Author Topic: U-Boot models found on net. (Read 93516 times)

Siara · « **on:** 13 Dec , 2008, 03:50 »

Please post images of models of other modellers found on net.
Ill start with some of my favourites:

Chris Wauchop`s U-552:

Pictures courtesy of HS.
Full address here: http://hsfeatures.com/features04/u552cw_1.htm

I will gradually add more pictures.
If you adding the pictures of someones model, please give credits, and source of the fotos.

Siara · « **Reply #1 on:** 13 Dec , 2008, 04:02 »

U-552 by Don Jamieson.

Courtesy of HS.
Link: http://hsfeatures.com/features04/u552dj_1.htm

Siara · « **Reply #2 on:** 13 Dec , 2008, 04:06 »

U-552 by Andrew Judson

Courtesy of HS.
Link: http://hsfeatures.com/features04/typeviicaj_1.htm

Siara · « **Reply #3 on:** 13 Dec , 2008, 04:14 »

U-557 by our own Rokket.

Link: http://www.rokket.biz/models/modelsweb/rokket/u557/prog15.shtml

Siara · « **Reply #4 on:** 13 Dec , 2008, 04:22 »

U-625 by Glenn Cauley

Link: http://www.travel-net.com/~gcauley/U625/index.htm

Siara · « **Reply #5 on:** 13 Dec , 2008, 04:28 »

U-69 by Tailguner.

Courtesy of PWM
Link: http://pwm.org.pl/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=4342

dougie47 · « **Reply #6 on:** 13 Dec , 2008, 05:13 »

Hi Siara,

Some really nice models there! Particularly like the lattice around the platforms on Glenn's model.

Cheers,

Dougie

Siara · « **Reply #7 on:** 13 Dec , 2008, 11:52 »

U-552 by Mike Coleman

Link: http://www.modelshipgallery.com/gallery/ss/dkm/u552-72-mc/mc-index.html

Siara · « **Reply #8 on:** 13 Dec , 2008, 11:57 »

U-Boot wreck by Andr

Siara · « **Reply #9 on:** 13 Dec , 2008, 12:02 »

U-558 by Olaf Krabbenh

Siara · « **Reply #10 on:** 13 Dec , 2008, 16:18 »

U-552 diorama by Martin Denecke

Courtesy of Modellversium.de
Link: http://www.modellversium.de/galerie/5-schiffe-militaer/2384-hilfe-auf-hoher-see.html

Siara · « **Reply #11 on:** 14 Dec , 2008, 04:37 »

1/72 Special Navy typ XXIII by Rafał "Hafes" Handerek

Siara · « **Reply #12 on:** 06 Feb , 2009, 10:55 »

U-201

More pictures:
http://www.collectionmarine.com/u201.html#Anchor-Vue-14210

Siara · « **Reply #13 on:** 06 Feb , 2009, 10:56 »

U-217

More pictures:
http://www.collectionmarine.com/u217.html

Mr.Mox · « **Reply #14 on:** 06 Feb , 2009, 11:53 »

Holy sh.t !

Greif · « **Reply #15 on:** 06 Feb , 2009, 14:33 »

The last two are just.......WOW!

wildspear · « **Reply #16 on:** 06 Feb , 2009, 15:47 »

Did you build that Siara?

Trierarch · « **Reply #17 on:** 17 Feb , 2009, 11:52 »

I found this small type VII D quite nice too

Trierarch · « **Reply #18 on:** 17 Feb , 2009, 11:54 »

Siara · « **Reply #19 on:** 17 Feb , 2009, 13:16 »

The water is just spectacular! WOW!

NZSnowman · « **Reply #20 on:** 17 Feb , 2009, 15:54 »

Yes, that water is a big WOW!!!

Trierarch · « **Reply #21 on:** 17 Feb , 2009, 16:24 »

Yes I found the water pretty impressive too. If you like rough sea, here is another one

Trierarch · « **Reply #22 on:** 17 Feb , 2009, 16:29 »

The water maybe not as impressive at the first one, but it is still an outstanding job.

Siara · « **Reply #23 on:** 17 Feb , 2009, 16:47 »

Impressive stuff!

