Author Topic: U-Boat Type IIB from ICM 1/144 (Read 25942 times)

Seewolf · « **on:** 23 Sep , 2010, 17:56 »

New on the market U-Boat Type IIB from ICM (ICM - Nr. S.009) 1/144 Price around 15,- Euro

http://www.icm.com.ua/news/154-soon-on-sale.html

cheers

Rokket · « **Reply #1 on:** 25 Sep , 2010, 01:51 »

Thanks for the news, not a bad size.

Ostach · « **Reply #2 on:** 09 Oct , 2010, 14:32 »

I'm building it right now. Overall fit is quite nice, but the kit lacks some important details.

There are no flooding holes under the upper edge of the deck, torpedo tube doors are not present on the upper two tubes. While joining deck with the hull halves you need to use some filler and do some sanding.

To sum up, for a low price, you get a nice model and with some work it will be nice and correct. With even more work it will be great.

cheers!

P.S.
Almost forgot. There are no decals in the box which is the biggest flaw of the kit. There are also no cross to place it on the conning tower.

Siara · « **Reply #3 on:** 09 Oct , 2010, 16:55 »

Good to have you back in the dockyard Ostach- one can not stay away for too long.

Ostach · « **Reply #4 on:** 09 Oct , 2010, 18:17 »

I take this type IIB as a training before type VIIC waiting in drydock number 2. In drydock number 3 waits type IXC in 1/350th scale - my 1/72nd U-995 came in second on a contest lately and this is a prize. So as you can see, my u-boat collection don't fit in one scale.

Rokket · « **Reply #5 on:** 10 Oct , 2010, 00:52 »

It's good to have many scales and spread it about! Thanks for the review on the kit.

Epheli · « **Reply #6 on:** 20 Oct , 2010, 09:18 »

I also start with this model, there is a lot of things to do if we want to get something similar to U IIB

. But this is part of our hobby. Pity that there is not decals with numbers and insignia.

My U11 or U9 I did not decide yet

More on my blog http://www.modelbuilding.pl/index.php/2010/10/u-boot-typ-iib-1939-icm-1144/

dougie47 · « **Reply #7 on:** 20 Oct , 2010, 13:24 »

Hi Elpheli,

Nice start on your Type IIB model. We've just designed white pre-war numbers in 144th scale for this kit. Assuming we can get them printed at a reasonable price, then AMP will be releasing these decals for you. Oh, and the decal sheet would include Type II waterline draft markings in 144th scale as well.

Looking forward to your build.

Cheers,

Dougie

Epheli · « **Reply #8 on:** 21 Oct , 2010, 04:54 »

Could You put here some preview of this decals, I will more then happy to test them

dougie47 · « **Reply #9 on:** 21 Oct , 2010, 13:24 »

Hi Epheli,

Once we get the decals printed I'll take photos and post a preview. It is still early at the moment as we've just finished the drawing.

Cheers,

Dougie

Anakin · « **Reply #10 on:** 23 Oct , 2010, 12:19 »

The pre war decals might be a good idea... I might possibly need at some time IIB or C insignias... And something for the VIIB! In 1/72 scale...

dougie47 · « **Reply #11 on:** 23 Oct , 2010, 15:19 »

Hi Anakin,

Is it 1/72nd decals for the pre-war numbers you are looking for? Or specific insignias? If you like you can send me a PM with details of which numbers / insignia you are looking for.

Cheers,

Dougie

Epheli · « **Reply #12 on:** 24 Oct , 2010, 13:19 »

Some new pictures

Anakin · « **Reply #13 on:** 25 Oct , 2010, 08:12 »

Nice looking IIB...

Dougie... Thanks! I

Epheli · « **Reply #14 on:** 01 Nov , 2010, 13:14 »

News from my shipyard

some preview at the end of the day

Epheli · « **Reply #15 on:** 08 Nov , 2010, 14:58 »

Pepper-mint · « **Reply #16 on:** 08 Nov , 2010, 22:46 »

I love your u-boat ! Very clean build. I have this kit, it's small and thin...

Keep posting the pics

Epheli · « **Reply #17 on:** 09 Nov , 2010, 14:39 »

Quote from: Pepper-mint on 08 Nov , 2010, 22:46

I love your u-boat ! Very clean build. I have this kit, it's small and thin...

Keep posting the pics

Thanks,

I will continue

Epheli · « **Reply #18 on:** 13 Nov , 2010, 08:49 »

Epheli · « **Reply #19 on:** 16 Nov , 2010, 14:08 »

Rokket · « **Reply #20 on:** 18 Nov , 2010, 02:10 »

coming along nicely

Epheli · « **Reply #21 on:** 20 Nov , 2010, 12:51 »

First surfacer 1200 - for checking

TRM · « **Reply #22 on:** 20 Nov , 2010, 12:59 »

Epheli,

Nice work so far! Looking forward to seeing your progress.

Cheers!

Epheli · « **Reply #23 on:** 21 Nov , 2010, 11:52 »

Nawiercone otwory pod liny stabilizujące odbijacze

Siara · « **Reply #24 on:** 22 Nov , 2010, 00:50 »

A czemu napisales po naszemu- myslisz, ze Cie zrozumieja?

conus00 · « **Reply #25 on:** 23 Nov , 2010, 15:24 »

I do.

