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Revell's 1/72 U-Boot VII C "Wolf Pack"
- Thread starter White_Wolf
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White_Wolf
Master at Arms
Thanks Luiz 
Bit of an update - weathering begun has
Considering all that I could find in terms of reference and my own memories of ships that had sailed the oceans of the world, I'm doing a heavily weathered sub. The thing is, U-69's 3rd patrol was in the Atlantic, in the warm sub-tropical waters that is. That means a lot of rust, a lot of salt deposits - all ships sailing in warm waters and warm weather get those, as they are basically massive metal objects getting wet and drying in the sun. What is left is a lot of salt. Plus the scratches and chipped paint. The interesting bit is about algae line or grass weed line. This appeared below the water line especially for all sailing objects that had spent some time in those waters. The U-69 3rd patrol lasted from the 5th of May until 8th of July 1941, that's nearly 5 weeks.
Enough talk, here are the photos - last one showing the deck only with a slight brown tint, before the serious weathering.
Thanks for watching
Laurence
Bit of an update - weathering begun has
Considering all that I could find in terms of reference and my own memories of ships that had sailed the oceans of the world, I'm doing a heavily weathered sub. The thing is, U-69's 3rd patrol was in the Atlantic, in the warm sub-tropical waters that is. That means a lot of rust, a lot of salt deposits - all ships sailing in warm waters and warm weather get those, as they are basically massive metal objects getting wet and drying in the sun. What is left is a lot of salt. Plus the scratches and chipped paint. The interesting bit is about algae line or grass weed line. This appeared below the water line especially for all sailing objects that had spent some time in those waters. The U-69 3rd patrol lasted from the 5th of May until 8th of July 1941, that's nearly 5 weeks.
Enough talk, here are the photos - last one showing the deck only with a slight brown tint, before the serious weathering.
Thanks for watching
Laurence
Love the rust and weathering, not so keen on the algae line, too stark, too dark. I think back on the boat we had on the lake years ago how it feathered down the side (because I use to clean it) Just think it needs to be more subtle. Lovin' what you're doing though, looks great! 
White_Wolf
Master at Arms
Totally agree MP, it looks that way because it's not finished yet
There will be more done to the algae, it's a matter of adding white to the mix. Those are all oils, I only want to mix here and there. Besides, that will be under "water", so not very obvious to the viewer.
I might have not mentioned this, but it will be a diorama, the sub fighting some big waves, lots of water all around B)
Laurence
There will be more done to the algae, it's a matter of adding white to the mix. Those are all oils, I only want to mix here and there. Besides, that will be under "water", so not very obvious to the viewer.
I might have not mentioned this, but it will be a diorama, the sub fighting some big waves, lots of water all around B)
Laurence
Totally agree MP, it looks that way because it's not finished yet
Laurence
Yep, that'll do it.... :facepalm
Looking greatThanks Luiz
Bit of an update - weathering begun has
Considering all that I could find in terms of reference and my own memories of ships that had sailed the oceans of the world, I'm doing a heavily weathered sub. The thing is, U-69's 3rd patrol was in the Atlantic, in the warm sub-tropical waters that is. That means a lot of rust, a lot of salt deposits - all ships sailing in warm waters and warm weather get those, as they are basically massive metal objects getting wet and drying in the sun. What is left is a lot of salt. Plus the scratches and chipped paint. The interesting bit is about algae line or grass weed line. This appeared below the water line especially for all sailing objects that had spent some time in those waters. The U-69 3rd patrol lasted from the 5th of May until 8th of July 1941, that's nearly 5 weeks.
Enough talk, here are the photos - last one showing the deck only with a slight brown tint, before the serious weathering.
Thanks for watching
Laurence
White_Wolf
Master at Arms
Thank you Gents, I really appreciate the compliments
Time for another update - conning tower about to be weathered, the hull sides are nearly done, but still more work to do, then onto the deck. The deck had received some treatment, but heaps more to do there.
The 88 deck cannon is almost complete. The conning tower and cannon will be glued a little bit later on, once the sub is mounted on the base and the weathering is complete on the hull, deck included.
Thanks for watching,
Laurence
Time for another update - conning tower about to be weathered, the hull sides are nearly done, but still more work to do, then onto the deck. The deck had received some treatment, but heaps more to do there.
The 88 deck cannon is almost complete. The conning tower and cannon will be glued a little bit later on, once the sub is mounted on the base and the weathering is complete on the hull, deck included.
Thanks for watching,
Laurence
Looks like it's over due for a paint job.
Rhino
Super Moderator
The Sea does beat the dog-snot out of every vessel that traverses Her. She's beautiful, harsh and an unforgiving Mistress. Your Untersee Boot portrays the Dog-snot-beating-out-of quite well! I like it immensely!!!! :salute ldguy 
:dude 
You don't see the crud along the waterline everyday. These ol' German boats led a rough & tumble life.
ldguy :dude You don't see the crud along the waterline everyday. These ol' German boats led a rough & tumble life.
