U-99 'Golden Horseshoe' - AFV Club 1/350 U-Boat Type VII B

[Caledonia]

I'm going to call this finished at the moment, I may add the crew if I decide to proceed with the Scharnhorst Dio.


Hope you like. Derek


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[eddiesolo]

Outstanding work Derek, top work on such a small scale, she looks amazing!


Si

 

[Steve Brodie]

Thats one of those huge foam hands isnt it. !! lol. Excellent work on a true miniature.

 

[papa 695]

1/350 sub awesome work Derek its crying out for the Scharnhost

 

[Laurie]

Very nice work Derek. as said especially at this scale. Some nice deterioration paint work.


Tried to read the writing on the letter but no luck


Laurie

 

[Graham D]

Nice model, I like the weathering

 

[takeslousyphotos]

Cracking job on that "wee" boat Derek ........ Superb weathered finish.

 

[treyzx10r]

Truly amazing Derek my eyes hurt just thinking about that tiny detail work!

 

[Caledonia]

Thanks for your kind comments Gents, have posted a photo showing the U-Boat against the KGV for size comparison. Derek


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[flyjoe180]

Super work Derek, that's amazing detail in such a small scale.

 

[yak face]

Cracking job derek , the rust effects are great. How tiny are the crew going to be ? and tricky to paint , at that scale I would use a light grey for the eyes rather than white :D cheers tony

 

[Deleted member 3568]

Amazing work, incredible at this scale.

 

[Caledonia]

Gents thanks for your kind comments.


Ian, When I did the KGV I used L'Arsenal 1/350 Figures, see below. Problem with these is the figure is attached to the moulding strip with a very fine strip which runs down the figures spine. When you try to remove the figure legs arms and heads can get detached. Look closely at the KGV superstructure to see some figures.


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For the Scharnhorst and U-Boat, I will be using the North Star Figures, they are far more detailed, and have feet attachment points.


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http://northstarmodels.com/product/kriegsmarine-summer-static-figures-set-1/


I will try to copy this scene with the U-Boat coming along side the Scharnhorst with the mooring party standing-by.


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For info, the crew colours will be more like this: -


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Cheers Derek

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[noble]

That is soooooo cool, love the weathering on something so small.


scott

 

[Caledonia]

Thanks Scott, also ojay and Polux for the great build. Derek

 

[spanner570]

Cracking job Derek. I'm late on parade, sorry!


These 1/350 subs do make up into a nice kit...and here we have the proof.


I see the U boat coming alongside is our friend Otto!

 

[Plastickitbasher]

Great work looks very good