Jack's Border 1/35 U-Boat Conning Tower

[Jack L]

Wow Jack, the lighting really bumps this up a couple of notches! Keep it coming

Looking brilliant jack , the red light is perfect . Going to be a striking piece when its done , cheers tony

Just finished a catch up, Jack. It's an inspiring build, indeed.
Btw, I'm happy to see that that banter object called "MiniArt groceries" can have a meaningful role in a build.

Andrea

Thank you all. Very kind words. Ha ha I never thought I'd ever have a use for them. Would not pay full price, a little ebay deal. Won't be using the more exotic varieties.

 

[Allen Dewire]

I have to agree with the guys here, Jack. This is turning out fantastic and the lights make it a masterpiece. You're a brave man for hacking up a new kit, but it worked out in spades for you Sir!!! You will now need that electrician as well as the plumber too...Bring on the figgies.................

Prost
Allen

 

[Jack L]

I have to agree with the guys here, Jack. This is turning out fantastic and the lights make it a masterpiece. You're a brave man for hacking up a new kit, but it worked out in spades for you Sir!!! You will now need that electrician as well as the plumber too...Bring on the figgies.................

Prost
Allen

Thanks Allen. I'm not going to pretend I wasn't nervous about that part. Even now there is scope for it to go wrong!

 

[Jack L]

Slow progress, back to the grind after Christmas. Now balancing three jobs to try and make my way...and I'm still doing stupid things like spending money on modelling. Oh well.

Been working my way through the sub -assemblies (pun intended). Some really horrible parts to remove seam lines from. But also some nice elements with really good detail.

I've been looking through various shades of grey trying to make my mind up on which one. Dark Ghost Grey, Light Ghost Grey, Sea Grey etc. No closer to a decision. None seem to look quite right, but have to remember there will be a LOT of weathering which will likely change the colour completely.

 

[monica]

job well done looking real nice

 

[papa 695]

Just seen this Jack, your doing some fantastic work, and its coming together very nicely.

 

[Jack L]

job well done looking real nice

Thanks Monica.

Just seen this Jack, your doing some fantastic work, and its coming together very nicely.

Cheers Ian.

Glued in the periscopes, antenna and rangefinder
It's been a bit if a head-scratcher in what order to paint/glue and how separate to keep things. Made the decision however to fix the conning tower down to the hull. Trying also to decide how to paint. I'm not usually a fan of Halfords rattle can...not enough control over the paint and it's quite a thick paint. However the sheer size of this, I may not have much choice for the base colour. Then all subsequent highlights will be airbrush, and even that will be quite a shift on the trigger finger.


The railings were bent in a couple of places, may have been me (actually a pain in the arse to fit), so have exaggerated the damage a bit. Depth charge damage maybe?

 

[Jim R]

Really taking shape now Jack. I agree about control of rattle cans. I think the issue would be worse on this as there's a lot of difficult to reach nooks and crannies.

 

[Jack L]

Really taking shape now Jack. I agree about control of rattle cans. I think the issue would be worse on this as there's a lot of difficult to reach nooks and crannies.

Thanks Jim. If affordability wasn't an issue, I'd go for Mr Surfacer cans or even Tamiya Fine Primer, had good results with both, but that's out of my price range at the moment.

 

[minitnkr]

Just beautiful work.

 

[scottie3158]

Jack,
This is turning out very nicely mate keep it going.

 

[Jack L]

Just beautiful work.

Thanks Paul.

Jack,
This is turning out very nicely mate keep it going.

Cheers Scotty…as soon as I make up my mind how to move forward, I’ll enjoy this more. A lot of bench time at the moment is sitting and staring at it, trying to make decisions.

 

[boatman]

BRILLIANT WORK an modeling Jack looks very realistic as this is the first type ive seen of this model very well done my freind
chrisb

 

[Jack L]

BRILLIANT WORK an modeling Jack looks very realistic as this is the first type ive seen of this model very well done my freind
chrisb

Thanks Chris. Much appreciated.

 

[Jack L]

Not massively visible progress, but soldered all the wiring up and tidied the cables to the internals. There is a video...but you'll have to make do with stills.

 

[Si Benson]

Hi Jack, Good to see something really different being blogged and who doesn’t like a U-boat!

Superb work with the upgrades and lights…..keep at it and I’m sure this is going to be a great display piece

 

[Jim R]

That looks very good Jack.

 

[monica]

all coming along very nicely Jack looking so good
[ i won,t one ]

 

[Tim Marlow]

Looking fantastic Jack.

 

[tr1ckey66]

Fabulous work Jack. Love the detail work and the lighting It really brings this kit to life.
Cheers
Paul