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Building a Type IX U-boat, 1/400
Gunny
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Posted: Monday, January 19, 2009 - 12:21 AM UTC
Crewmate Erik Brandlen (Grenadier37) shares a build story of Mirage Models Type IX U-boat kit, 1/400 scale, in this MSW Feature!

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If you have comments or questions please post them here.

Thanks!
~Gunny
JMartine
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Posted: Monday, January 19, 2009 - 05:47 AM UTC
Great build… I have some Mirage’ s on my stash (seem to be always on sale in Squadron monthly catalog!). Definitively using your WIPs as a guide, thanks for sharing
treadhead1952
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Posted: Monday, January 19, 2009 - 04:22 PM UTC
Excellent weathering and build up of one of Mirages' products. Like James, I really like their product line. Thanks for the heads up on the color scheme, I was wondering about that black on the lower hull as I am building up a IX C from Hobby Boss' line of 1/700 subs right now and the destructions call for flat black.
rokket2001
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Posted: Monday, January 19, 2009 - 11:24 PM UTC
looks great and stand/display is very classy. I also enjoyed your gallery stuff, spitfire mmmmm.

Cheers!
MrMox
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Posted: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 01:11 AM UTC
Very nice paintjob on that little boat. good presentation too, even if I think the big block takes a little too much attencion away from your model.

Cheers/Jan
goldenpony
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Posted: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 01:56 AM UTC
I like it, the worlds first boomer.

Thanks for sharing!

Grenadier37
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Posted: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 06:25 AM UTC
Thanks all for the positive comments. Next on my U-boat build list is a Mirage Type IIV with TMW photo etch detail set. That is once I finish the...and the...and the...and the...

The base was made from pieces and parts from Michael's (craft store). I think I spent $2.50 on all the materials and 15 minutes building it.
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JMartine
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Posted: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 - 05:47 AM UTC

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The base was made from pieces and parts from Michael's (craft store). I think I spent $2.50 on all the materials and 15 minutes building it.


I consider Michaels my “LHS”… gotta love those 50% off coupons! Look forward to seeing more of your work, cheers
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