Airfix's 1/72
scale
Schnellboot 1940
by
Felipe Gandásegui Agorreta
|
Schnellboot 1940 |
Airfix's 1/72 scale E-Boat is available online from
Squadron
Here is my
Airfix 1/72 scale 1940 model Schnellboot.
The model was
originally released around 1975, so it is not surprising that it does
not meet today's standards of precision.
I extensively
reworked around 70% of this model, mainly the bridge, and the torpedo
tubes are remade almost in their totality. Rivets were also individually
added.
The
anti-aircraft gun entirely is made from scratch. The flag was painted by
hand with small sticks sharpened on a paper piece to smoke.
The depth
charger carrier at the stern is also scratch built.
I could write
a novel on “this little work” which has been both a pleasure and also a
nightmare. About 10 months of work, and around 500 hours.
Click
the thumbnails below to view larger images:
[../../photogallery/photo00012900/real.htm]
Model, Images and Text
Copyright © 2007 by
Felipe Gandásegui Agorreta
Page Created 09 May, 2007
Last Updated
12 December, 2007
Back to
HyperScale Main Page |