Greif · « **Reply #24 on:** 18 Feb , 2009, 10:50 »

I think both efforts at the water are outstanding! I'll be attempting simulating water for my Type II diorama, calm harbor water. No sense making a first effort harder then it has to be!

Siara · « **Reply #25 on:** 18 Mar , 2009, 03:27 »

U-boot typ XXIII ICM 1:144 by Artur Oslizlo

NZSnowman · « **Reply #26 on:** 20 Mar , 2009, 00:40 »

OTW Design 1/32 scale Type VIIC U-boat (U-96) by Don Prince

http://www.81x.com/dprince/PhotoAlbum/

NZSnowman · « **Reply #27 on:** 21 Mar , 2009, 21:10 »

Marder manned torpedo at 1/22 scale (True working submarine)

http://www.81x.com/rpmtech/marder/

NZSnowman · « **Reply #28 on:** 11 Apr , 2009, 14:27 »

Ted's Type 9 U-Boat is armed with torpedoes and looking for a target. Ted's U-Boat finds Brians HMCS Bonaventure and takes it on. Note the moving planes on the deck of the Bonnie.

Underwater Video RC Submarine - U-Boat Hunts Aircraft Carrier
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Tb1ignakMM&feature=related

vonbulowfla · « **Reply #29 on:** 14 Apr , 2009, 10:01 »

just what mr mox said holy sh-- .! never saw any of these (bronze ) boats or are they brass ? anyway nice stuff siara . your a top detective ladd !

GlennCauley · « **Reply #30 on:** 12 May , 2009, 09:32 »

Quote from: Trierarch on 17 Feb , 2009, 16:29

The water maybe not as impressive at the first one, but it is still an outstanding job.

I recognize this one done by Andy Bass... who just happens to work at my local hobby store!!!
Amazing talent on this guy.

Johann Vilthomsen · « **Reply #31 on:** 13 May , 2009, 01:56 »

Karl Pesek U 82

NZSnowman · « **Reply #32 on:** 13 May , 2009, 02:10 »

Really nice pictures and boat

Johann Vilthomsen · « **Reply #33 on:** 13 May , 2009, 02:23 »

DIORAMA U-BOOT MIT BACHSTELZE AND ARADO 196 AT 1:72

U-Boot VIIC mit Bachstelze und Ar 196 in 1/72 von Gernot Hug.
(Anyone can see Mickey Mouse?

)

GlennCauley · « **Reply #34 on:** 13 May , 2009, 07:14 »

Oh oh oh!!! I have that mini-kit for the 1:72 Focke-Achgelis autogyro!

Siara · « **Reply #35 on:** 13 May , 2009, 14:05 »

U-82 is gorgeous!
Wasnt FA 330 on type IX exclusively?

NZSnowman · « **Reply #36 on:** 13 May , 2009, 23:11 »

Quote from: Siara on 13 May , 2009, 14:05

Wasnt FA 330 on type IX exclusively?

I was thinking the same thing, I have yet to found any document to say that it was used on a Type VII.

NZSnowman · « **Reply #37 on:** 15 May , 2009, 11:24 »

U-Boat Conning Tower by Tim Lehmann 1/35 scale http://www.hsgalleries.com/gallery04/uboattypeviictowertl_1.htm

Rokket · « **Reply #38 on:** 16 May , 2009, 03:03 »

that 1:35 is beautiful. but then, at 1:35, it should be! See that commissioning pennant? (the thin white strip with forked tail)? AMP will be offereing soon as part of the Uboat pennants...

Johann Vilthomsen · « **Reply #39 on:** 16 May , 2009, 16:22 »

Quote from: rokket on 16 May , 2009, 03:03

that 1:35 is beautiful. but then, at 1:35, it should be! See that commissioning pennant? (the thin white strip with forked tail)? AMP will be offereing soon as part of the Uboat pennants...

A few weeks ago i visited de UBoot Archive in Cuxhaven and the U995

Well I can see in the museum two Uboot pennants they no as a standart mesurements, the crew make them. But... a mesurements are 130 x 5 cm. or 150 x 6 cm. and the tail .. yes is forked.

