U boat decks.

papegojan · 09-28-08, 04:20 PM

I would like your thoughts please. I recently bought the academy 1/150 IXB u boat. Now in my opinion, it isn't the best of models, but with a little scratchbuilding, modification, and research on proper paint schemes, you can create a decent result. My question is: where could I find information as to the correct colour schemes for the decking of this type of boat. The prototype I am basing the model on is U-124 (edelweiss and frog emblems)

Siara · 09-29-08, 05:23 PM

U-boots decks were made out of cheap local wood, and stained with preservative.
Heres some pics:

Hope it helps.

Task Force · 09-29-08, 05:33 PM

I wonder how often they had to replace these wood decks.:hmm:

Siara · 09-29-08, 05:39 PM

Not so often i suspect. Lick of paint at every visit to the port.
Paint prevented the timber from algae, and barnacles, which when wet could be dengerously slippery.

Task Force · 09-29-08, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Siara

Not so often i suspect. Lick of paint at every visit to the port.
Paint prevented the timber from algae, and barnacles, which when wet could be dengerously slippery.

Not good for the deck gun crew.

papegojan · 09-30-08, 11:27 AM

thanks for the advice

09-28-08, 04:20 PM	#1
papegojan Watch Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lancashire, UK Posts: 23 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	U boat decks. I would like your thoughts please. I recently bought the academy 1/150 IXB u boat. Now in my opinion, it isn't the best of models, but with a little scratchbuilding, modification, and research on proper paint schemes, you can create a decent result. My question is: where could I find information as to the correct colour schemes for the decking of this type of boat. The prototype I am basing the model on is U-124 (edelweiss and frog emblems) __________________ U-52 16 patrols to date 12 vessels sunk

09-29-08, 05:23 PM	#2
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	U-boots decks were made out of cheap local wood, and stained with preservative. Heres some pics: Hope it helps. __________________ Master Models

09-29-08, 05:33 PM	#3
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	I wonder how often they had to replace these wood decks.:hmm: __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"

09-29-08, 05:39 PM	#4
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Not so often i suspect. Lick of paint at every visit to the port. Paint prevented the timber from algae, and barnacles, which when wet could be dengerously slippery. __________________ Master Models

09-30-08, 11:27 AM	#6
papegojan Watch Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lancashire, UK Posts: 23 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	thanks for the advice __________________ U-52 16 patrols to date 12 vessels sunk