I truly have no life. (building Revell's 1/72nd VIIC)
 

Last week I burned a smoking hole in my credit card and picked up Revell's 1/72nd scale Type VIIC U-Boat. Started puting it together over the last few days. Wow, what a kit! This thing is huge, over 36 inches long. It comes with a stand which has proven quite handy for building in such a small work area (see pics). I'll post more pics once the paint's dry. (Sorry about the crappy color.)

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It looks as though this U-boat may be in dry dock for some time. Good luck, keep us updated with your progress.

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Nice.:yep:

Very nice indeed. :up:

You lucky guy....nice model :up:

Thats a great model....lots of extras out there you can add also if you want to really detail it.....here is a pic of mine.... modeled after Das Boot obviously... http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/4...1100021vj4.jpg

Yeah, I've got one still in the box...

In my case I was wanting to do the R/C conversion. I've got the dive bladder, air pumps, WTC, and radio... just haven't had the time to put in the orders for the rest of the gadgets. I still need a few servos, some linkages, and electric motors. I'll probably also need a good drill press and a new dremmel tool before I can really get started.

Are any of the parts photo etched (railings etc.) ? :hmm:

Nothing was photo-etched in my kit... :cry:

Good news is there's a lot of aftermarket stuff specifically for this kit, bad news is you're adding like another $30-50 to an already expensive kit.

Hi Jim....yes...the main deck is and the conning tower deck......the net cutter is also after market....as well as the scopes.....

@ Slick Rick

Love the coloring and weathering on your hull BTW.

Any tips you can share?

Awesome project...I have never tackled anything that big!

Here is some you tube stuff that may help even though its in Japanese! Its in two parts.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nmcstQnPYM

Wilcke

Very nice model indeed
Lucky chap :stare:
:rotfl:

http://modelingmadness.com/reviews/m.../robertoub.htm

http://modelingmadness.com/reviews/m...ontesuboat.htm

Crew

http://www.vmandm.com/shop.php?moreinfo=22878

Skookum, I take offense at your thread title. Building models is a major part of life, and very rewarding. I would rather build a good model than...well, I have no life either, so don't listen to me.:rotfl:

Once you finish that one, you can go hunt down their 1/72 Flower class Corvette.

Or for an easier job, try one of the two schnellboot kits.