My English...

Johann Vilthomsen · « **Reply #40 on:** 16 May , 2009, 16:27 »

Quote from: NZSnowman on 13 May , 2009, 23:11

Quote from: Siara on 13 May , 2009, 14:05
Wasnt FA 330 on type IX exclusively?

I was thinking the same thing, I have yet to found any document to say that it was used on a Type VII.

Yes, it is true.

Siara · « **Reply #41 on:** 25 Nov , 2009, 17:21 »

One from Hyper Scale: U-96 by Antonio Avalos

rabapla · « **Reply #42 on:** 26 Nov , 2009, 00:04 »

Quote from: Johann Vilthomsen on 13 May , 2009, 02:23

DIORAMA U-BOOT MIT BACHSTELZE AND ARADO 196 AT 1:72

U-Boot VIIC mit Bachstelze und Ar 196 in 1/72 von Gernot Hug.
(Anyone can see Mickey Mouse? )

Mickey is in one of the aft "meander tarnung" at starbord..........

it tells about the humerous and fun- build approach this guy took, I remember he just didn't care if the "bachstelze" was used on type VII C or not.....

Siara · « **Reply #43 on:** 18 Jan , 2010, 10:37 »

1/35 scratch built dockside dio by Heiner from H

Greif · « **Reply #44 on:** 19 Jan , 2010, 05:42 »

Beautiful execution! Andrea's 1/32 scale Conning Tower looks like a really nice model. I just can't talk myself into spending the money to get one - yet.

Ernest

Quote from: Siara on 18 Jan , 2010, 10:37

1/35 scratch built dockside dio by Heiner from H

dougie47 · « **Reply #45 on:** 20 Jan , 2010, 13:14 »

Hi gents,

Nice diorama! The diver is a nice touch.

Cheers,

Dougie

NZSnowman · « **Reply #46 on:** 02 Apr , 2010, 01:30 »

Found is over at http://www.uboataces.com by Roberto Colaianni

NZSnowman · « **Reply #47 on:** 02 Apr , 2010, 01:33 »

Also by Roberto Colaianni

Rokket · « **Reply #48 on:** 03 Apr , 2010, 01:13 »

nicely done dio. With that real life background, a couple shots at dif angles and some cropping, and it could be lifesize!

UrpoK · « **Reply #49 on:** 18 Apr , 2010, 11:28 »

Hi guys,

Here is Submarine Vesikko in scale 1/72 made by Canadian Warren Ruiter.
The model is not accurate in every detail. But I like the painting and weathering very much!

More images:
http://www.vesikko.fi/scale_models/special_navy_1-72_/by_warren_ruiter/

Timo

goldie · « **Reply #50 on:** 26 Apr , 2010, 09:07 »

U253 - Benedetto Lezzi
http://www.modelshipgallery.com/gallery/ss/dkm/u253-72-bi/bi-index.html

1/72 U-Boat Type XXVIIB, Seahund (ICM) - Michal Maslowski
http://www.modelshipgallery.com/gallery/ss/dkm/seahund-72-mm/mm-index.html

Rokket · « **Reply #51 on:** 26 Apr , 2010, 16:08 »

very nice, thanks for the links

NZSnowman · « **Reply #52 on:** 15 May , 2010, 16:02 »

Just found this over at the UBOAT.NET by Erien http://www.uboat.net

Full link & full size pictures http://www.uboat.net/forums/read.php?14,82675,82675#msg-82675

Rokket · « **Reply #53 on:** 21 May , 2010, 03:28 »

very cool and very dramatic!

Johann Vilthomsen · « **Reply #54 on:** 25 May , 2010, 13:28 »

Wonderful diorama, really.

Greif · « **Reply #55 on:** 27 May , 2010, 02:11 »

I like the dio. Full of action! I wonder how the bulider keeps the PBY aloft?

Ernest

Rokket · « **Reply #56 on:** 27 May , 2010, 02:18 »

that is a mystery, one angle shows heaps of background table, and I don't see any lines of shadows!

