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SEA => SUBS: Uboats => TYPE VII => Topic started by: FoxbaT on 15 Sep , 2010, 11:43

Title: U-995 Mission accomplished
Post by: FoxbaT on 15 Sep , 2010, 11:43
Hi,

i am new on the forum, my name is Karel Ton, age 37, and i live in The Netherlands.

I am building the U-995, i visited this boat last year in Laboe and it was very impressive.
This visit inspired me to build the U-995.

I will post pics of the progress until the point where i am now, if there are any comments or tips please let me now.



Me in front of the U-995....
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I am going to build the boat with these accesoires:

-Eduard 53015 PE kit
-Nautilus wooden deck
-WEM Flood, Drain and Vent holes PE kit
-Griffon armament kit
-Modelbrass Type VII PE kit
-Archer transfers type VII kit


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Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 15 Sep , 2010, 11:43
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Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 15 Sep , 2010, 11:44
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Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 15 Sep , 2010, 11:45
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Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 15 Sep , 2010, 11:46
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Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 15 Sep , 2010, 11:47
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Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 15 Sep , 2010, 11:47
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Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 15 Sep , 2010, 11:48
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This is how far i am now, i will keep posting more pics during the build....


Karel





Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Jan on 15 Sep , 2010, 12:04
Hi Karel,

welcome! Wooow...looks really good already! I especially like the surface of your outside pressure hull! Really nice effect  :o

Cheers,
Jan
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: NZSnowman on 15 Sep , 2010, 14:22
Hi Karel

Welcome aboard! Your U-995 look wonderful some far.  Will you be building U-995 as now at Laboe or at the end of WW2?

Simon
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 15 Sep , 2010, 20:31
Thanks Jan and Simon  ;)
I will build the U-995 in war condition.
As can be seen on one of my latest builds (1/9 scale Harley davidson WLA, see pics), i really like rust...

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Therefore the U Boot will be weathered, i am really looking forward to that stage of the build.





Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: NZSnowman on 15 Sep , 2010, 20:46
The Harley Davidson looks fantastic!!

Not sure if you know, but there are major changes to the hull etc
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 16 Sep , 2010, 03:14
If its not too much trouble, i would be very happy with a list of changes  ;)




Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: UrpoK on 16 Sep , 2010, 04:00
Great job Karel! And very graphic images!
Timo
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Grimsby on 16 Sep , 2010, 06:37
Really an outstanding job and some great pictures.  Good job.

Fernando.
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: LE BOSCO on 16 Sep , 2010, 10:17
HI Karel

Magnificent job that you made!!My arms is fall on the ground :o :o
bravo !
Nicolas
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Bad Karma on 16 Sep , 2010, 12:49
hi Karel,

Welcome to AMP my friend,glad to have you here.

Like others says,good job,keep us updated.


my best regards,

Ron.
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Siara on 16 Sep , 2010, 16:41
Good job on the boat, but the bike is out of this planet!
I love it!
That reminds me i have BMW with the sidecar in the same scale waiting for its turn- i have one wheel completed with set of metal spokes so far. ;D
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 16 Sep , 2010, 21:20
Thanks everbody for the compliments, always a good motivation  ;)


Siara; good to hear that there are more motorcycle builders on the forum, i also know what a difficult job it is to spoke a wheel....

Karel

Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Pat on 16 Sep , 2010, 23:12
Beautiful work Karel.  And great photography too.  I wish I had the camera to be able to take such closeup pictures of my build.

Like the others, I especially like the way you did the pressure hull in your U-boat.  It looks very realistic as to the roughness expected of such thick underwater parts as compared to the oil-canning of the thinner casing built around it.

A couple of questions though.

I see that you split the deck right down the middle.  What was the reason for this? 

It doesn't apply to mine since I discarded almost the whole deck except for the bow and stern steel casing parts and replaced it with framing and wood planks, but I don't see how splitting it down the middle helps.

The other question is why did you cut away the casing above the saddle tanks?  You could have added the saddle tank surface inside the casing (nice job there too by the way) and the ribs without removing that casing part as far as I can see.  Not that it harms it, but I would have thought it would be easier to have kept it in place.
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 17 Sep , 2010, 03:28
Hi Pat,

I cut away the casing above the saddle tanks for a practical reason: it was much easyer to open up the long sleeve beneath the casing, and it was easyer to glue, fill and sand the saddletank extensions without the casing being in the way.
Another reason is that i was able to thin the casing itself to scale thickness with a dremel, if the casing would be in its place it would be more difficult to do that.

To maintain the proper shape/curve of the casing above the saddle tanks while adding the ribs i taped the plastic deck halfs to the casing as a help.
The only part of the deck i still need for the build is the section with the schnorkel, wich i must cut out and fit under the wooden deck.
The whole plastic deck will be replaced by the Nautilus deck.



Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: NZSnowman on 17 Sep , 2010, 20:53
Here are a few changes to the external parts of U-995

Whole new external bow from Frame +99.
Balcon Ger
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 18 Sep , 2010, 00:41
Simon, thank you very much!




Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 18 Sep , 2010, 16:39
I am busy fitting the plastic Revell schnorkel housing underneath the wooden deck, so i am trying to find pictures of the housing.
On a picture of the U-995 i saw that the housing is open on the hull side.(see pic)
Is this accurate?, i understand the  U-995 deck is new, so i am not sure if i can take this picture as a reference?

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Thanks,

Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Rokket on 18 Sep , 2010, 18:15
Beautiful detail work - and excellent PE installation. Love it! The oil caning and surfacing are very nice touches.
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: TRM on 18 Sep , 2010, 18:32
Karel,

First I would like to let you know you have an excellent build going on! ;D

My knowledge of the schnorkel is most limited at the moment.  However I have a couple of pictures that may or may not be of help.
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Not sure if these next two are the unit in question.  They are on the opposite side, unless they had mounted the schnorkel on either side, or I could be WAY OFF BASE... :P

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Enjoying the build, keep the pictures coming!

Cheers!
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: NZSnowman on 19 Sep , 2010, 01:00
If you see a U-boat with a schnorkel on the Starboard side, it is almost certain at Type IX. I believe all Type IX
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: LE BOSCO on 19 Sep , 2010, 03:43
Hello foxbat

To have "to study" the subject !does not exist much as views or we can be certain is 100 % of the layout of the schnorkel housing !You can only interpret small pieces of photos!
As for example,On this photo have " see good " that it is rather empty
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The photo comes from a site of report of air attacks,which is a good "source",As well as the sites of dive on the site of the op
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 19 Sep , 2010, 08:30
Many thanks Nicolas!




Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 19 Sep , 2010, 08:37
Allright, i`ve been busy today...

I cut out the plastic schnorkel `bay` from the original Revell deck, and fitted it underneath the wooden deck.
Of course nothing fits the first time, so i had to saw, sand, file and testfit a lot before it was ok.
First thing to do was resize the ribs, because they were to large on this area.

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Here`s a pic of the `bay` on its place underneath the deck
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And the result of an afternoon work...
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Next step is to make the support poles underneath the deck
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Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 19 Sep , 2010, 11:30
Deck supports are fixed

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Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: LE BOSCO on 19 Sep , 2010, 11:36


Beautiful job Karel
On the other hand, I does not understand, you kept the schnorkel `bay`of revell?
Nicolas
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 19 Sep , 2010, 11:42
With the bay i mean this whole plastic part, the space where the schnorkel is placed in  ;)

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Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 19 Sep , 2010, 16:02
From pieces of sprue (from the kit itself) i made an exhaust system.

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A dryfit
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Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Rokket on 20 Sep , 2010, 02:59
looks great, it works!
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Siara on 20 Sep , 2010, 12:08
Nice pipework!
How much of it will be visible when decked?
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 20 Sep , 2010, 12:21
Thanks  ;)

Not much will  be visible, only the area behind the floodholes, that is the reason why i don`t make an upper pressure hull because it can`t be seen.



Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Pat on 20 Sep , 2010, 16:36
Karel, what do you have as guidelines for how wide the ribs are under the casing?  I've seen some differences in some of the models here and since I'm hoping the interior between the pressure hull and the casing is going to be quite visible on mine (I'm making most of the hatches opening), then I'd like to get them right.
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: NZSnowman on 21 Sep , 2010, 00:47
Pat,

Rib -16 to -15 = 625mm
Rib -15 to -8 = 500mm
Rib -8 to -7 = 325mm
Rib -7 to +105 = 500mm
Rib +105 to +106 = 625mm
Rib +106 to +116 = 500mm

Simon
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Pat on 21 Sep , 2010, 06:49
Ah, thanks for that information on the rib sizes.  That will help a lot!  :-)
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 21 Sep , 2010, 11:13
Hi Pat,

i see your question is already answered  ;)



Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 21 Sep , 2010, 14:18
I painted and weathered the exhaust piping


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Karel

Title: Re: U-995
Post by: LE BOSCO on 21 Sep , 2010, 15:54
Very attractive work Karel!
regards
Nicolas
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Siara on 21 Sep , 2010, 16:44
Nice rusting effect- hairspray technique?
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 22 Sep , 2010, 12:19
Thanks, no its not the hairspray method, but a technique i discovered by coincidence.
First i cover the entirely exhaust in a thick layer of water thinned rust colored pigment and let it dry.
Then i make a mixture of burnt umber oil paint with white spirit (about 20% oil paint and 80% white spirit), and carefully apply it with a small pointed brush.
The pigment will absorb the mixture and the result is an uneven `rust` surface.
Because this mixture is very easy damaged just by touching it, i let it dry for a night and cover everything with a thin layer of Matt clear enamel.


Its a very simple but effective way too simulate rust.


Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 22 Sep , 2010, 14:52
I made the conningtower section that will be seen through the floodholes, maybe the shape is not 100% correct, but that is impossible too see through the floodholes.

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Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Seewolf on 22 Sep , 2010, 18:14
Hello Karel,
very good work, watching your boat allready since a time at the dutch modeler site.
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Rokket on 25 Sep , 2010, 01:30
looking excellent, and yes, you just need a general shape to see through the holes - it's quite dark in there!
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Pepper-mint on 25 Sep , 2010, 03:44
Hello FoxbaT

Very clean build and big dexterity ! Keep on the great work ! =)

Cheers,
L.
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 26 Sep , 2010, 20:52
Thanks guys  ;)



I finished the air bottles that will be mounted underneath the deck.
I took 8mm aluminium tube and to get the round ends of an air bottle i glued 4mm thick pieces of plastic on the tube ends.
I gave them the right radius by sanding them with the help of a drilling machine.
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I made straps from thin plastic and painted and weathered the bottles.
The salt seawater has left a couple of traces on the bottles.... :D
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Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Pat on 26 Sep , 2010, 21:06
Beautiful weathering on the airbottles FoxbaT.  That rust looks real.  Not too much, not too little.
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Jan on 27 Sep , 2010, 11:01
Wow...really impressive!
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: LE BOSCO on 27 Sep , 2010, 11:53
Impressive of realism! karel  :o whaouu!
"bravo l'artiste"
cheers
Nicolas !
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: NZSnowman on 27 Sep , 2010, 22:02
Karel, what do you have as guidelines for how wide the ribs are under the casing?  I've seen some differences in some of the models here and since I'm hoping the interior between the pressure hull and the casing is going to be quite visible on mine (I'm making most of the hatches opening), then I'd like to get them right.

Hi Pat

Here a link to my new 'Working drawing' with the ribbing and framing layout.

http://models.rokket.biz/index.php?topic=124.msg6518#new (http://models.rokket.biz/index.php?topic=124.msg6518#new)
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 29 Sep , 2010, 04:47
Many thanks everybody  :)


The lifeboat canisters are finished

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I`ve made the canisters from plastic rod (10mm diameter)





Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Seewolf on 29 Sep , 2010, 12:19
The rust effect looks very nice, have to try your technic  ;D
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Johann Vilthomsen on 30 Sep , 2010, 13:18
FoxbaT.... really impressive!  :o

Nice and perfectionist work, congratulations!!!!!!
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Siara on 01 Oct , 2010, 02:41
Excellent painting skills.
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Rokket on 02 Oct , 2010, 17:50
reeeally nice canisters
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 03 Oct , 2010, 06:05
I have a small question, on the PE diesel exhausts are a couple of louvres/slots.

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The PE instruction sheet tells me to bent the louvres, but there is no picture.
I don`t know if i should bent the louvres inside or outside.
Does someone has a picture of this type exhaust?



Thanks...


Karel

Title: Re: U-995
Post by: NZSnowman on 03 Oct , 2010, 12:56
From Dougie & Wink The Wolf Pack: A Collection Of U-Boat Modelling Articles

Free-Flooding Vent Patterns Page 56

In 1942 another exhaust outlet (style 5) was introduced. This style had two horizontal bars positioned at an angle that directed the exhaust gases downwards. Style 5 featured on U 226 when it was launched on the 18th June 1942. It is likely that by the autumn of 1942 all new U-boats launched had style 5. Subsequent U-boats, including U 241, U 995, U 1003 and U 1305 sported this last style of outlet.
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: LE BOSCO on 03 Oct , 2010, 13:14
Hi Karel

For the diesel exhausts i have that

(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk167/lebosco/img096.jpg)

It is the 1003,The photo arises from the book"Vom Original Zum Modell/ Uboottyp VIIC
from Bernard and Gaefe Verlarg ,A good source of documentation!!
Sorry, I have nothing else!

regards
Nicolas
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 03 Oct , 2010, 13:59
Many thanks! this picture is of great help  ;)


Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Rokket on 03 Oct , 2010, 22:10
Buy the AMP Flood Vent set from White Ensign Models - it's in there!

