Brian's 1/48 Dkm u-Boat Type Viic U-552

[Tim Marlow]

Really glad this has a positive outcome Brian. I was having a good catch up and the damage was shockingly unexpected.

 

[Bri62]

I was having a good catch up and the damage was shockingly unexpected.

To be honest Tim I think it was the weight and the fact it fell end on that caused so much damage

 

[Tim Marlow]

It was a fair old lump I should think. Great shame though.

 

[spanner570]

Brian, just read this.
I'm so sorry to read of the damage.

I can't think of anything else to write.......

Ron

 

[Bri62]

Brian, just read this.
I'm so sorry to read of the damage.

I can't think of anything else to write.......

Stay tuned Ron a replacement is on the way not looking forward to all them air vents again

 

[Neil Merryweather]

not looking forward to all them air vents again

Is there NOTHING you could re-use of the hull?

 

[Bri62]

Is there NOTHING you could re-use of the hull?

I could Neil yeah but I feel I could do a better job next time and tbh Its part of the build process

 

[Andy the Sheep]

Really sad for the struck of bad luck, Brian. Your next U-Boot will be even better, I bet...

 

[scottie3158]

Brian,
That's a real bummer, after all that work. Given all the damage can you salvage the hull sides to save all that drilling again.

 

[Bri62]

Brian,
That's a real bummer, after all that work. Given all the damage can you salvage the hull sides to save all that drilling again.

Yes Paul I could but i'm not going to want to start again

 

[Tworrs]

You have a gem of a wife, treasure her mate.
All the best with MKII

 

[Bri62]

Thanks Garry

 

[Ian M]

That is a serious shame Brian. I bet you did one of two things. Exploded in a fit of blue steam and buckets of sparks or just sat and cried. Or both.
Hope the good lady gets a slap up meal for her kind deed.

 

[Bri62]

That is a serious shame Brian. I bet you did one of two things. Exploded in a fit of blue steam and buckets of sparks or just sat and cried. Or both.
Hope the good lady gets a slap up meal for her kind deed.

She will get something nice I'm sure, as for my reaction It was utter disbelief

 

[langy71]

Brian,
Totally gutted for you mate, been following along since the start of this and know just how much love and work you've put into it..
sounds like you married a winner there mate.....(slap up meal is deffo on the cards for her I think...hell for that kind of understanding the rest of us on here will offer to take her out for meal on your behalf.... )

Now that the dust has settled, is there any chance you could just 'build the remains together' without all the internals, then build the next one showing all the internal bits.. kind of like an inner and outer version of the same U-boat ?

 

[minitnkr]

Cool idea there Chris.

 

[Bri62]

Chris I would have but in my fit of anger I binned it all. and the collection have been to take it all away.
On a more positive note I have also ordered some aftermarket P.E to make drilling out easier in improve overall model.

 

[langy71]

Chris I would have but in my fit of anger I binned it all. and the collection have been to take it all away.
On a more positive note I have also ordered some aftermarket P.E to make drilling out easier in improve overall model.

No worries mate, I totally understand how you were feeling... been close myself a few times over the years...

Christ, I've still got an Abrams tank on the bench that I've lost all interest in doing...just can't be bothered to re-start it.

 

[Bri62]

Hmmmm what's this

 

[Waspie]

Hmmmm what's this

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Emergency surface!!!