Italeri 1.35 Schnellboot Typ S-38

[wardsmodelbuilder]

Hello Everyone, this is my blogg for my next project, something a little different and a nice change from car models.



I think this is going to be a very fun and interesting build.

First impressions of the kit are very good, very nicely detailed parts, a number of PE parts and other pieces such as rope and a plastic sheet for the windows. The ship is just under a meter in length.



We are also doing the additional set of figures which will be added to the model for that little extra realism.

I will keep you updated on how the build goes!!!!


Chris
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[Cymru]

Oooooh! I have this in the stash so I am very interested to see how the build goes and what you make of her

[digger303]

Oooooh! I have this in the stash so I am very interested to see how the build goes and what you make of her

ohh I so want this in the stash ! and the Russian equivalent by merit ( trumpeter )

[Tat2bhoy]

On board for this one

[wardsmodelbuilder]

Here is the first update on the Schellboot, very early stages but the hull has gone together well. A little bit of work was needed sanding the joints and working out the seems lines, but now its had its coat of primer i'm very happy with it. One of the hoops over the torpedo hatch was broken in the box, a little superglue has fixed it and I don't see it being a problem later on.







Next stage will be to paint the hull and fit the propellers and drive shafts, etc

Overall its looking like a very nice kit to work with, instructions are very clear and the parts fit together well, also the plastic is very easy to sand, very soft, which I find a big help.

Hopefully in the next update the hull will be complete and the deck will be fitted.

[digger303]

will you super glue the deck to the hull ? If you use tet do you have a easy way to remove the paint from the gluing surfaces. Might be a dumb ass question. I generally build then paint.

[wardsmodelbuilder]

Here is an update on the 1/35 scale Italeri Schnellboot.









The hull is now complete, first attempt using the Italeri insignia red out of the bottle was not successful, to me the red was far too bright. So I decided to repaint using the same italeri paint but adding some black and few drops of brown. I think this is a much better match. The hull was then coated in a matt varnish.

The forward deck is almost complete so now the hull is finished I should see some quicker progress on it all going together. Rudder, torpedo tubes, main deck, drive shafts and propellers are all ready to go. I will post some more photos when these are altogether.

As far as the kit goes i'm very happy to be working with it, it's a nice change to be working on something in a much bigger scale. The parts are well moulded and other than the odd mould lines everything is fitting together very well.

[wardsmodelbuilder]

will you super glue the deck to the hull ? If you use tet do you have a easy way to remove the paint from the gluing surfaces. Might be a dumb ass question. I generally build then paint.

The deck on this model has screws to attach it to the hull. I will probably run some glue under the ridge lines under the deck, this is unseen however.

[Cymru]

Excellent progress. Roughly how many hours to reach this point?

[wardsmodelbuilder]

Excellent progress. Roughly how many hours to reach this point?

Thanks, very difficult for me to put a time scale on the build, as I build for clients I'm working on several models at one time, in any modeling session. I'm always bouncing back and forth, if I was to guess probably somewhere like 4-5 hours actual model time. Maybe I should keep a record of these things but its just something else to do!! I just build them till they are finished.

Chris

[wardsmodelbuilder]

Here is the next update on the 1/35 Schnellboot.

Since the hull was finish in the last update all the external pieces have now been added, Rudders, drive shafts and propellers. These all went together pretty easily.









Also the torpedo tubes have been added along with the hatches which were very tricky to install in a way that they actually stay closed, was having a lot of trouble with them springing open slightly. After many adjustments and way too much time, I got them right.

Two of the deck pieces have been placed, no problems here and attached with the screws that come with the kit.

I have now started with the cabin section of the boat and I've also started a little bit of weathering, as I didn't want to leave it to do all at the very end.

That's all for now,

[Cymru]

Great progress, its really coming together now

[wardsmodelbuilder]

Great progress, its really coming together now

Thanks

[wardsmodelbuilder]

Here is the next update on the 1/35 Schnellboot, 

The cabin area is now finished along with some weathering around the cabin area. Finished the details at the front of the cabin and now starting to work backwards with the railings, antenna etc. Still need to add the windows on the top of the viewing area. Nothing has giving me too many problems other than the brass PH parts which just don't want to bend how they are supposed to. 

The centre deck piece has just been placed, so now I can start working off of that for the final pieces behind the cabin and along the length of the deck.  

Also the back section of the torpedo tubes have been done since the last update. 

All in all I feel it's coming together well, and hopefully progress will pick up a little now and I will be able to complete on time for the client!!!

 







 Any comments welcome, 

[Cymru]

Great progress and I see you have the crew figures lurking in the background, interested to see how they turn out.

[digger303]

these are cool and your doing it justice

[wardsmodelbuilder]

Here is the last but one  update on the Italeri  1/35 Schnellboot. 





Once the wheelhouse was complete the rest of the details down the deck have come along very quickly. All the parts connected to the back of the wheel house have been added. The only thing left are the PH windows on top of the control deck which I keep putting off!!!!



Just started with the torpedo racks and the torpedos themselves are next on the list. Then it's just the rear gun, and railings which I am looking forward to doing using the rope included in the kit. I also plan to do a little bit more weathering to the sides of the hull and the final 2/3rds of the deck. Oh and the crew then needs to be painted and set in place. 




I am hoping the last update will be later next week when the model will be finished, 

[Cymru]

Its gonna be a corker!!!

[wardsmodelbuilder]

Here is the finished model of the Schnellboot in 1/35 scale. 

I'm pretty happy with the outcome and i hope the client will be, its been a nice change from my usual car builds. I would definitely recommend the kit to anyone with an interest in ship models. Its been very enjoyable.  








Thanks

[digger303]

Great result !I'm sure your client will be more than happy.

[Cymru]

Very impressive!

[DRUMS01]

Loved following your build and the results are great.... Thanks for sharing this one with us.