U gonna wanna build this U-Boat

[Pantherman]

I did find this on eBay. It’s a little pricey.

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Thanks for helping me search but just a bit expensive for a pink version. I would feel guilty for messing up such a nice kit. Maybe I will go with the 1/700 as it's just for a laugh. Pantherman

 

[Damien83]

Was thinking about a display base with a name plate after I'm finished. Do you guys have any recommendations on where to look?

 

[GaryG64]

My suggestion would be going to Lowe's or Home Depot get a small shelf or a ½" X 4" with a routered edges if not, round off the top edges with a palm sander or hand sand. Then stain and varnish. Use a couple of dowels drilled into the base and in the bottom of the sub.
Since your doing the cutaway kit, maybe paint the dowel the same interior color so that it blends inside.

This pic is what I find throughout the internet search.

 

[Damien83]

My suggestion would be going to Lowe's or Home Depot get a small shelf or a ½" X 4" with a routered edges if not, round off the top edges with a palm sander or hand sand. Then stain and varnish. Use a couple of dowels drilled into the base and in the bottom of the sub.
Since your doing the cutaway kit, maybe paint the dowel the same interior color so that it blends inside.

This pic is what I find throughout the internet search.

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I thought about doing my own since I already have my wood working tools. I did find a site that you can buy the stands to put the sub on. I had just seen some pics of very nice bases with LED lighting and nameplates. I was just curious if there was a go-to site/company for modelers. My search was pretty fruitless.

 

[GaryG64]

Recieved my boat this evening!

 

[TimM63]

Recieved my boat this evening!

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I got the same kit for this build.

 

[GaryG64]

I got the same kit for this build.

Yay! Twinsies! Lol!

It came in this huge amazon box. I thought to myself, "did I order the 1/72?"
1/144 is a decent scale. There is no way I have room for a 4 foot sub.
I put a few figures in the ebay cart to add later.

 

[TimM63]

I ordered this set of crew members

 

[Pantherman]

Recieved my boat this evening!

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This might accidentally be arriving tomorrow. Opps. Pantherman

 

[Damien83]

I put a few figures in the ebay cart to add later.

Which figures? I've only found the ones @Golanthius posted.

 

[GaryG64]

Looks like I'll be drawing the swastika onto the flag.

 

[GaryG64]

Which figures? I've only found the ones @Golanthius posted.

This is what I found.

 

[Pantherman]

This is what I found.

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They are the one's I was looking at as well. Great minds brother. PM

 

[Damien83]

I saw a guys completed boat on Scalemates with workers inside the sub that looked good. Someone asked where he got the figures and no reply.

https://www.scalemates.com/profiles/mate.php?id=58878&p=albums&album=63421&i=3#2

 

[GaryG64]

As soon as everyone has their kit, what date should we decide to start on?

 

[Damien83]

As soon as everyone has their kit, what date should we decide to start on?

Mine should be here Saturday.

 

[TimM63]

As soon as everyone has their kit, what date should we decide to start on?

I thought we were looking at a mid-January start?
I am ready anytime.

 

[Pantherman]

As soon as everyone has their kit, what date should we decide to start on?

I'm ready to go whenever. Pantherman

 

[Schaf]

I’m good anytime, have several kits, I ordered some 3D printed props for a couple that should arrive today, but as the are the last things added I am not worried.

 

[urumomo]

Looks like I'll be drawing the swastika onto the flag.

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They didn't give you the deconstructed swastika decals that go on in 2 pieces ?