MSW crew-mate Jan Klarbęk (MrMox) shares a fine article of his build of Revell Models 1/72 scale VII C submarine kit, built as U-201, in this MSW Feature!
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U-201, "Coming Home"
Gunny
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Posted: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 - 12:40 AM UTC
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Posted: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 - 01:30 AM UTC
Stunning work Jan.
skipper
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Posted: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 - 03:03 AM UTC
Excellent diorama Jan!!!!!!
It's a real delight to see all the work you've done!
Congratulations!
Cheers,
Rui
It's a real delight to see all the work you've done!
Congratulations!
Cheers,
Rui
CaptSonghouse
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Posted: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 - 05:16 AM UTC
Hi Jan!
It was fun following your progress on this one. From your build description, you must have spent almost as much on aftermarket stuff as you did on the original kit!
It all came off beautifully, and in 1:72 scale, the opportunities for individual vignettes put life into the presentation--I especially like the crewman lighting up, though I hope the captain missed that since everyone else is manning the rail for the return...
Great work!
--Karl
It was fun following your progress on this one. From your build description, you must have spent almost as much on aftermarket stuff as you did on the original kit!
It all came off beautifully, and in 1:72 scale, the opportunities for individual vignettes put life into the presentation--I especially like the crewman lighting up, though I hope the captain missed that since everyone else is manning the rail for the return...
Great work!
--Karl
TAFFY3
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Posted: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 - 05:58 AM UTC
Hello Jan, beautifully done! 
Al
Al
MrMox
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Posted: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 - 06:33 PM UTC
Thanks guys!
Karl, yes, especially if you count the figures in. But then again, the Modelbrass set for the complete deck - inclusive the bridge is actually quite fairly priced at $ 40,- so its not that bad
Compared with some of the Hasegawa offerings in 1:350 with etch, I think this is a relatively cheep project.
Cheers/Jan
Karl, yes, especially if you count the figures in. But then again, the Modelbrass set for the complete deck - inclusive the bridge is actually quite fairly priced at $ 40,- so its not that bad
Compared with some of the Hasegawa offerings in 1:350 with etch, I think this is a relatively cheep project.
Cheers/Jan
bigal07
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Posted: Thursday, August 05, 2010 - 04:06 AM UTC
A very nice looking diorama with just enough going on with the figures to see this is a working submarine, its not over-complicated and doesn't distract the eye to much, if I were to say was it luck or skill, what side of the fence would you fall ? No, I do like this especially the way everything comes together. 
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Posted: Friday, August 06, 2010 - 04:03 AM UTC
That is a beautifully done Dio. You should be very happy with your results...Cheers Mark
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Posted: Friday, August 06, 2010 - 03:42 PM UTC
Very nice display Jan.
JMartine
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Posted: Monday, August 09, 2010 - 01:43 AM UTC
amazing build, stunning work! thanks again for sharing
rokket2001
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Posted: Saturday, August 14, 2010 - 01:02 PM UTC
especially good figures, the clothing of the men lined up aft looks very real, and waving guy is a good touch - very well done
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Posted: Thursday, August 19, 2010 - 09:41 AM UTC
Top notch work!!
MrMox
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Posted: Thursday, August 19, 2010 - 06:42 PM UTC
Thanks guys, very kind of you!
I had to replace much of the rigging. the material used started to sag and wrinkle and I didn“t help to heat it to make it contract - so it all got replaced with some wire from a computorcord - I believe its some mix of silver, so it should be more of a longterm solution.
Actually it was much easier to work with than what I originally used.
Thanks again
Cheers/Jan
I had to replace much of the rigging. the material used started to sag and wrinkle and I didn“t help to heat it to make it contract - so it all got replaced with some wire from a computorcord - I believe its some mix of silver, so it should be more of a longterm solution.
Actually it was much easier to work with than what I originally used.
Thanks again
Cheers/Jan
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