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Offline VonStigler

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Type IIA 1/72 Scale
« on: 09 Dec , 2011, 10:46 »
Hi Guys,
I am finally finished with my Type IIA!  This is the the Special Navy kit, using the AMP detail set and loosely modelled after U-3.  I used a little artistic license to suit my taste as far as the painting and details, so it is not 100% historically correct.  This is only the second model I have built in the last 25 years or so, the other being the Revell VIIC-41.  I am trying to hone my building and painting skills before I get into weathering, so the boat looks as it would look leaving the slipway.  Comments and criticism welcomed.
Regards,
Brian

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Re: Type IIA 1/72 Scale
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Re: Type IIA 1/72 Scale
« Reply #3 on: 09 Dec , 2011, 21:05 »
Brian, looks fantastic!!

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Re: Type IIA 1/72 Scale
« Reply #4 on: 10 Dec , 2011, 00:08 »
Well done! I also like the display base very much, she looks perfect on that!

Adding a touch (just a tad!) of weathering is all she needs. She's newish at this point, but even nw boats got pounded bad, so just a hibt.

Very well done, and very well presented. Congrats!
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Re: Type IIA 1/72 Scale
« Reply #5 on: 10 Dec , 2011, 02:39 »
Very well done build Brian.  The display is both unique and well executed.  I like the photos also!

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Re: Type IIA 1/72 Scale
« Reply #6 on: 10 Dec , 2011, 07:30 »
Thanks for your comments! 
Wink--I would like to add some weathering to the boat but I have no experience with weathering and I am a bit scared to try on this model.  I need something to practice on.
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Brian

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Re: Type IIA 1/72 Scale
« Reply #7 on: 10 Dec , 2011, 23:15 »
Yupl practice is the key! She's a real beaut.
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Re: Type IIA 1/72 Scale
« Reply #8 on: 16 Jan , 2012, 07:26 »
I have just gotten a chance to look at this IIa and I like her!  I think after I get done with my VIIC I want to do a cut-away Type II. Well done! I also agree that she looks great up on the timbers... :-)

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Re: Type IIA 1/72 Scale
« Reply #9 on: 21 Jan , 2012, 17:38 »
Thanks for the thumbs up!  I think a Type II would compliment your awesome VII cutaway very nicely.
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Brian

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Re: Type IIA 1/72 Scale
« Reply #10 on: 25 Jan , 2013, 18:01 »
Well done Mate! I like the stand as well! Great idea!
Regards,
Dan

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Re: Type IIA 1/72 Scale
« Reply #11 on: 27 Jan , 2013, 18:29 »
Thanks Dan. The type IIA really displays nicely along side the type VIIs I have built.  Assuming the scale is accurate, it's hard to believe how much smaller it is!  I am about to get started on a type XXIII which is even smaller.
Regards,
Brian