Hello SG,

I would be interested to know how many hours a week you spend building models? Clearly I am amazed once again what a great model builder in the nano range you are.

Many greetings
falo

Hello SG,
Great you are making progress with the Maiale. Working on both projects (Maiale and U 48) can be beneficial as you can swap between them and be fresh. What comes next for you. More of the Maiale or back to the U 48?
Cheers,
Dougie

Thank you Dougie! 

Thanks for the kind words Falo! Am happy you liked my 88. It's been a great adventure. I totally agree with you: that plastic gun is really awful  

The gun has finally been completed, mission accomplished. The final assembly wasn't free from surprises and collateral damage, with several details breaking, detaching or simply flying off  . All was patiently re-crafted, repaired and assembled again. Particular care was given to reproduce faithfully the lines for the muzzle cap and the breech plug. Here's the result:



Below: Gulliver is manning the gun, Falo!



The gun was then dry-fitted to its pedestal. Both will be kept separated until their final assembly onto the submarine deck. The leaning forward is due to the unstable dry-fitting and it's just temporary. The bottom left pic compares the gun to its sibling provided in the submarine kit. Now you know the reason why i threw myself into this 9-year project and was so stubborn not to abandon it despite the high-and-lows of life  .  I would like to dedicate this important achievement to all of you and in particular to Tore. All my gratitude for the support received all over these years goes to our Dougie Martindale, to fellow modellers Marek Targowicz at Shelf Oddity, EJ Foeth at ontheslipway.com and to Mr Kai Steenbuck at the Deutsches U-Boot Museum. A toast to you all!




Cheers,


SG


PS the blog's updated: https://3xblackcats.wordpress.com/2015/01/26/8-8-cm45-3-46-sk-c35-gun/ . Once again, remember to scroll down to the bottom to see the latest progress if you decide to visit.