griffon PE 20mm ammo and I'm waiting for the Italeri figures. When they arrive, I'll start painting the armament. The Griffon empty shells are amazing and will be 'sprinkled' around the guns. Might get some extra... Cheers, Jeroen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richdlc Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 hi Jeroen - re: 20mm shells (and other turned brass shells in 1/35) - check out a company called Adler's Nest who do a nice range of stuff, and also Mission Models who make some truly amazing stuff in 1/35 - I've just got hold of some .50 cal shells and links http://vodnik.republika.pl/pages/Mission/ammo20.htm the build is looking good, can't wait to see more! rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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