Revell new U Boat type XXI

[BattleshipBob]

It's about time I dragged myself back to a debris and dust covered desk!

Need to get the old mojo sorted, so hopefully a quick straight forward build.

So a new release by Revell of the famous late WW11 U Boat type XXI. A very advanced submarine, which had it been used in 1943 could have done some very serious damage to the Atlantic convoys.


Only 2 sprues but typical Revell both packed together.

The detail looks very good and for the sake of my sanity I am not opening the many vents! Instructions are poor, no colour and cheap looking


Will use Mr color lacquer paints, I have spare tins to use up so no totally accurate!

Bob

 

[Mickc1440]

Nice looking kit Bob, submersible Stug

 

[boatman]

HI BOYO its great to see you back at the bench building something an hopefully over this such a horrible year now go on an enjoy your self on this sub or as Mck said a , submersible Stug LOL ENJOY BOYO
chrisb

 

[Jim R]

Great to see that you're feeling up to some modelling after the year you've had.
Looks a nicely detailed kit and I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

 

[BattleshipBob]

Nice looking kit Bob, submersible Stug

Cracking description lol

HI BOYO its great to see you back at the bench building something an hopefully over this such a horrible year now go on an enjoy your self on this sub or as Mck said a , submersible Stug LOL ENJOY BOYO
chrisb

Thanks Chris, 2023 cannot come quickly enough!

 

[BattleshipBob]

Great to see that you're feeling up to some modelling after the year you've had.
Looks a nicely detailed kit and I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

Thanks Jim, appreciated

 

[Tim Marlow]

Should be good…a sinky thing. Have fun Bob, you deserve some.

 

[BattleshipBob]

Shock, horror, i found the bench!!!!! It was under, dust, dirt and had to get archaeologist to carry out a dig!

Not many bits so using this as I back to action build! Thought this was a new kit but, on the inside of the hull is 1992, plus under the deck are pipes etc so its the see through kit altered me thinks??

Bit of flash and fit issues in places, but nice and quick



So front dive planes and rudder added, leaving the glue to set before removing the tape and finishing the glueing.

Will do the conning tower or sail on its own, the hole underneath will be ideal as a place to put a rod of sorts so i can spray it

And the answer to many a question, what's the first thing to be ruined in the modelling room???

Yes you guessed it a sinking boat thing

 

[Jim R]

Good to see this started. Bigger than I thought.

 

[boatman]

Shock, horror, i found the bench!!!!! It was under, dust, dirt and had to get archaeologist to carry out a dig!

Not many bits so using this as I back to action build! Thought this was a new kit but, on the inside of the hull is 1992, plus under the deck are pipes etc so its the see through kit altered me thinks??

Bit of flash and fit issues in places, but nice and quick

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So front dive planes and rudder added, leaving the glue to set before removing the tape and finishing the glueing.

Will do the conning tower or sail on its own, the hole underneath will be ideal as a place to put a rod of sorts so i can spray it

And the answer to many a question, what's the first thing to be ruined in the modelling room???

Yes you guessed it a sinking boat thing

HI BOYO great to see you back in action an did the archaeologist to carry out a dig! find many stug skeltons or KGV bones UNDER all that muck lol an how did u manage to ruin that sinkin thing ?
CRISB

 

[BattleshipBob]

Good to see this started. Bigger than I thought.

Thanks Jim, it's about 54cm and I agree it's a bit bigger than I thought it would be!

HI BOYO great to see you back in action an did the archaeologist to carry out a dig! find many stug skeltons or KGV bones UNDER all that muck lol an how did u manage to ruin that sinkin thing ?
CRISB

Yes, under all the cr*p found 2 14inch guns, barrel of rum and a picture of Nelson??

 

[boatman]

Thanks Jim, it's about 54cm and I agree it's a bit bigger than I thought it would be!

Yes, under all the cr*p found 2 14inch guns, barrel of rum and a picture of Nelson??

WELL HOW DID YOU MANAGE TO RUIN A SUB ? BOYO

 

[BattleshipBob]

WELL HOW DID YOU MANAGE TO RUIN A SUB ? BOYO

That's to come lol, going to use some Mr color I have, so not strictly following the plans, big risk taker me lol

 

[boatman]

That's to come lol, going to use some Mr color I have, so not strictly following the plans, big risk taker me lol

SO U are puposely gonna ruin a sub then are you ?

 

[BattleshipBob]

SO U are puposely gonna ruin a sub then are you ?

No, but I do need to practice, practice and yes practice lol

 

[Tim Marlow]

Thanks Jim, it's about 54cm and I agree it's a bit bigger than I thought it would be!

Yes, under all the cr*p found 2 14inch guns, barrel of rum and a picture of Nelson??

Bet the barrel was empty Bob…….

 

[Ian M]

SO U are puposely gonna ruin a sub then are you ?

I don't think he means it literally, more like when I say throw or splash some paint at it instead of I painted it, just like I threw the kit together...

 

[BattleshipBob]

Bet the barrel was empty Bob…….

A lucky guess Tim??

I don't think he means it literally, more like when I say throw or splash some paint at it instead of I painted it, just like I threw the kit together...

Bugger, found out!!

 

[Allen Dewire]

And the answer to many a question, what's the first thing to be ruined in the modelling room???

Oh 'Admiral' Bob.............You have definitely gone over to the Floaty side...I had hoped you would have seen my post in the Latest Acquisitions (halfway down page 89) and had different thoughts on a build. I realize you started this before the new workplace was done and were working in your old habitat. With that wonderful new shop, I had hoped to see at least one StuG on the new bench Buddy!!!..

Prost
Allen

 

[BattleshipBob]

Oh 'Admiral' Bob.............You have definitely gone over to the Floaty side...I had hoped you would have seen my post in the Latest Acquisitions (halfway down page 89) and had different thoughts on a build. I realize you started this before the new workplace was done and were working in your old habitat. With that wonderful new shop, I had hoped to see at least one StuG on the new bench Buddy!!!..

Prost
Allen

Just seen your post well done sir. Never fear starting to get the AFV modeller accessories for my 1/16 StuG. Santa is also getting me AFV StuG stuff!
That's after I have finished the sub and KGV