(http://amp.rokket.biz/images/site/ubrass_photo.jpg)


http://whiteensignmodels.com/ (http://whiteensignmodels.com/)
BUY NOW
To order The Flood & Vent set, go to WEM and search for #PE 7232. (Due to their catalogue system, no direct link is possible.)
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 04 Oct , 2010, 00:22
Thanks Rokket, but i bought that kit already, problem is that even these PE exhaust are not completely accurate....



With the help of the picture from Nicolas i corrected the PE exhausts, it was a tricky job but i am very pleased with the result.


First of all i drilled 0.4mm holes at the sides of the sleeves so i was able to bent the louvres
(http://i53.tinypic.com/34rgnpu.jpg)




After this i could bent the louvres at the right angle with the help of two scalpels
(http://i55.tinypic.com/nesv92.jpg)




Next step was to close the holes at the sides of the sleeves with glue, and sand everything smooth with a piece of sanding paper
(http://i56.tinypic.com/14ufkad.jpg)

(http://i55.tinypic.com/1z6xkt4.jpg)





The vertical struts were made of thin steel wire
(http://i54.tinypic.com/mjlu8y.jpg)




Last step was to remove glue residue and prime the parts
(http://i55.tinypic.com/qpkr9k.jpg)

(http://i52.tinypic.com/epr4pl.jpg)




Karel




Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 04 Oct , 2010, 00:32
O and i would like to thank everybody for the info/pictures so far, this forum is a real good help for me  ;)




Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: LE BOSCO on 04 Oct , 2010, 11:03
 Karel!

great job ! and Good modification!!!!

cheers
nicolas
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 05 Oct , 2010, 09:03
I decided to make the wooden plugs in the deck that covered the bolts.


First of all i bought a box of wooden pins  :D
(http://i51.tinypic.com/28qz0xf.jpg)




Then i drilled holes and superglued the pins on the deck
(http://i54.tinypic.com/2dr78gk.jpg)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/rh0rb9.jpg)




With a scalpel i cut of the pins
(http://i56.tinypic.com/1fv2bq.jpg)




And after sanding this is the result
(http://i51.tinypic.com/35l9jxl.jpg)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/345ohae.jpg)




Maybe they are a bit oversized, but for me its ok  ;) I think they will be slightly visible after painting the deck, we wil see...



Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Seewolf on 05 Oct , 2010, 11:10
 :o very nice  :o
I`don
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Pat on 05 Oct , 2010, 11:21
VERY nice job FoxbaT.  A lot of work but an excellent result.

Even if a bit oversized, once the deck is stained I think they will appear just the right size.

However, I think you should add a few more.

If you take a look at the photo that (Seewolf?) has on another thread (sorry, I don't remember which thread but within the last week, there was a photo with an inflatable raft on the deck of a U-boat with a water deflector at the front of the schnorkel slot), you can see that the planks have a few more attachement points.

You will find a fastener at the end of each of every plank where it ends at the edge of a hatch or where the bollards are set into the deck. 

Take a look at your last photo, where the deck ends on either side of the stern running light fixture.  There should be 4 more screw/plugs, 2 at each end of the running light.  There should also be 8 at the hatch, 4 at each end of the hatch.  6 at the next, wider hatch (all at one end as there is another hatch right in front of it) and 4 at each bollard (2 each end).

Makes sense?
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 05 Oct , 2010, 11:51
Thanks guys, indeed i need to make a few more, i have to study where they should come.

In the meantime i did the front part of the deck
(http://i52.tinypic.com/2l8ceic.jpg)

(http://i55.tinypic.com/9pnk0y.jpg)





Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Pat on 05 Oct , 2010, 15:51
FoxbaT, again, looking good.

Don't forget that the bases for the bollards is metal, not wood, as is the base for the inflatables.
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 05 Oct , 2010, 16:03
Yep i know, thanks  ;)



Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 05 Oct , 2010, 16:28
I am stuck with another question.
The drip channels on the front and rear of the saddletanks on the U-995, are they historical correct or are they mounted later?
It`s difficult to found info on this subject, some boats do have them, and others don`t..

(http://i54.tinypic.com/2h4035y.jpg)




Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 06 Oct , 2010, 05:05
After studying pictures from the U-995 i found the locations of the inspection holes, i could be 1 mm off but for me its good enough.



The exact locations of the hatches
(http://i54.tinypic.com/261bw5e.jpg)




And the hatches glued on the tanks after bending them in the right radius/curve
(http://i51.tinypic.com/5lrjb5.jpg)

(http://i53.tinypic.com/2i92n9x.jpg)




Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Pat on 06 Oct , 2010, 06:22
Karel, you might not want to put in ALL of the screw/plugs in the deck.  It might look too busy if you did that, especially with them being a bit oversized.

The way that you have it now, with only a few rows of screw/plugs gives the proper impression.

The reason I say that is that in real life, there would be a screw/plug each time a plank crosses a beam or support under the deck.  Those beams are spaced about every 5 mm, (don't have my micrometer with me right now so the measurement is just an example) the same as the ribs. 

Every time a plank ends (butt joints or when it's interrupted by a hatch or other deck fitting) there would be two screw/plugs, side by side.  Butt joints were always staggered.  There were never two together with adjacent planks.

Planks were usually a maximum of 6 meters in length - or shorter if there was a hatch or other fitting in the way.

So if you put in every screw/plug, you will probably have a little more than 4 times the number of plugs you've already done and it might start looking too cluttered with the oversized pins.
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 06 Oct , 2010, 06:51
You are right Pat, i forgot 4 plugs in the afterdeck, and after that its ok with me  ;)



Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: NZSnowman on 06 Oct , 2010, 22:53
I am stuck with another question.
The drip channels on the front and rear of the saddletanks on the U-995, are they historical correct or are they mounted later?
It`s difficult to found info on this subject, some boats do have them, and others don`t..

(http://i54.tinypic.com/2h4035y.jpg)

Karel

The drip channels and holes were added later to U-995 (at least after 13 Mar 1972). I believe no u-boat had drip channels and the holes.
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Rokket on 07 Oct , 2010, 04:22
The trouble with U 995 is that she was hacked up post war, and then hacked up worse by the "museum"... BUT, I have a period pic that shows "drip channels" or at least something damn close:

(http://www.rokket.biz/models/modelsweb/rokket/u557/images/drainlip.jpg)

The U 995 pic also shows great frame detail!
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 07 Oct , 2010, 04:27
Rokket, that is the same picture i saw, therefore i am still not sure wat to do....




Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Rokket on 07 Oct , 2010, 04:29
Well, Life is usually gray and complicated...I would guess that there was some kind of "drip" channel in WWII, and that U 995 Modern added some kind of inaccurate "thing" in 1972...

From the photo, that is NOT a weld seam...so it's ...something
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 07 Oct , 2010, 04:32
I`ve been busy today  :)


Glued the Eduard vents on the lower hull
(http://i55.tinypic.com/wgsu8m.jpg)

(http://i55.tinypic.com/166lsox.jpg)




The pods are mounted
(http://i56.tinypic.com/2rygfew.jpg)

(http://i52.tinypic.com/332zc4h.jpg)




And i corrected the faulty strips on the forward hull
(http://i54.tinypic.com/2qxvus6.jpg)

(http://i55.tinypic.com/53ny10.jpg)



I also scratched the thin `lip` at the underside of the anchor cove
(http://i54.tinypic.com/2isgxhf.jpg)



The nails that were sanded away are replaced
(http://i52.tinypic.com/29vbi91.jpg)





Karel



Title: Re: U-995
Post by: LE BOSCO on 07 Oct , 2010, 10:45
nice job karel !I am going to be ashamed to show my work now! ;) :D
best regards
Nicolas
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Pat on 07 Oct , 2010, 15:05
Nice work Karel.  You're doing a great job.

Like so often happens when I come to this site, I find another detail to add to my build.

Does anybody know what those "drip channels" are?  For certain there's nothing to drip there since it's a part of the boat that's always under water.

And what's the purpose for the lip underneath the anchor well?
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Seewolf on 07 Oct , 2010, 19:18
Karel nice work... but I think the 3 water inlets, for the center dive tanks (don`t know how to name it in english), looked different. At least for the VIIc not 100% sure about the VIIc/41.
For the Satteltank the water inlet is correct from Eduard.

@Pat
regarding the "drip channels" ... I will go the way Jan did it with his U-711. But what is realy realy correct....I think that is one of the questions we will not find out so quick.

The purpose for the lip underneath the anchor well.... protecting of the material when the anchor is hoist up the last meter. The last meter stresses the material at the ege a lot  before the anchor is in position, easyer to change the lip if necessery than to repair plates and frames.



Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Johann Vilthomsen on 08 Oct , 2010, 02:24
Karel, what a nice work!!!  :o

Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 08 Oct , 2010, 03:13
Thanks everybody  ;)

@Seewolf, its so difficult to find detailed pics from the water inlets, for now i leave it as it is.
If i find more detailed pics i could try to correct them if needed.

In the meantime i added a missing strip that runs over the front lower flooding holes
(http://i54.tinypic.com/dyq5hj.jpg)





Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Pat on 08 Oct , 2010, 07:32
Thanks for the info on the lip under the anchor well Seewolf.  That makes sense, as they do a similar thing on many wooden tallships with a peice of sacrificial wood that can be easily replaced when damaged.

As for the 'drip channels', which can't possibly be for drips because of their location, I wonder if it might be a similar strengthening for the edge of the casing where it meets the PH.  They might not wanted to have the casing firmly attached to the PH because flexing during heavy weather and depth charging would just rip the relatively thin metal of the casing off at the edge anyway, so they curled the edge up a bit to strengthen it and left a small gap so it wouldn't make noise rubbing against the PH.

The 'drip' holes in this rolled edge would be to let water flow through freely to reduce the chance of rusting inside the rolled edge, and maybe to stop the buildup of air bubbles that could come out all of a sudden and give away a position.

No proof of that.  Just a guess since I can't think of what else that edge could be for.

Anybody got any other ideas?
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: billp51d on 08 Oct , 2010, 09:56
      Pat, Good thought on strenghtening that area with the "drip channel". The square holes above it ,though, I believe are only to allow moisture to weap out from the caseing on this display. You won't find them on U-boats that were in use. Another item found in other pics. on this boat are screens
over many of the ports. These are certainly just to keep birds and other "little creatures" from living
insde.
         Cheers/Regards Bill
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 10 Oct , 2010, 03:56
Just glued the PE eduard deck parts on

(http://i56.tinypic.com/2qn03ue.jpg)




I made some piping underneath the square hole in the aft deck
(http://i51.tinypic.com/1gpdz.jpg)

(http://i55.tinypic.com/2m3pitg.jpg)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/24qn8kz.jpg)





Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: TRM on 10 Oct , 2010, 09:44
Excellent!  Following with anticipation! 8)

Cheers!
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: NZSnowman on 10 Oct , 2010, 12:53
I made some piping underneath the square hole in the aft deck
(http://i51.tinypic.com/1gpdz.jpg)

Hi Karel

If it not to late and you have not glued the sten section on. It was a vent under this gril. Check this out out at uboat.net http://www.uboat.net/forums/read.php?14,79256,82695#msg-82695 (http://www.uboat.net/forums/read.php?14,79256,82695#msg-82695)
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Pat on 10 Oct , 2010, 20:08
Karel, what ARE those two pipes going underneath the swuare hole on the stern deck?  And why is there a hole there instead of a hatch?  It would be good to know to get more of an idea what to put underneath the deck at that point.

Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 10 Oct , 2010, 21:03
Gentleman my mistake, it will be fixed....
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: NZSnowman on 10 Oct , 2010, 23:07
Karel, what ARE those two pipes going underneath the swuare hole on the stern deck?  And why is there a hole there instead of a hatch?  It would be good to know to get more of an idea what to put underneath the deck at that point.

Pat, it is the the inlet vent for drive tank 1.

(http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/4417/sternvl5.th.jpg) (http://img264.imageshack.us/i/sternvl5.jpg/)
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Pat on 11 Oct , 2010, 17:16
Simon, I knew that the opening was for the inlet valve (I think that'd been discussed before), but what are the two pipes?  They don't seem to be part of a valve.  (Any info on what the valve itself looks like?)

And that doesn't explain why it's a hole and not a hatch as everywhere else.  Most inlet valves would make more sense below the waterline (unless of course they're bringing in air) and no need to have an inspection port.  It would be controlled from inside.

It also seems strange that it's only on one side.