NZSnowman · « **Reply #57 on:** 27 May , 2010, 14:07 »

I think the glass holding up the PBY, as you can just make out that the starboard wing has just been cut and glue to the glass.

Rokket · « **Reply #58 on:** 28 May , 2010, 06:12 »

ahhhh..brilliant!

NZSnowman · « **Reply #59 on:** 28 Jun , 2010, 17:25 »

Found these links over at www.uboat.net by Nebraska

http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/210178

http://www.flickr.com/photos/51492892@N02/

Rokket · « **Reply #60 on:** 03 Jul , 2010, 03:52 »

Looks excellent, although the modeler is obviously a WILDMAN - to risk his build in the small child's playroom!

Siara · « **Reply #61 on:** 04 Jul , 2010, 05:24 »

Quote from: rokket on 03 Jul , 2010, 03:52

Looks excellent, although the modeler is obviously a WILDMAN - to risk his build in the small child's playroom!

I think the room belongs to him.
All the toys are his.

Siara · « **Reply #62 on:** 08 Jul , 2010, 02:20 »

Type A Japanese Submarine

by Ron Scholtz

Link: http://www.hyperscale.com/2010/galleries/typeajapanesesub35rs_1.htm

Rokket · « **Reply #63 on:** 08 Jul , 2010, 03:01 »

interesting prop and tail...very nuke modern

tsenecal · « **Reply #64 on:** 16 Jul , 2010, 23:00 »

I don't know if i should post this or not....

32nd parallel type VIIc in the front, a scaleshipyard type IX directly behind it under construction, and a home made type IIb on the table behind that.

all in 1/32nd scale, all fully operational (when finished)

Type VIIc and IX by Ted Shulte, Type II by Tim Senecal

Rokket · « **Reply #65 on:** 17 Jul , 2010, 18:55 »

thanks for posting, nice builds (and working boast!) to see.

TRM · « **Reply #66 on:** 31 Aug , 2010, 05:19 »

Good morning Guys (at least for me),

I found this trolling this morning. You may have seen it allready, but needed to post it. Definately cool!

Rokket · « **Reply #67 on:** 18 Sep , 2010, 18:16 »

yeah the yardwork is amazing

Pepper-mint · « **Reply #68 on:** 25 Sep , 2010, 02:05 »

Krupp's :

Amazing.
A kind of x years work or is this Master retired ?!?!

----

From http://nautilusmodels.com/IJN-SUBS.htm ... I found the painting technique interesting and unusual, artistic way, it looks like the subs came out from a painting.
Attached, a sample.

Rokket · « **Reply #69 on:** 25 Sep , 2010, 18:12 »

yes, or a ghost from a sinking...

NZSnowman · « **Reply #70 on:** 27 Sep , 2010, 18:07 »

U-995 ~ Large scale model

Check this out a 1:9.6 scale (7m long) model of U-995

http://www.flickr.com/photos/museenavaldequebec/sets/72157624710763308/detail/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/museenavaldequebec/sets/72157624710763308/

Rokket · « **Reply #71 on:** 02 Oct , 2010, 17:57 »

wow, what a huge model!

Johann Vilthomsen · « **Reply #72 on:** 07 Oct , 2010, 01:08 »

U-boot type VII c/41 1/144 by "iveko"

Rokket · « **Reply #73 on:** 07 Oct , 2010, 04:26 »

Some shots it looks 1:72 for the detail

Johann Vilthomsen · « **Reply #74 on:** 08 Oct , 2010, 02:22 »

Yes, but he says is in 1/144 escale.

(...he says)

Rokket · « **Reply #75 on:** 09 Oct , 2010, 02:26 »

Oh I believe him, it's just that the detail makes it seem bigger

Rokket · « **Reply #76 on:** 09 Oct , 2010, 02:26 »

Of course we all know Siara just photographs full size things and says he built them...

Siara · « **Reply #77 on:** 09 Oct , 2010, 04:04 »

Quote from: NZSnowman on 27 Sep , 2010, 18:07

U-995 ~ Large scale model

Check this out a 1:9.6 scale (7m long) model of U-995

http://www.flickr.com/photos/museenavaldequebec/sets/72157624710763308/detail/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/museenavaldequebec/sets/72157624710763308/

Fantastic model. What commitment to finish such complex build. I admire this guys skill.

