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Offline OldNoob

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Re: U-352 build log
« Reply #105 on: 30 Sep , 2015, 03:52 »
Too Crusty?
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Re: U-352 build log
« Reply #106 on: 30 Sep , 2015, 10:41 »
Perfect to my eyes, well done!
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Re: U-352 build log
« Reply #107 on: 30 Sep , 2015, 13:36 »
Hi OldNoob,


Hmm 43 days at the end of the first patrol, very possible.


Very nice work.


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Re: U-352 build log
« Reply #108 on: 01 Oct , 2015, 00:52 »
Thank you for all the compliments.

However,, there comes a time after breaking some little plastic thingy 10 times in 3 places....... that my patience is tested and my desire for accuracy wanes and i try to find the sturdiest, quickest fix. ;D :P

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Re: U-352 build log
« Reply #109 on: 01 Oct , 2015, 20:42 »
OK now in the build comes the point where I just goof off a bit ;D

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Re: U-352 build log
« Reply #110 on: 01 Oct , 2015, 21:59 »
Hi OldNoob


Where is Doug McClure when you need him! :D


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Re: U-352 build log
« Reply #111 on: 01 Oct , 2015, 23:44 »
Cap,


you mean Doug Mclure who was also known as Commander Trampas on board of the "USS Caprona"?   ;)



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Re: U-352 build log
« Reply #112 on: 02 Oct , 2015, 06:44 »
While "The Enemy Below" is a submarine, the enemy above is rust  :P
But seriously, this model build is really my first true experience mimicking rust. It's possible i've overkilled it.
Hopefully though, the rust will get lighter and lighter over the coming weeks and months due to it being water based paint and markers
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Re: U-352 build log
« Reply #113 on: 02 Oct , 2015, 09:50 »
Hi falo,


Yup, where else could you find a submarine and a dinosaur?


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Re: U-352 build log
« Reply #114 on: 02 Oct , 2015, 19:14 »
I do like a rusty u-boat, so not complaints from me, in fact, I think you cracked it! 
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Re: U-352 build log
« Reply #115 on: 03 Oct , 2015, 08:42 »
Quick question. If a U-boat was on patrol for a long while would there be a typical "Water Line" AKA "Scum Line" AKA "Slime Lime" AKA "Algae Line ?
 ive been researching , googling,, i just can't find anything definite, image wise.
understandably there would be marked and visible water line on a sub that's been docked for a while.
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Re: U-352 build log
« Reply #116 on: 03 Oct , 2015, 10:39 »
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Re: U-352 build log
« Reply #117 on: 03 Oct , 2015, 11:11 »
Hi OldNoob,
 
That is a good question, I've wondered about this for a few years. I think photos show that slime and other plantlife grows on the lower hull (particularly at the waterline) quite quickly. The anti-fouling paint the Kriegsmarine used was not effective in preventing this.
 
I think you may be asking how much growth would occur if a U-boat has been constantly on the move on patrol. Would the growth still build up if a boat is on the move? I would guess (and it is just a guess) that growth on the waterline would still occur but at a reduced rate compared with sitting slill in harbour.
 
There are some good photos of U 99 dry-docked after patrol in which the boat has a lot of lighter areas of the hull. U 99 tended not to be sitting in harbour for extended periods so my guess is these lighter areas of weathering on the lower hull happened to U 99 when on patrol.
 
Given the extent of rust (nice job!) I would think you would also have to go to town on the lower hull too.
 
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Re: U-352 build log
« Reply #118 on: 04 Oct , 2015, 09:06 »
Thanks for the Help Dougie and SG
This is an interesting photo from the link SG shared. It's a movie prop i'm not sure how accurate it is.
There seems to be a ever so slight greenish tented area running along what i would assume is the area of the waterline.
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Re: U-352 build log
« Reply #119 on: 04 Oct , 2015, 11:22 »
Pretty much accurate I assume. Look at the waterline of the first two boats from the right:



My suggestion is not to overdo the algae effect at the waterline, do paint some algae but "keep a low profile".
I would avoid this  ;D :
http://www.navsource.org/archives/09/28/09280504.jpg
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/49/ed/7f/49ed7f7b7033a32fcbbc182a4cff8781.jpg
in favour of something like this:
http://models.rokket.biz/index.php?topic=192.15
 
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