Title: Re: U-995
Post by: NZSnowman on 11 Oct , 2010, 22:41
Hi Pat

I think Karel just added those pipes to add detail to that section of boat. I have yet to see any pipe in that area.

There is a cross section of the valve in the
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Greif on 15 Oct , 2010, 02:22
Hi Karel, your hull work and scratchbuilding are first class to say the least.  I like your rust application technique; it looks very realistic.  Your scratchbuilding skills are top notch also.  I am very impressed with your skill.  This will be a sweet model when she is finished.

Cheers,
Ernest
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 22 Oct , 2010, 09:43
Hi Karel, your hull work and scratchbuilding are first class to say the least.  I like your rust application technique; it looks very realistic.  Your scratchbuilding skills are top notch also.  I am very impressed with your skill.  This will be a sweet model when she is finished.

Cheers,
Ernest


Thanks Ernest  ;)
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 22 Oct , 2010, 09:46
I didn`t had much time lately to work on the 995, the only thing i did was to weather the pressure hull.
Offcourse there is no need to do this so accurate because it almost can`t be seen later, but this was a good opportunity to practice my `rust` techniques.


(http://i54.tinypic.com/3313t52.jpg)

(http://i55.tinypic.com/o79g12.jpg)

(http://i52.tinypic.com/e19pb7.jpg)

(http://i52.tinypic.com/23mvi9f.jpg)

(http://i51.tinypic.com/23ky99g.jpg)





Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Pepper-mint on 22 Oct , 2010, 10:11
 :o :o :o very realistic, i like it a lot !!! Sad to hide this great work under a deck... ;)

cheers,
Laurent.
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: NZSnowman on 22 Oct , 2010, 10:51
The rust looks great!

I think I would be scared to go to sea in that boat ;D ;D
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Pat on 22 Oct , 2010, 23:39
That rust is VERY realistic looking.  Great work!!

Like Pepper-mint, I think it's a shame to hid it under a deck so it can't be seen. 

So why not do what I'm doing and make the larger deck hatches opening so you can see inside and see this detail you've been creating?  I've posted my hinge technique in a couple of places now, it's really not that hard to do and it will allow access to the 'tween area of spare torpedoes and exhaust trunking that you're doing so well at.
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Anakin on 23 Oct , 2010, 12:15
Looks great!  :)   Remember there is always a possibility to make the deck a little more damaged like from the depth charges so there could be more pressure hull seen...  A close almost an hit could tear the deck planking nicely away...   ;)
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Rokket on 23 Oct , 2010, 16:58
reeeally nice peeling and rust, love it!!! DEFINITELY open up a bit, some hatches, etc. as pat suggests, you can't hide al of this...
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Greif on 25 Oct , 2010, 00:21
The rust is awesome!  What technique did you use to simulate it FoxbaT?

Ernest
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Rokket on 30 Oct , 2010, 22:25
yes, DO tell!
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Pepper-mint on 01 Nov , 2010, 02:59
Yes please, and the peeling technique !  ;D

I'll wash your dishes for 3 weeks...
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 01 Nov , 2010, 14:21
Haha thanks guys, i will try to give a short explanation.


First of all i paint the base with a matt finish, the color is not so important; i used grey.
In the next step i mix rust pigments with water until it it has the thickness of... yoghurt... ;D
I completely cover the base with a thick layer of this mixture, because the base is painted with a matt finish the pigments will hold better on the `rough` surface.
After drying, the pigments are very vulnerable, and because of that i make a mixture of burnt sienna oil paint and white spirit (about 20/80%), and carefully apply this mixture on the pigment surface with a pointed brush.
Because of this, you will get nice dark and light rust color differences in the pigment, and after a day of drying the pigments are now much stronger for the next step.
Then i take the final color (again grey enamel in my case) and completely cover the area with a fine brush, i don`t brush the paint on but i `tap` it on to avoid damaging the pigments.
After 10 minutes when the paint is just dry i begin to peel the paint with a scalpel.
Because the enamel paint doesn`t stick very well on the pigments, this is very easy to do and because the grey enamel paint is still fresh it will start to peel and come up.
If you wait to long with this the paint is to hard and it doesn`t peel, so timing is important.
In fact this is the base method i discovered, it is not easy but after some practise the results can be very good.



p.s Pepper Mint, when will you come to my house to wash my dishes?, my kitchen is overloaded...... ::) ;D


Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Greif on 02 Nov , 2010, 12:04
Very slick technique for rust FoxbaT.  May I ask where you learned it from?  Also, is the base coat of paint acrylic or enamel? 

Thanks for the information!

Ernest
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 02 Nov , 2010, 13:09
Thanks Ernest, i learned this technique from myself, i like to try different things to accomplish my goals, some things work and others don`t.
I discovered this technique by coincidence, and now i am trying to perfect it.

The base coat is also Enamel, i never use acrylics.



Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Pepper-mint on 02 Nov , 2010, 15:36
Powerful sense of observation FoxbaT !
Your technique sounds logic to me. Paint a rusted sheet of metal and you'll get the same result. The difference : you get the result after peeling the hardened composite paint over the fragile rust pigments ; i use this technique for some furniture or wall decoration. I never thought to use this tech. in modeling.

Great !

I ow you 3 weeks dishwashing, in France we call those weeks "les semaines des 4 jeudi"...  ;D ;D ;D

Thanks for the explanations.

Cheers,
Pepper.  ;)
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 07 Nov , 2010, 04:48
I started work on the periscope and conning tower




The periscope sanded and ready for paint
(http://i53.tinypic.com/27zxh6x.jpg)




The basic parts for the conning tower including the Nautilus wooden deck part
(http://i52.tinypic.com/2uemnpy.jpg)




Dryfit...
(http://i54.tinypic.com/25ur8zt.jpg)




And a quick look how it fits on the deck
(http://i54.tinypic.com/2w4mbn7.jpg)





Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: LE BOSCO on 08 Nov , 2010, 12:33
Hi Karel
Work very clean and realized with talent .
Well done !
Nicolas
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: NZSnowman on 08 Nov , 2010, 13:37
Hi Karel

It
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 08 Nov , 2010, 19:57
Thanks Simon for your info.
Indeed its too late now to change this, off course i would like to have the boat as accurate as possible but this is something i can live with  ;)


Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 14 Nov , 2010, 04:26
The flooding holes in the kit are not correct, so i filled the holes with Zap superglue, and sanded them smooth.
(http://i55.tinypic.com/345d2df.jpg)


The accurate distance between the holes should be 7 mm.
(http://i55.tinypic.com/be8n4w.jpg)



After drilling 1mm holes i used a needle file to make the holes oval-shaped.
I also thinned the plastic behind the holes to scale thickness.
(http://i53.tinypic.com/2ng5ycj.jpg)








Karel








Title: Re: U-995
Post by: NZSnowman on 14 Nov , 2010, 14:10
Karel, that look good! On a side note, over the weekend I was looking at pictures of U-995 and I notice there were a lot of photographs of U-995 without a Schorchel, it may mean that she did not get one till very late in the war :-\
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Pat on 14 Nov , 2010, 15:32
Simon, here you go.

http://hnsa.org/conf2004/papers/berryman.htm

"(Oblt zur see Hans Georg) Hess was loosed in extreme northern waters with particular emphasis on the Murmansk Run. Between reporting aboard on October 8, 1944 and February 14, 1945 when he took U-995 to the yards at Trondheim, Norway, to be retrofitted with a snorkel, he fired 35 torpedoes."
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Pat on 14 Nov , 2010, 15:54
Some research indicates that U-995 never went on a combat patrol with the schnorkel.

http://www.deutscher-marinebund.de/u995_geschichte_english.htm

"At the time of the German capitulation on May, 8th, 1945, U995 was moored at Trondheim, Norway, to be equipped with a snorkel."
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: NZSnowman on 14 Nov , 2010, 16:49
Some research indicates that U-995 never went on a combat patrol with the schnorkel.

http://www.deutscher-marinebund.de/u995_geschichte_english.htm

"At the time of the German capitulation on May, 8th, 1945, U995 was moored at Trondheim, Norway, to be equipped with a snorkel."

Pat, this is great research!!! Really fantastic :) :) :) :) This could examine a lot! Like in the other topic Schnorchel Placement http://models.rokket.biz/index.php?topic=121.msg1411#msg1411 (http://models.rokket.biz/index.php?topic=121.msg1411#msg1411) Maybe when they add a Schnorchel to a Type VIIC they have to widen the deck to get the piping in, because the Schnorchel was added after the war (in the 70
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: NZSnowman on 15 Nov , 2010, 23:12
Hi Pat.

After more research on the Schnorchel and U-995 (This whole Schnorchel system is a nightmare >:( - photographs don
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 17 Nov , 2010, 11:22
Thanks guys for the info!  ;)



Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 17 Nov , 2010, 11:28
I am getting a bit bored by correcting al the faulty floodholes ::)

The other floodholes on the conningtower are done...



A pic of the U995 conningtower
(http://i56.tinypic.com/2ev3xqw.jpg)




Here are some pics of the kitparts with the faulty holes filled with superglue
(http://i53.tinypic.com/sywksj.jpg)

(http://i55.tinypic.com/f59kp4.jpg)




And the new floodholes...
(http://i55.tinypic.com/23t10gm.jpg)



Not very exciting news, but now the fun jobs will come  ;)




Karel




Title: Re: U-995
Post by: TRM on 17 Nov , 2010, 17:41
Karel,

Great work with the "speed bump" (corrections) so to speak. 

Enjoying your build.  Looking forward to more...

Cheers!
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Greif on 19 Nov , 2010, 10:42
Nice job correcting the flooding vents Karel.  I missed that the vents were incorrect on my U228 build  :'(, good eye and research on your part.

Ernest
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 26 Nov , 2010, 06:36
Nice job correcting the flooding vents Karel.  I missed that the vents were incorrect on my U228 build  :'(, good eye and research on your part.

Ernest


Thanks Ernest  ;)




In have done some PE work on the conningtower.

I glued the Eduard PE wood panels on the Revell parts.
Because the panels would be too thick with the PE panels glued on them, i thinned the panels on a piece of sandpaper
(http://i52.tinypic.com/jaky88.jpg)

(http://i53.tinypic.com/spvkec.jpg)




I also opened up these two parts, and glued the Eduard parts on top of them.
(http://i51.tinypic.com/dzuj5c.jpg)

(http://i56.tinypic.com/2vnffvr.jpg)

(http://i55.tinypic.com/36621.jpg)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/25kog9c.jpg)

(http://i55.tinypic.com/2r58f8p.jpg)





Work on the conningtower continues....


Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Greif on 26 Nov , 2010, 10:03
Looking very good Karel.

Ernest
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 29 Nov , 2010, 12:53
While working on the conning tower, i also made a start with painting the wooden deck.




First layer of `Wenge` brown
(http://i51.tinypic.com/210y8nb.jpg)





After this i made a mixture of the same Wenge brown with black to simulate a carboleum colour.
(http://i52.tinypic.com/2vvtgep.jpg)




After the second layer with this mixture and sanding it to simulate wear and tear on the deck, this is the result so far.
Offcourse this is only the base, the deck will be further weathered.
(http://i53.tinypic.com/2m5zbcj.jpg)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/2dw9bpk.jpg)

(http://i53.tinypic.com/1zdour.jpg)





Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: NZSnowman on 29 Nov , 2010, 13:00
Karel, looks great!!
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Pepper-mint on 29 Nov , 2010, 17:11
Very good work K. !!! Your deck color is fitting with the description in Dougie and Wink's "The Wolf Pack" .
This is how a deck could look after some "outdoor"  weeks. I like it a lot.

For sure you have  weathering  projects on the wooden deck... =)
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Pat on 29 Nov , 2010, 22:45
Looks real good Karel.  I especially like how the wintergarten deck is worn more in the middle and less around the edges and ammunition canisters where the sailors wouldn't walk.

One question though.  I see that the plates surrounding the docking bollards are wood.  I'm not certain, but it would seem much more normal for those to be metal, much like the plate for the inflatable life rafts that you've inset into the deck..  Wood just wouldn't be strong enough to hold the bollards if the boat was rocking heavily in a storm while tied up to its supply ship in a fjord.
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 30 Nov , 2010, 10:14
Thanks guys  :)


Pat; all the metal panels/hatches and other metal parts on the deck are in the Eduard PE-kit, and will be mounted later on the wooden deck... ;)




Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 30 Nov , 2010, 17:38
Because wood turns light-grey at some spots because of the salt water and sunlight i gave the deck a very light wash of Tamiya Acryl Light grey.

On the pic i have done the rear deck with this wash, it can barely be seen but that is just the way i want it.
(http://i56.tinypic.com/65z5es.jpg)

Further weathering on the deck will be done later.





I spent last evening with mounting all the Eduard PE hatches and hinges on the deck.
The hinges are 1 by 1 mm...., and i had to glue about 20 of them on the deck.


To give an idea from the size of the hinges:
(http://i52.tinypic.com/2ia7uro.jpg)



Next update will follow soon....




