WW2 German Fast Attack Craft, S-100 Class (Revell 1:72)

[Snowman]

Ahoy there nautical buffs, this is my first nautical venture since my mid-teens.

All that time ago, I built the Bismarck and Graff Spee, so this will be new and fun.

I intend to do this as an out of the box build (famous last words) as I have a terrible tendency to get too excited and purchase loads of extras.

Remain calm, and commence.........

Till next time.

 

[AlanG]

I'll follow this one. I've actually just sold the Flak 38 version of this as it was so far down my list of builds. Will get another at some point.

 

[boatman]

Ahoy there nautical buffs, this is my first nautical venture since my mid-teens.

All that time ago, I built the Bismarck and Graff Spee, so this will be new and fun.

I intend to do this as an out of the box build (famous last words) as I have a terrible tendency to get too excited and purchase loads of extras.

Remain calm, and commence.........

Till next time.

HI Gavin please fit on full size pics so i can see them cheers
chrisbmtb

 

[scottie3158]

I will follow along.

 

[Snowman]

Well, I have been tinkering some, yes there is flash, but hey, this is probably quite an old kit anyhow, so why complain.



Initially, I started small with the stand and some bits, then I had a swing at the hull. Boy, even though this is braille scale, this pretty big for a darn torpedo boat!! Needed some clamping, though..




Colour me impressed, the detail of the moulded parts and sub assemblies is pretty impressive, considering this is 1/72 (Braille) scale.






I have been scratching my head somewhat working out a process to paint and assemble this beauty, but I am getting there.

This is turning out to be quite a fun build thus far.

Thanks for watching!

 

[Niho]

Snowman
An excellent kit, I've had 2, but sold them on, ..... and i still want one lol.
Plenty of aftermarket bits available...ie https://www.scalemates.com/kits/rev...utsches-schnellboot-s-100-and-flak-38--104680
And use Scalemates to access Revelks 35th version, and screenshot 35th instructions. Help for any detailing up. Revell do a set of polythene Kriegsmarine figures for Uboats & Sboots, mix n match heer figures as gun crews...
Have fun with her
Nick

 

[Jim R]

These attack craft do make impressive models. It will be interesting to see how you get on

 

[Snowman]

Its been a while and I have been diligently tinkering away in the back ground.

Laid down some colour and started the bridge.


I did notice an oddity with a large cut out in the upper deck but only a recess in the rear bulkhead. Is there a door of sorts here or can I cut it out? Some research is required. Though looking online at what is available it looks like this area should be closed. So I'm a bit lost, here.



See what I mean?

Anyway, till next time.

 

[Snowman]

Well, it turns out there is a sliding hatch for the opening…oops.



Managed to put down some more paint today.



Next I need to paint the props, then mount them and the main rudder. Afterwhich I will seal with a gloss coat. Just need to decide if I’m going to use MrMetal brass or Vallejo’s brass.

Thats all for now, thanks for watching.

 

[adt70hk]

That's brilliant. Coming on very nicely indeed.

Thanks for sharing the build.

ATB.

Andrew

 

[Mickc1440]

That's looking very nice indeed. Lovely paint job so far

 

[Tim Marlow]

Echo Mick here, paint job is looking splendid!

 

[boatman]

YES this looks a good build Rick an the model looks quite detailed nice work keep it commin
chrisb

 

[Snowman]

Hi ya all!

I have mated the the decks with the hull and she is now starting to look good.



Fitted the props and torpedo launchers and some other bits.




As per usual little bits snap off and some running repairs will be required, but its not the end of the world.

Thanks for watching, till next time.

 

[Jim R]

Really coming together now Gavin. Looks a very neat, smooth paint job.

 

[scottie3158]

Looking good.

 

[Snowman]

Hi ya all!

Just a small update, its a mission to paint all these bits and pieces. Anyway, the deck is getting busy as I populate it with funnels, lockers, cleats and the like.


Once everything is mounted except for the guns, and bridge, I'll start weathering lightly.

Thanks for looking, till next time

 

[minitnkr]

Just beautiful. A serious war craft.

 

[Allen Dewire]

Sorry I'm late in on this Gavin. It looks like all that tinkering is really paying you dividends Sir!!! Don't know a lot about these puppies, other that were big and pretty fast on the water. Really nice and tidy work and the color looks great too!!!...

Prost
Allen

 

[Mark1]

Looking good.