U-boat project - Revells VII/C

papa_smurf · 10-29-07, 02:24 PM

Im currently putting together Revells 1/72 tyep VII/C U-boat, and loving putting it together. When I get ity put together (if at all), im thinking of giving it a 'realistic' paint job, i.e paint worn off/rust etc. So I was wondering if anyone has any tips, or can point to reference sites/books with images of U-boats in colour.
Any help would be much appriciated.

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bigboywooly · 10-29-07, 02:28 PM

There was someone slse building one too
Only a few weeks ago

Ah here tis

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=123519

IIRC I posted some links in there
Am hoping to do one myself soon

Keep us posted

papa_smurf · 10-29-07, 02:37 PM

Seen that thread alredy, seems like its very popular kit.

As regards to progress, i've so far put the hull together and added the prop shafts, and that took the weekend to do just that. So this might be a long term project.

bigboywooly · 10-29-07, 02:40 PM

Well best of luck
You can also buy a seperate section to make the VIIC into a VIID

lol
Think I will just give the regular VIIC a go

papa_smurf · 10-29-07, 02:43 PM

Im sticking to the regular Type VII/C. Got a bit of a problem as where to put it once its finished. Might have to put up a shelf somwhere........

bigboywooly · 10-29-07, 02:53 PM

lol
LOOOOOOONG shelf too

Jimbuna · 10-29-07, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by papa_smurf

Im sticking to the regular Type VII/C. Got a bit of a problem as where to put it once its finished. Might have to put up a shelf somwhere........

That's the hardest part

Hanomag · 10-29-07, 05:29 PM

"Action" makes refrence books for Armor, Planes and Infantry, They should have one fer boats an ships.
Buy yourself a nice airbrush, "Pasche" is a decent brand. Then learn about, staining and drybrushing.
Dont try to paint the hull with a brush unless your already a model master.
I was mostly into 1/35th scale armor. 1/72nd is quite large, LOL.
Use "zap a gap" model glue, its got rapid drying times and isnt "gloopy" like other brands of cement.
Go into any decent hobby store and ask for some of these items, Im sure they will be able to point you in the right direction.
Also check out the aforementioned thread theres some good infos and ideas in it. Not too mention a finished picture of someones kit the looks excellent in detail. Good Luck!
Maybe if I can pry myself from my CPU long enough I can join you...I have a couple of divisions of armor in my basement that need assembly.

Hanomag · 10-29-07, 05:50 PM

Heres 1 of my panzers.. sorry pics arent the best but digital cam doesnt have a macro lens...well if it does I dont know how to use it..heh.

I KNOW the tracks are clean but I got weird towards the end of my building. I'd "weather" and damage and then leave clean treads..go figure.

When detailing your Uboat look for the photo etched kits that someone took a shot of, they enhance the overall appearance. The gunsite on the MG on top of the turret is photo etched.

also I was trying out different camo patterns...LOL. I started with green and airbrushed the dark armor yellow over it wich is opposite of the actual practice.

Jimbuna · 10-29-07, 06:15 PM

Nice work

Canovaro · 10-30-07, 02:43 AM

Papa,

I found this a couple of days ago. Hope it helps.
How is the quality of the parts? I stopped building Revell aircaft kits because of the bad quality compared to Hasegawa, Academy, Italeri.

http://kuijperonline.nl/weblink/uboat_colours.pdf

Interesting link:
http://www.subcommittee.com/SubComm/...fm?ReviewID=13

btw if you want to apply rusty parts, I recommend drybrushing with Humbrol 29. It's a great rust color imo.
Any way, good luck and happy modelling!

Kpt. Lehmann · 10-30-07, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigboywooly

Well best of luck
You can also buy a seperate section to make the VIIC into a VIID

lol
Think I will just give the regular VIIC a go

Same here. It sits behind me in its box just waiting for me to go on a 1x TC patrol.

Gotta get a good photo-etch brass set before I go to work on it though.

@ Conavaro... regarding Revell Quality... The sub kits are in a far FAR better league than Revell aircraft kits. There really isn't any comparing the two. The Revell 1/72 subs are HOT!

Add a few after-market detail kits... and you've got a real showpiece.

Canovaro · 10-30-07, 06:28 AM

[quote=Kpt. Lehmann]

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigboywooly

@ Conavaro... regarding Revell Quality... The sub kits are in a far FAR better league than Revell aircraft kits. There really isn't any comparing the two. The Revell 1/72 subs are HOT!

Add a few after-market detail kits... and you've got a real showpiece.

Okay, thanks!
Because I only keep the best 40-50 aircraft, there are only two Revell kits left

And those are the first to leave

those two Revell VII kits really look great to build...If only I were boss in my own house...got to persuade the wife first

Hitman · 10-30-07, 08:02 AM

We have here a forum for scale models, I'm moving the thread there where you will have more help.