Karel

Title: Re: U-995
Post by: TRM on 30 Nov , 2010, 18:01
Really great weathering on your deck!  I can see the hint of gray, nicely done.  Waiting for the hinge installation!!!  Have mine still attached to the sheet.  they are small!

Cheers!
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: bracco_n on 30 Nov , 2010, 18:01
Karel I really like your deck, keep it up!
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 01 Dec , 2010, 11:21
The PE parts on the deck are painted and weathered.
For now i am happy, when the hull is finished and weathered i can see if i need too rework some colouring of the deck.


(http://i55.tinypic.com/2exq4ae.jpg)

(http://i52.tinypic.com/11bjmtg.jpg)

(http://i53.tinypic.com/x2ql92.jpg)

(http://i56.tinypic.com/magy1c.jpg)

(http://i56.tinypic.com/289vgv9.jpg)

(http://i55.tinypic.com/ns39c.jpg)

(http://i52.tinypic.com/29f7d6g.jpg)




Nice detail pic from a PE part; the nuts on the ring are 1mm in diameter.
(http://i51.tinypic.com/2hwmr8z.jpg)





Karel

Title: Re: U-995
Post by: bracco_n on 01 Dec , 2010, 17:30
Terrific! What's next?
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 02 Dec , 2010, 08:58
Hmm ik think i continue work on the conning tower, i really like to paint and to weather but that has to wait for a while now...





Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Rokket on 04 Dec , 2010, 00:53
WOWZA! Awesome weathering and wood, very impressive! Keep the photos coming!
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Rokket on 04 Dec , 2010, 00:54
ohh, tell us your secrets! what methods to achieve such excellent results...?
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: LE BOSCO on 04 Dec , 2010, 12:16

Hi Karel

incredible work! wel done!I'm having a hard time showing my work now :D
regards
Nicolas

Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 04 Dec , 2010, 16:35
Thanks Rokket and Nicolas,


Rokket; It`s difficult to tell exactly the points what i am doing until i reach this result on the wooden deck.
I just start painting the deck with a couple of layers with thin paint of various shades of brown/black/grey,
sanding the deck between each layer of paint.
On the area`s where the wood wears more, i almost completely remove the paint with fine sandpaper.

By the way; this was the first time i used water-based paints, and it worked out great for me.
The hull will be painted with enamels, but some parts of the weathering will be done with acrylics (i am going to try the hairspray chipping technique for the first time).





Karel


Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Rokket on 04 Dec , 2010, 17:58
So instead of stains, you use paint, sand it back a bit, different paint, sand again...? very impressive result! Acrylics - I hate them but my wife has excellent results, so i should be more open and experiment more!
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Pepper-mint on 06 Dec , 2010, 07:27
Karel you're a Jedi !
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 09 Dec , 2010, 06:39
Done some work on the conningtower, i made the railings and steps from 0.5mm brass wire.

(http://i54.tinypic.com/2hs8zgy.jpg)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/2pzeebt.jpg)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/2mq2mmh.jpg)

(http://i51.tinypic.com/b3tuud.jpg)

(http://i53.tinypic.com/2s0y0k8.jpg)

(http://i55.tinypic.com/15qywiv.jpg)

(http://i53.tinypic.com/9hq2yc.jpg)




Karel




Title: Re: U-995
Post by: bracco_n on 09 Dec , 2010, 16:13
Conning tower is looking great! Will remake the rest of the railings on the wintergarten?
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 09 Dec , 2010, 21:16
Yes, everything wil be made from brass  ;)




Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Rokket on 10 Dec , 2010, 00:50
worth the effort, looking great
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 12 Dec , 2010, 08:35
More railings were made..

(http://i51.tinypic.com/fncnxh.jpg)

(http://i56.tinypic.com/33bpfmf.jpg)





Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: bracco_n on 12 Dec , 2010, 08:52
Very nice!
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Greif on 12 Dec , 2010, 10:27
Really excellent weathering Karel, one of the finest jobs I have seen yet.

Ernest
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Pepper-mint on 14 Dec , 2010, 06:24
Hi,

Can't wait to see the "wintergartens"... precise work karel.

Stay on target !
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 18 Dec , 2010, 07:54
Right.... the upper wintergarden is finished.






(http://i55.tinypic.com/jkdt1u.jpg)

(http://i51.tinypic.com/2vvjqc9.jpg)

(http://i56.tinypic.com/3539smf.jpg)

(http://i55.tinypic.com/2w2g0om.jpg)

(http://i55.tinypic.com/2l9ktns.jpg)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/x3b8eb.jpg)

(http://i52.tinypic.com/246kqb9.jpg)

(http://i53.tinypic.com/1494h8w.jpg)




Karel















Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Greif on 18 Dec , 2010, 12:41
Beautiful work on the wintergarten Karel.  Nice use of the brush!  ;D

Ernest
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 18 Dec , 2010, 16:22
Haha, it`s a multifunctional brush...
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: bracco_n on 18 Dec , 2010, 17:58
Wow that's great!
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Pat on 18 Dec , 2010, 19:20
Beautiful work Karel.

I especially like the closeup shot taken from just in front of the CT.  It almost looks like you're standing there on the real one.

How did you do the bottom edge of the mesh on the lower part of the railings? 
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 19 Dec , 2010, 08:07
Beautiful work Karel.

I especially like the closeup shot taken from just in front of the CT.  It almost looks like you're standing there on the real one.

How did you do the bottom edge of the mesh on the lower part of the railings? 


The bottom part is`nt glued on the railings, only the upper corners of the mesh are glued, the less glue the better... :)





Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 19 Dec , 2010, 08:08
I had a free Sunday, so work continued; the lower wintergarden is ready.


(http://i52.tinypic.com/2qn18uw.jpg)

(http://i51.tinypic.com/5p4uw1.jpg)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/2nw057s.jpg)

(http://i52.tinypic.com/4g4uu9.jpg)






Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: TRM on 19 Dec , 2010, 09:53
Beautiful Work Karel!!!!
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Pat on 19 Dec , 2010, 21:35
Karel, I know the bottom part of the mesh isn't glued to the railings.  On the real boats, I think it had a strand of wire woven through the bottom links to hold it down.  It's what you did to represent that wire (or whatever it was) that I'm asking about.
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 20 Dec , 2010, 02:18
Ok, now i understand  ;) That part is one piece with the rest of the mesh as it comes in the Eduard PE kit.



Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 20 Dec , 2010, 06:44
The other mesh parts are mounted..

(http://i54.tinypic.com/rj1s3b.jpg)

(http://i55.tinypic.com/24c6t0p.jpg)





Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Pepper-mint on 20 Dec , 2010, 10:35
Karel, very clean and fine work !

Are you going to build the AA security railings ?

I'm staying tuned... ;D
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 20 Dec , 2010, 11:27
Thanks Pepper,

I don`t know if the security railings were present on the 995, its difficult to find info on this subject.
Does someone knows more about this?




Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: NZSnowman on 20 Dec , 2010, 11:58
On 16 September 1943 it commission date, it did not have one.

I have a brief look at this and you may be right. I could not find any pictures with the security railings with a date. When I get time I will look into this with more detail. Dougie, may have the answer, at hand.

Nevertheless, this open up another quection. Did the late war Type VII/41 had this security railings? There would be no need for them on the very late war u-boat. I will also check this out.

Good spotting, Karel!
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 20 Dec , 2010, 12:47
Thanks in advance Simon  ;)



Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: NZSnowman on 20 Dec , 2010, 14:55
Nevertheless, this open up another quection. Did the late war Type VII/41 had this security railings? There would be no need for them on the very late war u-boat. I will also check this out.

The answer to this question is YES. I fought several pictures of U-1304 and U-1305 with the security railings. U-1304 and U-1305 (including U-1308) were all of the same batch and are very late Type VIIC/41.
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: dougie47 on 20 Dec , 2010, 15:04
Hello guys,

Very nice work on those railings, Karel!

U 993 and U 994 were both launched with Turm II towers. I would think U 995 would also have been launched with a Turm II. At some point in 1943 a Turm IV (without security railings) would have been fitted to U 995.

By the end of the war, most (and I'm thinking probably all) VIICs and VIIC/41s had the security railings. There would be one set of security railings behind the top platform, and another set of security railings behind the rear platform. The book "Vom original zum Modell: VIIC" shows a few sets of railings and Turms. I think the implementation of the security railings would be around April or May 1944 or so.

One thing to consider when studying Turm IIs and Turm IVs is the height of the top (forward) platform. The top platform on the Turm IV was much higher than the top platform on the Turm IIs. You can use this height difference to differentiate between a Turm II and Turm IV.

Cheers,

Dougie
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 21 Dec , 2010, 05:52
Many thanks guys for the info.
For now i leave it as it is, if i find evidence that the 995 had the railings in 44/45, i will add them later.





Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 23 Dec , 2010, 07:04
The steel plate in front of the CT is done, the trussets and the plate from the Revell part were too thick, i thinned the trussets with a small file and scalpel, the steel plate was thinned later while it was glued on the CT.


The revell part.
(http://i56.tinypic.com/9fp1zp.jpg)





Here the trussets are thinned (only the visible part)
(http://i51.tinypic.com/256rdpj.jpg)




I also discovered that the steel plate was riveted on the trussets, fortunately i had some rivets left in my Archer rivet kit.
Another thing i added were the PE triangular brackets for the antenna wire.
(http://i54.tinypic.com/1zzs7iv.jpg)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/2z5u2jb.jpg)

(http://i56.tinypic.com/5of60x.jpg)






Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: rabapla on 23 Dec , 2010, 07:20
beautiful work!

I admit I'm stupid, but I still don't understand how that archer stuff works ???:
is it like water decals? cutting pretty close to the rivets and then slide it onto the modell, hoping the carrier film disappears after painting. or like a dry transfer: just rubbing the rivets onto the model?

sincerely

ralf

Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 23 Dec , 2010, 07:35
Thanks Ralf,

indeed they are water transfers, the carrier film is very thin so i hope it wil disappear after painting, otherwise i have to give the carrier film a slight carefull sanding.



Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Pepper-mint on 23 Dec , 2010, 08:59
Nevertheless, this open up another quection. Did the late war Type VII/41 had this security railings? There would be no need for them on the very late war u-boat. I will also check this out.

The answer to this question is YES. I fought several pictures of U-1304 and U-1305 with the security railings. U-1304 and U-1305 (including U-1308) were all of the same batch and are very late Type VIIC/41.

Great news !  ;)

Karel, you know : i'm not gonna repeat myself. keep glueing.  ;D
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Rokket on 24 Dec , 2010, 00:20
very nice ....I did the same, and it makes a difference!
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 24 Dec , 2010, 09:01
In the Revell kit there are no `pfillenwerfers`present, so i made these today with the help of some detailed pics from the real U995.


Here the exact position is marked.
(http://i54.tinypic.com/23wqt1v.jpg)





And the openings ready, i also added rivets.
On the inside i glued two small round caps from the scratchbox to prevent light shining through the holes.
(http://i56.tinypic.com/35ariok.jpg)





Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Rokket on 25 Dec , 2010, 17:07
Nice. what are pillferwillies?
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: bracco_n on 25 Dec , 2010, 18:54
Pillenwerfer was a device designed to release a specially designed canister which had a substance inside that on contact with sea water released a huge quantity of bubbles that hung in the water at about 30 m depth. this mass of bubbles gave a sonar image pretty similar to that caused by a submerged Uboat, so while the destroyer blasted the bubbles the uboat crept out of danger.
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Rokket on 27 Dec , 2010, 00:53
ahhh...noisemakers! Thanks
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Rokket on 27 Dec , 2010, 00:53
actually, I posted to fast - a bit more sophisticated - VERY cool
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Pepper-mint on 27 Dec , 2010, 01:52
Nice. what are pillferwillies?
:D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 27 Dec , 2010, 12:54
I started preparations for the 37mm cannon, there are about 60 to 65 parts, the smallest PE parts are 0.5 by 0.8mm.....
I hope i will bring this to a good end.. :D

(http://i54.tinypic.com/250t2x0.jpg)

(http://i52.tinypic.com/2nguff9.jpg)






Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Rokket on 27 Dec , 2010, 20:30
looks like nice detail
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Greif on 28 Dec , 2010, 02:01
Lots of parts there!  Do you have an optivisor or somerhing like it?

Ernest
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 28 Dec , 2010, 11:12
No i don`t have an optivisor, we`ll see how it goes.... :D




Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Greif on 29 Dec , 2010, 00:19
In that case your eyes are much better then mine my friend!  Seriously, have fun building the 37mm, I am sure it will turn out great.

Ernest

No i don`t have an optivisor, we`ll see how it goes.... :D




Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 31 Dec , 2010, 08:05
The 3,7 is not finished yet, i still need to mount the seats, visors and some other small hinges/parts.

(http://i54.tinypic.com/28jczdf.jpg)

(http://i56.tinypic.com/2wqwls6.jpg)

(http://i51.tinypic.com/33mx4z5.jpg)





Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Pat on 31 Dec , 2010, 08:37
Beautiful gun Karel!

Nice one-handed phtography too.