Good work so far. This kit is definitely on my "to-buy-list".

Greif · « **Reply #26 on:** 25 Nov , 2010, 02:32 »

Coming along very nicely, your workmanship is first class.

Ernest

Epheli · « **Reply #27 on:** 25 Nov , 2010, 12:32 »

Quote from: Siara on 22 Nov , 2010, 00:50

A czemu napisales po naszemu- myslisz, ze Cie zrozumieja?

A niech się uczą

Epheli · « **Reply #28 on:** 25 Nov , 2010, 12:33 »

Greif · « **Reply #29 on:** 26 Nov , 2010, 00:38 »

The hull looks outstanding. Very nice workmanship Epheli.

Ernest

Epheli · « **Reply #30 on:** 26 Nov , 2010, 10:47 »

Epheli · « **Reply #31 on:** 27 Nov , 2010, 01:29 »

Painting stage - go

Epheli · « **Reply #32 on:** 27 Nov , 2010, 11:39 »

1 stage - done (painting workshop on my blog)

TRM · « **Reply #33 on:** 27 Nov , 2010, 13:55 »

Excellent work, waiting for next.....

Pepper-mint · « **Reply #34 on:** 28 Nov , 2010, 07:48 »

Quote from: Epheli on 27 Nov , 2010, 11:39

Very nice, fine modeling Epheli (repeating myself...). I'm ready for training ; are you the instructor ?

Rokket · « **Reply #35 on:** 04 Dec , 2010, 00:43 »

Nice shading!

Epheli · « **Reply #36 on:** 12 Dec , 2010, 11:58 »

I put some insignia

rabapla · « **Reply #37 on:** 13 Dec , 2010, 01:02 »

looking goooood!

Epheli · « **Reply #38 on:** 26 Dec , 2010, 13:05 »

Work started again, I painted the railings, I made a slight scratch and fill the holes in the deck Tensocromem Smoke, gave a cool effect, after wash should look great. Tommorow I will start playing with fading.

Rokket · « **Reply #39 on:** 27 Dec , 2010, 00:52 »

keep up the great work

Epheli · « **Reply #40 on:** 29 Dec , 2010, 10:20 »

Positioning lamp made with decal.

Rokket · « **Reply #41 on:** 02 Jan , 2011, 01:17 »

keep em coming

Pepper-mint · « **Reply #42 on:** 21 Jan , 2011, 10:26 »

Epheli,

Very good work and very nice boat ! keep posting Mate,

Pepper-M

Greif · « **Reply #43 on:** 23 Jan , 2011, 01:57 »

I can only repeat what the other have said atbout your buils Epheli, it is simply outstanding. The shading is especially well done.

Ernest

Epheli · « **Reply #44 on:** 23 Jan , 2011, 12:29 »

Painting stage almost finished

Wash

Wash - wipe out

Fading

Rokket · « **Reply #45 on:** 26 Jan , 2011, 01:01 »

subtle, nice

Epheli · « **Reply #46 on:** 06 Feb , 2011, 13:04 »

Railings rope and antennas done, now I have to paint them and make the insulators.

Greif · « **Reply #47 on:** 06 Feb , 2011, 14:00 »

Superb work Epheli!

Ernest

bracco_n · « **Reply #48 on:** 06 Feb , 2011, 19:18 »

Magnificent model!

Pepper-mint · « **Reply #49 on:** 09 Feb , 2011, 10:57 »

Congrats Epheli, beautiful model ; Great OTB !

I love it.

Pepper

wetwilly · « **Reply #50 on:** 01 Nov , 2011, 12:55 »

Hi, I just bought the ICM type IIB. You did a fantastic job on it! It inspired me to buy one. I am currently working on my Revell U-boat VIIC 1/144 scale with photo etched parts form Griffon. It's quite the project. I have been making videos on Youtube. If you want check it out. http://youtu.be/oyFEg9EtUyU
Anyway, my question is: Where did you get your decals for the IIB? Mine did not have any. It sucks. I don't know if they just stopped putting them in there or they goofed up at ICM. Thanks.
Bill

Epheli · « **Reply #51 on:** 07 Nov , 2011, 23:30 »

Quote from: wetwilly on 01 Nov , 2011, 12:55

Hi, I just bought the ICM type IIB. You did a fantastic job on it! It inspired me to buy one. I am currently working on my Revell U-boat VIIC 1/144 scale with photo etched parts form Griffon. It's quite the project. I have been making videos on Youtube. If you want check it out. http://youtu.be/oyFEg9EtUyU
Anyway, my question is: Where did you get your decals for the IIB? Mine did not have any. It sucks. I don't know if they just stopped putting them in there or they goofed up at ICM. Thanks.
Bill

Thanks for good opinion

. The final gallery of my IIB is here http://models.rokket.biz/index.php?topic=846.0. What You see is not a decal, I printed cross and eagle on the normal paper in few dimensions and choose the proper one. This also give me the kind of 3D effect

.

Your video is awsome, I also have this u-boot with griffon so we can compare our job in the future

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