Rokket · « **Reply #78 on:** 10 Oct , 2010, 00:58 »

No comment, huh, Siara?

Siara · « **Reply #79 on:** 10 Oct , 2010, 02:25 »

This is one of the most detailed, and biggest subs i have ever seen. Top stuff. Seriously.

Pepper-mint · « **Reply #80 on:** 31 Oct , 2010, 11:59 »

A Seal... http://www.masuccisub.it/eng_som.htm

I love that midget sub !!!

Enjoy

NZSnowman · « **Reply #81 on:** 31 Oct , 2010, 12:08 »

Quote from: Pepper-mint on 31 Oct , 2010, 11:59

A Seal... http://www.masuccisub.it/eng_som.htm

I love that midget sub !!!

Enjoy

Great find, thanks!!

NZSnowman · « **Reply #82 on:** 31 Oct , 2010, 12:21 »

Quote from: NZSnowman on 27 Sep , 2010, 18:07

U-995 ~ Large scale model

Check this out a 1:9.6 scale (7m long) model of U-995

http://www.flickr.com/photos/museenavaldequebec/sets/72157624710763308/detail/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/museenavaldequebec/sets/72157624710763308/

I just finish watching Das Boot - The Director

LE BOSCO · « **Reply #83 on:** 31 Oct , 2010, 14:13 »

Hi gents
My son had made for me a small report,During the visit of Bavaria Studios film

His propulsion system (Not very historic)

the kiosque for the close-up

the 88mm and the lights of the stern

The model undergoes damages to weather

regards
Nicolas

NZSnowman · « **Reply #84 on:** 31 Oct , 2010, 14:35 »

Thanks, Nicolas. Great pictures!!!

LE BOSCO · « **Reply #85 on:** 31 Oct , 2010, 14:53 »

If that interests you Simon ,I believe that I have , pictures others .On the other hand no photo of the internal ,my son had anymore battery !!!!!

!I would have of the he to give more "pocket money"!!!!
Nicolas

TRM · « **Reply #86 on:** 13 Nov , 2010, 19:35 »

Just found this....

Remote control too. Here is the build...http://www.sousmarin.kart-thiais.com/Hunley_construction_coque.htm

Here...http://www.sousmarin.kart-thiais.com/JONZAC2010.htm ...Playing with the toys!

NZSnowman · « **Reply #87 on:** 13 Nov , 2010, 19:46 »

The Hunley is very nice!

NZSnowman · « **Reply #88 on:** 26 Nov , 2010, 17:45 »

U-201, "Coming Home", August 1942

http://automodeler.kitmaker.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=3310

NZSnowman · « **Reply #89 on:** 26 Nov , 2010, 17:46 »

U-Boat Treasure by Mike McFadden

rabapla · « **Reply #90 on:** 10 Dec , 2010, 03:16 »

Quote from: NZSnowman on 26 Nov , 2010, 17:45

U-201, "Coming Home", August 1942

http://automodeler.kitmaker.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=3310

Jan (Mr. Mox) is a truly master of "seascape" dioramas and subtle painting!
how did he manage to get the frame round the styropor, alufoil, acrylic base?

sincerely

ralf

rabapla · « **Reply #91 on:** 10 Dec , 2010, 05:41 »

this
http://www.modelshipgallery.com/gallery/ss/dkm/ixb-350-wdk/wdk-index.html
is definitely one of the best recreations of waves I've seen so far!!

bracco_n · « **Reply #92 on:** 10 Dec , 2010, 07:23 »

That's an incredible diorama!

NZSnowman · « **Reply #93 on:** 10 Dec , 2010, 11:59 »

Quote from: bracco_n on 10 Dec , 2010, 07:23

That's an incredible diorama!

Say that again!!! The colours are fantastic, just imagine seeing that in 1:72 scale!!!

