Mystery build - aka SM U9
Colors applied. Just dryfitted
First attempt to work with the salt technique. I was quite satisfied with the result
Another shot of the bow with the salt technique effect
And sanding before applying the obvious PE
First part of the hull with the full effects. Yet a way to go
Started the conning tower. Next will be the add of all the details on the deck
Almost final with the rigging. When the flag arrives, it can be completed
Comments
40 29 March 2021, 11:12
TreehuggerIf I put a 3D model of your mystery model subject, in a computer game, will the manufacturer sue me for copyright?
29 March 2021, 14:14
Slavo HazuchaI´m in - in my world, what´s being built is usually more or less clear, but the duration of the project is a true mystery 😄
29 March 2021, 16:02
Martin OostromLode doesn't show his stash, so each of his builds starts as a mystery
29 March 2021, 16:59
Steven Van DyckA diorama of the Suez Canal with that 400m ship in 1/200, that should take Lode only three months...
29 March 2021, 17:04
Martin OostromNow we're guessing, the Flower class corvette with the Belgian crew?
29 March 2021, 17:42
Lode SchildermansUnbelieve the expected and believe the unexpected. It will reveal by time. Waiting for the last shipment with details to start
29 March 2021, 19:53
Lode SchildermansThat is in my stash, one in 1/144 and one in 1/72. One Canadian and one Belgian Flower Class, but that is another project, Greg (and Martin)
29 March 2021, 20:52
Lode SchildermansDavid, who knows. Sometimes, there is a ship in a shipment. Sometimes not
30 March 2021, 22:03
TreehuggerIf you turned a B-29 into a raft, like in the movie "Last Flight of Noah's Ark", that would be something. 🙂
31 March 2021, 05:54
Lode SchildermansDavid, I confirm it wasn't on that one, neither the following ones
31 March 2021, 19:49
Martin OostromPainting the white figure must have been easy, but how did you levitate the red question mark?
13 April 2021, 06:00
TreehuggerThis guy is slower than I am, what a relief. 😄
Or, maybe he has started already.
13 April 2021, 06:16
Martin OostromI'm confused! Mr Royal Navy, aka Lode, is building 2 German warships at the same time?
Paint work is splendid as usual mate 👍
13 April 2021, 12:44
Lode SchildermansMartin, it is shipbuilding. I build what I like. I've the big Mo in my stash too. But this was such a particular kit, I couldn't resist to buy it. And a pleasure to make it come to alive
13 April 2021, 21:41
Lode SchildermansThank you James. One side completely done now (you only saw the beginning) Intensive work 😉
14 April 2021, 19:50
Slavo HazuchaWow, been "under the radar" for a while - what an unveil! 👍
+ Lode, You´ll be surprised what was going on at my end during the past weeks 😉
20 April 2021, 08:40
Lode SchildermansThank you Slavo. So, surprise me. I haven't the faintest idea, but is has to something with water / sea
20 April 2021, 10:46
bughunterWow, very nice piant/weathering job 👍
But this is not scratchbuild, you should link your album/project, so it could be found via the kit!
20 April 2021, 11:12
Slavo HazuchaLode you can already check, it´s up in my Albums 😄
Love the paint-job you did on the bow and the hull, the atmosphere of a Great War german sub captured in pro-style as always 👍
20 April 2021, 17:52
Lode SchildermansBughunter, David, thanks for the encouraging words, my friends. @unter, it is the Das Werk kit. I'll update later on the project / album
20 April 2021, 19:30
Lode SchildermansSlavo, I did look at your album (and left a nice comment to your son and you) Just a coinwe worked on a similar project @ the same time
20 April 2021, 19:31
James CThe weathering that your are applying gives it an authentic "used and abused" and punished by the sea look and feel to it. I love it! 👍
28 April 2021, 19:03
Lode SchildermansThank you James, You described perfectly what I had intended in my mind. Mission accomplished. You couldn't have given a greater compliment.
29 April 2021, 19:26
Slavo HazuchaExquisite looking stern - the rigging, weathering & all - great detail with the machine guns too - 👍 I guess these were mounted only when surfaced, not like the "wet" 20´mils on WW2 u-boats?
Great project, I guess it´s quite different from the micro-management on the 1:200´s 🙂
29 April 2021, 21:54
Roland SachsenhoferYou didi it again- on an most interesting subject. A wonderful model in every respect! A real feast for the eyes, congratulations!
30 April 2021, 17:26
Lode SchildermansThank you Alex, that is a most kind comment
Slavo, it is quite different and a good exercise. I loved it so much, that I've a type IX in my stash now too
Rui, the pleasure is all mine and I'm glad I could fulfill the expectations
Roland, thanks a lot for you comment. I'm glad you enjoyed it. And it is quite a interesting subject. I learned a lot
Treehugger, the rigging was nice to do. pinching a 0,2 mm wire through the ey of a needle...36 times
2 May 2021, 20:17
Lode Schildermans@David, it does. I always try to put in some crew to create that effect, yet, it was my first attempt to do figures in 1/72. I'm used to another scale
@James, Neuling, Mike, Guillaume, Alec, thank you for your kind comments. Nice to hear you get inspired by my builds, as I am by yours
29 June 2021, 04:55
Kerry COXLode. I do see a very subtle rust streaks you have created that will help me work out where the start of rust happens, especially where the drainage scuttles are and water may pool or fail to drain and the streaks of rust laden water leaves it's mark. 👍
Thanks for your suggestion and help. 😉
27 July 2021, 23:49
Peter HardyLode, between you and Kezza doing subs I may just restart my Atlantic U Boot!
28 July 2021, 07:14
Lode SchildermansThat woud be nice. I must have somewhere around a type IX in my stash. Building a sub was a real pleasure for me between the more complex builds battleships are. Ans still a Ferrari to do. I'll come for tips and tricks when I start that one
28 July 2021, 07:19
