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1/48 TRUMPETER GERMAN U-BOAT U-552 + EDUARD PE
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Author:  Voyteque [ Fri Aug 25, 2017 2:53 pm ]
Post subject:  1/48 TRUMPETER GERMAN U-BOAT U-552 + EDUARD PE
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...

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File comment: Just look at the size of the box!
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File comment: Nearly 1,5m long!
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File comment: Inside of the box
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File comment: The hull with transparent, removable front. Package from Trumpeter - superb!
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File comment: The hull 1,4m long!
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File comment: Crew members' figures - nicely done!
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File comment: Crew members' figures - nicely done!
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File comment: I have also ordered two sets of additional PE parts from Eduard
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File comment: PE Eduard set No.1
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File comment: PE Eduard set No.2
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Author:  Brett M [ Fri Aug 25, 2017 4:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/48 TRUMPETER GERMAN U-BOAT U-552 + EDUARD PE
Ah, she's big too.....looking forward to seeing your build progress. :thumbs_up_1:
Author:  Chelonian [ Fri Aug 25, 2017 5:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/48 TRUMPETER GERMAN U-BOAT U-552 + EDUARD PE
That thing is BIG. I can't wait to see progress.
Author:  Goodwood [ Fri Aug 25, 2017 6:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/48 TRUMPETER GERMAN U-BOAT U-552 + EDUARD PE
This is gonna be good...you doing the interior as well, with the clear side?
Author:  Voyteque [ Sat Aug 26, 2017 3:27 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/48 TRUMPETER GERMAN U-BOAT U-552 + EDUARD PE
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...
Author:  Goodwood [ Sat Aug 26, 2017 2:31 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/48 TRUMPETER GERMAN U-BOAT U-552 + EDUARD PE
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:
Author:  Voyteque [ Fri Aug 17, 2018 7:59 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/48 TRUMPETER GERMAN U-BOAT U-552 + EDUARD PE
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...
Author:  Voyteque [ Sat Aug 18, 2018 3:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/48 TRUMPETER GERMAN U-BOAT U-552 + EDUARD PE
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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Author:  Voyteque [ Thu Aug 23, 2018 12:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/48 TRUMPETER GERMAN U-BOAT U-552 + EDUARD PE
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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Author:  Voyteque [ Thu Aug 23, 2018 3:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/48 TRUMPETER GERMAN U-BOAT U-552 + EDUARD PE
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.
Author:  Voyteque [ Sat Aug 25, 2018 4:37 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/48 TRUMPETER GERMAN U-BOAT U-552 + EDUARD PE
Working on officer (sonar + radio) section:

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Author:  Goodwood [ Sat Aug 25, 2018 9:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/48 TRUMPETER GERMAN U-BOAT U-552 + EDUARD PE
I'm loving the progress you're making on this Kraut pigboat, m8... :wave_1:

She looks a treat!
Author:  steinerman [ Sat Aug 25, 2018 11:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/48 TRUMPETER GERMAN U-BOAT U-552 + EDUARD PE
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!
Author:  Brett M [ Fri Aug 31, 2018 10:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/48 TRUMPETER GERMAN U-BOAT U-552 + EDUARD PE
Yowsa! That's some great detail. The battle mode lighting, love it!
Author:  Voyteque [ Sun Sep 02, 2018 9:32 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/48 TRUMPETER GERMAN U-BOAT U-552 + EDUARD PE
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...
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