Question on U-201 - Modeling related

rizZO_77 · 11-05-11, 02:45 AM

Hey guys,

A question for the submarine experts...

At the moment i am modeling U-201, a VIIC with unusual light and dark grey tiger stripe like camouflage.

With the decks being part wood part metal i was wondering wether this camouflage would continue on the upper decks or not. I am currently guessing it would not but i can be wrong. My painting instructions do not show a top down image...

Does anybody know? or better even, does anybody have such a "decks visible" picture of the real boat?

Many thanks in advance!

Gerald · 11-05-11, 02:51 AM

I think the foredeck should not be camouflage,

Fish In The Water · 11-05-11, 05:38 AM

I know it's not the best overhead shot, but here's a model of U-201 in dry dock:

And here's the actual fore deck:

Hope it helps!

Jimbuna · 11-05-11, 07:23 AM

Nothing to add other than "What an excellent model"

EDIT:

Your answer in colour close ups:

http://scahms.kitmaker.net/modules.p...cle&artid=2557

Fubar2Niner · 11-05-11, 08:17 AM

@Jim

Hells bells mate! Is that yours or by the chap from the link below? If it is yours any chance you could pm me some details. Where you brought it, size, cost etc. I used to be heavily into modelling large scale, mostly armour but some A/C, also built a 4 feet+ Yamato kit once

Since I recently gave up smoking I've been seriously thinking about picking the hobby up again. Thanks in advance Jim

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

Jimbuna · 11-05-11, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fubar2Niner

@Jim

Hells bells mate! Is that yours or by the chap from the link below? If it is yours any chance you could pm me some details. Where you brought it, size, cost etc. I used to be heavily into modelling large scale, mostly armour but some A/C, also built a 4 feet+ Yamato kit once

Since I recently gave up smoking I've been seriously thinking about picking the hobby up again. Thanks in advance Jim

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

Of course it's mine

On a more serious note...I once built a 7' British S Class for r/c sailing but that was about 25 years ago.

In the loft I have a 1/96 (8') HMS Illustrious hull with most of the fittings (Sirmar Models).

rizZO_77 · 11-05-11, 02:44 PM

Thanks to everybody for your input! It is very helpful!!

There are quite a few VIIC's outthere but not so many in larger scale like 1:72. The best choice would be the VIIC by revell of germany. Just been re released last month. There is also quite some aftermarket stuff outthere to go with it.

The model i am asking questions for is revell of germany's VIIC in 1:144 scale. Still about 50 cm in length... And only about twenty euro's

Easy to build up and an excellent way to get back into the hobby IMHO

Missing Name · 11-05-11, 06:38 PM

From all the pictures I've seen of U-201, the decks were the standard scheme scene on other VII's.

I am interested in seeing how your model of Schnee's boat turns out... are you going to paint the snowman on it as well?

11-05-11, 02:45 AM	#1
rizZO_77 Sailor man Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Middelburg, Netherlands Posts: 45 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Question on U-201 - Modeling related Hey guys, A question for the submarine experts... At the moment i am modeling U-201, a VIIC with unusual light and dark grey tiger stripe like camouflage. With the decks being part wood part metal i was wondering wether this camouflage would continue on the upper decks or not. I am currently guessing it would not but i can be wrong. My painting instructions do not show a top down image... Does anybody know? or better even, does anybody have such a "decks visible" picture of the real boat? Many thanks in advance! __________________ so we've got torpedo's on this heap of junk.... Where are the phaser banks?

11-05-11, 02:51 AM	#2
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	I think the foredeck should not be camouflage, __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

11-05-11, 05:38 AM	#3
Fish In The Water Prince of the Sea SUBSIM Welcome Committee Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Watching over U-253 Posts: 3,527 Downloads: 98 Uploads: 2	I know it's not the best overhead shot, but here's a model of U-201 in dry dock: And here's the actual fore deck: Hope it helps! __________________ "The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people are so full of doubts." - Bertrand Russell.

11-05-11, 07:23 AM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Nothing to add other than "What an excellent model" EDIT: Your answer in colour close ups: http://scahms.kitmaker.net/modules.p...cle&artid=2557 __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

11-05-11, 02:44 PM	#7
rizZO_77 Sailor man Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Middelburg, Netherlands Posts: 45 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks to everybody for your input! It is very helpful!! There are quite a few VIIC's outthere but not so many in larger scale like 1:72. The best choice would be the VIIC by revell of germany. Just been re released last month. There is also quite some aftermarket stuff outthere to go with it. The model i am asking questions for is revell of germany's VIIC in 1:144 scale. Still about 50 cm in length... And only about twenty euro's Easy to build up and an excellent way to get back into the hobby IMHO __________________ so we've got torpedo's on this heap of junk.... Where are the phaser banks?

11-05-11, 08:17 AM	#5
Fubar2Niner Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: London. UK Posts: 4,175 Downloads: 279 Uploads: 0	@Jim Hells bells mate! Is that yours or by the chap from the link below? If it is yours any chance you could pm me some details. Where you brought it, size, cost etc. I used to be heavily into modelling large scale, mostly armour but some A/C, also built a 4 feet+ Yamato kit once Since I recently gave up smoking I've been seriously thinking about picking the hobby up again. Thanks in advance Jim Best regards. Fubar2Niner

11-05-11, 06:38 PM	#8
Missing Name Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Westun New Yahk Posts: 748 Downloads: 131 Uploads: 0	From all the pictures I've seen of U-201, the decks were the standard scheme scene on other VII's. I am interested in seeing how your model of Schnee's boat turns out... are you going to paint the snowman on it as well? __________________ Largest target sunk with deck gun: Japanese auxiliary cruiser, 15000 tons Largest engaged: HMS Nelson. Results inconclusive. Read Brag's stuff