Do you have a pic from in front of the splinter shield? 
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Rokket on 02 Jan , 2011, 01:21
mmmmmmmmm lovley
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 02 Jan , 2011, 05:34
The 3,7 is finished.
The seats supposed to have holes in it, i made them with a 0.5mm drill.
I also `hollowed` the seats a bit by pressing a round object in them, and i added handles from streched sprue on the adjusting wheels.

(http://i55.tinypic.com/2iu2bd.jpg)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/2e66fsl.jpg)

(http://i53.tinypic.com/r7ndwm.jpg)

(http://i51.tinypic.com/o0e2o9.jpg)

(http://i52.tinypic.com/2i8bhw.jpg)

(http://i52.tinypic.com/333966e.jpg)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/14myljk.jpg)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/fjfh2s.jpg)

(http://i56.tinypic.com/2uepats.jpg)




Next job will be the even smaller 2cm`s, so i have to prepare myself mentally now.... :D
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: TRM on 02 Jan , 2011, 07:38
Fantastic work Karel! :o  Looking forward to watching the 2cm build!

Cheers!
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 03 Jan , 2011, 07:45
Here are the parts needed for the 2cm`s (including Revell parts), the plastic barrels will be replaced by the brass barrels.
The gun shields were not present on the U995, so these will not be mounted.

(http://i55.tinypic.com/242aj5j.jpg)





Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Greif on 05 Jan , 2011, 00:03
The 37mm is a real work of art Karel.  Very cleanly built!

Ernest
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 05 Jan , 2011, 06:58
Thanks Ernest,

in the meantime i finished the 2cm`s.

(http://i56.tinypic.com/2u8dnrl.jpg)

(http://i52.tinypic.com/nbtais.jpg)

(http://i52.tinypic.com/wmfcqu.jpg)

(http://i56.tinypic.com/2lmrits.jpg)

(http://i56.tinypic.com/2145bvo.jpg)

(http://i56.tinypic.com/2gxjv44.jpg)

(http://i55.tinypic.com/ztsu9v.jpg)

(http://i52.tinypic.com/dyvlva.jpg)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/28wnk8o.jpg)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/maj67k.jpg)

(http://i52.tinypic.com/2v0elqa.jpg)

(http://i51.tinypic.com/6f1bnp.jpg)

(http://i55.tinypic.com/28801nn.jpg)

(http://i55.tinypic.com/352elc8.jpg)




Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: TRM on 05 Jan , 2011, 18:28
Amazing work Karel!
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Pat on 05 Jan , 2011, 20:33
Absolutely gorgeous Karel!

But I see an awful flaw.  Sorry.

You've done such a fantastic job on the armament, and the railings, and everything else so far in those pictures, that it sort of emphasizes that the deck is just plastic.  Compared to to the terrific detail on the guns, the deck just doesn't stand up to the quality of the rest of it.

Please, please, do what I did (for a different reason, but same end result) and scrap the plastic deck and build your own deck out of real wood slats.  It makes a huge difference for realism and with the detail of your guns, you'll be really happy with the result to go with them.

I'm making my hatches open, but you don't need to do that to get the same appearance.  But having real wood decks, with the correct spacing between each slat to let the 'water' come through when it dives, and seeing the beams underneath the deck will really set off the beautiful work that you've done so far.

If you can't get wood slats there, you can get them from Lee Valley in Canada.  They have cherry wood slats, 36" long by just a few mm wide and not much thicker than paper.  Real easy to make a deck out of.  When you scuff off the carboleum on the worn parts, you'll see real wood grain showing through.  Your model deserves it with the detail you've done so far.
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: bracco_n on 05 Jan , 2011, 21:30
Or you can get the one made by Nautilus. Pat I
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Mr. Bill on 05 Jan , 2011, 22:15
Hello Karel,

I have been admiring your work and want to join the others in congratulating you on your fine craftsmanship and great photography.  It is a real pleasure to follow your project and I look forward to each new development.

Cheers,

Bill
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Pepper-mint on 06 Jan , 2011, 02:48
Absolutely gorgeous Karel!

But I see an awful flaw.  Sorry.

You've done such a fantastic job on the armament, and the railings, and everything else so far in those pictures, that it sort of emphasizes that the deck is just plastic.  Compared to to the terrific detail on the guns, the deck just doesn't stand up to the quality of the rest of it.

Please, please, do what I did (for a different reason, but same end result) and scrap the plastic deck and build your own deck out of real wood slats.  It makes a huge difference for realism and with the detail of your guns, you'll be really happy with the result to go with them.

I'm making my hatches open, but you don't need to do that to get the same appearance.  But having real wood decks, with the correct spacing between each slat to let the 'water' come through when it dives, and seeing the beams underneath the deck will really set off the beautiful work that you've done so far.

If you can't get wood slats there, you can get them from Lee Valley in Canada.  They have cherry wood slats, 36" long by just a few mm wide and not much thicker than paper.  Real easy to make a deck out of.  When you scuff off the carboleum on the worn parts, you'll see real wood grain showing through.  Your model deserves it with the detail you've done so far.

I totally agree ; Karel your model is wonderful and Mr.Bill gave you the best words.it  It would be worth rebuilding the deck !  ;)
Once painted, all your details will we highly up lightened.

all the best =)
Pepper-M


Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 06 Jan , 2011, 03:27
Friends.....

I am not ready yet....
There are some nice wooden deck parts from Nautilus waiting to get glued in place  ;)
I will do this after the conning tower is painted and weathered to prevent the wood getting painted grey.





Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 06 Jan , 2011, 06:59
I started replacing the nails wich were sanded away.
To prevent the delicate decal film from damage during working on the model, i give them a protection by adding a thin layer of matt varnish (diluted with white spirit).

(http://i52.tinypic.com/svtcoz.jpg)

(http://i52.tinypic.com/ea3wh3.jpg)





Karel


Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Rokket on 07 Jan , 2011, 16:55
paint may do the trick...with all those guns, who's going to argue?
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Pat on 09 Jan , 2011, 07:03
bracco, I'd be quite happy to post pics of my U-boat but I don't have a digital camera and can't afford one.  Perhaps when the lighting is good enough, I can take a few pix with my cellphone, but I know the resolution isn't all that good.

Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 10 Jan , 2011, 14:52
I am ready with replacing the lost nails (thank god, didn`t like this job), i think together i placed about 1000 nails.

(http://i51.tinypic.com/25rpkt0.jpg)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/65xwzc.jpg)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/9uoi9i.jpg)





Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: bracco_n on 11 Jan , 2011, 11:16
Nice work Karel! Can't wait to see some paint applied to it!
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Greif on 13 Jan , 2011, 05:17
Nice job replacing the rivets Karel.  It does indeed look like it was a tedious job; one that was very well executed.

Ernest
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 13 Jan , 2011, 13:21
Thank you guys,


Next job are the rudders.
I removed the welds because they are not correct, i will replace them later with welds from the Archer kit.
On pictures from the 995, i noticed the rudders also have a rough steel surface with small holes and dimples, so i had the idea to simulate this with the help of some plastic cement and a piece of a steelwire brush.

On this picture the surface with the small holes clearly can be seen.
(http://i54.tinypic.com/m8z8yw.jpg)





The rudders with the removed welds
(http://i56.tinypic.com/i6ypp4.jpg)




The parts needed to replicate the steel surface
(http://i56.tinypic.com/qy67m9.jpg)




I brushed on a thin layer of cement to soften the plastic, after one minute i added a second layer and immediately started to push the wirebrush into the surface to create the holes.
(http://i55.tinypic.com/migw8z.jpg)





After one hour of drying, i sanded the surface smooth to remove the small pieces of melted plastic, and only the holes remained.
I am happy with the result of this wirebrush/cement experiment  :)
(http://i56.tinypic.com/11ub4zm.jpg)






Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: bracco_n on 13 Jan , 2011, 14:11
Very nice technique!
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Pat on 13 Jan , 2011, 16:26
Excellent work on the rudders Karel.  that's exactly what the rudders and other cast parts look like on the steel-hulled boats around here.

When going into that detail, you might also want to add a sacrificial zinc anode to each rudder.

In real life, the anodes could be almost any shape, from teardrop to rectangular.  They were udually placed on the rudders between 1/3 and 1/5 of the way down from the top, and 1/3 - 1/5 from the leading edge.  Not sure if there was one on each side of the rudder or just on the outside, but I've seen them in several photos.

The reason for the anodes is to use a 'less noble' metal as a sacrifice so that galvanic electrolysis dissolves the anode instead of the more valuable rudder.

I've also seen these anodes on the propellor shaft supports and the dive plane supports.

Not sure why, but they only seem to be around the stern of the U-boats, not the bow.
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: rabapla on 14 Jan , 2011, 01:45
 :o
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 14 Jan , 2011, 11:10
Excellent work on the rudders Karel.  that's exactly what the rudders and other cast parts look like on the steel-hulled boats around here.

When going into that detail, you might also want to add a sacrificial zinc anode to each rudder.

In real life, the anodes could be almost any shape, from teardrop to rectangular.  They were udually placed on the rudders between 1/3 and 1/5 of the way down from the top, and 1/3 - 1/5 from the leading edge.  Not sure if there was one on each side of the rudder or just on the outside, but I've seen them in several photos.

The reason for the anodes is to use a 'less noble' metal as a sacrifice so that galvanic electrolysis dissolves the anode instead of the more valuable rudder.

I've also seen these anodes on the propellor shaft supports and the dive plane supports.

Not sure why, but they only seem to be around the stern of the U-boats, not the bow.



Pat, do you have any reference pics for me from the anodes?





Thanks,


Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: NZSnowman on 14 Jan , 2011, 11:52
Karel

Here a link to a picture of the anodes

http://models.rokket.biz/index.php?topic=106.msg4968#msg4968 (http://models.rokket.biz/index.php?topic=106.msg4968#msg4968)
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 14 Jan , 2011, 12:09
Thanks Simon  ;)





Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Jan on 14 Jan , 2011, 12:30
Wooow! Thats a detailed boat! Simply amazing!

If I remember correctly, the whole hull of U-995 has those little holes/rough structure...
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Rokket on 15 Jan , 2011, 00:47
Wow, brilliant technique - do you mind reposting a copy in the Tips section?
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 15 Jan , 2011, 09:49
Will do that Rokket  ;)



With the help of some pics i added Archer transfer welds and gave the rudders a coat of grey too see if the steel texture still would be visible after a layer of paint; i am glad that`s the case  :)

(http://i55.tinypic.com/of8wev.jpg)







Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 16 Jan , 2011, 02:22
I am still not sure about a thing; the drip channels...
I think i found prove that there were drip channels on the type VII, so i am still considering to make these on my boat.

(http://i56.tinypic.com/9tq17a.jpg)

(http://i55.tinypic.com/jfj9xx.jpg)

(http://i56.tinypic.com/1e3z3a.jpg)


Can you guys shine your lights this subject and on these pics? The last pic is actually from the 995.





Karel

Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 16 Jan , 2011, 13:14
I found a clear pic to prove that indeed there were drip channels on wartime VIIC/41`s.
On the backside of the Revell instructions i saw this pic of U-1105.

(http://i55.tinypic.com/xkzp8y.jpg)






Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: NZSnowman on 16 Jan , 2011, 14:28
Hi Karel

I am not 100% sure on the drip channels, I have not research this yet. But several things make my think about it. Why would you need a drip channel that sent 90% of it time under the water.

I think what looks like drip channels are attachment strips for the bow/stern casting cap for the saddle tank & hull casting. In some pictures you can clearly see holes that are for the rivets to fix the casting cap on to the saddle tank, and you can see a fixing strip on the pressure hull.

(http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/958/new1tl.jpg)
(http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/5800/new2e.jpg)
Picture from U-BOOTE CREWS: Daily Life, 1939 - 1945 by J Delize
In this pictures you can see the fixing strip (with rivet holes) along the pressures hull to fix the hull casting to. You can also see the fixinging strip around the casting cap of the saddle tank.
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 17 Jan , 2011, 03:04
Your explanation does make sense Simon, i don`t know exactly what the purpose was of these strips, fact is that they were there so i am gonna duplicate them.
Here`s a pic from the 995, maybe its of some help to you?

(http://i56.tinypic.com/2hydp2o.jpg)




Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: goose814 on 17 Jan , 2011, 16:06
Based on these photos (I can't remember where I got them), U-995 didn't have those channels initially when put on display:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/goose814/ph002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/goose814/4886010596_d0623a7780_b.jpg
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: NZSnowman on 17 Jan , 2011, 17:00
Hi goose814 and welcome aboard!

They are great pictures!! They must be sometime early 70's just after U-995 was put on display. In the second picture you can see the original bow!! I don
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: goose814 on 17 Jan , 2011, 17:29
You're welcome. Here are the rest I have:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/goose814/ph001.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/goose814/ph003.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/goose814/ph004.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/goose814/ph005.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/goose814/ph006.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/goose814/ph007.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/goose814/ph008.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/goose814/ph009.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/goose814/ph010.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/goose814/ph011.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/goose814/ph012.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/goose814/ph013.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/goose814/ph014.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/goose814/postcard1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/goose814/postcard2.jpg
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: NZSnowman on 17 Jan , 2011, 17:41
Thanks, goose814
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 17 Jan , 2011, 17:45
Nice pics Goose, never seen these before..
I have made the channels/strips from Evergreen profile strips, tomorrow i will post some pics, i am happy with the result.
Of course there will be different opinions on this subject but i chose to install them, based on the pictures i found.


