Brian's 1/48 Dkm u-Boat Type Viic U-552

[Miko]

A labour of love and dedication. It will be worth it.

As it should be, a modeling mantra for us all

Miko (philosophical these says)

 

[scottie3158]

Brian,
Superb work mate your patience and keen eye are turning this into a master piece.

 

[simontie]

Agree fully with all the praise sorry i missed this it looks fantastic I have a Revell one if your not to busy
great work
simon

 

[Bri62]

Front port side done and the aft clear section drills fine, no cracks

 

[Bri62]

 

[Flip]

Those milling bits seemed absolutely invaluable for that task!
Do you mind me asking where you got them from?

 

[Bri62]

Do you mind me asking where you got them from?

 

[Bri62]

Did a bit this afternoon.

 

[Flip]

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Much appreciated Brian. Thanks

 

[Bri62]

I think I need a break from this so going to take a couple of days



there is 3 stages, small corner holes, open with 1.7mm drill, file to whatever shape. So as you can imagine going to take a while and the clear is a lot more difficult.

 

[Bri62]

A few little jobs before a couple of days off.

 

[minitnkr]

Your bench & work product are sinfully clean & organized. You must be a charter member of the Tidy Bench Club.

 

[scottie3158]

I was thinking the same. I don't think he is actually modelling at all I thing the sprue elves do a bit then tidy up.

 

[Bri62]

Ron kindly pointed out my flag is upside down will fix it later

 

[spanner570]

Brian, some folks might call it nit picking. (hence my P.M. to you) I prefer the word 'help'. We are all here to help each other where we can.

Usually, the swasti ticka arms point clockwise.

All looking great!

Ron

 

[Bri62]

Not a whole lot to see but its very time consuming and I have to make sure I stay interested

 

[Scratchbuilder]

When you have finished this great model you will have to take the tv off the wall and hang this model there instead, tv is now boring and your workmanship would make a great conversation piece.

 

[Neil Merryweather]

Rather you than me, Bri.
but good on you!

 

[Bri62]

Getting there 1 day more filing for the vents I reckon.

 

[spanner570]

Well done Brian.
Your perseverance will be well rewarded with the final finish on the boat!