1/48 TRUMPETER GERMAN U-BOAT U-552 + EDUARD PE

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Re: 1/48 TRUMPETER GERMAN U-BOAT U-552 + EDUARD PE

by Voyteque » Sun Sep 02, 2018 9:32 am

Thank You very much for opinions. Unfortunately, I am not so happy with these effects... Weathering is far from being pefect and I am not too optimistic about final result...

Re: 1/48 TRUMPETER GERMAN U-BOAT U-552 + EDUARD PE

by Brett M » Fri Aug 31, 2018 10:30 pm

Yowsa! That's some great detail. The battle mode lighting, love it!

Re: 1/48 TRUMPETER GERMAN U-BOAT U-552 + EDUARD PE

by steinerman » Sat Aug 25, 2018 11:14 pm

Good grief!! If I didn't know better I's swear this was a real boat! You give a whole new meaning to the term "Master Modeller". This is fantastic!

Re: 1/48 TRUMPETER GERMAN U-BOAT U-552 + EDUARD PE

by Goodwood » Sat Aug 25, 2018 9:33 pm

I'm loving the progress you're making on this Kraut pigboat, m8... :wave_1:

She looks a treat!

Re: 1/48 TRUMPETER GERMAN U-BOAT U-552 + EDUARD PE

by Voyteque » Sat Aug 25, 2018 4:37 am

Working on officer (sonar + radio) section:

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Re: 1/48 TRUMPETER GERMAN U-BOAT U-552 + EDUARD PE

by Voyteque » Thu Aug 23, 2018 3:21 pm

Fellow Modellers, I need some help here. I can't find anywere the answer to my question which is:

During the alarm, in which sections the regular lights are being replaced with red light?

Thanks in advance for help.

Re: 1/48 TRUMPETER GERMAN U-BOAT U-552 + EDUARD PE

by Voyteque » Thu Aug 23, 2018 12:52 pm

Front torpedo section is practically finished:

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I have also added electrical lights:

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And the battle/alarm mode:

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Re: 1/48 TRUMPETER GERMAN U-BOAT U-552 + EDUARD PE

by Voyteque » Sat Aug 18, 2018 3:04 pm

I am one step from closing the torpedo section so here are some photos. After closing the roof of the section the access will be quite limited. That's unfortunate because a lot of beatiful details will disappear...


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Re: 1/48 TRUMPETER GERMAN U-BOAT U-552 + EDUARD PE

by Voyteque » Fri Aug 17, 2018 7:59 am

Ok,

I know some time has passed since I have started this thread but it is better late than never! :submarine:

I am now back at my workstation with this huge model.

I have started with torpedo section and here are some photos.

Torpedo (I have used different colors than Trumpy has suggested):

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Ceiling part of torpedo section:

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Wall and passage to soldier rest and radio section:

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Lower part of torpedo section - torpedo storage (4 items):

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Upper part of torpedo section:

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So, how do You think?
I am mostly interested in opinions from fellow modellers concernig the weathering...

Re: 1/48 TRUMPETER GERMAN U-BOAT U-552 + EDUARD PE

by Goodwood » Sat Aug 26, 2017 2:31 pm

Voyteque wrote:Of course Sean, the other options of build would be a total waist of this model possibilities! :thumbs_up_1:

For progress we need to wait a bit. This model requires a lot of planning...
It would be a waste indeed, especially the aftermarket you've got. And yes, you definitely need a (five year?) plan to do the whole darn thing justice... :wave_1: :big_grin:

Re: 1/48 TRUMPETER GERMAN U-BOAT U-552 + EDUARD PE

by Voyteque » Sat Aug 26, 2017 3:27 am

Goodwood wrote:This is gonna be good...you doing the interior as well, with the clear side?
Of course Sean, the other options of build would be a total waist of this model possibilities! :thumbs_up_1:

For progress we need to wait a bit. This model requires a lot of planning...

Re: 1/48 TRUMPETER GERMAN U-BOAT U-552 + EDUARD PE

by Goodwood » Fri Aug 25, 2017 6:09 pm

This is gonna be good...you doing the interior as well, with the clear side?

Re: 1/48 TRUMPETER GERMAN U-BOAT U-552 + EDUARD PE

by Chelonian » Fri Aug 25, 2017 5:39 pm

That thing is BIG. I can't wait to see progress.

Re: 1/48 TRUMPETER GERMAN U-BOAT U-552 + EDUARD PE

by Brett M » Fri Aug 25, 2017 4:23 pm

Ah, she's big too.....looking forward to seeing your build progress. :thumbs_up_1:

1/48 TRUMPETER GERMAN U-BOAT U-552 + EDUARD PE

by Voyteque » Fri Aug 25, 2017 2:53 pm

Hello again,

as I've suggested in my 'Mo' build thread I am docking U-Boat from Trumpeter in my workshop.

There is not much to show yet but I want to share with You some of the details of the set.

Now is the time to collect photos and check the literature background...
Attachments
Just look at the size of the box!
Just look at the size of the box!
Nearly 1,5m long!
Nearly 1,5m long!
Inside of the box
Inside of the box
The hull with transparent, removable front. Package from Trumpeter - superb!
The hull with transparent, removable front. Package from Trumpeter - superb!
The hull 1,4m long!
The hull 1,4m long!
Crew members' figures - nicely done!
Crew members' figures - nicely done!
Crew members' figures - nicely done!
Crew members' figures - nicely done!
I have also ordered two sets of additional PE parts from Eduard
I have also ordered two sets of additional PE parts from Eduard
PE Eduard set No.1
PE Eduard set No.1
PE Eduard set No.2
PE Eduard set No.2

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