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Topic review - Airfix 1/72 German E-Boat S-10
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  Post subject:  Re: Airfix 1/72 German E-Boat S-10  Reply with quote
Two more pictures that may help other during assembly,superstructure fitting was without any problems.I paint and detail the entire superstructure prior to fitting .Even at this stage I did no secure the superstructure,just tested the fitting and set it aside until other details were installed.

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Post Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 1:53 pm
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I found a few pictures of the S-Boat during the build,perhaps this might assist someone else building this kit. The main deck has many features that require effort to paint and detail in order to demonstrate the clean look of this type of craft. At least in my view the effort to highlight the details makes for a more interesting ship.

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File comment: Main deck painted detailing the many features.
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File comment: The extra plasticard sections I added to straighten the hull are visable in this view.As are the main deck wooden features.
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File comment: The arrows point to points that required shaping t fit properly.The very point of the main deck bow section required shaping as well to fit properly,not much but still test fitting the deck is advisable from my experience building thi kit.
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File comment: Shaping was require here on the stern post as well for proper deck fitting.The plasticard sheet is viable in this photo.
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File comment: Minor shaping to allow the tubes to set straight.
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File comment: Viewing the progress while relaxing.to this point I am well pleased with the results of my labors.Most of the superstructure and dck armaments were built as seperatly and then installed as complete sections.This allowed me to spend time detailing.
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Post Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 1:33 pm
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Thanks Dan, I would like to build the Larger and later version as well. Possibly after the other projects I am involved in.

Blake
Post Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:46 am
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S dog, your E boat looks good...... I like this class better than the S-100.
Post Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 10:42 pm
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Not really,thier is a helm,and wheel but little else.Still their is some nice detailing to this kit.But the lower hull is terrible. I was able using plasticard sheet to strengthen the hull and straighten it's rather twisted appearence.

I used mostly aresol paints on the hull nd hand painted the rest.I have a fine airbrush set but did not use it on this kit.Some regretes on that discission,but the ship looks basic,as delivered for service.

A paint scheme i CONSIDERED was just beyond my skill level.Here is a picture.

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Post Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 10:01 pm
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Looks very nice! I was wondering if the kit provided any interior parts for the pilothouse?

Timothy
Post Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 5:22 pm
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This was a nice build,although the hull had some very bad joints,and internal bulkheads were needed to correct and straighten the hull,making it rigid and helping to ensure the decks fitted properly.

I still have some minor issue,decals,flags,numbering. But this was my first of this type of warship and I certainly want the larger S-100 to RC.

Although my skills are average,after returning to the Hobby,this kit was a fun build,and a learning build as well.

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