Engel Type IXD2 First commission build

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  • SubDude
    Captain
    • Dec 2019
    • 803

    Engel Type IXD2 First commission build

    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.

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  • RCSubGuy
    Welcome to my underwater realm!
    • Aug 2009
    • 1768

    #2
    Awesome! Can’t wait to see the progress.

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    • tifosi12
      Commander
      • Jul 2020
      • 346

      #3
      Nice work. How did you cut the vent holes? What tool?

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      • Schmitty1944
        Lieutenant Commander
        • Mar 2021
        • 108

        #4
        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!!

        Jason

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        • SubDude
          Captain
          • Dec 2019
          • 803

          #5
          Originally posted by tifosi12
          Nice work. How did you cut the vent holes? What tool?
          This little set of bits that I got off of Amazon in my Dremel. They have been one of the best things I have bought. So useful for so many things. I am just doing the vents freehand. Tried a jig but found freehand easier.

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          • SubDude
            Captain
            • Dec 2019
            • 803

            #6
            Originally posted by Schmitty1944
            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!!

            Jason
            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...

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            • SubDude
              Captain
              • Dec 2019
              • 803

              #7
              Tonight I soldered together one of the hull hand rails. It turned out pretty good. Work continues on the sail. Soon I should have the hand rail on it.

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              • SubDude
                Captain
                • Dec 2019
                • 803

                #8
                I also had to make a change to the sail as the few pictures available of these particular Type IXD2 boats appear to show an upper deck that is asymmetrical.

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                A few strategic cuts and some extra styrene and it is all better now.

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                • tifosi12
                  Commander
                  • Jul 2020
                  • 346

                  #9
                  Originally posted by RCJetDude

                  This little set of bits that I got off of Amazon in my Dremel. They have been one of the best things I have bought. So useful for so many things. I am just doing the vents freehand. Tried a jig but found freehand easier.
                  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.

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                  • tifosi12
                    Commander
                    • Jul 2020
                    • 346

                    #10
                    Originally posted by RCJetDude

                    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...
                    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.

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                    • rwtdiver
                      Vice Admiral
                      • Feb 2019
                      • 1768

                      #11
                      Nice work as usual Steve! You are a very skilled craftsman for sure!

                      Thanks for taking the time to post up your work!

                      Rob
                      "Firemen can stand the heat"

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                      • Schmitty1944
                        Lieutenant Commander
                        • Mar 2021
                        • 108

                        #12
                        Nice job. I love that detail with the asymmetrical railing and deck. Well worth the effort.

                        Jason

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                        • SubDude
                          Captain
                          • Dec 2019
                          • 803

                          #13
                          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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                          • rwtdiver
                            Vice Admiral
                            • Feb 2019
                            • 1768

                            #14
                            Originally posted by RCJetDude
                            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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                            Liking your brass work Steve! Very well done!

                            Rob
                            "Firemen can stand the heat"

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                            • SubDude
                              Captain
                              • Dec 2019
                              • 803

                              #15
                              Originally posted by rwtdiver

                              Liking your brass work Steve! Very well done!

                              Rob
                              "Firemen can stand the heat"
                              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.

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