Real submarines versus models

[Das Boot]

I’ve seen a couple of real subs in person, and in pictures, but real subs are imperfect, and have flaws, especially around the sail area. I think David hit it on his models. The imperfections of real submarines are the real goal, but it’s hard to do it on models. David?

[DrSchmidt]

Always depends at which stage of their life cycle you see a sub. I usually depict my subs at an early stage with a bit war and tear but nothing severe. Not because I'm lazy but because I prefer the look. I've seen sub models that looked like sunk twice and then recovered....awesome weathering work, but for not for me. The imperfections on the sails you are mentioning are most probably warped plating due to impact of waves. Takes a while to happen, and doesn't happen on every sub. On the 212a e.g. the casing is GRP, which does not warp.

[Das Boot]

Holy cow! David didn’t answer.

[Das Boot]

Always depends at which stage of their life cycle you see a sub. I usually depict my subs at an early stage with a bit war and tear but nothing severe. Not because I'm lazy but because I prefer the look. I've seen sub models that looked like sunk twice and then recovered....awesome weathering work, but for not for me. The imperfections on the sails you are mentioning are most probably warped plating due to impact of waves. Takes a while to happen, and doesn't happen on every sub. On the 212a e.g. the casing is GRP, which does not warp.

I prefer mine is launched. I’m too lazy to put the crud on it.