Today i went to my local model store to get the colours i need for the lower hull (schiffsboden farbe III).

- 4 cans Humbrol 96
- 2 cans Humbrol 91
- 2 cans Humbrol 33
(http://i53.tinypic.com/2uqj539.jpg)

Finally, i am almost at the point of starting with the paintwork  :) :) :)





Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Greif on 18 Jan , 2011, 01:33
Really nice technique with the hull and rudders Karel.  The model parts look like the original thing.  Respect!

Ernest
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 18 Jan , 2011, 03:31
For the channels/strips, i took Evergreen U-profile strips (1.5 by 1.5mm), en cut one side away to get an L-profile wich i glued against the hull.

(http://i54.tinypic.com/2vj7eap.jpg)

(http://i53.tinypic.com/2vafiia.jpg)

(http://i52.tinypic.com/ipbg46.jpg)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/2gwf7kx.jpg)




Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: NZSnowman on 18 Jan , 2011, 11:34
Hi Karel

It looks great! The last picture look like the starboard sideof the boat. If so, that inlet vent on the side and end of the pressure hull should only be on the port side of the boat.

Simon

(http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/1228/hpbanks.th.jpg) (http://img706.imageshack.us/i/hpbanks.jpg/)
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 19 Jan , 2011, 23:42
Hi Karel

It looks great! The last picture look like the starboard sideof the boat. If so, that inlet vent on the side and end of the pressure hull should only be on the port side of the boat.

Simon

(http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/1228/hpbanks.th.jpg) (http://img706.imageshack.us/i/hpbanks.jpg/)



Thanks Simon will do that  ;)




Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 19 Jan , 2011, 23:45
Because i need a matt surface for the next step, i gave the hull a thin coat of matt grey.

(http://i56.tinypic.com/66lph3.jpg)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/mjq1vr.jpg)

(http://i52.tinypic.com/u0sw7.jpg)

(http://i51.tinypic.com/qsp1ly.jpg)

(http://i51.tinypic.com/2gxmzyh.jpg)

(http://i52.tinypic.com/8wzkhc.jpg)

(http://i53.tinypic.com/91dyt5.jpg)





Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 19 Jan , 2011, 23:46
I also corrected the `bullnose`.

(http://i52.tinypic.com/vhuxl1.jpg)

(http://i52.tinypic.com/2pywdht.jpg)

(http://i52.tinypic.com/2qd49xs.jpg)

(http://i55.tinypic.com/110agcp.jpg)

(http://i55.tinypic.com/fbgf7m.jpg)

(http://i51.tinypic.com/2wmp443.jpg)





Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: conus00 on 21 Jan , 2011, 14:15
Amazing build. Great attention to the detail!
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Pat on 21 Jan , 2011, 21:22
I REALLY like the look of the pressure hull with the treatment you gave it.  That looks exactly like the steel-hulled boats around here under the waterline.  I can almost imagine a few barnacles and bits of algae at the waterline.

A question.

In one of your pictures, there seems to be two eyebolts, one on each side between the stuffing boxes and the propellor shaft supports.  What're they for?  I don't recall seeing that anywhere before.
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Pat on 21 Jan , 2011, 21:55
You're welcome. Here are the rest I have:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/goose814/ph001.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/goose814/ph003.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/goose814/ph004.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/goose814/ph005.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/goose814/ph006.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/goose814/ph007.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/goose814/ph008.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/goose814/ph009.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/goose814/ph010.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/goose814/ph011.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/goose814/ph012.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/goose814/ph013.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/goose814/ph014.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/goose814/postcard1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/goose814/postcard2.jpg

Those are nice pictures goose.  Thanks for posting them.

Some people might recall back last spring or summer I was talking about the sacrificial zinc anodes that I'd seen on some U-boat photos, but I couldn't attach a photo because of my lack of a scanner.

Well, goose's pctures have a good example.

Take a look at the propellor support strut in pictures # 1, 9 and 11.  On each of them you can see a vertical lump that looks perhaps a couple of cm wide by perhaps 8-10 cm long.  Those are almost definitely zincs.  the exact size and shape are variable, so if you want to add them to your build, don't worry so much about what they look like as long as they're there.

They'd also vary by location.  Sometimes they might be near the leading edge of the rudder, sometimes on the struts as in goose's pictures, and sometimes on the hull.  They will never be on the propellor shaft or the propellor itself.  There will be several of them around the stern part of the ship.  Not all zincs have to be identical on the same boat as they get replaced when necessary from whatever stock is at hand.

And the zincs will NEVER, ever be painted with anti-fouling paint as the whole idea is that the bare metal will erode faster than the parts of the hull.  Usually they appear about the same colour as white metal castings, or perhaps silvery or whitish and pitted.
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Greif on 23 Jan , 2011, 02:13
Very nice work Karel.  The correction of the bull nose was well executed and looks quite accurate.

Ernest
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Rokket on 26 Jan , 2011, 01:05
Bullnose is excellent - but so is it ALL! Lovely!
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 27 Jan , 2011, 02:36
I painted the hull in the base colours `schifssbodenfarbe grau III` and Hellgrau`.
The pics are not very good yet, i have a new camera with a lot of functions/options so i have to find out how everything works..



(http://i55.tinypic.com/2a9dtf6.jpg)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/2gtsx1u.jpg)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/169oz7b.jpg)

(http://i55.tinypic.com/21mbvxy.jpg)





Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Rokket on 27 Jan , 2011, 03:13
looking like a real miniature!
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: bracco_n on 27 Jan , 2011, 06:51
Amazing work Karel, simply stunning!
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: TRM on 27 Jan , 2011, 17:27
Very crisp and clean!  Exceptional work Karel! ;)
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Pepper-mint on 28 Jan , 2011, 04:55
looking like a real miniature!

It is a real miniature...  ;D

Karel, are you planing a camo on your U-995 ?

Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 28 Jan , 2011, 05:09
I am painting the 995 in it`s normal colours, the lower hull Schiffsboden grau III and the upper hull hellgrau, after that i will give the upper hull a worn/weathered wintercamouflage (almost white).
I am now very busy with weathering the hull, updates will follow later... ;)




Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 29 Jan , 2011, 09:29
Sneak preview....

(http://i51.tinypic.com/1z56ohd.jpg)


(http://i52.tinypic.com/219nn7d.jpg)







Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Gregor on 29 Jan , 2011, 11:27
I have no words! Really nice .............. :o
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Rokket on 30 Jan , 2011, 04:46
WOW!!! That rust is sooo realistic, really, really top stuff. It could be a photo of real rust!!! It is some of the finest I have ever seen, again, photo real, true miniature museum work.

But that said....and I hate to be negative...SORRY! - it's too much rust for any boat under 20 years old.  An AMAZING effect, and though light rust is everywhere even on newish boats, too much - that is a lot of rust. What year are you depicting?
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 30 Jan , 2011, 06:17
Thanks Rokket i appreciate your opinion  ;)

i have seen many pics of U-boats with this much rust at the anchor bay (i will scan some pics later and post them)
Of course this is the area with the most rust, the rest of the boat will have less.
Later, i will also cover up some rust with paint flakes to simulate paint on top of the rust, this will also dampen the rust effect.
Nevertheless this boat will be more weathered than most other boats i have seen on the net, in my opinion most subs are a bit to clean (again, based on all the pics i have seen of subs returning from a long mission)




Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Greif on 30 Jan , 2011, 11:59
Perfectly executed rust Karel.  The best I have seen on a model to date in fact.  Both the texture and shade(s) is/are extremely realistic.  The painting of the uboot is also first rate. 

Ernest
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 02 Feb , 2011, 04:18
Two more teasers of the progression on the hull....

(http://i56.tinypic.com/1ou9t5.jpg)

(http://i53.tinypic.com/xljmz6.jpg)





Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Pepper-mint on 02 Feb , 2011, 05:36
This U-boat is an old and dangerous Wolf ! No rest, always on patrol, no time for repaint... Will soon fall apart  ;D ;D ;D

Work executed with talent. Would love to see a global pic from the hull.

cheers Karel,
Pepper.
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: bracco_n on 02 Feb , 2011, 09:15
That's a weather-beaten boat alright!
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: conus00 on 02 Feb , 2011, 10:18
I like it!
How did you achieve the chipping? Salt method?
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Jan on 02 Feb , 2011, 12:13
 :o I especially loke those smoke-stains!
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 02 Feb , 2011, 21:23
Thanks guys,

Conus; the white/light grey striping on the upperhull is done with the hairspray technique.
For the lower hull i also used hairspray, but in this case i wiped the waterpaint away with a wet towel almost immediately after spraying it on. The paint remains in the lower parts and corners, in fact its a kind of wash with waterpaint on a base of hairspray.
I discovered this method while trying to achieve the right look.


A Sephia picture to get into the right mood... :D

(http://i53.tinypic.com/2nimo34.jpg)






Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Pat on 02 Feb , 2011, 21:41
Wow!  EXCELLENT rust technique Karel.  Especially in the anchor niche.  Although I'm not sure how often U-boats actually used their anchors to scratch off the paint there).

It's looks REALLY realistic.  The speia pic could almost be a period photo of a real boat.
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Rokket on 03 Feb , 2011, 03:41
I have saved some of your pix for future weathering reference, in my "Info and techniques" folder. Outstanding.

Yes, they did get a  lot of wear. I read Fluckey's book and Dick O'Kane's, and Iron Coffins - all three gents make some kind of similar comment about seeing their boat and all the chipped paint, faded, and salt damaged paint, even after only a few months.
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 04 Feb , 2011, 08:18
I`ve been busy with rust streaks, i use oil paint for this task because oil paint give`s me plenty of time to work.
(http://i52.tinypic.com/zj9yfo.jpg)





I also added dark algae/seeweed on the hull, the contrast between the satin hull and the matt algae`s can be seen on this pic.
I give this aspect a lot of attention because in my opinion various gradations between satin and matt brings more `life` into a model.
(http://i55.tinypic.com/302s085.jpg)






Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: TRM on 05 Feb , 2011, 15:04
 

               :o !
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 06 Feb , 2011, 08:07
I added waterstripes/streaks on the upper half of the saddletanks, i did this with various shades of oilpaint.

(http://i51.tinypic.com/n2jvw1.jpg)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/20aq7ib.jpg)





I also airbrushed algae/seeweed on the waterline of the boat.
In my opinion this must be barely visible, on the pic below the green line can be seen on the saddletank
(http://i56.tinypic.com/2h6skk4.jpg)





(http://i51.tinypic.com/1zladn4.jpg)






Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Greif on 06 Feb , 2011, 13:54
Wonderful work Karel.  The painting and detail is first rate!

Ernest
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: bracco_n on 06 Feb , 2011, 18:27
Amazing work Karel! I'm sure that it'll look terrific with the deck !
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 08 Feb , 2011, 13:53
Small update; i finished and weathered the aft steel deck.


(http://i56.tinypic.com/av4n89.jpg)

(http://i52.tinypic.com/2j51fnm.jpg)






Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Pepper-mint on 09 Feb , 2011, 11:07
Very impressive.

Always tuned...

Pepper
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Johann Vilthomsen on 09 Feb , 2011, 11:30
Very impressive.

I'm agree!  :o

Always tuned...

Me too

Pepper
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 11 Feb , 2011, 09:56
 :D many thanks guys...



I glued the wooden deck on the hull.
Before i could do that, i had to glue the lifeboat canisters (wich i made before) to the underside of the deck.
(http://i52.tinypic.com/684ex5.jpg)



Here the deck is fixed on the hull, i also darkened the deck a bit with some filters, and added some whitish  dried seasalt stains around the hinges/hatches.
(http://i56.tinypic.com/2jbacdt.jpg)

(http://i56.tinypic.com/xkx2ix.jpg)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/71nqqr.jpg)





Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: bracco_n on 11 Feb , 2011, 10:22
Of all the boats I've seen Karel I have to say that yours has the best deck! Keep up the good work!
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: NZSnowman on 11 Feb , 2011, 11:46
Karel, great deck and hull!

She look like she had a long hard patrol at sea!
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Rokket on 12 Feb , 2011, 01:29
Deck looks beautiful, very natural and real.
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 12 Feb , 2011, 17:08
Guy`s, thank you very much for the kind words, this really gives me a boost to make the best of this project  ;)


I started work on the conning tower.
The tower had the same wintercamo paint as the upperhull; white on top of the basecolour.
To simulate a worn wintercamo (as often seen after a long mission), again i used the hairspray technique.
After that i smooth the edges of the chips a bit on some places with very fine sandingpaper, to simulate an irregularly worn pattern.
Of course this is only the beginning of the weathering proces on the tower, it still needs a lot of work.

