I am personally not as much into the WWII Era U-boats as I am into the more modern subs but I decided to take on my first ever commission to build a German Type IX. It is the 1/45th Engel kit and belongs to David Ruiz. So far I have been working on cutting the vast number of vent holes in the hull, fabricating the optional sail for a late D2 version and making new stanchions for all of the railing. Basically just getting a feel for how it will go together. While I am working on this, David has been busy resin printing new guns, ammo drums and other bits and pieces for the sail. Overall it is a nice kit and the more I look at it the more I like it. Can't believe I just said that. In any event, here are some pics so far. I am not done working on the vents as they are basically just roughed in at this point. If all goes well I hope to have it done for SubFest.
Engel Type IXD2 First commission build
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Looks Fantastic so far. I love the Engel kits. really nice quality. Funny how some people like WWII and earlier and some like post war, Seems sort of un-common for someone to be into both but judging from your background everyone likes the Disney Nautilus!!
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The Nautilus is my "baby". It is my favorite. I love subs in general but still prefer the post war boats. I know they lack the detail of the WWII boats but that is just me. Some of my friends think the modern subs are too plain. To each their own...Comment
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Thanks, I'll have to get a set of those too. I used my Dremel tool for the vents as well but didn't have these bits.Comment
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Yeah, each his own. WW2 it is for me. For the historical relevance as well as for the looks. I'm thinking more like some of your friends regarding modern boats.👍 1Comment
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Nice job. I love that detail with the asymmetrical railing and deck. Well worth the effort.
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Got the upper deck rail built for the sail as well as the second rail for the hull deck. I built wooden jigs to hold the stanchions while I soldered them up which worked well but it was still a PITA! I am just glad they have turned out as good as they have so far. The sail lower deck rail is next. Note: I have not yet mounted the hull rails. They are just sitting on the hull in the last photo.
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Got the upper deck rail built for the sail as well as the second rail for the hull deck. I built wooden jigs to hold the stanchions while I soldered them up which worked well but it was still a PITA! I am just glad they have turned out as good as they have so far. The sail lower deck rail is next. Note: I have not yet mounted the hull rails. They are just sitting on the hull in the last photo.
Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat"Comment
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Thanks Rob! It's possibly one of the more tedious parts of the build. The stanchions that came in the kit were intended to secure straight down through the deck but they mount on the side on a type IX so I had to remake every one from scratch. If I can sort out the sail lower deck rail with the hand rail that goes around the sail I will be home free.Comment
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