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Published: 2010-05-31 12:22:34 +0000 UTC; Views: 5755; Favourites: 18; Downloads: 96
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I can't believe, but I've managed to finis that hell-of-a-huuuge model. How glad I am, that this "torment" is finally over. ( at start it was fun)
Guess it's th biggest (and most-complex) papermodel project I've been working on sofar. Something like "baptism of fire" (so guess I think I'm not "novice" anymore ).


Few facts 'bout that model:

Name: U-boot VIIC/41 1944 model "Atlantic"
Publisher : TPW (thai paperworxx)
Scale: 1/72 (My favourite )
Length: something around 1 meter
Duration: february 'til end of may (works discontinued for 2 months due existence problems)
Complexivity: 26 pages(+ 10/instr.guide), hundreds of parts, one meter of steeel wire, 1.5 meter of thread, cyanoacrylic and normal glue. (+one set of nerves of steel )

I wonder what comes next....B52 or Me-323 ??


P.S.:
Although the submarine crews of Kriegesmarine gained a reputation of cunning, cruel enemy during the second world war, it must be stated, they did their best to meet what was expected from them. I salute to all of them, especially that 90% of those, which didn't made it home to their families, and, of course, to all their victims.
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Comments: 8

EdonTuazon [2013-02-24 20:33:27 +0000 UTC]

i have the template yet i don't know if i have the time (or the courage) to assemble it sometime. great model you have!

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404bot In reply to EdonTuazon [2013-02-25 16:29:59 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!
Well there's nothing to loose (except one printer cartridge and two dozen of papers ), and once you finish the hull structural reinforcements it'll go almost all by itself. The worst things were the railings and their placing. The model has high precision in fitting and details are great.
I'm pretty sure you'll get easily hang of it, assuming you made that Halftrack to a succesful end. So - good luck !

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EdonTuazon In reply to 404bot [2013-02-26 05:25:59 +0000 UTC]

you are welcome
and yes it was kinda difficult. they set the standard to the max for this one. happy crafting!

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lvt123 [2011-03-30 11:55:03 +0000 UTC]

Looks fantastic! Now make the Tirpitz

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404bot In reply to lvt123 [2011-03-30 16:24:47 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!
SURE! (In 1:72 scale It would require separate room to display ). ..and just in case "what if" IMAO the Bismark sounds better

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Frozen-Empire [2010-05-31 14:14:42 +0000 UTC]

You made this out of paper ?

Man thats real talent you have there ^^.

Instant faved!!

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404bot In reply to Frozen-Empire [2010-05-31 20:07:58 +0000 UTC]

yes. Mosly cardboard. Couple of trees trees were fallen prey, because of this endeavour.

Honestly, building a model doesn't involve talent. (Except "improvisation" once you screw-up something. ) It's just the blend of patience and determination.
The talented is the one, which designed the model, buildable for masses.
And thanks for fave, do appreciate it aLot

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Frozen-Empire In reply to 404bot [2010-06-01 16:06:48 +0000 UTC]

Just my honest opinions about the craftwork my friend , I hope you can rub it on your brothers face for a long time to come

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