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Hope this is the correct place to post the pixs. I ordered the RPMTech 1/32 MK II version (enhanced detail) Holland 1901 back in June 2011 after seeing Tim Senecal's version I of the RPMTech kit. I received kit in early November, and am just finishing it now. This was the kit that was used to take pics for RPMTech; it was partly assembled. There is a lot of detail in hull compared to Tim's MK I. I don't know if any other RPMTech MKII version kits are out there but I have not come across any.
Also back in September I traveled to the Sub Museum in Gosport England to study and take pictures of both the actual Holland and the 1/32 model they had on display of it in the next room. Then I raided the Gift Shop, coming back with a CD with all kinds of good history and specs on British subs 1901-2001. It included a Quicktime movie of a "virtual" Holland, with a crew, going through it paces. Also picked up a booklet, pamphlets, and even a Tea Towel with the Holland and a few other British subs on it.
For the model I used the pics from the actual Holland as primary source; I then gave equal weight to the Movie and the Gosport cutaway 1/32 model in next room. I supplemented this with period pictures from books. There were conflicts between sources; I made a few judgement calls when needed.
First here is a link to some of the photos I took of the actual Holland and cutaway Gosport model:
And here are some shots of model after maiden voyage and during second test tank dunking (adding lots more foam and weight to counteract a rolling tendency):
Also back in September I traveled to the Sub Museum in Gosport England to study and take pictures of both the actual Holland and the 1/32 model they had on display of it in the next room. Then I raided the Gift Shop, coming back with a CD with all kinds of good history and specs on British subs 1901-2001. It included a Quicktime movie of a "virtual" Holland, with a crew, going through it paces. Also picked up a booklet, pamphlets, and even a Tea Towel with the Holland and a few other British subs on it.
For the model I used the pics from the actual Holland as primary source; I then gave equal weight to the Movie and the Gosport cutaway 1/32 model in next room. I supplemented this with period pictures from books. There were conflicts between sources; I made a few judgement calls when needed.
First here is a link to some of the photos I took of the actual Holland and cutaway Gosport model:
And here are some shots of model after maiden voyage and during second test tank dunking (adding lots more foam and weight to counteract a rolling tendency):
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