Thanks

papa_smurf · 10-31-07, 02:17 PM

I apologize for putting this post in the wrong forum, wasn't sure where to put it.

Any thanks for the advice, will head down to my local library for some reference books. As for painting I'll just be using brushes (im useless with airbrushes), as im good at drybrushing/staining.
Hopefully i'll post some pics here during construction/painting.

10-29-07, 02:24 PM	#1
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	U-boat project - Revells VII/C Im currently putting together Revells 1/72 tyep VII/C U-boat, and loving putting it together. When I get ity put together (if at all), im thinking of giving it a 'realistic' paint job, i.e paint worn off/rust etc. So I was wondering if anyone has any tips, or can point to reference sites/books with images of U-boats in colour. Any help would be much appriciated. ______________________ "Stoke me a clipper, I'll be back for christmas!"

10-29-07, 02:28 PM	#2
bigboywooly Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Swindon, England Posts: 10,151 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	There was someone slse building one too Only a few weeks ago Ah here tis http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=123519 IIRC I posted some links in there Am hoping to do one myself soon Keep us posted __________________ My mediafire page http://www.mediafire.com/?11eoq19bq9r41

10-29-07, 02:40 PM	#4
bigboywooly Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Swindon, England Posts: 10,151 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	Well best of luck You can also buy a seperate section to make the VIIC into a VIID lol Think I will just give the regular VIIC a go __________________ My mediafire page http://www.mediafire.com/?11eoq19bq9r41

10-29-07, 02:53 PM	#6
bigboywooly Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Swindon, England Posts: 10,151 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	lol LOOOOOOONG shelf too __________________ My mediafire page http://www.mediafire.com/?11eoq19bq9r41

10-29-07, 05:29 PM	#8
Hanomag Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: LI NY Posts: 964 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	"Action" makes refrence books for Armor, Planes and Infantry, They should have one fer boats an ships. Buy yourself a nice airbrush, "Pasche" is a decent brand. Then learn about, staining and drybrushing. Dont try to paint the hull with a brush unless your already a model master. I was mostly into 1/35th scale armor. 1/72nd is quite large, LOL. Use "zap a gap" model glue, its got rapid drying times and isnt "gloopy" like other brands of cement. Go into any decent hobby store and ask for some of these items, Im sure they will be able to point you in the right direction. Also check out the aforementioned thread theres some good infos and ideas in it. Not too mention a finished picture of someones kit the looks excellent in detail. Good Luck! Maybe if I can pry myself from my CPU long enough I can join you...I have a couple of divisions of armor in my basement that need assembly. __________________ "Only if I can save first..."

10-29-07, 02:37 PM	#3
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Seen that thread alredy, seems like its very popular kit. As regards to progress, i've so far put the hull together and added the prop shafts, and that took the weekend to do just that. So this might be a long term project.

10-29-07, 02:43 PM	#5
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Im sticking to the regular Type VII/C. Got a bit of a problem as where to put it once its finished. Might have to put up a shelf somwhere........

10-29-07, 05:50 PM	#9
Hanomag Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: LI NY Posts: 964 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Heres 1 of my panzers.. sorry pics arent the best but digital cam doesnt have a macro lens...well if it does I dont know how to use it..heh. I KNOW the tracks are clean but I got weird towards the end of my building. I'd "weather" and damage and then leave clean treads..go figure. When detailing your Uboat look for the photo etched kits that someone took a shot of, they enhance the overall appearance. The gunsite on the MG on top of the turret is photo etched. also I was trying out different camo patterns...LOL. I started with green and airbrushed the dark armor yellow over it wich is opposite of the actual practice. __________________ "Only if I can save first..."

10-29-07, 06:15 PM	#10
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 180,867 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Nice work __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

10-30-07, 02:43 AM	#11
Canovaro Ace of the Deep Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,062 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	Papa, I found this a couple of days ago. Hope it helps. How is the quality of the parts? I stopped building Revell aircaft kits because of the bad quality compared to Hasegawa, Academy, Italeri. http://kuijperonline.nl/weblink/uboat_colours.pdf Interesting link: http://www.subcommittee.com/SubComm/...fm?ReviewID=13 btw if you want to apply rusty parts, I recommend drybrushing with Humbrol 29. It's a great rust color imo. Any way, good luck and happy modelling! Last edited by Canovaro; 10-30-07 at 03:26 AM.

10-30-07, 08:02 AM	#14
Hitman Pacific Aces Dev Team Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Spain Posts: 6,099 Downloads: 109 Uploads: 2	We have here a forum for scale models, I'm moving the thread there where you will have more help. Thanks __________________ One day I will return to sea ...

10-31-07, 02:17 PM	#15
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	I apologize for putting this post in the wrong forum, wasn't sure where to put it. Any thanks for the advice, will head down to my local library for some reference books. As for painting I'll just be using brushes (im useless with airbrushes), as im good at drybrushing/staining. Hopefully i'll post some pics here during construction/painting.

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