Pepper-mint · « **Reply #94 on:** 11 Dec , 2010, 02:58 »

Quote from: rabapla on 10 Dec , 2010, 05:41

this is definitely one of the best recreations of waves I've seen so far!!

yes, DEFINITLY

Greif · « **Reply #95 on:** 12 Dec , 2010, 10:48 »

What an outstanding job! Of course it was built by Jan (Mr. Mox) so I should not be surprised at the excellence in construction and theme.

Ernest

Rokket · « **Reply #96 on:** 17 Dec , 2010, 22:52 »

a slice of life, very impressive

NZSnowman · « **Reply #97 on:** 05 Feb , 2011, 17:21 »

From FineScale Modeler, Online Reader Gallery, February 2008
http://cs.finescale.com/fsmcs/media/p/1233948.aspx

NZSnowman · « **Reply #98 on:** 02 Apr , 2011, 12:40 »

Lego Type VIIc U-Boat from Nebraska

More pictures at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/51492892@N02/

Rokket · « **Reply #99 on:** 02 Apr , 2011, 16:40 »

Both of those are superb! The top for the photo-real, and the Lego for the surreal!

bracco_n · « **Reply #100 on:** 16 Apr , 2011, 18:18 »

Here's a very nice Typce VIIC with Griffon PE, I wonder where he got a 1/144 crew...
http://www.modelwork.pl/viewtopic.php?t=25044

Rokket · « **Reply #101 on:** 17 Apr , 2011, 02:30 »

that is very nice, esp for the scale!

Mr.Mox · « **Reply #102 on:** 18 Apr , 2011, 00:08 »

Preiser makes a tankcrew in 1:144, it looks to this set he used for this build.

/Jan

conus00 · « **Reply #103 on:** 18 Apr , 2011, 20:08 »

+1
that's exactly what he used. I have used the same figures on my (still unfinished, but close) U-hai diorama:

Rokket · « **Reply #104 on:** 22 Apr , 2011, 00:23 »

I love the guy in the "fencing" pose, looks very realistic being on a a uboat, very nice! Ladder guy is good, maybe put his other leg on a rung?

jager1960 · « **Reply #105 on:** 12 May , 2011, 13:33 »

Hi guys, newbie here, large scale XX111 anyone?

jager1960 · « **Reply #106 on:** 12 May , 2011, 13:38 »

Turns out pics are quite large so I,ll have to post
one at a time.

jager1960 · « **Reply #107 on:** 12 May , 2011, 13:39 »

Gotta love the weathering on this boat.

jager1960 · « **Reply #108 on:** 12 May , 2011, 13:40 »

And another!

jager1960 · « **Reply #109 on:** 12 May , 2011, 13:41 »

Yet another!

bracco_n · « **Reply #110 on:** 12 May , 2011, 15:53 »

Gorgeous! Is that yours?

jager1960 · « **Reply #111 on:** 12 May , 2011, 16:06 »

Lord no, I wish!!, I found it on the
net a while ago. It,s by a guy called
Vitor Costa. I think it,s an RC job.

jager1960 · « **Reply #112 on:** 13 May , 2011, 03:18 »

Hi guys, more info on the xx111. It,s an RC kit from "Otwdesigns" and it,s
1/25th scale, 55 inches long and costs

Rokket · « **Reply #113 on:** 13 May , 2011, 23:00 »

Really nice bridge detail and weathering!!!

bracco_n · « **Reply #114 on:** 08 Nov , 2011, 11:28 »

Here's U995 built by Ra

Rokket · « **Reply #115 on:** 08 Nov , 2011, 23:46 »

great pix!

NZSnowman · « **Reply #116 on:** 10 Dec , 2011, 20:53 »

Away all Boarders by John Leyland

http://www.modelshipgallery.com/gallery/dio/usn/away-700-jl/jl-index.html

SG · « **Reply #117 on:** 11 Dec , 2011, 12:45 »

Marvellous!
Also, check out this guy: very inspiring if you're dealing with very small scale subs like me..
1st rate work!
http://www.modelshipgallery.com/gallery/ss/dkm/u60-400-mt/mt-index.html

Author Topic: U-Boot models found on net. (Read 93516 times)

Mr.Mox

vonbulowfla

UrpoK

goldie

TRM