Industria Mechanika 1/35 Fantastical Fish-Shaped Submersible

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I have have just finished this outstanding model from Industria Mechanika, the 1/35 Fantastical Fish-Shaped Submersible.

Painted using AK Xtreme Metal and Mr. Metal Color in Copper, Brass, Bronze, Steel and Dark Iron paints.

I replaced the kits standard clear resin portholes with 17mm Domed Watch Crystals to provide a clear view of the detailed interior (See pictures of the interior taken during the build), and the mount was made from brass painted with Mr. Metal Color Dark Iron

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A very lovely thing Norman - beautifully done. Reminds me a bit of the Aquaphibian sub that used to chase Stingray.

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That is really good. Great detail and the metal effects brilliant. Is the kit still available?
 
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This is incredible work Norman, I love steampunk art, It's rare to see a model in 2018 that is so original and unique and beautifully done. I think it will inspire many to think outside the box.
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Oh my God!!
I lose that one!! (So many new posts...) lol

Brilliant work Norman. I like the colour and how you work the interiors.
Lovely build :upside:
 

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The interior is very Time Machine like - nice
The watch faces is a great idea
It would lend itself to a dark wash around the panel lines and rivets to really make the detail stand out

Some weird and wonderful creations on that website
 
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It would lend itself to a dark wash around the panel lines and rivets to really make the detail stand out
I experimented doing that and decided against it.
What the pictures don’t show well (very difficult to capture in a photograph) is how the real metal paints create their own natural shadows, and I felt forcing shadows with a wash was unnecessary (and the wash dulled the real metal finish which I didn’t like).
You’ll have to take my word for it that in natural lighting, those details pop out beautifully :smiling4:
 
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A great bulld, really enjoyed the photos - excellent details

It would look stunning in an aquarium, but would outshine the fish!
 

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grand build,Norman ,love the colors,and real lie ,how your pickup the detail as well,great work,:smiling::thumb2:
 

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Fair enough

For future use you could consider ground black artist pastel chalks - applied with a small paint brush it can be very good for shading and doesn't involve any thinners to mess with the general surface finish
 
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