Just finished painting her today. Can you tell which Type she is? Which model company made her? And if you guess the previous you should know what scale she is.
doc
She’s beautiful! Type IX, 1:125, or 144?
Nice diorama! An early Type IX, sure, but I think the scale must be pretty small, based on the rails, which look surprisingly out of scale… Maybe a 1/700, or maybe even smaller, but no idea what company produced this…
I believe that it is either the Type IX in 1/700 scale by Hasegawa or one of the Type IX in 1/400 scale by Mirage. Nice work!
Bill Morrison
rokket, Searat & Bill, You all are correct about her being a type IX, but which one? The scales are all incorrect as are the kit manufacturers. Thanks for looking and the comments. Hint, there was surprisingly enough, no aftermarket PE or resin for these kits. Try again.[tup]
Searat, yes the railings are way out of scale, even larger than the “88” on the fordeck. This was a fairly quick build just to see if I could model “Shep Paine’s” water.
doc
The only other contemporary Type IX-B kit that I am aware of is the Nichimo 1/200. Nichimo also released a Type IX-C, as did Academy in 1/150 scale boats. These three kits come as waterline with full hull options. There was also the old Aurora Type IX-C U-505 kit as well. Is your model the Nichimo Type IX-B?
Bill Morrison
Howzabout something from either ALNAVCO at 1/1200 scale, or GHQ. at 1/2400 scale?
searat, thanks for the suggestions for the “AM” stuff, I’ll check it out.
Bill, BINGO! You got it right. It is the 1/200th scale “NICHIMO” kit now (as far as I know) is out of production. This was a fun fast build. And the water was easier than you might think. You guys ougtha give it a try.[tup]
Thanks, doc
Could you describe how you created the water?
Bill Morrison
Bill, I’ll try and do that for you tonight.
doc
Thanks!
Bill Morrison
Bill, You will need the following items. #1 “Celluclay or Claycrete” #2 A large mixing bowl (not one of your wifes) #3 cheap craft paint, for your base color. #4 water. #5 a little dishwasing soap (to break-up the viscosity of the water). #6 White glue ( to keep the material in place when it dries. #7 a base for your project. If you use wood, seal it so it won’t warp.
Mix all 5 ingrediants together in your bowl to a cold lumpy oatmeal consistency, then prep your surface by brushing on white glue. You may or may not want to mask the boarder of your base. apply by hand and shape accordingly. You will want to add your model to the surface now. If it’s a ship dig out the shape of the hull and place it in and work the medium up and around the sides. Shape the waves with your fingers. As a guide use photographs of the real thing. If you use armor, set your tracks in the surface to show the weight of the vehicle.
I hope this helps, doc
HM3,
I appreciate your advice! Thanks again!
HMCS(SS)
Great stuff, thanks for the water tip!