The picture is a bit on the dark side, but this way the contrast between the base colour and the white wintercamo is more natural and beside that, it gives the pic a nice atmosphere  8)

(http://i51.tinypic.com/nohxkg.jpg)






Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: bracco_n on 12 Feb , 2011, 17:12
Great work Karel. Could you tell me how this hairspray technique works? Keep it up
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Rokket on 13 Feb , 2011, 04:33
Yes, hear much abut hairspray but not the details...
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Siara on 13 Feb , 2011, 09:41
Nice work!
About the HS technique : http://migjimenez.blogspot.com/2009/11/hairspray-technique-vol1.html
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: bracco_n on 13 Feb , 2011, 19:42
Thank you Siara! Karel please keep us posted!
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Rokket on 14 Feb , 2011, 04:07
thanks
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 15 Feb , 2011, 09:12
I bought a U-boot pin/badge from someone at my work, this badge was given to the u-boat crew after two succesful missions.
I am not sure if it is original (did some research on the net)but nevertheless it is a nice addition in the showcase together with the 995.

(http://i52.tinypic.com/25gyyat.jpg)






Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: bracco_n on 15 Feb , 2011, 09:21
Does it have any mark on the backside? You can also read this link from Wehrmacht awards with tons of info about the award:
http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/war_badges/kriegsmarine/uboat_badge.htm
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Pepper-mint on 16 Feb , 2011, 11:46
FoxB,

I'm sure you're working for Hollywood  ;D

What will be the movie title ?
 ;)
Pepper


Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Greif on 17 Feb , 2011, 00:09
Your build contiues to impress Karel.  I really like the deck.

Ernest 
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 17 Feb , 2011, 04:43
Does it have any mark on the backside? You can also read this link from Wehrmacht awards with tons of info about the award:
http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/war_badges/kriegsmarine/uboat_badge.htm


It doesn`t have a mark on the backside, but there were three German manufactures who made these pins, and i understand that one of them didn`t put an inscription on the backside, so i still don`t know if its original or not.
But, as said before, that is not so important to me, its just a nice addition to display in the showcase  ;)




Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 17 Feb , 2011, 04:44
FoxB,

I'm sure you're working for Hollywood  ;D

What will be the movie title ?
 ;)
Pepper





I wish that would be tru..... :D
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 17 Feb , 2011, 04:47
The wooden decks in the conningtower are glued in and weathered

(http://i56.tinypic.com/ibx74n.jpg)




I also highlighted the panellines with a brown/black wash, next step are the rust/dirt streaks.
(http://i51.tinypic.com/dgifdx.jpg)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/23rsldi.jpg)






Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 17 Feb , 2011, 07:13
Rust applied....

(http://i55.tinypic.com/w0gia0.jpg)

(http://i52.tinypic.com/10dxxt2.jpg)

(http://i55.tinypic.com/2afkf8o.jpg)





Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: bracco_n on 17 Feb , 2011, 07:27
CG looks AWESOME!
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 17 Feb , 2011, 07:29
Thanks  ;)



Just a quick look how it looks on the hull...

(http://i54.tinypic.com/2eun245.jpg)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/281exbd.jpg)





Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: bracco_n on 17 Feb , 2011, 10:22
Incredible, I love both pics! Could you tell this novice how you did the paneling with the brown/black wash? (how you applied it, with brush airbrush, etc)
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 19 Feb , 2011, 18:18
Incredible, I love both pics! Could you tell this novice how you did the paneling with the brown/black wash? (how you applied it, with brush airbrush, etc)


I airbrushed the panellines (Iwata HP-SB) with a very thin brown/black mixture (enamel), and after that i toned the lines down with a flexible sanding cloth with a very fine grid (i don`t know the brand of it but they are very usefull) by gently wiping over the airbrushed panellines and removing the overspray.
Because the sanding cloth is flexible, it doesn`t damage the rivets, so it`s perfect for this job.


(http://i56.tinypic.com/i6ib2s.jpg)





Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: bracco_n on 20 Feb , 2011, 07:02
Thank you Karel. What's next?
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 20 Feb , 2011, 07:09
Well, the CT is glued on the hull.
Now i am busy with lots of small things; the schnorkel, the dive planes etc etc, the most time consuming jobs... :D




Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 23 Feb , 2011, 12:17
I am going to display the boat on two transparent plastic rods of 9mm diameter, this way i hope it looks like the boat is `floating` in the display case, viewing from a distance.

I glued two aluminium tubes (30mm long, 9mm inside diameter) into the hull.
The plastic rods will be attached on the base plate of the showcase, this way i can slide the boat over the two rods and remove the model if neccesary.
(http://i54.tinypic.com/301ngrd.jpg)




I also mounted the forward diving planes, the rudders and the prop shafts
(http://i56.tinypic.com/153spsg.jpg)

(http://i51.tinypic.com/np5t8y.jpg)





I made some rubber foam pieces to put the boat on, so i can work on the underside of the model.
(http://i52.tinypic.com/125jgww.jpg)








Karel
 
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Siara on 23 Feb , 2011, 16:39
Superb modeling. Love it.
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 24 Feb , 2011, 12:51
Thanks Siara  ;)



Finished the lifeboat container lids..

(http://i55.tinypic.com/53qs28.jpg)





Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: bracco_n on 24 Feb , 2011, 14:07
That looks so real! Karel you are doing a masterpiece!
Here's an out of place question, but anyway: did you apply the oil canning effect to the saddletanks?
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 25 Feb , 2011, 16:03
Here is your answer  ;)


(http://i55.tinypic.com/21mbvxy.jpg)




Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Rokket on 25 Feb , 2011, 17:02
fine, fine paint/weathering
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 25 Feb , 2011, 17:47
Today, i worked on the schnorkel.
Because the 995 had a ringschwimmer head on the schnorkel (as one of the few), i had to scratch a new head from pieces of sprue.

(http://i52.tinypic.com/2s8l8w3.jpg)




I also added a hydraulic line from 0.5mm brass wire in the bay, and on pictures i saw there were two steel wires/braces? on top of the hydraulic unit, i also made these from brass wire.
(http://i54.tinypic.com/wryn42.jpg)

(http://i51.tinypic.com/28qu8ef.jpg)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/24csdwg.jpg)




Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: TRM on 25 Feb , 2011, 17:58
Beautiful workmanship Karel! :o
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: bracco_n on 25 Feb , 2011, 21:21
Those few touches really do the trick! Could you tell me how you did the painting of this particular piece? You got a really nice result and I'd like to learn how to do it!
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 27 Feb , 2011, 07:23
That is difficult to tell...i use no regular technique for this kind of weathering.
First thing to do is basecoat the part with grey enamel (in case of the hydraulic unit) and let it dry for two days.
Then i applied different washes varying from brown to grey to black, and let the wash creep into al the corners.
Because the wash darkens the paint, the object has to be drybrushed with a lighter grey colour to bring depth into the object and highlight the edges and higher laying parts.
I also added a very dilluted mixture of white pigments to simulate dried salt seawater on some spots with a fine pointed brush.
Sometimes  i also use a piece of sponge to add stains.

As said before, i use these (and other) techniques to achieve this result, but never in the same order, mostly i work on `feeling`.



Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: bracco_n on 27 Feb , 2011, 10:12
I see what you mean, Thank you Karel. Keep it up!
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 28 Feb , 2011, 07:02
The capstan and the aft navigation light are added

(http://i55.tinypic.com/29m0ite.jpg)

(http://i56.tinypic.com/10de6nk.jpg)

(http://i56.tinypic.com/2rxtcg4.jpg)

(http://i53.tinypic.com/6sumbk.jpg)




The anchor is also finished and glued on
(http://i54.tinypic.com/ajqb7c.jpg)

(http://i52.tinypic.com/2586wys.jpg)





Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: conus00 on 28 Feb , 2011, 10:15
Just one word: AMAZING!
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 02 Mar , 2011, 09:10
Thank you Conus  ;)




The props are done; i painted the props with Alclad, and after that i added marine growth/fouling with a piece of sponge dipped in several colours of paint.

(http://i52.tinypic.com/eiuoac.jpg)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/16jpv6o.jpg)

(http://i51.tinypic.com/2dshefo.jpg)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/2imfbb.jpg)




Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Rokket on 03 Mar , 2011, 04:19
brilliant! I bought metal, reshaped, acid and bleached and salt watered, but I think it would have been easier to use your brilliant technique, which i plan to do on the Gato. Beautiful!
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Enigma on 03 Mar , 2011, 21:37
I have to agree as well... there's no way I'd pay for brass props on my model if you can get results like these!
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 04 Mar , 2011, 08:15
Thanks guys!



I added zinc anodes, i made them from pieces of PE brass plate.
The props are also glued on, and i applied some marine growth on the rudders and struts.

(http://i56.tinypic.com/maw56f.jpg)

(http://i55.tinypic.com/2sac8ko.jpg)

(http://i52.tinypic.com/29p1y50.jpg)

(http://i52.tinypic.com/15z2zwh.jpg)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/2mfww01.jpg)





Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: bracco_n on 04 Mar , 2011, 11:48
You never stop amazing me Karel, that seaweed effect is awesome!
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Enigma on 04 Mar , 2011, 12:00
I think once you're done with U-995 you should build the Laboe Naval Memorial, just to show them what condition she *should* be in ;D
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 05 Mar , 2011, 18:55
I have been busy working on the deck railings.

I replaced most of the railings with 0.5 brass wire, which is better scale thickness.
(http://i56.tinypic.com/iznehv.jpg)

(http://i55.tinypic.com/qsjoxw.jpg)



I also made 4 turnbuckles which were used to tighten the cables between the railings.
(http://i53.tinypic.com/vxk8bs.jpg)



For the turnbuckles i used brass tube from Albion Alloys with an outer diameter of 0.8mm, and an inner diameter of 0.4mm, and made four tubes of 5mm length.

I stripped a electrocable to aqquire 0.07mm wire to make the eyebolts, and soldered the wire into the tubes.
(http://i53.tinypic.com/i6eetj.jpg)



(http://i56.tinypic.com/1117676.jpg)



Find the turnbuckle.... :D
(http://i51.tinypic.com/20fb91h.jpg)




Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Rokket on 06 Mar , 2011, 04:39
VERY impressive...but you could have used the (AMP) UBrass fro WEM... ;D
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 06 Mar , 2011, 08:19
you could have used the (AMP) UBrass fro WEM... ;D

That`s too easy... :D



I finished the railings and fixed the cables between them, didn`t like the job...

(http://i54.tinypic.com/i3eydk.jpg)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/2welx5v.jpg)

(http://i52.tinypic.com/2vn4eoo.jpg)

(http://i56.tinypic.com/2j5gv2q.jpg)

(http://i52.tinypic.com/2cfzexe.jpg)





Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: bracco_n on 06 Mar , 2011, 13:12
How did you make the cables Karel?
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 07 Mar , 2011, 07:16
How did you make the cables Karel?


I made these from braided fishing wire, 0.12mm thickness, made from dyneema.
(http://i55.tinypic.com/2yngwuf.jpg)




Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 07 Mar , 2011, 07:23
Finished the life saving buoy`s
(http://i52.tinypic.com/e7z2tz.jpg)




I made new rods/pipes, which are mounted on the fore and afterdeck.
(Does anyone knows the purpose of these parts?)

The Revell parts were bend, so i made new ones from brass, and combined them with the Eduard PE clamps.

The Revell parts..
(http://i55.tinypic.com/1z1w674.jpg)


(http://i55.tinypic.com/242u4qo.jpg[/img

[img]http://i52.tinypic.com/5pix40.jpg)

(http://i51.tinypic.com/i5ofv8.jpg)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/2zsz6hf.jpg)

(http://i52.tinypic.com/nvqkc7.jpg)

(http://i56.tinypic.com/wssqo7.jpg)



I also soldered new antenna wire tripods from brass wire with a more accurate scale thickness
(http://i56.tinypic.com/etejx0.jpg)

(http://i53.tinypic.com/2eecwwm.jpg)

(http://i52.tinypic.com/33p93ps.jpg)

(http://i56.tinypic.com/331nl9h.jpg)





Karel





Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 08 Mar , 2011, 14:23
I have been working on the periscope and other small things such as the UZO and the hatch in the CT.

The wires on the scope were made from 0.07mm copperwire.
(http://i55.tinypic.com/hv3us4.jpg)

(http://i55.tinypic.com/w83xue.jpg)




I also made the PE `naxos` antenna
(http://i55.tinypic.com/2cmnih5.jpg)



The periscope was kept in a good working order by greasing it sometimes, i replicated this by adding black oilpaint on the scope, and wit a dry brush i wiped most of the paint of again only to leave some black streaks.
This is difficult to see on the pics, soon i will make some better pics in daylight.
(http://i53.tinypic.com/ff63nk.jpg)

(http://i56.tinypic.com/solv2x.jpg)

(http://i53.tinypic.com/208k2ef.jpg)

(http://i52.tinypic.com/33oic6o.jpg)




Karel



Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Enigma on 08 Mar , 2011, 17:36

I made new rods/pipes, which are mounted on the fore and afterdeck.
(Does anyone knows the purpose of these parts?)


