Gentlemen,
my work on both builds continues.
Thank you for all the great info and opinions on the conning tower configurations. After careful and long consideration here is what I decided on:
I will be using the streamlined (non-closed version of the CT, kit parts numbers 5 and 6) because even with your great posts there is no proof how the cut-out on the top looked like (i.e. it's shape/size).
On the other hand this picture clearly shows the CT configuration:
![](http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/f2445c05499e99428ae4874c8c8ca67297bfd49311e3f9bf7cc66b4fe7093d086g.jpg)
Also, (and that's my main reason) open tower will give me the opportunity to super-detail the interior of the CT and therefore add more details to the model.
So here is my decision on the CT:
![](http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk234/conus00/towerfinal.jpg)
No worries, the closed CT will not end up in a trash because I already have in mind small cute "diving" diorama.
![Wink ;)](https://models.rokket.biz/Smileys/default/wink.gif)
The question about the bow/aft yellow stripes
BOW:
I will definitely include one on the bow. I found this picture of U-2329 which shows where the stripe was placed.
![](http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/71e6fe8d503465da9b8865a969a4a402f7cac2b7284e254d07099896f0f21ee56g.jpg)
I'm just little bit unsure if it extends all the way to the waterline. After carefully examining both pictures I'm leaning towards the bottom one:
![](http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk234/conus00/bows_q.jpg)
AFT: I'm still undecided but after seeing the painting
rapabla posted I'm inclined to placing one on the model to add a little bit of color.
I'm hearing a lot of references to U-boat Im Focus. Unfortunately I do not own the publications (even though I plan on purchasing them in future) but I would appreciate any scans of reference pictures.
I do not want to run into any copyright issues posting them here. I'm not sure how strict the forum rules are. You can always PM, though...
![Wink ;)](https://models.rokket.biz/Smileys/default/wink.gif)
Also I would really appreciate any pictures of Type XXIII conning tower interior.
Ok, now some pictures of the progress:
Started on some detailing of the U-2360 tower (scratchbuild and some PE leftovers)
![](http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/64ecd6cef5c933dea67c7f0ca5d92ab9167ee06cdadb5e1c3a54193771e20f3f6g.jpg)
![](http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/6384c623b38c5da72b949ef7711fe125313f5c1e7f2f25cae9c90b83637c74396g.jpg)
Also I replaced the kits incorrect bow holes:
![](http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/74a1aee1b0f808f209cf0bc04387ccc55af1ed2780ac411396b667ea29e991f36g.jpg)
The quay for the U-Hai diorama:
![](http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/18ac2dc8e71f78f82d79b9a8a224592a7d5824538fcc77eecf08d6963b1031ad6g.jpg)
![](http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/28e19de096e9b486a12330beddbff32888aee66d088c02e085eca461aa18c3596g.jpg)
![](http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/526c104f76ee9ec39bf320032880ded08578c8a510f2283db4ac83aa7b2d66a16g.jpg)
Still not finished but continuing nicely.
Any questions, please let me know.