Type XXI with interior and lights

The tower was modified by removing the fake line around the tower and using thin wire instead. I used the real Wilhelm Bauer as a reference here. From wartime photos it does not look like it have so could have been omitted. The steps were also changed to wire. 

All sub assemblies sorted after color. 

Sub assemblies painted 

The decals are made to cover a very large area but this caused misalignment so in the end I cut out smaller pieces  

Sections done 

The interior. A lot of super glue was used in hidden places to keep it straight and not breaking when handled 

Taped up test fit 

All glued up and ready for oils and washes 

The deck is in two parts, but it won't fit, so a piece was cut off and a small shim added to the bottom for stability 

Reinforcing the deck 

Tiny LEDs are giving the light effect. It was a hassle with the thin wires. The LEDs were super glued in place 

Light test 

Working on the lights. luckily there's a lot of room behind the walls to hide cables 

One of many light tests 

Taped up for priming 

To create the panel shading I drew lines of slightly thinned oil (payne's grey) on the panel lines and the gently brushed it with a dry flat brush 

To create the panel shading I drew lines of slightly thinned oil (payne's grey) on the panel lines and the gently brushed it with a dry flat brush 

To fill in the holes I used Micron black pens. It gave me more control and less hassle with paint coming on the outside 

Some streaking rust and white added 

Railings added. I 3D printed a small 7mm cylinder with a hole so I could easily cut everything off at the right height. Rigging was done with elastic thread which was then painted grey 

Rigging added 

Back side with battery or mains connector. It uses a 9V battery but can be run with a transformer as well. The base is 3D printed to house the wires and hide the wires coming out from the bottom 

The front or display side. The base is 3D printed to make room for the wires and hide the wires coming out from the bottom