I'd say they'd most certainly have to be gaffs. Any boat of appreciable size should have them. What are they and how are they used? Quite simple... take a hook (usually bent back through 180 degrees) and stick it on the end of a pole, their main use is to hook a line in the water so you can haul it on deck and use it. I've seen simple ones made by poor fishermen made from a bent spike and a length of 1x2" wood, the hook attached with either a tight lashing or using a few inches of ABS pipe to heat-shrink it together. Modern commercial ones for yachting are made from extruded aluminum to create telescopic tubes, allowing you to vary the length, and they also have their hook made out of plastic, featuring a point on the end so you can also use it to push the boat off the docks when mooring.

I'd imagine docking in the pens would be very simple for the u-boats since they were more-or-less custom designs for the fleet, but things would get tricky when you're on the ocean trying to raft up with a milk cow. Something with the size and weight of a u-boat would require some decently sized mooring lines or hawsers in order to safely hold her in place, which means that they're heavy and thus makes throwing a line difficult. For a heavy hawser it's very common to have a much thinner leader line tied on to the eye of the hawser - throwing a small line is way easier! Alas, we are all human, and sometimes rope throws fail. This is where the gaff shines - dip it in the water and hook the leader line.

The gaff from my kit would scale up to 9 feet (3m), a rather practical length to use - the type VIIs draw about 4.75m at a full surface trim, thus 1.5m freeboard, so a 3m gaff would be quite useful. Useful yet small, and easily lost overboard, hence why you always want to carry two.

Hope this helps!
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: Pepper-mint on 09 Mar , 2011, 07:29
A big and nice trip... Enjoying a lot FoxbaT.
 ;) Big Bro...
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 09 Mar , 2011, 08:08
The guns are painted, weathered and mounted on the CT...

(http://i56.tinypic.com/4ugvnm.jpg)

(http://i51.tinypic.com/25k7ynn.jpg)

(http://i51.tinypic.com/2lxjjwz.jpg)

(http://i53.tinypic.com/jjy5vr.jpg)

(http://i53.tinypic.com/16bacy0.jpg)

(http://i51.tinypic.com/2lbdpfl.jpg)





Karel
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: TRM on 09 Mar , 2011, 10:40
Guns look superb, as does everything else! :o
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: bracco_n on 09 Mar , 2011, 19:35
Impressive stuff Karel, those flak guns really do the trick!
Title: Re: U-995
Post by: FoxbaT on 11 Mar , 2011, 05:57
The U995 is finished, high res pics are made today...




Karel
Title: Re: U-995 FINISHED
Post by: FoxbaT on 11 Mar , 2011, 17:29
Pics are made...

I would like to thank all of you who helped me with my questions.
You guys really helped me a lot and motivated me to make the best of this project!

A friend made some high resolution pics in RAW format which first has te be converted on his PC, in the meantime i will place some pics wich i made with my compact camera.

(http://i55.tinypic.com/2n6c3ur.jpg)


(http://i54.tinypic.com/2s6m0qf.jpg)

(http://i56.tinypic.com/axfuiu.jpg)

(http://i55.tinypic.com/2vakzli.jpg)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/2d6m78p.jpg)

(http://i53.tinypic.com/23lh5zc.jpg)

(http://i51.tinypic.com/efju9v.jpg)

(http://i51.tinypic.com/29bdaua.jpg)

(http://i53.tinypic.com/1py1ap.jpg)



The other pictures will follow later  ;)



Karel
Title: Re: U-995 FINISHED
Post by: Johann Vilthomsen on 12 Mar , 2011, 16:29
(http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv153/edigleyg3/aplausos.gif)
Title: Re: U-995 FINISHED
Post by: Rokket on 13 Mar , 2011, 18:31
Johann  perfect visual for this great build! Well Done FoxBat!!!
Title: Re: U-995 FINISHED
Post by: bracco_n on 14 Mar , 2011, 12:52
Awesome Karel, just awesome. Your build is defnitely the best I've seen so far with Siara's U552. Well done!
Title: Re: U-995 FINISHED
Post by: Pepper-mint on 15 Mar , 2011, 01:38
Contragts mate, great work, awesome u-boat !!!

If i may : the cables, hinges, deserves your skills, more details.  ;)

Cheers,
Pepper.
Title: Re: U-995 FINISHED
Post by: conus00 on 15 Mar , 2011, 14:14
Nice build and GREAT weathering!
Waiting impatiently for hi-res pictures.  ;)
Title: Re: U-995 FINISHED
Post by: conus00 on 23 Mar , 2011, 20:38
Any chance for hi-res pictures?
I'd like to save them for my archive as a future reference for weathering. I think it is excellent!
Title: Re: U-995 FINISHED
Post by: FoxbaT on 24 Mar , 2011, 03:21
Thanks guys for the comments,

the high res pics will be made soon, when i have them i will post them immediately  ;)



Karel
Title: Re: U-995 FINISHED
Post by: Siara on 24 Mar , 2011, 04:09
Fantastic looking model. One of the best U-Boats around. Congratulations.
Title: Re: U-995 FINISHED
Post by: FoxbaT on 13 Apr , 2011, 07:51
A friend of mine made some new pics of the 995 in his photo studio.
One disadvantage of this forum is that the pics are being resized, a lot of details can`t be seen now.

Anyway, more pics....


(http://i52.tinypic.com/5fpuh5.jpg)

(http://i56.tinypic.com/jpeq1i.jpg)

(http://i51.tinypic.com/331qcrd.jpg)

(http://i56.tinypic.com/51t553.jpg)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/2zjdj78.jpg)

(http://i56.tinypic.com/2ypkh7k.jpg)

(http://i51.tinypic.com/302x343.jpg)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/28mnrkw.jpg)

(http://i53.tinypic.com/29qjz3c.jpg)

(http://i53.tinypic.com/28mpmye.jpg)

(http://i53.tinypic.com/anj5sk.jpg)

(http://i53.tinypic.com/k2kd8y.jpg)

(http://i51.tinypic.com/2nsz0pt.jpg)

(http://i51.tinypic.com/10n866g.jpg)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/5yuvj8.jpg)

(http://i55.tinypic.com/ndvdqf.jpg)




Karel
Title: Re: U-995 FINISHED, better pics...
Post by: NZSnowman on 13 Apr , 2011, 12:52
Grea pictures Karel!

It look like she had a hard, long, last patrol!
Title: Re: U-995 FINISHED
Post by: reaper7 on 25 Apr , 2011, 05:12
A friend of mine made some new pics of the 995 in his photo studio.
One disadvantage of this forum is that the pics are being resized, a lot of details can`t be seen now.

Karel

Hi Mate, I'm creating a model for Silent Hunter 5 (U-Boat sim) and love the look of your model.
I'd love to recreate it as a texture for the in-game model.
Is there any chance you could release your Hi-Res Pics in a .Rar file and post a link.

Would be very grateful.

Regards
Reaper7
Title: Re: U-995 FINISHED, better pics...
Post by: iceonaboy on 28 Apr , 2011, 06:14
My God! You would swear that anchor was made of solid metal and weighed half a ton! :o Superb work Karel!
Title: Re: U-995 FINISHED, better pics...
Post by: Anakin on 29 Apr , 2011, 13:40
Stunning!  :o  Really beautiful...  Those props... I can see they are grey... Was it so that they used steel props later in the war? I think i
Title: Re: U-995 FINISHED, better pics...
Post by: NZSnowman on 29 Apr , 2011, 13:45
Stunning!  :o  Really beautiful...  Those props... I can see they are grey... Was it so that they used steel props later in the war? I think i
Title: Re: U-995 FINISHED, better pics...
Post by: Anakin on 29 Apr , 2011, 14:36
Yes, they change to steel props because brass was hard to get near the end of the war

That
Title: Re: U-995 FINISHED, better pics...
Post by: Plasticfanatic on 29 Apr , 2011, 23:22
Superb looking model :o :o  Love the weathering, congratulations on a magnificent job.

Fred
Title: Re: U-995 FINISHED, better pics...
Post by: FoxbaT on 02 May , 2011, 15:15
Thank you so much guys for the kind words  ;)




Karel
Title: Re: U-995 FINISHED, better pics...
Post by: Rokket on 06 May , 2011, 20:04
really beautiful, our pleasure mate!
Title: Re: U-995 FINISHED, better pics...
Post by: FoxbaT on 09 May , 2011, 07:56
I have been thinking about my next project and i have made my decision:

I am going to build Revell`s 1/72 Flower class corvette `HMCS Snowberry`, maybe i am going to build it as the`HMS Bluebell`, i am still not sure about that.
The reason for building this kit is that it`s the same scale as the U995, and the Flower class corvettes operated mostlly in the North Atlantic, the same area where the U995 operated.
In other words; this is going to be U995`s opponent...
I am going to build this kit with most of the PE-kits that are available.

(http://i51.tinypic.com/2ekt9uc.jpg)


There is one drawback, i will start the build at the end of the year, for now i have other hobbies  ;D
In the meantime i will gather information, books etc etc about the flower classe corvettes.


When the time is there, i will open a topic in the `Destroyer` section.





Karel

Title: Re: U-995 FINISHED, better pics...
Post by: Anakin on 09 May , 2011, 09:01
I
Title: Re: U-995 FINISHED, better pics...
Post by: iceonaboy on 09 May , 2011, 09:20
Thats a nice boat to build. I never knew Revell even made these. I canny wait to see your results Karel :P
Title: Re: U-995 FINISHED, better pics...
Post by: Rokket on 11 May , 2011, 01:21
Nice choice and good reasons, Karel. Use the time wisely and we look fwd to seeing the build start!
Title: Re: U-995 FINISHED, better pics...
Post by: Pat on 12 Jul , 2011, 14:46
Stunning!  :o  Really beautiful...  Those props... I can see they are grey... Was it so that they used steel props later in the war? I think i
Title: Re: U-995 FINISHED, better pics...
Post by: FoxbaT on 26 Jul , 2011, 12:06
I didn`t paint the props grey, i painted them stainless steel, and added some marine growth afterwards.
With some light on the props it can be seen they are shiny beneath the barnacles  ;)

(http://i55.tinypic.com/20fz537.jpg)




Karel
Title: Re: U-995 FINISHED, better pics...
Post by: FoxbaT on 23 Oct , 2011, 13:22
I never participated with any model contest before, but this year i tested my luck with the U995, and i entered the U995 in the three of the most important model contests in The Netherlands and in Belgium this year;

-ModelForce in Helchteren, Belgium : http://www.moveleo.be/modelforce/index_en.html
-Scale Model Challenge in Veldhoven, Netherlands :  http://www.scalemodelfactory.nl/smc01.html
-Euro Scale Modeling in Nieuwegein, Netherlands : http://www.ipms.nl/eindex.html



Yesterday, i took the U995 to the last event of the year, Euro Scale Modeling.
I am glad and proud to tell that i took gold at all three contests, i still cannot believe it.... :D


I could not have done this without all the help i got from this forum, so thanks everybody who helped me when i had questions  ;)

Mission accomplished...

(http://i56.tinypic.com/280shvq.jpg)






Karel


Title: Re: U-995 FINISHED, better pics...
Post by: bracco_n on 23 Oct , 2011, 13:54
Congratulations Karel! I'm not surprised by the awards, you have created a masterpiece!
Title: Re: U-995 Mission accomplished
Post by: iceonaboy on 24 Oct , 2011, 07:05
Congratulations mate, although I cant say I am surprised as that boat is a work of art ;)
Title: Re: U-995 Mission accomplished
Post by: SG on 24 Oct , 2011, 14:02
Way to go Karel!  ;)
Title: Re: U-995 Mission accomplished
Post by: Greif on 25 Oct , 2011, 08:00
Congratulations Karl!  Your build deservedly won Gold at all three contests as it is simply superb.  Well done indeed!

Ernest
Title: Re: U-995 Mission accomplished
Post by: Rokket on 26 Oct , 2011, 02:05
Well done! An excellent display, and those look like very worthy, quality Golds. Congratulations!
Title: Re: U-995 Mission accomplished
Post by: Anakin on 26 Oct , 2011, 09:02
Beautiful! Really earned trophies!  ;)
Title: Re: U-995 Mission accomplished
Post by: FoxbaT on 27 Oct , 2011, 02:18
Thank you so much guys  ;)


Karel
Title: Re: U-995 Mission accomplished
Post by: Nevermind4712 on 27 Oct , 2011, 02:42
A wonderful Boat!:)

...and i copy some techniques for my Boat, from this workbench i can learn a lot..thanks for it:)
Title: Re: U-995 Mission accomplished
Post by: Sniperonzolo on 10 Feb , 2012, 05:03
i really love your work...
it's so daaaaaaam realistik....
looking for some tip...

btw this is benchmark one
Title: Re: U-995 Mission accomplished
Post by: TopherVIIC on 10 Feb , 2012, 05:30
Well Done sir!
Title: Re: U-995 Mission accomplished
Post by: FoxbaT on 11 Feb , 2012, 04:24
Thankss  :)
 
 
Karel